Theatre Studies
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Program Description
Theatre Studies explores acting, performance, scriptwriting, stagecraft, and the cultural role of theatre. Students learn practical skills in acting, directing and production, plus theory in theatre history, literature and cultural studies. Main subjects include Acting Techniques, Scriptwriting, Stage Production, Theatre History and Technical Design. The program prepares you for careers in creative industries such as art teaching, writing and journalism, museum curation, graphic and visual design, and creative direction in media. It builds confidence, creativity and practical experience through performances, group projects and digital media work. This is a hands-on path for students who love storytelling, culture and working with people, and who want to turn creativity into a career.
Aims & Objectives
Develop acting and performance skills, demonstrated by staging at least one assessed scene or short production.
Master scriptwriting and creative writing, producing original short scripts and written analyses for class assessment.
Understand theatre history and Ghanaian cultural contexts, shown by research projects and oral presentations.
Create and manage basic production elements, including set, costume, lighting and simple digital media for school productions.
Why Choose This Program?
Practical, hands-on training
You gain real stage experience through rehearsals, performances and production roles, preparing you for work in live and recorded media.
Clear creative career pathways
Skills transfer to jobs like art teacher, writer, museum curator, graphic designer and creative director in Ghana and beyond.
Digital and design relevance
Training includes digital media and visual design skills used for promotion, portfolios and modern production work.
Cultural and community engagement
You study Ghanaian theatre traditions and can access local internships, festivals and National Theatre workshops for real-world exposure.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Learn script structure, character, dialogue and formatting to create stage and screen-ready short scripts.
Acquire practical skills in sets, props, costumes, basic lighting and sound to realise a production on a budget.
Record and edit video and audio to create show reels, promotional clips and documentation of performances.
Use tools like Photoshop and InDesign to design posters, programmes and visual concepts for productions.
Tools & Resources
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Video editing software (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve)
Audio editing software (Audacity or Adobe Audition)
Scriptwriting tools (Celtx or WriterDuet)
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing rehearsals with SHS exam study
Understanding theatre theory alongside practical work
Tips & Advice
Create a weekly timetable, prioritise exam revision around rehearsal schedules, and speak with teachers for flexibility.
Link theory to performance tasks, use short research projects to apply concepts, and form study groups.
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