1.  WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE HOD
Theatre  is  one  of  the  oldest  Art  forms  derived  from  human  existence, theater is life; and it seeks meaning of existence with passion and dexterity it  is  deeply  rooted  in  culture,  tradition,  norms  and  values.  Theatre  has evolved severally, it has transcended the court jesters and low life, no good to do status of its inception to taransform into the present "hot cake" status
it enjoys. This explains the  unprecedented surge  in the  interest to  study theater Arts by the present generation of students. Theatre Arts has gone beyond  mere  entertainment,  interpretation  of  scripts  contents,  to  social expression and  mobilization.  It  has incorporated and crafted  relevance in nearly   all   other   disciplines   and   walks   of    life,   breaking   barriers   and boundaries with courtless area of specialization to earn its pride of placein the roll call of fields of human endeavour. Gone are the days of castgation and condemnation of the theater profession, biasis and apathy are replaced with endearment that makes people jettison, wigs, stethoscopes, robes and garments   of   previously    sought   after   careers   for   the    costumes   and accessories of Theatre callings.
   As a department of theater Arts in a special college of education, we are committed to ensure a right synergy of the "town and gown" with the right blend of dedication and resources to training by interrogating existing facts to create new ideas to confront the challenges of modern era. Theatre Arts

is a course of study that gives room for self-actualization, self-expression art self-realization. It can equally develops communication skills for improved human relations. It provides a wide variety of opportunities for exploration of alternatives, and for embracing individuality with courses that can lead to fulfilling and enjoyable careers in several field of endeavor. It is on this note that I welcome you to the Theatre Arts Department; we are thrilled to have you join our community as stakeholders, prospective students, parents or sponsors.  Our  department  is  dedicated  to   nurturing  talents  fostering growth and preparing individuals for a successful career in the theater.


2.  ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The department is located within the serene environment of the school of secondary education  (Arts and social science  programmes)  in the federal college of education (Special), Oyo, Oyo state Nigeria. We are committed and   dedicated   to    nurturing   the    next    generation    of   theater   Arts educationists,  artistes  and  creative  minds  in  the  field  of  theater.  Our programmes focus on developing the skills,  knowledge and competences needed to excel in teaching,  performing and  producing theater  arts. Our curriculum combines theoretical foundations with practical explorations in preparing students for careers in teaching, arts administration, Radio and television, modeling, performance etc. we operate under the guidance of the 2020 revised minimum standard of the NCCE, we conduct researches, supervision  of  examination,  project  writing,  teaching  practice  as  well  as sundry community services. The department presently offers only the NCE programmes,   but   by   God,s   Grace,   intends   to   commence  the   degree programme B. Ed (Theater Arts) in September 2005 in accordance with the recently approved dual  mode  mandate  graciously  granted the college  by the federal government of Nigeria. We are delighted to inform you that the department  is  richly  blessed  with  competent,  adequately  qualified  and

friendly academic scholars with expertise in the diverse and varied areas of expertise  in the Theatre  studies, they  are  capable  of  impacting  students with life-changing training and experience in the course of their studying on our campus. Welcome to the department we are committed to providing quality education and fostering a community of scholars.


3.  PHILOSOPHY, VISION AND MISSION
1.    Philosophy
Theatre is life and it seeks the meaning of existence with the same passions and dexterity that has characterized the works of great philosophers. The living theater  has exerted great influence on  human civilization since the primitive era. Theatre heritage, therefore commands respect and there is need to learn and teach it. The Theatre is the meeting point of all the arts
such  as  drama,  dance,  music,  painting,  sculpturing  etc.  therefore,  the teaching and learning of theater Arts in Nigeria colleges of Education will undoubtedly  provide  trained  teachers  for   creative  Arts   at  the   primary school, and junior secondary school levels. Recent developments in theater forms  and  practices  have  been  discovered  to  have  potent  weapons  for
national development. II. Vision
Our vision as a theater department among many others are;
i.     To inculcate artistic and academic excellence in our students.
ii.    To  teach  and  help  our  students  to  create  plays  through  collective improvisation and individual scripting
iii.   To   inculcate   in   our   students   the   spirits   of   utilizing   theater   rural development
iv.   To prepare qualified personnel to teach creative arts in our primary and junior secondary schools under the UBE 1-9 system of Education.

v.    To prepare our students for further studies in the discipline, as well as equipping them with entrepreneurial skills for sustenance and possibly job creation in a highly competitive economy such as ours.
iii. Mission
The department aims at training students to develop an appreciation and understanding  of  theatrical  developments  in  Nigeria  towards  enhancing national unity and using the Theatre for national development.


4.  HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT.
The department of Theatre Arts is one of the Ten (10) departments in the school  of  secondary  Education  (Arts  and  social  science  programmes)  was established in 1998. The department commenced with fifteen (15) pioneer students admitted through the Pre-NCE programme and two academic staff.
   The department as expected was confronted with teething problems but with  resilience,  combination of enthusiasm,  unrelated  efforts  of staff and students  and  the   unlimited  cooperation  from  the  college   management, propelled the department to the enviable position it is today.
   The department is fully accredited with the latest accreditation being in the year 2023. The department takes part in all college academic and co- curricular activities, which include and not limited to lectures, Examination, teaching, practice, students industrial works experience (SIWES), field trips, sporting activities and students unionism. The department has continued to churn art sets of NCE graduates since the 2000/2001 set without fail in every subsequent academic year.
5.  ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
The administrative structure of the department is arrow headed by a head of department (HOD), a position currently occupied by Mr. Aikorno O. O. who is  a  chief  lecturer.  The  organogram  below  illustrates  the  hierarchy  of leadership,  administration  as  well  as  the   line   of  communication  in  the department;
  6.  ACADEMIC INFORMATION.
i.   Programme  offered;  The  department  currently  engages  in  the  NCE programme, issuing NCE (NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION) at the end of  a  three-year   programme.   It  is  also  in  our  hopes  and  aspiration  to commence  the  B.  Ed.  Theatre  Arts  (Bachelor  of  Education)  programme,

starting from September 2025 by the enablement of the recently granted dual mode arrangement granted by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
ii.  Admission  Requirement;  The  requirement  for  admission  into  the  NCE programme of the department is guided by the NCCE (National Commission for colleges of Education) minimum standard in conjunction with the JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board) guidelines/ UTME scores and cut- off   marks   as   may   be   determined.   However,   a   candidate   eligible   for admission should possess the following qualification criteria;
a.  Senior  secondary  school  certificate  (SSC  or  GCE)  'O,  level  with  credit passes  in five subjects at  not  more  than two sittings. Two of the credits must   be   relevant,   including   mathematics   and    English,    English    and Mathematics are required.
b.  A grade II teacher,s certificate (TCII) with credit or merit in five subjects, one  of  which  must  be  literature  in  English,  English  and  mathematic  are required.
c.  Associateship   certificate   in    Education   awarded    by   an   approved institution in Nigeria or abroad is also an acceptable qualification
d.  All  candidates  wishing to  be  considered for  admission  must  meet  the requirement of a selection examination organized  by  an accredited  body such as JAMB.
e.  For the  bachelor  of  Education  B.Ed.  Commencing  in  September  2025, the admission requirements are as stated by the NUC (National universities Commission) and JAMB guidelines.
iii.       Curriculum /Course Structure
Theatre Arts is a single major course and could be combined with any of the following  special  Areas;  CBD,  SGT,  SHI,  SID,  SLD,  SPH,  SRE  and  SVI.  The minimum credits required for graduation are;
a.  Education                      24 credits
b.  General studies                  16 credits

c.  Teaching practice (EDU 311)                    06 credits
d.  Theatre Arts                    24 credits
e.  Any of the above special education = 24 credits f.   Project (EDU323) 06 credits
DEPARTMENTAL COURSES
YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

CODE
COURSE TITTLE
CREDIT
STATUS
THA 111
Select topics in Theatre history
1
C
THA 112
Acting/Speech training
1
C
THA 113
Principles of Directing
1
C
THA 114
Introduction to Drama and Theatre
1
C
THA 115
Introduction  to  Theatre  management  & Administration
1
C
YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

THA 121
Theatre methodology I
1
C
THA 122
Fundamentally of Music and Dance
1
C
THA 123
Introduction to Technical Theatre
1
C
THA 124
Theatre workshop I
1
C
THA 125
Introduction to Mass Communication
1
C
YEAR TWO FIRST SEMESTER

THA 211
Theatre workshop II
1
C
THA 212
Children,s Theatre/ Drama in Education
1
C
THA 213
Introduction to PlayWriting
1
C
THA 214
Community Theatre
1
C
THA 125
Studies in Dramatic Literature
1
C
YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

THA 221
Theatre Methodology II
1
C
THA 222
Nigerian Drama in English
1
C
THA 223
Theatre Research Method
1
C
THA 224
Introduction to Electronic Media
1
C


THA 225
Directing Theories and Practice
1
C
Year Three Second Semester

THA 321
Theatre   workshop   III   (Student,s   Final year project)
1
C
THA 322
Studies in Film making
1
C
THA 323
Entrepreneurship in Theatre
1
C
.   Note  the  entire  of  the year three first semester  is designated for the teaching practice, it is 6units credit.
iv.       Grading and Assessment
   All courses are graded on the scale of 0-100 with examination coving 60% of the grades while the continuous (C. A) covers the remaining 40%. The distribution is represented in the table below.
1.  Continuous Assessment C. A (40%)
a.  Attendance 10%
b.  Assignment 10%
c.  Scheduled Test 10%
    d.  Impromptu Test 10% ii. Examination = 60%
iii. Total of C. A and examination with grades obtainable as following;
a.  0-39 marks = F
b.  40-44 marks = E c.  45-49 marks = D d.  60-69 marks = c  e.  60-69 marks = B
f.   70 marks and Above = A
7.  Others;
1.  Academic Staff; As earlier stated, the department is blessed with a body of  suitable  qualified  and  hardworking  academic  staff  ranging  from assistant  lecturers to chief  lecturers who specializes  in the varied and

diversified fields of Theatre Arts. The staff list at May 2025 is as listed below;

S. NO
NAME
RAMC
SEX
QUALIFICATION
01.
Mr. O. O. Akiomo
Chief
Lecturer
Male
M.     A,     B.     A (Performing
Arts) PDE, TRCN.
02.
Mr. R. A. Kehinde
Chief
Lecturer
Male
M.A.,               B.A (Theater     Arts), M.A.           Africa studies   (Dance), PGDE, TRCN
03.
Mr. Ibrahim Auta
Chief
Lecturer
Male
M.A.,
(Theater   PGE TRCN
 B.A, Arts)
04.
Mrs. O.K. Rant
Lecturer III
Female
M.A.,              B.A, (Theater      Arts) NCE, TRCN
06.
Mrs. F.A. Abdulrahman
Assistant lecturer
Female
B.A   (Performing Arts)           PGDE, TRCN
     ii. Non-Academic Staff; The Department from time to time makes use of dutiful and  hardworking  non academic and supportive staff  members  in the poot   of   the    school   of   Secondary    Education;   Arts   and   Social   Sciences programmes from time to time.
iii. Facilities and Resources.
.   The   Department   has   an  administrative  office  for  the  head  of  the Department (HOD).
.   A  befilting  office  for  the  secretary  and  supportive  staff  members  of administration

.   A large, fairly furnished Theatre complex that houses, the costumes and technical room for our performances
.   A fairly conducive lecture room for our classes and courses
.   Stage lanterns and lights for performances .   Drums and percussions for performances
.   Befitting offices for Academic staff members.
iv.       Announcements;
.   First  and foremost, we are excited to announce the  hearth gladdening news  of  the  commencement  of   bachelor  degree   programme  in  the department starting from September 2025.
.   It is also exciting to announce that our students body ATAS (Association of Theatre Arts Students) will be having their election in June 2025 after a prolonged ban/clamp down on students unionism in the college.


v.        Upcoming Events;
.   The  annual  induction  ceremony  of  the  Department  comes  up  in  June 2025.
.   All 100 and 200 level students are commencing their departmental test, CBT (Computer Based Test) as well as examination in the month of June, 2025, marking of such commences immediately. Recording and release of results would be as promptly as usual.
vi.       Contact Information;
Please   direct    all    enquires   to    the    Head    of   department    (HOD)    on +2348034456844.


Aikomo OlatunjiOlayinka
Head, Department of Theatre Arts.