University of the Witwatersrand

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Drama for Life (DFL) is hosted by the Division of Dramatic Art in the Wits School of Arts. The DFL Programme is an African Programme that seeks to enhance the capacity of young people, theatre practitioners, and their communities to take responsibility for the quality of their lives in the context of HIV and AIDS in Africa. Drama for Life achieves this through participatory and experiential drama and theatre that is appropriate to current social realities and draws on the rich indigenous knowledge of African communities.

DFL offers Honours, Masters, and PhD programmes that seek to build capacity in HIV and AIDS education through applied drama and theatre. DFL encourages outstanding performers, drama and theatre practitioners, teachers, lecturers and researchers, theatre and film writers, film makers, performing arts managers, and arts heritage researchers to apply for the courses.

Programmes

1. Honours Course in Capacity Development in HIV/AIDS Education through Applied Drama and Theatre Studies
   
   - The Honours programme consists of the following courses:
   • Applied Drama IV A: Drama and Theatre as Development
   • Applied Drama IV B: The Role of the Drama and Theatre Teacher, Facilitator and Caregiver
   • Performance Arts Management: Organisational Management: Individual Efficiency for Resourceful Business Practice
   • Performance Arts Management: Finding Arts and Culture Funds
   • Long Essay on Approved Topic
   • General Research Methodology (Taught Component)
   Click here for more details on the Honours programme and how to apply.
   
   
2. Masters Course in Capacity Development in HIV/AIDS Education through Applied Drama and Theatre Studies
   
   - The Masters programme consists of the following courses:
   • Theatre Studies and Performance Theory – Core Course
   • Theatre as Activism, Education, and Therapy
   • Special Studies Course - Drama for Life Programme
   • Drama in Education
   • Masters Research Report
   Click here for more details on the Masters programme and how to apply.
   
   

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