Postgraduate School
Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts
M. Phil./Ph.D.. Performing
| Name | Status and Qualifications | Research Interests |
| S.O. Oyewo | Professor & Head of DepartmentB.A. (Jos); M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan). | Theatre Management, Cultural Administration, PerformanceStudies and Museum Theatre |
| A.A. Adeoye | Professor B.A. (Ilorin); M.A. (Ibadan); MPA(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan). | Play Directing; Theatre Practice, Performance and Cultural Studies |
| S.O. Ikibe | Professor B.A. (UNN, Nssuka); M.A.(Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Research Methods, Ethnomusicology, Advanced MusicTheory, Orchestration, World Music and Applied Music. |
| J.O. Ojuade | Professor B.A. (Ilorin); M.A. (Ibadan);LL.B,(Ilorin); B.L. (Abuja), MBA,L.L.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ibadan). | Performance Studies, Dance Choreography, Ethnography, History; Copyright and otherrelated areas. |
| Sadiat O.O. Shuaib | B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Theatre Practice a Aesthetics, Gender Studies and TechnicalTheatre |
| Oludolapo Ojediran | Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(Edinburgh, U.K). | Dramatic Theory and Criticism |
| T.S. Arinde | Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A., (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Directing, Theatre Practice, TheatreCriticism |
| T.S. Adeola | Senior Lecturer B.A., M.A. (OAU, Ile-Ife), M.A. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Div.(N.B.T.S.Ogbomoso); Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Music Directing, Music Composition, Orchestration, Sacred Musicology, Performance Studies and Applied Music. |
| A.A. Amali | Senior Lecturer B.A. (Maiduguri); M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Technical Theatre |
| F.A. Akinsipe | Lecturer I B.A. (Ilorin); M.A. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Performance Studies, DanceChoreography, Ethnography, Dance History |
| *A.SAbubakar | Professor B.A.(BUK, Kano); M.A., Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Dramatic Theory and Theatre Practice |
| *C.A.Bodunde | Professor B.A. (ABU, Zaria); M.A.(Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Poetry, Literary Theory, and Creative Writing |
| *Binta F.Ibrahim | Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Drama and Oral Literary Study |
| *A.L. Azeez | Professor B.SC., M.SC., M.A. (Lagos);Ph.D.(Leads, U.K) | Theory, Research, Social Communication and Advertising |
*Lecturers from other Departments
B. Introduction
The programme is designed for candidates who score below the average 60% or 3.5 required to proceed from M.A. to the Ph.D. programme. Students are therefore required to audition necessary courses at the
M.A. level, though they may not sit for the examination. On the successful completion of this programme, the candidate can then proceed to the Ph.D. programme through a conversion programme which involves passing Protocol/Seminar presentations to be assessed by the Performing Arts Postgraduate Board with an Internal/External Examiner from a related Department.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to premise on developing an advanced rational and critical thinking on the various facets of aesthetics of the Performing Arts. It is hoped that the M.Phil./Ph.D. students will be able to theorize a philosophical thought into a protocol dissertation in their area of specialization for the general development of the performing arts internationally.
D. Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is designed to make up for student‘s academic deficiencies in the M.A. programme.
Objectives:
E. Admission Requirements
F. Duration of the Programme
G. Detailed Course Description
PFA 882 Protocol 6 Credits
M.Phil. candidates and those who are registered for M.Phil./Ph.D. programme will prepare a protocol for their dissertation.Protocol which will be on a topic in any area of the performing arts. Normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to budget and plan of implementation.Protocol shall be evaluated for possible upgrading to Ph.D. or to be completed as M.Phil.dissertation. 270h (P); C
PFA 898 Dissertation 12 Credits
Original dissertation written on any area of the performing arts shall be written by the M.Phil. candidate. Topic shall be approved by the postgraduate school on the recommendation of the department through the faculty. Dissertation must make original contributions in the area of specialisation to knowledge. 540h (P); C
PFA 902 Ph.D. Protocol 6 Credits
Protocol on a topic in performing arts shall be prepared by Ph.D. candidates. Normal aspects of a research proposal in addition to budget, implementation plan and other aspects required in postgraduate school guidelines. Protocol shall be examined by the department and recommended to the postgraduate school for approval through faculty board of postgraduate studies. 270h (P); C
PFA 998 Thesis 21 Credits
Original thesis written on the candidate‘s area of specialisation. Topic which shall be approved by the postgraduate school on the recommendation of the department through the faculty must make original contribution in the area of specialisation to knowledge. 945h (P); C
H. Graduation Requirements
Every M.Phil./Ph.D. candidate must submit a thesis on a chosen and approved topic, supervised by a member of staff whose qualification is not below the Ph.D., and who is not lower than Senior Lecturer in rank. M.Phil. dissertation and Ph.D. thesis will be defended before an External Examiner duly nominated for that purpose and appointed by Senate through the University Postgraduate Board.
I. Summary
PFA 882 6 Credits
PFA 898 12 Credits
Total = 18 Credits
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