As the regional institution of a heterogeneous population, the University of the West Indies is mandated to
participate fully in the Region's discovery and development of its intellectual character, confidence and
self-respect through a process of researching, analysing, recording and disseminating the history and cultures of
the Region.
In addition to preparing the Caribbean territories for an ever changing technological world, the University
continues to relate to its constituents through exposure to the humanising capacity of participation in the creative
arts.
The Centre for Creative and Festival Arts operates as one of the pivotal units which make possible the effective
realization of this participation.
The Centre offers undergraduate majors in Theatre Arts, and Carnival Arts with Specials in the disciplines of
Visual Arts, and Musical Arts; Certificate programmes in the teaching and practice of Art, Music, Drama and Theatre;
supervision of graduate studies in arts and cultural research. Additionally, there are occasional outreach courses in
various fields, for the general public who may not qualify for admission to the regular programmes but wish to benefit
from the intellectual climate of the Centre.
Mission and Vision
Mission
The Centre will promote research, training, and practice in Caribbean indigenous and contemporary visual,
performing, and festival arts that will benefit Caribbean societies and that are guided by academic excellence,
student centeredness, and a spirit of entrepreneurship.
Vision
An internationally recognized open centre for creative education, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the indigenous
and contemporary arts of the Caribbean.
Organisational Structure
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Mr. Satanand Sharma
Head |
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Ms. Yvette Simmons-Barrimond
Head Secretary |
Ms. Roberta Quarless
Clerical Assistant |
Ms. Gail McIntosh
Administrative Assistant |
Programmes
Undergraduate programmes, courses their guidelines and regulations are found in the
Undergraduate Handbook (pg. 22-48). For Postgraduate programmes,
and courses along with their guidelines and regulations, please visit the
School for Graduate Studies and Research. For further information see CCFA's website.
Departments, Specialised Units and Centres
