The Department of Theatre Arts has received brand-new audio-visual equipment, estimated at US$40,000, from the Johnson Children's School Foundation in Dallas, USA.
The items include photo and video cameras, television sets, projectors, and studio lighting for filming, to help students learn more effectively in their practical projects.
A photo of the items presented to the Department
Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori, Provost of the College of Humanities, who received the donation on behalf of the Department, thanked the Foundation and charged the Head of the Department of Theatre Arts, Dr. Sarah Dorgbadzi, and staff to make good use of the equipment to improve the learning experience of students.
Prof. Daniel Frimpong Ofori
“With equipment like these, there is nothing we cannot do. We can do many things, so I want to thank Mr. Johnson. I like the idea that what we have here is an A to Z; Pre-Production, Editing, Post Editing and Exhibition. This is a donation that is really fulfilling the needs of the department. I would also like to say that we need to ensure that the equipment is safe and put to the best of use,’’ Professor Frimpong charged.
A cross-section of faculty members of the Department at the ceremony
Mr. Peter Johnson, a founding member of the Dallas-based Johnson Children's School Foundation and a professional cinematographer, expressed his delight at the opportunity to assist the University of Ghana and expressed the hope that this donation will be the first of many future partnerships.
Mr. Peter Johnson
“All this is about helping people; it is about helping schools, so I decided to come to Legon, to the Theatre Arts department, where I met the Head of Department Dr. Sarah Dorgbadzi.I am into cinematography myself and I would love to share with students of the University of Ghana my knowledge and equipment so they can also be better. We always don’t have to wait for the government to come to our aid; we all have to do our bit to help each other.” Mr. Johnson said.
Dr. Sarah Dorgbadzi
Also present at the ceremony were the Head of Department, Theatre Arts, Dr. Sarah Dorgbadzi; Dean of the School of Performing Arts, Professor Awo Mana Asiedu; Head of Media Strand at the Department of Theatre Arts, Dr. Francis Gbormittah and a cross section of faculty and students from the School of Performing Arts.
A group photo after the ceremony
