Introduction

Nigeria’s creative industry continues to grow rapidly, with Nollywood recognised as one of the largest film industries in the world. Kano also occupies an important place in the industry through its Hausa-language film sector, widely known as Kannywood.

The Professional Certificate in Theatre and Performing Arts is designed to strengthen the technical, creative, ethical, and professional skills of aspiring and practising performers, actors, production personnel, and creative entrepreneurs.

The programme encourages participants to combine traditional Northern Nigerian storytelling and cultural expressions with modern theatre and film-production techniques. It also promotes the use of performing arts as a tool for public education, social awareness, cultural preservation, unity, and youth empowerment.

Theatre and performing arts can help communities address key issues such as education, health, governance, human rights, peacebuilding, gender inclusion, and youth development. By engaging young people productively, the programme can also support creativity, employment, entrepreneurship, and positive social behaviour.

Programme Goal

The programme leads to the award of the Professional Certificate in Theatre and Performing Arts (PTPA). It provides practical and specialised training in acting, theatre production, film production, performance techniques, ethics, and industry standards.

Programme Objectives

The programme will enable participants to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of theatre and film production.

2. Gain practical insights and hands-on experience in performing arts.

3. Understand regulations affecting film and creative production in Nigeria and Kano State.

4. Build professional credentials and improve employability in theatre, film, and creative industries.

5. Develop skills in acting, stage performance, directing, production coordination, and storytelling.

6. Apply ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, and respect for intellectual property.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, participants should be able to demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of theatre and film-production processes.

• An understanding of modern and classical acting methods.

• Skills for managing theatre and film productions behind the scenes.

• Practical techniques for voice, movement, expression, and physical performance.

• Knowledge of regulatory and professional requirements in the film industry.

• Awareness of ethical issues, cultural representation, and intellectual-property rights in performing arts.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess:

1. Relevant practical experience in theatre, film, or performing arts; or

2. Any other qualification recognised by the Polytechnic, together with at least two years of relevant experience in the performing-arts industry.

Duration

The programme runs for 12 weeks within three months.