Department Profile

The department was established in 1975 and deals with technical aspects of film making.

The department equips trainees with professional skills in camera work (cinematography), production, sound operation, film/ video editing, animation and graphics.

Academic programs

Diploma programs

• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (producing and directing option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (editing option)

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (camera option)
• Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (sound option)

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, C- (minus) in Kiswahili and D+ (minus) in mathematics or physics

• Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C plain, C plain in English, Kiswahili and computer studies and C plain in any other 2 subjects
Mean Grade C- (minus), C plain in English, C- in Kiswahili and a D+ (plus) in mathematics
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in mathematics, C - (minus) in physics/physical sciences or C- (minus) in electricity or drawing and design as an additional subject
Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in mathematics, C - (minus) in physics/physical sciences
Certificate Programs

• Certificate in Film/ Video Programs Production

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and any other 2 subjects

• Certificate in Animation and Graphic Design

Admission requirements
Mean Grade C- (minus), C- (minus) in English, Kiswahili and Computer Studies
Equipment and Facilities

• Film/ Video studios including collapsible facilities.
• Film/Video Editing suites
• Audio Editing lab
• Film Laboratory
• Modern preview theatre
• Animation lab

Career Opportunities
On completion of their studies our graduates are employed as:

• Movie producers
• Camera persons
• Video editors
• Animators
• Graphic designers