Bachelor of Arts in Creative and Performing Arts
The Bachelor of Creative and Performing Arts shall balance academics (which combines practical work with analysis of the background of the subject), practice (involving a great deal of actual performance) and entrepreneurship (involving coaching on creative and performing arts enterprise development and management). Teaching shall therefore be delivered through a mix of practical workshops and lectures.
The programme shall, therefore, provide an overall foundation spanning various disciplines, before asking students to choose a particular pathway. It is dedicated for each of the main three branches of performing arts – music, dance and drama and associated crafts and occupations. Students may also study performing arts as part of a joint honors degree alongside another subject, perhaps in the humanities or another creative discipline like fine arts.
Students shall also be given an opportunity of taking part in a work experience placement during their studies, which shall be a good opportunity to develop their skills in a professional context.
Overview
Code | KCP |
Duration | 3 Years |
Study time | Fulltime |
Intake | August |
Entry requirements
The following are the minimum entry requirements to the BCPA programme:
- An applicant shall have obtained obtained two principal passes in any arts or science subject at the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) level or its equivalent and a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with a minimum of 5 credits at the same sitting
- Hold a second-class diploma in any field from an institution accredited or recognized by NCHE.
- The applicant shall have Passed the mature age examination set by Kabale University and attained 20 years at the time of commencement of the programme.
- International applicants shall have their qualifications equated or standardized by relevant examination boards in Uganda before admission to the study programme at Kabale University.
- Admission to other years after first year of study shall require a special resolution from the School Board, and endorsement from the University Senate.
Fees structure
Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
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UGX 1,350,000 | $730 |
Functional Fees
Application fee | 50,000 |
Registration fees (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) | 30,000 |
Examination fee (per semester) | 50,000 |
Research fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) | 30,000 |
Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) | 20,000 |
Library fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Medical (per semester) | 15,000 |
Development Fund (per Academic Year) | 100,000 |
Late Payment of Fees (after the deadline for official fees payment) | 50,000 |
Replacement of Admission Letter (per Issue) | 5,000 |
Retake/Supplementary/Missed Exam fee (per course) | 50,000 |
Special Exam (per course) | 30,000 |
Student Games Union fee (Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Student Guild fee (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Contribution to the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) (per Academic Year) | 2,000 |
Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) (Including: Transcript, Certificate, Convocation) | 150,000 |
Certification (per copy) | 3,000 |
Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) | 20,000 |
Training materials (for Students of Engineering only) (per Semester) | 50,000 |
Skills Laboratory Fee (for Students of DEHS, BNS, BEHS, MBChB only) (Per semester) | 200,000 |
Fieldwork, Study, Industrial Training/ Attachment, Internship, School Practice fee
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Fees Structure 2024-2025
Course details
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
Course Code | Course Name | LH | P | CH | CU |
First Year | |||||
Sem One | |||||
CORES | |||||
CPA 1101 | Creative and Performing arts Industries | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1102 | Principles of Performance | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1103 | Principles of Improvisation and Play Making | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1104 | Understanding Musical Language | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1105 | Dance Technique and Choreography | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Sem Two | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
CPA 1201 | Acting Skills for Stage and Film | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1202 | Introduction to Music Performance | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2103 | Accompaniment for African Traditional Dances | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1204 | Costume and Fashion Design | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 1215Â Â Â | Integrated Performance Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
Minimum Credits for 1st Year | Â | Â | Â | 40 | |
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Second Year | Â | Â | |||
Sem One | Â | Â | |||
Cores | Â | Â | |||
CPA 2101 | Masterpieces of Ugandan Creative and Performance Arts | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2102 | Creative and Performing Arts Enterprises | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Electives | |||||
CPA 2103 | Principles of Directing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2104 | Performance Techniques in Music | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2105 | Dance Performance | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2106 | Camera Operations and Digital Editing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2107 | Performing Ethnic Dances and Music of Uganda | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2108 | Interior, Scenic Design and Décor | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Sem 2 | Â | ||||
Cores | Â | ||||
CPA 2201 | Designing Intercultural Performances | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2202: | Research Methods | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Electives | |||||
CPA 2203 | African Drama and Film | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2204 | Music Analysis and Harmony | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2205 | Dance and Aerobics | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2206 | Creative Performance for Children | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2207 | Audio Production | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2208 | Lighting Design | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 2215Â Â | Integrated Performance Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
 | Minimum Credits for 2nd Year | 40 | |||
Third Year | Â | ||||
Sem One | Â | ||||
Cores | Â | ||||
CPA 3101 | Creative and Performing Arts Industries Production Cultures | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3102 | Pedagogical Principles in Performing Arts | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Electives | |||||
CPA 3103 | Producing Musicals and Operas | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3104 | Ethnic Music Writing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3105 | Popular Music and Dance Performance | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3106 | Radio, Film and TV theatre | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3107 | Music Video Production | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3108 | Sound and Special Effects Design | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
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Sem Two | Â | Â | |||
Cores | Â | Â | |||
CPA 3201 | Principles and Techniques of Stage Management | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3202 | Research Report Writing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Electives | |||||
CPA 3203 | Scriptwriting for Stage, Film and Television | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3104 | Contemporary Dance | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3205 | Computer Aided Scenography Design | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Graduation Project | |||||
CPA 3207 | Theatre Directing Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3208 | Ensemble Performance Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3209 | Dance Theatre Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3210 | Community Theatre Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3211 | Musicals and Operas Production Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3212 | Audio Production Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3213 | Music Video Production Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
CPA 3214 | Stage Management Project | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
Minimum Credits for 3rd Year | 40 |