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The Performing Arts Programme striving for excellence
The Excelsior Community College Faculty of Arts is the youngest but most visible and vibrant faculty in the college. It is the only institution in the English speaking to offer an associate degree in the performing arts.
Graduates from the faculty will have basic competence in all areas of Performing and specialized training in at least on other area. Since its inception in 1998 the faculty has trained over one hundred (100) students who are now playing a significant role in the theatre industry and the schools.
The Faculty of Arts and the Exed College has won hundreds of medal at the local Arts festivals and high acclaims at various international festivals. For many years we have been able to attain (95-100%) passes at CXC Theatre Arts Exam. Candice Buchanan, Orville Hall and Courtney Wilson are a few examples of graduates from the Performing Arts Programme at Exed.
The Faculty is headed by Kenny Salmon one of the few Jamaicans with a Masters of Fine Arts Degree accompanied by a competent and qualified staff to include Patsy Ricketts, Michael Reckford and Amina Blackwood-Meeks.
The Faculty of Performing Arts is less than eight (8) years old but has made important strides. It has maintained good relations with the Jamaica Association of Dramatic Artists (JADA) and other professional bodies.
Outstanding Past Students
| Candace Buchanan |
- CVM Host |
| Orville Hall |
- Artistic Director of Dance Expressions |
| O’Neil Tobies |
- Head of Performing Arts at Ascott |
| Courtney Wilson |
- Nominated for the Best Actor Award |
Associate Degree
in the Performing Arts
Entry Requirements
5 CXC / GCE subjects inclusive of English Language
Duration
Six (6) Semesters
Diploma in the
Performing Arts
Entry Requirements
4 CXC / GCE subjects including English Language
Duration
Four (4) semesters
Certificate
in the Performing Arts
Entry Requirements
Any 2 CXC / GCE subjects
Duration
Two (2) semesters
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