Theatre Arts Project Topics with available Materials

1) Trauma In Children And Adolescents: Drama Therapy And Psycholodramatic Approach

Scholarly researches abound in psychodrama and drama therapy as they relate to people dealing with one form of psychological setback or the other. However, there is a dearth of scholarship and practice in the specific areas using psychodrama and drama therapy in the treatment of children and adolescents dealing with trauma, especially in the... Continue Reading

2) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

3) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:THA0119
  • Pages:112

4) Costume And Make-up As Variable Tools For Cultural Promotion And Tourism. A Study Of Nigerian Home Videos

The study focuses on the use of costume and make-up as variable tools for promoting culture and tourism, a case study of Nigerian home videos. It is believed that people have only one function and importance of the home videos as a means of entertainment and relaxation. The study looked at another importance of home videos in promoting our culture... Continue Reading

5) Revolutionary Ethos In Bode Sowande's Farwell To Babylon And Circus Of Freedom Square.

Of the factors which influence and determine the contents and messages of drama, the society from which that drama emanates is of great significance. The ineffectiveness and inadequacies that constitute the social and political setting of the present day Africa and which hinder human and societal growth engendered the writing of plays... Continue Reading

6) Women As An Agent Of Peace In Ahmed Yerima's Little Drops And Aristophanes' Lysistrata

This study is titled “Women as Agents of Peace in Ahmed Yerima’s Little Drops and Aristophanes’ Lysistrata”. The study deals with how women overtime have come to the world’s rescue by ensuring that peace reigns supreme in the society. The researcher will approach this project by analysing Ahmed Yerima’s Little Drops and... Continue Reading

7) The Role Of A Film-maker In Sustaining Culture Development In The Contemporary Nigerian Society-a Case Study Of - Kunle Afolayan.-october 1- Feature Film

This study x-rays the departing ethics of the people and cultural  bastardization inherent in our  society today and elucidates how a well structured film could stand as an influential tool in  upholding, sustaining and developing Nigerian cultural practices using Kunle Afolyan‟s film,  “October 1” as a paradigm. A Literary... Continue Reading

8) Effects Of Tones On The Segmental And Supra-segmental Features Of Tiv

Tones are a central part of any tone language. The culture of every society or group is imbibed in the language spoken by such a community or group. This research work looks at the influence of tones on the features of Tiv language. The main objective of this research is to look at the effects of tones on the segmental and supra-segmental features... Continue Reading

9) Role Interpretation Techniques And The Nigerian Actor: Peter Fatomilola In Focus

The problem of poor acting has bedeviled the quality of production content of the Nigerian movie industry, and too many ambitious Nigerians jump into acting without understanding the demands. This project which focused on the acting technique of a successful Nigerian actor is a qualitative study shall employ the interview methodology to... Continue Reading

10) Managing The University Based Theatre, Challenges And Prospects; Fuoye As A Case Study

Background of the Study Theatre has become more popular over the years. It is generally known to people as a building designed for performance of plays, dances etc. In our institution today where there is Theatre Art Department some of their output works in theatre industries, while some are independent, although the word theatre and drama are... Continue Reading

11) Critical Analysis Of Costume And Make-up In The Confluence V-carnival 2014 Of Kogi State, Nigeria

This research work is an analytical study of the use of Costumes and Make-up during the 2014 Edition of Confluence-V-Carnival. It is a case study research which explored the interview approach, and uses the MLA documentation style sheet. Chapter one defines the background and frame of reference for the project; providing the objectives,... Continue Reading

12) Print Media As A Tool For Political Propaganda And Ideology, A Case Study Of Tribune Newspaper Coverage Of 2015 General Election In Nigeria

Media in our society today has been deployed as a possible means of transmitting political messages and ideology, focusing on print which impact and relevance outshone other media form. However, this research work aims at finding out how printed material (Newspaper) fared in coverage, reportage and affiliation when it comes to political... Continue Reading

13) Aestethics Of Folkism: A Critical Analysis Of Ahmed Yerima’s Abobaku And Orisa Ibeji

Under the condition of cultural hierarchy, playwrights, theatre operas, the symphony, musicians and galleries were funded by wealthy patrons present and in order to preserve the best of African tradition. The point is that while the western world tends to see and cherish their arts as the storehouse where their culture could be expressed... Continue Reading

14) Nollywood As A Preserver Of Nigerian Culture; A Case Study Of Tunde Kelani’s Arugba

The general objective of this study is to appraise the representation of the Nigerian (African) culture in the global market by the Nigerian Nollywood. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside world; and appraise how the influx of foreign cultural... Continue Reading

15) Television Programming For Social Development: A Study Of Aajiirebi Programme On Africa Magic Yoruba

Media create norms and role models for people to emulate and imitate; television as a medium has the persuasive powers that can trigger change in number of ways in any society. Television programming for social development, a study of “Aajiirebi” on Africa Magic Yoruba. The researcher discovers that “Aajiirebi” programme on Africa... Continue Reading

16) Effective House Management As Tool For Audience Motivation: A Case Study Of Ondo State Ministry For Culture And Tourism

The Theatre is a major component of the society; as no society can do without diversion and the documentation of its cultural heritage. This study seeks to examine the impact of effective house management as a panacea for audience motivation; using Ondo’s state ministry of Culture and Tourism as a paradigm. The study adopts qualitative... Continue Reading

17) Radio Drama For Social Mobilization: A Comparative Analysis Of "jdpc Half Hour" On Positive Fm Akure And "labe Orule" On Progress Fm Ado Ekiti

The discontinuation of radio drama programmes on most Nigerian radio stations does some degree ofdisservice to the society, because the Radio drama model has the capacity to socially mobilization the society. This research is an analytical study that centers on how Radio drama can be used for social mobilization. It uses the Radio drama... Continue Reading

18) Creative Directing As Deconstruction: An Examination Of Bakare's Approach To Wale Ogunyemi's Langbodo

The relevance of creative directing cannot be over-emphasized, as it finds new meanings to an author's play text. Unfortunately. most dramatists view creative directing as a means of degrading their crea1i1•ework They believe that since they wrote the text, they understand its meanings belier than anyone. This study seeks lo correct... Continue Reading

19) An Appraisal Of The Print Media In Political Mobilization In Nigeria

This study appraises the role of the print media in political mobilization in Nigeria; using the Hope newspaper as a paradigm of the print media.The Media is the mirror of the society, and its role in developing the society cannot be overestimated. Suffice to say that the mass media as the fourth estate of governance had been assigned the... Continue Reading

20) The Play Director As A Teacher: A Study Of Rasaki Ojo, Bakare's Directing Technique

Theatre practice in Nigeria has dwindled in great degree just as the culture is fast dying, and the situation leaves many theatre practitioners in a state of joblessness and redundancy. In spite the numerous reasons are accountable for this joblessness and redundancy. However this research hinges on the need for leading directors to adopt... Continue Reading

21) The Philosophy Of Basics And Fragments In Play-directing: Circus Of Freedom Square Production As Paradigm

 ABSTRACT The essence of drama is communication and this communication must be done in a manner that the audience will understand because they are the one will communicate to through the drama that we perform. In communicating this message, the director must understand the nature of his audience, it is these understandings that will prompt him in... Continue Reading

22) Aesthetics In Play Production As A Viable Factor For Audience Appeal: Drums Of War As Paradigm

The joy of every play director is to see that his audience is appreciative and well-receptive of his  directed plays and would want to patronize the live theatre again and again; such was the production of Bakare Ojo-Rasaki 's Drums of War. The production was laden with aesthetic effects which are believed to have been the major... Continue Reading

23) Form And Content Of Bata Dance Performance Of The Yoruba People Of Southwest Nigeria

Generally, indigenous dances have strong influence in our society because of the power such dance entails, these dances are most spectacular and are representative of any art form which calls for the highest participation in African indigenous life. The consistency of studying or practicing indigenous dances, paying attention only to the... Continue Reading

24) Creative Dramatics As A Tool For Enhancing Children's Psychological And Intellectual Development: A Case Study Of C.a.c Nursery And Primary School Workshop

 ABSTRACT In spite of the introduction of the use of computer, laptop, e-learning, and availability of internet facilities in contemporary education, Primary school pupils specifically still find it difficult to assimilate what the teachers are teaching them; because the modern day teachers stiII continue to operate under the traditional method... Continue Reading

25) Communicating With Costume And Makeup In Nigerian Home Video Film. A Study Of "efunsetan Aniwura"

 ABSTRACT This project focuses on how costume and makeup communicates in Nigerian Home video film using a home video titled EFUNSETAN ANIWURA directed by Tunde Kelani as a case study, how the director uses costume and makeup in communicating the actors characters and the message of the film. This project also focuses on how costume and makeup... Continue Reading

26) Actor(s) As Inalienable Communicator Of Drama: The Performance Of The Prime Ml Jster's So As A Paradigm

The tools of an actor are his/her voice and body (and perhaps the mind). And these are what every disciplined actor should continuously work on to improve their productive capacity for proper play interpretation. Many actors especially the amateurs (Greenhorns) seem to do little or nothing about improving these tools due to their over... Continue Reading

27) An Appraisal Of The Impact Of Social Media On Youths In Federal University, Oye Ekiti

The new media otherwise known as the social media is the focus of this study. It is an impact assessment research using the students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti as its study sample. The  social media platforms included in this project includes; Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Biogs. Youths, especially undergraduates are the target... Continue Reading

28) Acting Techniques And Role Interpretation By Thenigerianactor:a Case Study Of Kola Oyewo

The acting profession has been treated with disdain especially within the Nigerian society that makes it appear that the profession does not require active and high standard skill; thus every Tom, Dick and Harry want to venture into it without the required dexterity. It is against this background that this research explores the acting... Continue Reading

29) Semiotics Of Set Design In Ola Rotimi's "the Gods Are Not To Blame" Production

Set design spices up theatrical performances especially as a significant requirement. The contribution of set design to the overall success of performances on stage is inevitable as demonstrated in available literature. In spite of this contribution, set design has been neglected by many theatre practitioners, a problem which has... Continue Reading

30) Influence Of Television Advertisement On The Buying Choice Of Sanitary Pad By Students In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

Television advertisement has over the years helped a great deal in the marketing of goods and services. This research work is an analytical study of the influence of television advertisement on the buying choice of ‘Always’ sanitary pad by students in Ado Ekiti,Ekiti state. It explored the questionnaire and interview approaches to... Continue Reading

31) Television For Cultural Learning; A Case Study Of Pere Ode On Ekitl State Television (ektv)

Television as a means of communication helps in curbing and reducing societal vices. It is also a tool for cultural transformation. The research work investigates the state of cultural decadence and erosion of indigenous culture among indigenes and residents of Ado Ekiti, using cultural norms theory and social responsibility theory. The... Continue Reading

32) The Effect Of Satire In Wale Adenuga's "papa Ajasco"

This study is a critical appraisal of the effect of satire using Wale Adenuga's PAPA AJASCO. The focus is on the effectiveness of the message in comic films. The study's  objective is to identify how to make the message in satirical comic films relevant to the audience. Through content analysis, personality interview and Focus Group... Continue Reading

33) Functional Aesthetics Of African Dance: A Study Of Akoto Dance

 ABSTRACT Dance as a non material culture can only be perceived and appreciated via the auditor) and sight sense organs. This fact can be said to have reduced the chances of preserving and documenting Akoto dance, as the initiators and pioneers of the dance were non literates. This poses a problem to the later performers of the dance as they are... Continue Reading

34) Political Theatre And Corruption In Nigeria: Finding Meanings In Rasaki Ojo Bakare's Once Upon A Tower.

 ABSTRACT A persisting trend in Political theatre in Nigeria has remained a careful evaluation and a critical analysis of the vicious Politicking and corruption perpetuated by the Nigerian political elites in the Nigerian polity, questioning the status quo.for a general social change. However, this vicious  politicking and corruption has... Continue Reading

35) The Effects Of Visual Designs On African Epic Drama A D Theatre: A Study Of Langbodo Production

Visual designs in the theatre have received different touches from different scholars and theorists. Some theorists made it relevant while some believe that they are less important. This study examines the indispensability of visual designs (costume and make up, set props and light) in the African theatre in relation to Langbodo... Continue Reading

36) Dance As A Communication Tool Using Obitun As A Case Study

 ABSTRACT In recent times, traditional African dance seems to be given less cognizance in the society which is been compounded by high level of attention given to contemporary dance and less attention to African traditional dance. The level of involvement of the youth in African traditional dance is not encouraging, worse still, there is the... Continue Reading

37) Managing The University Based Theatre; Challenges And Prospects, Fuoye As A Case Study

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of management in FUOYE Theatre and Media Arts department. That is, using the department as a case study to examine the importance of management in the department. Chapter one covers the general introduction which includes the background, purpose, significance and scope of the study, there... Continue Reading

38) The Media And Intra-party Dispute In Nigeria: A Study Of Selected Newspapers' Editorials On The Leadership Dispute In The People's Democratic Party (2016/2'017)

P a rty po li t i c s , a s a c a rd in a l e l e m e n t i n a d e m o c r ac y , s e r v e a s t h e p l a t fo rm fo r po li t i c i an s .  H o w e v e r , a t a po i n t i n t h e po l i t i c a l p ro c e ss , i n t e r e s t s oft e n c o lli d e , r e s u l t i ng i n a d i s p u t e .  S u c h d i s p u t e c o m e s in tw o fo rm s - i... Continue Reading

39) The Media And Intra-party Dispute In Nigeria: A Study Of Selected Newspapers' Editorials On The Leadership Dispute In The People's Democratic Party (2016/2'017)

Party politics, as a cardinal element in a democracy, serve as the platform for politicians. However, at a point in the political process, interests often collide, resulting in a dispute. Such dispute comes in two forms - intra-party and inter-party. This study examines the nature of intra-party dispute, the last leadership dispute in the... Continue Reading

40) Social Media Video Clips As Social Commentary In Southern And East Africa: A Case Study Of Admire Kuzhangaira, Rolland Lunga, Kansiime Anne And Pepukai Zvemari.

  A lot has been done to show the socio-economic and political issues affecting the Southern and East African societies up to the present day through various forms of media. The aim of this study is interrogate the site of social media video clips as social commentary in Southern Africa and East Africa and the main objectives is to... Continue Reading

41) Community Theatre As A Tool For Social Change: The Case Amakhosi Productions- “don’t –ungaqali” And “stop”

The study examines the use of community theatre as an effective tool for social change compared to other forms of theatre. It focuses on the influence of theatre to the audiences. The study made use of two theatrical plays produced by Amakhosi Theatre as reference in evaluating the ability of community theatre in changing people‟s... Continue Reading

42) An Interogation Into The Influence Of Patriarchy On The Representation Of Women In Zimbabwean Films. The Case Of Daves Guzha’s “sinners” And Tsitsi Dangarembga’s I Want A Wedding Dress

Film is a potent tool of communication with a large potential to cement or unsettle social relationships. The study focused on an interrogation into the influence of patriarchy to the representation of women in Zimbabwean films. Sinners by Daves Guzha and I want a wedding dress by Tsitsi Dangarembga were analysed. A qualitative research... Continue Reading

43) African Art Songs In Nairobi: Investigating Musical Idiomatic Expressions In Performance Practice

The purpose of this project was to investigate musical idiomatic expressions in the performance of African art songs in Nairobi. The interest of the study came up after a voice recital was presented, and a variety of African and Western art songs were performed, but there was no clear distinction between the performance of the African and... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:THA0079
  • Pages:137

44) An Evaluation Of Corporate Social Responsibility Communication Strategies In Shell Petroleum Development Company (spdc), Nigeria.

Shell Petroleum Development Company is a subsidiary of the global energy and petrochemical company, the Royal Dutch Shell Group, and operates in more than 140 countries. It is one of the largest independent upstream operators! with limited investments in the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry. It operates through four... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:THA0078
  • Pages:243

45) Audience Participation In Broadcast Television Programmes In Nigeria: A Study Of Nigerian Television Authority's Tuesday Live And African Independent Television Focus Nigeria

This study is carried out to ascertain the level of participation among viewers of Nigerian television programs with Nigeria Television Authority's Tuesday Live and African Independent Television Focus Nigeria as case studies. A sample of 20 staff (Production crew) of these stations was used for this research as · well as... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:THA0077
  • Pages:159

46) A Study Of Selected Cinema Houses In Lagos State

 This research is on Cinema Patronage in Nigeria. It examines its rise and decline taking into consideration the advent of television, videotapes and videocassettes recorder technologies as alternatives to cinema viewership. Nigerians in their majority posses the VCDS/VHS machines and therefore, prefer watching movies in the comfort of... Continue Reading
  • Type:Project
  • ID:THA0076
  • Pages:111

47) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

48) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading

49) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

50) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading

51) Women As An Agent Of Peace In Ahmed Yerima's Little Drops And Aristophanes' Lysistrata

This study is titled “Women as Agents of Peace in Ahmed Yerima’s Little Drops and Aristophanes’ Lysistrata”. The study deals with how women overtime have come to the world’s rescue by ensuring that peace reigns supreme in the society. The researcher will approach this project by analysing Ahmed Yerima’s Little Drops and... Continue Reading

52) Actor(s) As Inalienable Communicator Of Drama: The Performance Of The Prime Ml Jster's So As A Paradigm

The tools of an actor are his/her voice and body (and perhaps the mind). And these are what every disciplined actor should continuously work on to improve their productive capacity for proper play interpretation. Many actors especially the amateurs (Greenhorns) seem to do little or nothing about improving these tools due to their over... Continue Reading

53) An Appraisal Of The Impact Of Social Media On Youths In Federal University, Oye Ekiti

The new media otherwise known as the social media is the focus of this study. It is an impact assessment research using the students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti as its study sample. The social media platforms included in this project includes; Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Biogs. Youths, especially undergraduates are the target of... Continue Reading

54) Acting Techniques And Role Interpretation By Thenigerianactor:a Case Study Of Kola Oyewo

The acting profession has been treated with disdain especially within the Nigerian society that makes it appear that the profession does not require active and high standard skill; thus every Tom, Dick and Harry want to venture into it without the required dexterity. It is against this background that this research explores the acting... Continue Reading

55) Semiotics Of Set Design In Ola Rotimi's "the Gods Are Not To Blame" Production

Set design spices up theatrical performances especially as a significant requirement. The contribution of set design to the overall success of performances on stage is inevitable as demonstrated in available literature. In spite of this contribution, set design has been neglected by many theatre practitioners, a problem which has... Continue Reading

56) Influence Of Television Advertisement On The Buying Choice Of Sanitary Pad By Students In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

Television advertisement has over the years helped a great deal in the marketing of goods and services. This research work is an analytical study of the influence of television advertisement on the buying choice of ‘Always’ sanitary pad by students in Ado Ekiti,Ekiti state. It explored the questionnaire and interview approaches to... Continue Reading

57) Television For Cultural Learning; A Case Study Of Pere Ode On Ekitl State Television (ektv)

Television as a means of communication helps in curbing and reducing societal vices. It is also a tool for cultural transformation. The research work investigates the state of cultural decadence and erosion of indigenous culture among indigenes and residents of Ado Ekiti, using cultural norms theory and social responsibility theory. The... Continue Reading

58) The Effect Of Satire In Wale Adenuga's "papa Ajasco"

This study is a critical appraisal of the effect of satire using Wale Adenuga\'s PAPA AJASCO. The focus is on the effectiveness of the message in comic films. The study\'s  objective is to identify how to make the message in satirical comic films relevant to the audience. Through content analysis, personality interview and Focus Group... Continue Reading

59) Functional Aesthetics Of African Dance: A Study Of Akoto Dance

 ABSTRACT Dance as a non material culture can only be perceived and appreciated via the auditor) and sight sense organs. This fact can be said to have reduced the chances of preserving and documenting Akoto dance, as the initiators and pioneers of the dance were non literates. This poses a problem to the later performers of the dance as they are... Continue Reading

60) Political Theatre And Corruption In Nigeria: Finding Meanings In Rasaki Ojo Bakare's Once Upon A Tower.

A persisting trend in Political theatre in Nigeria has remained a careful evaluation and a critical analysis of the vicious Politicking and corruption perpetuated by the Nigerian political elites in the Nigerian polity, questioning the status quo.for a general social change. However, this vicious politicking and corruption has demeaned... Continue Reading

61) The Effects Of Visual Designs On African Epic Drama A D Theatre: A Study Of Langbodo Production

Visual designs in the theatre have received different touches from different scholars and theorists. Some theorists made it relevant while some believe that they are less important. This study examines the indispensability of visual designs (costume and make up, set props and light) in the African theatre in relation to Langbodo... Continue Reading

62) Dance As A Communication Tool Using Obitun As A Case Study

In recent times, traditional African dance seems to be given less cognizance in the society which is been compounded by high level of attention given to contemporary dance and less attention to African traditional dance. The level of involvement of the youth in African traditional dance is not encouraging, worse still, there is the... Continue Reading

63) Managing The University Based Theatre; Challenges And Prospects, Fuoye As A Case Study

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of management in FUOYE Theatre and Media Arts department. That is, using the department as a case study to examine the importance of management in the department. Chapter one covers the general introduction which includes the background, purpose, significance and scope of the study, there... Continue Reading

64) Actor(s) As Inalienable Communicator Of Drama: The Performance Of The Prime Ml Jster's So As A Paradigm

The tools of an actor are his/her voice and body (and perhaps the mind). And these are what every disciplined actor should continuously work on to improve their productive capacity for proper play interpretation. Many actors especially the amateurs (Greenhorns) seem to do little or nothing about improving these tools due to their over... Continue Reading

65) An Appraisal Of The Impact Of Social Media On Youths In Federal University, Oye Ekiti

The new media otherwise known as the social media is the focus of this study. It is an impact assessment research using the students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti as its study sample. The  social media platforms included in this project includes; Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp and Biogs. Youths, especially undergraduates are the target... Continue Reading

66) Acting Techniques And Role Interpretation By Thenigerianactor:a Case Study Of Kola Oyewo

The acting profession has been treated with disdain especially within the Nigerian society that makes it appear that the profession does not require active and high standard skill; thus every Tom, Dick and Harry want to venture into it without the required dexterity. It is against this background that this research explores the acting... Continue Reading

67) Semiotics Of Set Design In Ola Rotimi's "the Gods Are Not To Blame" Production

Set design spices up theatrical performances especially as a significant requirement. The contribution of set design to the overall success of performances on stage is inevitable as demonstrated in available literature. In spite of this contribution, set design has been neglected by many theatre practitioners, a problem which has... Continue Reading

68) Influence Of Television Advertisement On The Buying Choice Of Sanitary Pad By Students In Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

Television advertisement has over the years helped a great deal in the marketing of goods and services. This research work is an analytical study of the influence of television advertisement on the buying choice of ‘Always’ sanitary pad by students in Ado Ekiti,Ekiti state. It explored the questionnaire and interview approaches to... Continue Reading

69) Television For Cultural Learning; A Case Study Of Pere Ode On Ekitl State Television (ektv)

Television as a means of communication helps in curbing and reducing societal vices. It is also a tool for cultural transformation. The research work investigates the state of cultural decadence and erosion of indigenous culture among indigenes and residents of Ado Ekiti, using cultural norms theory and social responsibility theory. The... Continue Reading

70) The Effect Of Satire In Wale Adenuga's "papa Ajasco"

This study is a critical appraisal of the effect of satire using Wale Adenuga's PAPA AJASCO. The focus is on the effectiveness of the message in comic films. The study's objective is to identify how to make the message in satirical comic films relevant to the audience. Through content analysis, personality interview and Focus Group... Continue Reading

71) Functional Aesthetics Of African Dance: A Study Of Akoto Dance

Dance as a non material culture can only be perceived and appreciated via the auditor) and sight sense organs. This fact can be said to have reduced the chances of preserving and documenting Akoto dance, as the initiators and pioneers of the dance were non literates. This poses a problem to the later performers of the dance as they are... Continue Reading

72) Political Theatre And Corruption In Nigeria: Finding Meanings In Rasaki Ojo Bakare's Once Upon A Tower.

A persisting trend in Political theatre in Nigeria has remained a careful evaluation and a critical analysis of the vicious Politicking and corruption perpetuated by the Nigerian political elites in the Nigerian polity, questioning the status quo.for a general social change. However, this vicious politicking and corruption has demeaned... Continue Reading

73) The Effects Of Visual Designs On African Epic Drama A D Theatre: A Study Of Langbodo Production

Visual designs in the theatre have received different touches from different scholars and theorists. Some theorists made it relevant while some believe that they are less important. This study examines the indispensability of visual designs (costume and make up, set props and light) in the African theatre in relation to Langbodo... Continue Reading

74) Dance As A Communication Tool Using Obitun As A Case Study

 ABSTRACT In recent times, traditional African dance seems to be given less cognizance in the society which is been compounded by high level of attention given to contemporary dance and less attention to African traditional dance. The level of involvement of the youth in African traditional dance is not encouraging, worse still, there is the... Continue Reading

75) Managing The University Based Theatre; Challenges And Prospects, Fuoye As A Case Study

The aim of this research is to examine the impact of management in FUOYE Theatre and Media Arts department. That is, using the department as a case study to examine the importance of management in the department. Chapter one covers the general introduction which includes the background, purpose, significance and scope of the study, there... Continue Reading

76) Revolutionary Ethos In Bode Sowande's Farwell To Babylon And Circus Of Freedom Square.

Of the factors which influence and determine the contents and messages of drama, the society from which that drama emanates is of great significance. The ineffectiveness and inadequacies that constitute the social and political setting of the present day Africa and which hinder human and societal growth engendered the writing of plays... Continue Reading

77) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

78) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading

79) Effects Of Tones On The Segmental And Supra-segmental Features Of Tiv

Tones are a central part of any tone language. The culture of every society or group is imbibed in the language spoken by such a community or group. This research work looks at the influence of tones on the features of Tiv language. The main objective of this research is to look at the effects of tones on the segmental and supra-segmental features... Continue Reading

80) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

81) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading

82) The Impact Of Music On Television Commercial

1. Introduction 4 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Television Commercials 8 2.2. Attitude 10 2.3. Different Types of Commercial Background Music 11 2.4. Elaboration Likelihood Model and Theory of Musical Fit 12 3. Problem Statement 3.1. Research Question and Sub-Questions 18 3.2. Purpose and Relevance of the Research 19 4. Methodology 20 5.... Continue Reading

83) Costume And Makeup As A Vital Tool For Cultural And Tourism Promotion And Preservation In Nigeria.

Costume and makeup is an interpretative tool in drama that enhances, describe the actor’s appearance during a performance. The use of costume and makeup is dictated by the directorial concept. Choices of costumes are usually to add aesthetic value to the actor’s role. The role of the costume is to design characters. Usually, the costumes are... Continue Reading
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84) The Role Of A Film-maker In Sustaining Culture Development In The Contemporary Nigerian Society-a Case Study Of - Kunle Afolayan.-october 1- Feature Film

THE ROLE OF A FILM-MAKER IN SUSTAINING CULTURE & DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN SOCIETY: A CASE STUDY OF “OCTOBER 1” FEATURE FILM BY KUNLE AFOLAYAN. BY ABDULQADIR, HUSSAIN ZAGURU (P14ARTP7006) A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE POST GRADUATE SCHOOL OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE CONDITIONS FOR THE... Continue Reading

85) Role Interpretation Techniques And The Nigerian Actor: Peter Fatomilola In Focus

The problem of poor acting has bedeviled the quality of production content of the Nigerian movie industry, and too many ambitious Nigerians jump into acting without understanding the demands. This project which focused on the acting technique of a successful Nigerian actor is a qualitative study shall employ the interview methodology to... Continue Reading

86) Managing The University Based Theatre, Challenges And Prospects; Fuoye As A Case Study

Background of the Study Theatre has become more popular over the years. It is generally known to people as a building designed for performance of plays, dances etc. In our institution today where there is Theatre Art Department some of their output works in theatre industries, while some are independent, although the word theatre and drama are... Continue Reading

87) Critical Analysis Of Costume And Make-up In The Confluence V-carnival 2014 Of Kogi State, Nigeria

This research work is an analytical study of the use of Costumes and Make-up during the 2014 Edition of Confluence-V-Carnival. It is a case study research which explored the interview approach, and uses the MLA documentation style sheet. Chapter one defines the background and frame of reference for the project; providing the objectives,... Continue Reading

88) Print Media As A Tool For Political Propaganda And Ideology, A Case Study Of Tribune Newspaper Coverage Of 2015 General Election In Nigeria

Media in our society today has been deployed as a possible means of transmitting political messages and ideology, focusing on print which impact and relevance outshone other media form. However, this research work aims at finding out how printed material (Newspaper) fared in coverage, reportage and affiliation when it comes to political... Continue Reading

89) Aestethics Of Folkism: A Critical Analysis Of Ahmed Yerima’s Abobaku And Orisa Ibeji

Under the condition of cultural hierarchy, playwrights, theatre operas, the symphony, musicians and galleries were funded by wealthy patrons present and in order to preserve the best of African tradition. The point is that while the western world tends to see and cherish their arts as the storehouse where their culture could be expressed... Continue Reading

90) Nollywood As A Preserver Of Nigerian Culture; A Case Study Of Tunde Kelani’s Arugba

The general objective of this study is to appraise the representation of the Nigerian (African) culture in the global market by the Nigerian Nollywood. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside world; and appraise how the influx of foreign cultural... Continue Reading

91) The Relevance Of Sound And Visual Aesthetics In Play Production: A Case Study Of “prized Chickens Are Not Tasty” By Saint Gbilekaa

This research work has examined the importance of Sound and Visual aesthetics especially in theatrical productions. It draws the attention of directors to the meaning of Sound and Visual aesthetic in play production in determining the mood of the audience, the beauty and success of the play knowing fully well that the audience have to be... Continue Reading

92) The Imperative Of Socio-political Satire In Femi Osofisan's Many Colours Makes Thunder King

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page - - - - - - - - i Declaration - - - - - - - - ii Certification - - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iv Dedication - - - - - - - v Table of content - - - - - - - vi Abstract - - - - - - - - vii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study - - - - - - 1 1.2 Statement of the problem - - - - - - 2 1.3... Continue Reading

93) Gender Dimensions Of War: A Study Of Femi Osofisan's Women Of Owu

The gender dimensions of war and in Nigeria is perniciously depict ing a devastating trend as are the challenges faced in understanding the gendered dimensions of suf fering and shock that is involved, as war is invariably pervading lives and every aspect of society . The costs have been evident as wars are often characterized by large s... Continue Reading

94) Despotism, Ritual Sacrifice And The Unconscious

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Literary criticism startedwiththeGreeks.Aristotle'spoeticsismostlydevotedto drama.Thinkingofliteraturefromastandpointofanartisticorrealisticdepiction ofreality,thenliterarycriticism andliterarytheoryisthestudyofhow we interpretliteraryrepresentationsofreality.Beitfiction and poetry,literary criticism... Continue Reading

95) Deceit And Infidelity In Femi Osofisans Midnight Hotel And Fiddlers On A Midnig

This research examines the concept of deceit and infidelity, the main purpose is to create happy homes by revealing the already known facts about these two concepts; 'infidelity and deceit' and brings to our knowledge several hidden facts. It examines two plays; ‘’ Midnight Hotel and Fiddlers On A Midnight Lark’’ by Femi Osofisan,... Continue Reading

96) Critical Analysis Of Costume And Make-up In The Confluence V-carnival 2014 Of Kogi State, Nigeria

This research work is an analytical study of the use of Costumes and Make-up during the 2014 Edition of Confluence-V-Carnival. It is a case study research which explored the interview approach, and uses the MLA documentation style sheet. Chapter one defines the background and frame of reference for the project; providing the objectives,... Continue Reading

97) Print Media As A Tool For Political Propaganda And Ideology, A Case Study Of Tribune Newspaper Coverage Of 2015 General Election In Nigeria

Media in our society today has been deployed as a possible means of transmitting political messages and ideology, focusing on print which impact and relevance outshone other media form. However, this research work aims at finding out how printed material (Newspaper) fared in coverage, reportage and affiliation when it comes to political... Continue Reading

98) Aestethics Of Folkism: A Critical Analysis Of Ahmed Yerima’s Abobaku And Orisa Ibeji

Under the condition of cultural hierarchy, playwrights, theatre operas, the symphony, musicians and galleries were funded by wealthy patrons present and in order to preserve the best of African tradition. The point is that while the western world tends to see and cherish their arts as the storehouse where their culture could be expressed... Continue Reading

99) Nollywood As A Preserver Of Nigerian Culture; A Case Study Of Tunde Kelani’s Arugba

The general objective of this study is to appraise the representation of the Nigerian (African) culture in the global market by the Nigerian Nollywood. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside world; and appraise how the influx of foreign cultural... Continue Reading

100) Television Programming For Social Development: A Study Of Aajiirebi Programme On Africa Magic Yoruba

Media create norms and role models for people to emulate and imitate; television as a medium has the persuasive powers that can trigger change in number of ways in any society. Television programming for social development, a study of “Aajiirebi” on Africa Magic Yoruba. The researcher discovers that “Aajiirebi” programme on Africa... Continue Reading

101) Effective House Management As Tool For Audience Motivation: A Case Study Of Ondo State Ministry For Culture And Tourism

The Theatre is a major component of the society; as no society can do without diversion and the documentation of its cultural heritage. This study seeks to examine the impact of effective house management as a panacea for audience motivation; using Ondo’s state ministry of Culture and Tourism as a paradigm. The study adopts qualitative... Continue Reading

102) Radio Drama For Social Mobilization: A Comparative Analysis Of "jdpc Half Hour" On Positive Fm Akure And "labe Orule" On Progress Fm Ado Ekiti

The discontinuation of radio drama programmes on most Nigerian radio stations does some degree ofdisservice to the society, because the Radio drama model has the capacity to socially mobilization the society. This research is an analytical study that centers on how Radio drama can be used for social mobilization. It uses the Radio drama... Continue Reading

103) Creative Directing As Deconstruction: An Examination Of Bakare's Approach To Wale Ogunyemi's Langbodo

The relevance of creative directing cannot be over-emphasized, as it finds new meanings to an author's play text. Unfortunately. most dramatists view creative directing as a means of degrading their crea1i1•ework They believe that since they wrote the text, they understand its meanings belier than anyone. This study seeks lo correct... Continue Reading

104) An Appraisal Of The Print Media In Political Mobilization In Nigeria

This study appraises the role of the print media in political mobilization in Nigeria; using the Hope newspaper as a paradigm of the print media.The Media is the mirror of the society, and its role in developing the society cannot be overestimated. Suffice to say that the mass media as the fourth estate of governance had been assigned the... Continue Reading

105) The Play Director As A Teacher: A Study Of Rasaki Ojo, Bakare's Directing Technique

Theatre practice in Nigeria has dwindled in great degree just as the culture is fast dying, and the situation leaves many theatre practitioners in a state of joblessness and redundancy. In spite the numerous reasons are accountable for this joblessness and redundancy. However this research hinges on the need for leading directors to adopt... Continue Reading

106) The Philosophy Of Basics And Fragments In Play-directing: Circus Of Freedom Square Production As Paradigm

The essence of drama is communication and this communication must be done in a manner that the audience will understand because they are the one will communicate to through the drama that we perform. In communicating this message, the director must understand the nature of his audience, it is these understandings that will prompt him in... Continue Reading

107) Aesthetics In Play Production As A Viable Factor For Audience Appeal: Drums Of War As Paradigm

The joy of every play director is to see that his audience is appreciative and well-receptive of his  directed plays and would want to patronize the live theatre again and again; such was the production of Bakare Ojo-Rasaki \'s Drums of War. The production was laden with aesthetic effects which are believed to have been the major... Continue Reading

108) Form And Content Of Bata Dance Performance Of The Yoruba People Of Southwest Nigeria

Generally, indigenous dances have strong influence in our society because of the power such dance entails, these dances are most spectacular and are representative of any art form which calls for the highest participation in African indigenous life. The consistency of studying or practicing indigenous dances, paying attention only to the... Continue Reading

109) Creative Dramatics As A Tool For Enhancing Children's Psychological And Intellectual Development: A Case Study Of C.a.c Nursery And Primary School Workshop

In spite of the introduction of the use of computer, laptop, e-learning, and availability of internet facilities in contemporary education, Primary school pupils specifically still find it difficult to assimilate what the teachers are teaching them; because the modern day teachers stiII continue to operate under the traditional method of... Continue Reading

110) Communicating With Costume And Makeup In Nigerian Home Video Film. A Study Of "efunsetan Aniwura"

COMMUNICATING WITH COSTUME AND MAKEUP IN NIGERIAN HOME VIDEO FILM. A STUDY OF \'EFUNSET AN ANIWURA\'. ABSTRACT This project focuses on how costume and makeup communicates in Nigerian Home video film using a home video titled EFUNSETAN ANIWURA directed by Tunde Kelani as a case study, how the director uses costume and makeup in communicating the... Continue Reading

111) The Contribution Of Folkism To Meaningful Thematic Exploration In Nigerian Playwriting

Over the decades, Nigerian playwrights have written plays devoid of folk materials such as myths, legends, folktales, folksongs, folkdances and other indigenous materials that can contribute effectively to the relevance of themes explored in Nigerian playwriting. In this direction, the study examines Sam Ukala’s theory of Folkism as it relates... Continue Reading

112) Radio Drama As A Tool For Social Change

CHAPTER ONE 1.1Introduction Radio is regarded as the blind man\'s medium. However, it has the ability to stimulate the mind. It was invented by a great Italian electrical engineer, Guglielmo Marconi in 1895 (Brittnre, 1989) and from its first tentative experiments, it has expanded into an almost universal medium of communication. It is a medium... Continue Reading

113) Communicating Change And Societal Values In Selecting Nigerian Home Movies

It is a widely accepted notion that Nollywood movies contain negative content such as drug addiction, armed robbery, sexual immorality, women and child abuse amongst others, which in effect elicit negative reaction from its viewers. These negative reactions often result in negative societal consequences. This research work explores the... Continue Reading

114) Theatre As A Tool For Communicating Hand Washing Among Primary School Pupils

This research work examines theatre as a tool for communicating hand washing among primary school pupils in an attempt to assessing the importance of Theatre to children and how it serves as a platform for learning and not just for entertainment. Further it goes to show also that (Theatre) serves as a place for connection of attitude and... Continue Reading

115) Youtube, New Media, Advocacy And The Challenges Of Authenticity

NEW MEDIA ADVOCACY AND THE CHALLENGE OF AUTHENTICITY: A STUDY OF YOUTUBE ABSTRACT Disinformation, misinformation, and fake news have been and are becoming an increasing problem online. The authenticity of online information is being questioned and the need for validation of data is clear. To overcome this obstacle, where and how information... Continue Reading

116) The Influence Of The Internet On Information Acquisition Among Students

 Abstract The use of the Internet in education is gradually gaining prominence in our higher educational institutions. As students are active users of the Internet, it is believed that they utilize the Internet for their academic pursuit. This study explores and investigates the Influence of the Internet on Information Acquisition among Students... Continue Reading

117) Assessing Participatory Research For Effective Design Of Health Communication

The aim of this research is to determine the levels of participation in all the stages of the production of the radio program Flava . Health interventions are beginning to incorporate the use of audience participation in their research process although for some, participation is just a  talk  rather than a  walk. The major objectives... Continue Reading

118) Audience Perception Of Media Coverage And Management Of The 2011 Post Election Violence

The media can be used as an instrument to build as well as to destroy the human society. This study has tried to establish the inherent nature of conflict and crises in human society as well as the significant role of media and communication in forming and shaping individual or group perception of events or issues, enhancing human... Continue Reading

119) A Comparative Study Of Traditional And Contemporary Nigerian Dances

Abstract Dance is a form of art, hence, it is an index of culture. Zulu Sofola in Tragic Themes in Nigeria Ritual Drama notes that: Culture is the totality of the individual in relation to all the forces acting upon him and his reaction to them. The forces would include the... Continue Reading

120) Costuming An Absurd Play: Case Study Of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background to the Study This work attempts to throw more light on costuming an absurd play using Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot as a case study and would also research on the concept of absurdism and proponents of the ideology in attempt to throw more light on its application to budding playwrights and actors... Continue Reading

121) Principles Of Designing And The Application Of Makeup In Nollywood Production

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background to the Study The origin of Makeup can be traced to a Greek actor named THESPIS. After this, during the medieval time, European theatre then introduced face paint makeup for the first time. The principles of designing and the application of makeup to Nollywood production is of great importance because... Continue Reading

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