Visual Arts

University of the Visual and Performing Arts (Course Codes: Music - 068; Dance - 069; Drama & Theatre - 071; Visual Arts - 085) (Proposed Intakes: Music - 300; Dance - 300; Drama & Theatre - 74;Visual Arts - 120)

A total of 794 seats are offered.

The University of the Visual & Performing Arts offer 03 degree programmes. These are;

1. 1Bachelor of Visual Arts Honours
2. 2Bachelor of Performing Arts- Dance and Drama Honours
3. 3Bachelor of Performing Arts- Music Honours

Guidance for the selection of subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination to be eligible to enter the above 04 courses of study is given below:

In the three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination, students must obtain at least two Ordinary Passes (S) in any two subjects and at least a Credit Pass (C) for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory. For example, a student wishing to follow Music must have a Credit Pass (C) or more in Music at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. Similarly, a student wishing to follow a course of study in Visual Arts must have obtained a Credit Pass (C) or more for Art at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

The university also conducts Practical/ Aptitude Tests for selection. These are for Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre and Visual Arts.

If a student fails the Practical/ Aptitude Test, he/she is deemed ineligible for admission for the relevant course of study. However, such student is eligible to be considered for other courses of study of his/ her preference mentioned in the application form, subject to satisfying the relevant requirements.

The University of the Visual and Performing Arts will publish a press notice, calling for applications for the Practical/ Aptitude tests. Students are requested to contact the Registrar of the University of the Visual and Performing Arts for further details.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the University of the Visual and Performing Arts is Sinhala.