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Performing and Visual Arts – PVA – Department

About PVA

The Performing and Visual Arts Department at the University of Buea celebrates the vital role of the arts in expressing the human experience and enriching society. Our talented faculty are practicing artists, performers, and scholars who bring passion and real-world expertise across diverse creative disciplines.

Students in our programs are immersed in the study, practice, and exploration of visual arts, music, dance, theater and more. Through studio courses, performances, exhibitions, and engaging lectures, they develop strong technical skills balanced with artistic vision and creativity.

The department’s facilities include professional-quality studios, rehearsal spaces, galleries, and performance venues that provide the ideal environment for artistic development and expression. Students have opportunities to learn from visiting artists and attend workshops, masterclasses, and exciting live arts events.

Our Programs

Undergraduate

B.A. Performing and Visual Arts

Professional Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film & Television Documentary Production

Career Opportunities

Job Market

This programs equips you with a diverse skill set that can be applied to various career paths like:

Visual Arts

  • Professional artist (painter, sculptor, photographer, etc.)
  • Art teacher
  • Gallery curator/director
  • Art critic/writer
  • Illustrator
  • Graphic designer
  • Animation artist
  • Museum educator

Music

  • Musician (singer, instrumentalist, composer)
  • Music teacher (schools, private lessons)
  • Recording artist
  • Music therapist
  • Sound engineer
  • Music producer

Theater

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Playwright
  • Theater technician (lighting, sound, etc.)
  • Drama teacher
  • Theater manager

Other Opportunities

  • Arts journalist/critic
  • Costume/Set designer
  • Multimedia artist
  • Arts entrepreneur
  • Teaching artist for community programs

The creative skills, self-discipline, and expressive abilities developed in performing and visual arts programs translate across many industries. Graduates may pursue artistic vocations or apply their talents to careers in advertising, media, entertainment, tourism, and more. Many opt to combine their artistry with business management.

 

Entry requirements

Embarking in engineering Studies begins with meeting our admissions requirements. We seek passionate individuals committed to mastering engineering , understanding dynamics, and embracing cultural diversity. Below are the entry requirements for our program:

First Degree Courses


The GCE O/L, with passes in four approved subjects before sitting the GCE A/L

One of the following requirements in the GCE A/L

  • Two GCE/AL passes at the same sitting.
  • The BAC in the series is appropriate to the intended field for specialization.
  • The Senate considers candidates with other qualifications as the equivalent of these qualifications.

Individual departments may impose additional and specific requirements.

Students whose language of instruction was not English, will be required to pass a prescribed English Language test unless they have completed the Special Intensive English Language Course.

Applicants are informed that for Classical programs, the registration fee paid is as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education while for Professional programs an additional tuition fee as defined by the respective faculties may also apply.

Masters and PhD Courses


Hold a good Bachelor’s and or Masters’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Graduates of our programs emerge as well-rounded artists and creative thinkers armed with an understanding of arts management, entrepreneurship, and transferable skills for diverse career paths. The Performing and Visual Arts Department nurtures creative leaders poised to enrich their communities through the transformative impact of the arts.

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