Overview
The Department of Theatre Arts at Debre Markos University is the youngest department among departments found under College of Social Sciences. It was founded in 2010 E.C/ 2017. The department was established by hiring Theatre Arts professional teachers who obtained their B.A degree in Theatre Arts from Ethiopian Public Universities namely Addis Ababa and Wolkite University.
Department of Theatre Arts at Debre Markos University is found in a place where world class authors, musicians and play writers are originated. Gojjam has been the center for producing various Art Professionals, which will be a resource for teaching fellow students about the essence of Theatre Arts and their Professional mandate. Hence, Students are fortunate enough to seek wisdom at a place where the source of art is flowing as a water abundantly.
Major Activities of the Department
Following are major activities done as well as running activities in the department since its establishment.
Activities done
- Theatre for Development Theme
- The first theatre was organized in the history of Debre Markos University by the Theatre arts department and Ethiopian National Theatre.
- Organizing theatre for “LOVE, PEACE FORGIVNESS AND UNITY“ Theatre in collaboration with Ethiopian National Theatre in October 07 and 08/2019.
- Working as a judge for amateur theatre groups’ competition in Amhara Regional State Culture and Tourism Bureau.
- Giving community service in Dejen woreda for 20 amateur groups in 2011e.c.
- Delivering various trainings focusing on major theatre concepts for East Gojjam zone experts and amateur theatre groups in the year 2019.
Vision
To be Among the Top Ten Choice of Students in East Africa in Theatre Arts Education in 2030
Goal
Goal 1: Students will develop basic skills/training in the theatre arts
Goal 2: Students will develop specialized skills/training in the theatre arts
Goal 3: Students will develop knowledge of theatre history and dramatic literature
Goal 4: Students will develop skills in script analysis
Goal 5: Students will develop production skills
Goal 6: Students will develop ethics, values and responsibilities of a theatre artist
Goal 7: Establishing partnership with likely minded organizations
