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About Creative and Performing Arts
The concentration in Creative and Performing Arts offers learners the opportunity to develop their creative talents and attain a high tertiary level certification in foundational areas of the performing arts.
A holistic training experience is delivered through practical courses in theatre arts and creative production, combined with studies in critical areas such as production management and creative entrepreneurship.
Students also broaden their learning with a selection of General Education and personal interest (Elective) courses.
Successful graduates of this programme possess the requisite knowledge and skills to launch a career in many areas of the creative economy, as well as pursue a higher education in Creative and Performing Arts.
Career Paths
Stage Management
Stage managers coordinate and oversee backstage activities during productions and live performances. Some of their tasks include scheduling rehearsals, managing props and costumes, and ensuring that remaining team members are fulfilling their duties.
Choreography
Choreographers develop and teach the moves and steps involved performance dance routines.
This profession proves rather lucrative, with potential employment in areas such as theatre, live events, film, music, and one-on-one sessions.
Event Coordination
An event coordinator plans various types of events and ensures the cohesion of each composing element. Managing logistics, organizing talent and resources, and ensuring a production\'s overall success are key components of the role.
Course Breakdown
Creative and Performing Arts takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (4 Credits)
- Modern Language (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- World Drama Survey (3 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Performing Arts (3 Credits)
- Drama Fundamentals (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- Mathematical Reasoning and Logic (3 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Small Business Management (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Drama: Style, Stage and Structure (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Production Management (3 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Year Two
Semester Three
General Education Courses
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Creative Industries (3 Credits)
- The Actor's Instrument (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Creative Writing (3 Credits)
- Devised Theatre (3 Credits)
Semester Four
General Education Courses
- Science, Design, Thinking (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- From Script to Stage (3 Credits)
- Theatre Arts Practicum (4 Credits)
- Elective (3 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
- SALCC General Entry Requirements and Grades I or II at CSEC level in Theatre Arts / Visual Arts and English B.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
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| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
