Course Information & Syllabus
Under Graduate - B.A. - Natya (Music, Dance & Theatre)
(Students have the option of continuing the course for two more years to secure an M.A. Natya Degree)
Eligibility: Higher Secondary
The course on Natya is a unique opportunity for those who wish to study the art form of Music, Dance & Theatre in a very methodical way. An in depth theoretical study supported by practical sessions gives the students knowledge, wisdom and skill. Experts in the field handle the syllabus and practical training programs. The course can be pursued as either a UG course or an integrated course for five years (The last two years being M.A. in Natya). Learning about the history and traditions of this art form and rigorous training by experts gives the students an edge over others.
Syllabus
I Semester
Foundation Course – Language I
Foundation Course - English I
Major 1: Introduction to Natya
Major 2: Fundamentals of Natya I (Practical)
Allied 1: Glimpses of Indian Cultural
History – I
Non-Major Elective
Soft Skills
II Semester
Foundation Course – Language II
Foundation Course - English II
Major 1: Communication through Art
Major 2: Fundamentals of Natya II (Practical)
Allied 1: Glimpses of Indian Cultural History – II
Non-Major Elective
Soft Skills
III Semester
Foundation Course – Language III
Foundation Course - English III
Major 1: Textual Sources on Natya
Major 2: Natya III (Practical)
Allied 1: Glimpses of Indian Art History
Non-Major Elective
Soft Skills
IV Semester
Foundation Course – Language IV
Foundation Course - English IV
Major 1: Concepts and Classification
Major 2: Natya and Natya IV (Practical)
Allied 1: Glimpses of Indian Philosophy
Non-Major Elective
Soft Skills
V Semester
Major 1: Textual Sources on Natya
Major 2: The language of Gestures
Major 3: Natya V (Practical)
Major 4: Nattuvangam I (Practical)
Allied 1: Ritualistic and Artistic Traditions
VI Semester
Major 1: Theatrical Expression
Major 2: Natya VI (Practical)
Major 3: Nattuvangam II (Practical)
Major 4: Choreography (Practical)
Allied 1: Cultural Scenario 14th to 20th century A.D
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Career Prospects
Higher Studies:
M.A. Performing Arts
M.A. Mass Communication
M.A. Journalism
M.A. Travel and Tourism
M.A. Philosophy
M.A. Sociology
M.A. History
M.A. Education
M.A. Psychology
M.Phil and Ph.D in the Performing Arts (After M.A. Natya)
Job Opportunities:
As faculty in performing arts in schools and colleges
Travel and Culture Tourism
Airlines: Ground staff and Air Hostess
Diplomatic Services: Cultural Ambassadors
Jobs requiring good communication skill
Advertising: Copy writing, Editing, Programming
Public Shows
Event Management
Mass Media: Radio Television and Cinema
News Paper Reviewing
Art Historian
Interior Designing
Can head independent institutions of Music, Dance and Drama
Research in performing arts
Censor Board Member