Visual and Performing Arts

SENIOR LECTURER IN THEATRE STUDIES

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Department/Faculty

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMME

SENIOR LECTURER IN THEATRE STUDIES

VACANCY NO. FH/ VAPA 1/2019

Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching practical and theoretical courses in theatre at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate should have specialization and teaching experience in Design and technical theatre (scenic, costume, lighting and sound design) and Directing, and either scriptwriting or theory and criticism. Practical experience in recorded media will be an added advantage. The candidate should also be able to participate in programme/curriculum development; departmental theatre productions; initiate and undertake research; and participate in community/stakeholder engagement activities. She or he will also undertake any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Programme Coordinator.

Requirements: Applicants should have: (i) at least a Masters’ Degree in Theatre Studies or related fields; (ii) a relevant Bachelors’ Degree with at least a 2(i) pass / GPA of at least 3.6 or equivalent; (iii) at least 3 years of experience teaching Theatre Design and or/ Technical Theatre and Directing at a university or comparable institution; (iv) a very good and sustained record of research and publications with at least 6 publications, 4 of which are peer reviewed journal articles; (v) must be a lead and/or single author in at least 2 refereed journal articles or book chapters; and (vi) demonstrated evidence of service. A relevant Ph.D. and demonstration of effective academic leadership will be added advantages. The curriculum vitae (CV) should contain a detailed list of publications; clearly specifying titles of publications, dates published, name(s) of publishers and name(s) of co-authors if any. Publications should be categorized into: books, monographs, refereed and non-refereed journals, chapters in books, etc. The application dossier should be accompanied by a portfolio showing specific examples of design and directing experience.

Remuneration: The University offers competitive salaries and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants who meet the stated qualifications should apply and provide other relevant information to assist the University determine their suitability for the position. They should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CVs (including telephone, telefax and e-mail), certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, and send complete documentation to: The HR Manager, Faculty of Humanities, Private Bag 00703, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel (267) 3552639, Fax (267) 3185098. E-mail: tshoganetsom@mopipi.ub.bw. Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) submit their reference letters directly to the address above and (ii) quote the Vacancy number and position applied for. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Office 123 at Block 239 (239/123).

NB: shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Studies)

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Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Studies) is a full-time professional programme extending over eight semesters. The Theatre Studies programme is a practical skills course that seeks to develop qualified theatre practitioners. Currently the programme focuses on four main areas of specialisation, namely Directing, Playwriting, Acting, Movement and Mime as well as Design and Technical Theatre. Students are introduced to the different specialities in second and third year, and can then begin to focus on their areas of interest. Students may also take optional courses from other Departments such as Media Studies, English, Education and Industrial Design to augment their skills set. In order to graduate students must complete a minimum of 120 credits worth of courses, including GEC courses in IT and Communications (10 credits). A minimum of 80 credits must be VAPA core and optional coursesóincluding core courses offered in the Department of English at level 1 and optional courses housed under other departmentsówhile the remaining 40 credits can be electives. Where students have more than 120 credits, they must ensure that two thirds (2/3) of their credits are VAPA core and optional courses, while one third (1/3) are electives.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS COURSES

Level 100

BFA100 Introduction to the Theatre100 Core (3)
BFA121 Workshop Theatre I Core (3)
BFA102 Theatre in Botswana I (Origins) Core(3)
BFA122 Workshop Theatre II Core (3)
ENG121 Introduction to English Language Description and Usage (3)
ENG113 Introduction to Literature: Prose (3)
ENG131 Writing in English (3)
ENG123 Introduction to Literature: Drama and Poetry (3)
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

Semester one

COM111 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills I (Humanities) (3)
ICT121 Computer Skills Fundamentals I (3)

Semester two

COM112 Communication and Academic Literacy Skills II (Humanities) (3) CORE
ICT122 Computer Skills Fundamentals 2 (2) CORE

Level 200

BFA203 Acting, Movement & Mime I Core (3)
BFA205 Designs & Technical Theatre I Core (3)
BFA206 Theatre in Africa I Core (3)
BFA221 Production Workshop I Core (3)
BFA200 Theatre History I Core (3)
BFA202 Theatre in Botswana II Core (3)
BFA204 Playwriting Core (3)
BFA222 Production Workshop II Core (3)

Level 300

BFA309 Directing I Core (3)
BFA310 Dramatic Literature I [Africa] Core (3)
BFA312 Stage Management Core (3)
BFA313 Theatre Ethics Core (3)
BFA302 Theatre in Botswana [Theatre & Mass Media]Optional (3)
BFA303 Acting, Movement & Mime II Optional (3)
BFA304 Playwriting II Optional (3)
BFA305 Design & Technical Theatre II Optional (3)
BFA306 Theatre in Africa II Optional (3)
BFA308 American Theatre Optional (3)
BFA311 Playback Theatre Optional (3)
BFA314 Theatre History [Europe] Optional 3
BFA318 Theatre Attachment Core 3

Level 400

BFA400 Theatre History: Asia Optional (3)
BFA403 Acting, Movement & Mime III Optional (3)
BFA404 Playwriting III Optional (3)
BFA405 Design & Technical Theatre IIIOptional (3)
BFA406 Theatre & Society in Africa [Special Author] Optional (3)
BFA409 Advanced Directing Optional (3)
BFA410 Dramatic literature II [Europe] Optional (3)
BFA411 Theories of Modern Drama [1920-Present] Optional (3)
BFA412 Theatre Administration Optional (3)
BFA415 Drama-in-Education [DIE Optional (3)
BFA416 Senior Project Core (6 credits)
BFA418 Theatre & Tourism Optional (3)
BFA427 Development Theatre I Optional (3)
BFA428 Development Theatre II Optional (3)

NOTE:

All Practical courses are assessed on a 70% [practical exam] and 30% [CA] format. The practical examination is a semester-long/year-long extensive work on a theatre project that culminates in a performance.

This course will be assessed on a 60% [ensemble production] and 40% [CA] format

These are existing courses in the Department of English

These courses are part of ENG327 [Practical Theatre] and ENG417 [Theory and Practice of Drama] currently being offered in the Department of English

All practical courses shall, to a large degree be linked to workshops, festivals or other community activities

OPTIONAL COURSES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS

ALL142: The 4844��Ѹ�� of Drama in Indigenous Languages 100 Optional 3 Credits
ARB121: Design Communication Optional 3 Credits
ARB123: History of Art Optional 3 Credits
COM111 Communication and Academic Literacy Skill GEC 3
MTK100 Principles of Marketing Optional 3 Credits
DSW207 Culture, Change and Social Work in
Botswana Optional 3 Credits
DTB222 Graphics Optional 3 Credits
EPP201 Art Introduction Optional 3 Credits
EPP202 Practical Arts Skills for the Teacher Optional 3 Credits
GEC200 GEC 2
GEC200 GEC 2
MTK200 Integrated Communications Optional 3
ALL343 Introduction to African Popular Theatre Optional 3
ALL352 Epic Performance in Africa Optional 3
BMS329 Developmental Communication Optional 3
BMS333 Radio Documentary Writing & Production Optional 3
BMS334 TV and Video Documentary Writing & Production Optional 3
DTB312 Aesthetics Optional 3
EPP302 Practical Skills in Teaching of Art Optional 3
GEC300 GEC 2
GEC300 GEC 2
HEE358 Fashion and Society Optional 3
HEE359 Design Fundamentals Optional 3
MKT304 Advertising (Prerequisite: MKT200) Optional 3
POP302 Research Methods Optional 3 Credits
ALL454 Childrenís Traditions and Dramatics Optional 3
BMS424 Radio Drama Script-writing & Production Optional 3
GEC400 GEC2
GEC400 GEC 2
HEE457 History and Conservation of Textiles Optional 3
PHR424 Movement & Creative Dance Technique Optional 3

NOTE

All optional courses from other Departments are existing courses.

Visual and Performing Arts

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The establishment of the Visual and Performing Arts Programme in 2013 can be traced back to the formation of the 4844��Ѹ�� Travelling Theatre (UBTT) in 1982 by the department of English. The idea was the brainchild of Dr VCD Mtubani and it was fully supported by the then head of department, Prof. FW Mnthali. The UBTT became quite a popular group through its performance of plays to both campus and outside audiences as the group travelled to various parts of the country performing at schools, village community halls and even the kgotla. Some of its founding members are Maude Dikobe, Benjamin Janie, Peter Morapedi, Sheila Tlou, Edna Dambe, Mokgweetsi Masisi and Thulaganyo Mogobe. Realizing how much the public appreciated theatre, the department of English then designed some theatre courses to be offered as part of the English curriculum and simultaneously recruited staff qualified in theatre studies to teach the courses. The vision of the department, however, was to establish a theatre unit first and ultimately a department offering a full theatre programme.

In 1995 that vision edged closer to realization through the commission of a consultancy to investigate the possibility of establishing a department of visual, applied and performing arts at the university of Botswana by the then Dean of Humanities, Dr Brian Mokopakgosi. The consultancy recommended such establishment though offering a smaller range of disciplines than initially thought. Due to budgetary constraints, implementation could not happen until 2009 when Senate approved a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre Arts) programme to be offered under the Dean’s office, as the first within a department that is to offer theatre, music and visual art. Prof. David Kerr was subsequently appointed Founding Professor of the programme in 2010 pending the establishment of the department and the first cohort of BFA students enrolled in August 2010, graduating in October 2014. It is expected that other programmes of the department, that is, music and visual art, would be introduced in the next few years.