Costume in Tanzania television Drama: The case of Dira by Kaole Sanaa Group (ITV) and Uhondo wa Ngoma by Kamanda Family (TVT)

This study aims at examining the organization of costume in television drama, a case of Dira by Kaole Group (ITV), and Uhondo wa Ngoma by Kamanda Family (TVT). It focus is based on the identification of the methods, skills and professionalism in costume organization. The study also examines problems, challenges as well as things which these groups considers important in the organization of costume in television drama. Data for this dissertation were obtained from secondary and primary sources with guided research questions. The literature review and field investigation, has established that every society or culture has its critically analyzed. Data analysis reveals that most respondents admit on poor organization of costume which does not consider skills and professionalism. The study shows that artists, directors, producers and even camera persons have no required skills in drama and costume. The study concludes that more skills and professionalism are needed to enhance quality drama production. The study findings recommend that production crew and artist, as well as television directors should be trained for good organization of costume in television drama. The dramatists should produce for business and not for free, in order to help them to overcome financial problems in their groups.