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<p>The Master of Arts in Theatre Arts and Film Studies is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of theatre, film, performance, and visual storytelling. The programme equips students with theoretical knowledge, creative skills, and practical tools for understanding and producing theatre and film works. Core areas include theatre history, film theory, dramaturgy, directing, scriptwriting, performance, production design, cinematography, editing, and cultural studies. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical creative work in studios, theatres, and editing suites. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Department of Literature, Kenyatta University through its School of Visual and Performing Arts, and Moi University through its School of Arts and Social Sciences. UoN offers MA in Theatre and Film Studies, KU offers MA in Film and Theatre Arts, and Moi offers MA in Theatre and MA in Film and Media Studies. Students develop competencies in performance, directing, scriptwriting, production design, cinematography, editing, dramaturgy, and research. The programme includes coursework, practical projects, examinations, thesis or creative portfolio, and oral defence. UoN charges KES 18,000 per unit (~KES 216,000/year). KU charges KES 216,000/year. Moi University charges approximately KES 187,200/year. All are public institutions. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in a relevant discipline. Graduates pursue careers as theatre directors, film directors, scriptwriters, producers, drama educators, cultural officers, and media consultants in film, theatre, television, education, and cultural organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Theatre Direction and Production</li><li>Film Direction and Production</li><li>Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy</li><li>Performance and Acting</li><li>Cinematography and Camera Work</li><li>Film Editing and Post-Production</li><li>Production Design and Stagecraft</li><li>Theatre and Film Theory</li><li>Cultural Studies and Analysis</li><li>Research Methods in Performing Arts</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Theatre History and Theory</li><li>Film Theory and Analysis</li><li>Dramaturgy and Scriptwriting</li><li>Directing for Theatre and Film</li><li>Performance and Acting</li><li>Cinematography and Camera Work</li><li>Film Editing and Post-Production</li><li>Production Design and Stagecraft</li><li>Cultural Studies and Performance</li><li>Research Methods in Performing Arts</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>CILECT Film Education Certification</li><li>FIA Performer Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Theatre Arts</h4><p>Focuses on theatre arts, theatre history, dramaturgy, directing, performance, stagecraft, and understanding and producing theatre works.</p><h4>Film Studies</h4><p>Examines film studies, film theory, film history, film analysis, cinematography, editing, and understanding and producing film works.</p><h4>Directing</h4><p>Covers directing for theatre and film, directing techniques, working with actors, staging, shot composition, and directing creative productions.</p><h4>Scriptwriting</h4><p>Focuses on scriptwriting, playwriting, screenwriting, story development, character development, and writing scripts for theatre and film.</p><h4>Production Design</h4><p>Examines production design, set design, costume design, lighting, sound, and designing and managing production elements for theatre and film.</p><h4>Performance Studies</h4><p>Covers performance studies, acting, performance theory, physical theatre, devised performance, and developing and delivering performances.</p>