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Bachelor of Arts (Music) With It And Bachelor of Arts (Drama And Theatre Studies) With It

This program integrates music, dance, and theatre creating a holistic approach to the performing arts. It covers a wide scope of performing art specializations, including dance techniques and choreography, plays directing, drama instruction, sound engineering, music and theatre Journalism, music and theatre entrepreneurship, music therapy, music composition, and performance, aimed at equipping individuals with requisite knowledge and skills to participate in the growing creative economy both locally and globally.

Year1 Semester 1

ATM 101

Music and Theatre Appreciation I

ATM 103

Introduction to Performing Arts

ATM 105

Theatre Laboratory

ATM 107

Introduction to Dance and Movement

ATM 109

Development of Music and Drama

ATM 111

Practical Performance I

UCI 101

Foundations of Information Technology

UCI 103

Word Processing and Design of Presentations

Year 1 Semester 2

ATM 102

Music and Theatre Appreciation II

ATM 104

Music in Drama

ATM 106

Improvisation

ATM 108

Dance Techniques and Choreography

ATM 110 

Contemporary Music Genres of Africa

ATM 112

Practical performance II

UCI 102

Computer Communication Systems

UCI 104

Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets

Year 2 Semester 1

ATM 201 

Music Theory and Musicianship I

ATM 203

Philosophy of Dance

ATM 205

Performing Arts Therapy I

ATM 207

Performing Arts in Education

ATM 209

Practical Performance III

AMT 203 

Culture and Communication

UCI 201

The Internet and World Wide Web

UCI 203

Desktop Publishing Techniques

Year 2 Semester 2

ATM 202

Music Theory and Musicianship II

ATM 204

Performing Arts in Society  

ATM 206

Analysis of Music and Drama

ATM 208 

Performing Arts Therapy II

ATM 210

Indigenous Music and Drama in East Africa 

ATM 212

Practical Performance IV

UCI 202

Computer Based Information Systems

UCI 204

Relational Database Management Systems

Year 3 Semester 1

Music Specialisation

ATM 301

Music Theory and Musicianship III

ATM 303

Composition I

ATM 305

Western Music History and Analysis I

ATM 307

Musics and Dances of Kenya

ATM 309

Research Methods in Performing Arts

ATM 311 

Computer Music Notation I

ATM 313

Practical Performance V

UCI 301

Management of Information Technology Projects

UCI 303

Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications

Theatre Studies Specialisation

ATM 331 

Special Project

ATM 333

Scripting for Stage, Radio and Television I

ATM 335

Directing for Stage, Radio and Film I

ATM 337

Acting I 

ATM 339

Dance Techniques I

ATM 309

Research Methods in Performing Arts

UCI 301

Management of Information Technology Projects

UCI 303

Multimedia and Graphics Systems and Applications

Year 3 Semester 2

Music Specialisation

ATM 302 

Music Theory and Musicianship IV

ATM 304 

Composition II

ATM 306

Western Music History and Analysis II

ATM 308

Music Cultures of Africa

ATM 310

Computer Music Notation II

ATM 312

Practical Performance VI

ATM 332

Costume and Make up in Performing Arts

UCI 302

Electronic Commerce

UCI 304

Statistical Data Analysis

Theatre Studies Specialisation

ATM 332

Costume and Make up in Performing Arts

ATM 334 

Acting II

ATM 336

Scripting for Stage, Radio and TV II

ATM 338

Directing for Stage, Radio and Film II

ATM 340

Dance Techniques II

ATM 342 

Animation and Puppetry Theatre

ATM 344

Practical Criticism

ATM 346

Theatre Arts Practical Attachment

UCI 302

Electronic Commerce

UCI 304

Statistical Data Analysis

 

Year 3 Semester 3

 

Industrial Attachment

Year 4 Semester 1

Music Specialisation

ATM 401 

Composition III

ATM 403

Orchestration and Conducting I

ATM 405

Psychology of Music

ATM 407

Ethnomusicology I

ATM 409

Transcription and Notation of African Music and Dance

ATM 411

Music Production and Technology I

ATM 413

Advanced Practical Performance I

UCI 401

Social and Professional Issues in IT

UCI 403

Information assurance and Security

Theatre Studies Specialisation

ATM 431

Pre Twentieth Century African Theatre

ATM 433 

Lighting for Stage, Studio and Film Production I

ATM 435

Theatre for Community Development 

ATM 437

Oriental Theatre I

ATM 439

Theatre Management and Marketing 1

ATM 441

South and West African Drama

ATM 443

Kenyan Theatre

ATM 445

Speech in Drama, Radio and TV

UCI 401 

Social and Professional Issues in IT

UCI 403

Information assurance and Security

Year 4 Semester 2

Music Specialisation

ATM 402

Composition IV

ATM 404

Orchestration and Conducting II

ATM 406

Music Industry

ATM 408 

Ethnomusicology II

ATM 410

Music and Community Development

ATM 412

Music Production and Technology II

ATM 414

Advanced Practical Performance II

UCI 402

Human Computer Interaction

UCI 404

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs

Theatre Studies Specialisation

ATM 432

Stage and Scenography

ATM 434

Lighting for Stage, Studio and Film production II

ATM 436 

The Contemporary African and Western Drama

ATM 438 

Theatre Management and Marketing 11

ATM 440 

Theatre for Children and Youth

ATM 442

Oriental Theatre II

AMT 420

Editing for Electronic Media

UCI 402

Human Computer Interaction

UCI 404

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs