Kenyatta University Bachelor Of Arts

Kenyatta University Bachelor Of Arts – Details:

DEPARTMENT OF FINE ART AND DESIGN

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Arts(Art and Design)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The common University regulations and entry requirements for Undergraduate courses shall apply.
In addition, consideration will be given to those with:

KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or it’s equivalent but without art. These should present a portfolio of artworks to the Department of Art and Design for assessment. OR
KCSE mean a grade of C (plain) or its equivalent and with a Diploma in Art and Design from a recognized institution. OR
KCSE mean a grade of C (plain) or its equivalent with a P1 certificate and proven experience in Art and Design. OR
Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions.

CERTIFICATION
The undergraduate programme in Fine Art and Design will award degrees in:-

Bachelor of Arts ( Arts and Design) – (BA (Art and Design)

PATTERN OF THE PROGRAMME

The General University rules on the duration of the degree programme shall apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Art and Design)

Course study

The students will follow a 3:2:1:1 programme. This means 3 disciplines in level 100 series, 2 in level 200 series, and 1 discipline in level 300 and 400 series respectively. Of the units required in the level 100 series, 3 units shall be in Art and Design. In level 200 series, 8 units shall be in Art and Design and 4 units from the 2nd subject from another department. In levels 300 all 13 units and in 400 series, all the 12 units will be from Art and Design.

EXAMINATION

Common University examination regulations shall apply. University exams shall be given at the end of each semester. In theory exams, 30% shall constitute Continuous Assessment Tests whereas 70% shall constitute the examination mark. In practical exams, the assessment shall be out of 100%.

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS AND FILM TECHNOLOGY

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Arts(Theatre Arts and Film Technology)
Bachelor of Arts(Film Technology)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
These are the same as those for admissions to the School of Visual and Performing Arts.

There will be three categories of students:
The students who will be admitted through the Joint Admissions Board [JAB] or Self-sponsored programme whose entry requirement will be laid down by University Requirements and
the direct entry students will be required to have at least a Diploma in Film or Mass communication, or a Diploma in Education and proven Theatre Arts experience or, Holders of Diploma in Theatre Arts