B.Ed Performing Arts
Description
Aim
The programme aims at training the required human resource needed for the effective implementation of the new Performing Arts curriculum. It will also concern with training creative thinkers and responsible citizens for cultural and artistic development of Ghana. It is an essential programme for nurturing and empowering creative talents and expressions in Ghana.
Objectives
The B.Ed Performing Arts programme is set to:
- prepare students to exclusively teach the performing arts subject enshrined in the senior high school curriculum.
- prepare students for quality research in the performing arts and related fields.
- inculcate in students the requisite knowledge and practical skills for the challenging demands of the performing arts.
- develop students understanding of the nature and processes in performing arts practice.
- prepare students to fit into various aspects of the economy.
- prepare students in the promotion of cultural activities in schools and communities.
- give students the requisite knowledge to apply performing arts in the promotion of the SDGs.
- improve students understanding of key concepts in creative arts policy formulation and implementation.
Intended/Expected Outcomes:
- Students graduating from the Performing Arts Education programme are expected to:
- develop pedagogical skills and acquire in-depth knowledge to teach concepts in Performing Arts at the SHS level of education.
- venture into entrepreneurial and small business management to set up their own businesses in order to provide employment for themselves and others.
- venture into production and marketing of Performing Arts business.
- develop their analytical abilities in resolving problems in Performing Arts
- exhibit understanding of the nature and processes in performing arts practice.
- develop professional knowledge in Performing Arts to provide consultancy services to industry and educational institutions.
- apply knowledge of Performing Arts in the promotion of the SDGs.
- demonstrate requisite knowledge and practical skills for the challenging demands of the performing arts.
- promote cultural activities in schools and communities.
Target Group
- Ghana Education Service
- Ministry of Education
- Creative Arts related Research Institutions
- Private institutions and facilities
- Arts Centres
- Centre for National Culture
- Tourism centres
- Art galleries
- Advertising agencies
- Events planning organisations
- The Movie Industries
- Media houses
- Private entrepreneurship
Entry Requirement
Minimum qualification for admission into the programme: Admission into the programme shall be based on the general minimum requirements demanded by the University of Education, Winneba as well as special departmental requirements.
Category A: WASSCE Certificate Holders
At least six (6) WASSCE credit passes including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and three (3) electives. Passes in Creative Arts subjects such as Visual Art, Literature-in-English, General Knowledge in Arts, Music and TVET will be an added advantage.
Category B: SSSCE Certificate Holders
At least six (6) SSSCE credit passes including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science
