Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Drama

About Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) - Honors in Drama

The Bachelor Performing Arts is a 4 year program at the end of which is an additional optional year (4th) for internship and personal mentoring. This is a composite study inspired by the philosophy that there was 1 book for the Arts – Natyashastra and hence our course is a holistic understanding of the body which is expressed through the mediums of music, dance, drama. If you have a passion for the creative arts, then this program is perfect for you as it provides wholistic training to every student. The program has made been in such a way that provides a comprehensive manner of understanding which caters to the talent of artists from across multiple backgroundsc either Indian or International. The course has been designd in such a way that allows the students to explore the contemporary and traditional disciplines in music, dance and acting, physical theatre, music theatre, sound design, cinematic representation and many more. With a focus on creating performance, students will get to tailor their studies across numerous themes – contemporary, traditional, digital, applied arts and education. Students will be supported to develop themselves as innovative artists who are able to create, perform, manage themselves and others globally. Inorder to provide the students with much need practical learning experiene, the Faculty of Performing Arts has been equipped with state of the art facilities which include in-door and out-door, design studios, music studio, amongst other enriching facilities. The University also goes on to conduct sessions with actors and actresses from the film industries whose experience shapes the students' practical understanding of the field of arts.

Curriculum

Semester 1	Semester 2
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Elements of Communication in performing arts	Literature (Introduction to World Theatre)
Stage Performance - I	Acting (Fundamentals of acting)
Minor – 1/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor – 2/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Musicology: Introduction to Performing arts	Theatre Direction: Introduction of theatre Direction
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	Set & Production Design: Study for Design in Theatre
Office Automation	Costume Design: Historical Periods
Digital and Mobile Media Marketing	Script writing: How to create Plot
Indian Society and culture	University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)
Skill Enhancement Course -1	Creativity Event and Brand Management
Craft and Design Experience	Introduction to Gender, Health and Rights
Value Added Course-1	Human Psychology
Climate Change & Sustainable Environment	Skill Enhancement Course -2
Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)	Mathematical Aptitude
Basic English-I	Value Added Course-2
Basic Hindi-I	IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I
Basic Gujarati-I	Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)
	Basic English-II
	Basic Hindi-II
	Basic Gujarati-II

Semester 3	Semester 4
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Acting - (Method acting by Stanislawaski)	Literature (Introduction to Indian Theatre)
Mime, Voice & Speech	Acting (Acting based on Bharat Natyashastra)
Production (Fundamentals of Production)	Story Telling Techniques
University Electives -3 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Artificial Intelligence application in people management	Theatre Direction: Movement of stage & geography
Yoga and Positive Psychology for managing career and life	Set & Production Design: Importance of Lines and Colour
Skill Enhancement Course -3	Costume Design: Literature and Adaptations
Artificial Intelligence	Script writing: Turn Plot into Play
Value Added Course-3	Skill Enhancement Course -4
IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-II	Craft and Design Development
Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-3 (Select any one)	Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select any one)
Advanced English - I	Positive Mental Health
Basic German –I	Physical Education: Yoga
Basic French-I	Physical Education: Sports
	Physical Education: NCC
	Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)
	Advanced English - II
	Basic German –II
	Basic French-II

Semester 5	Semester 6
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Literature - 4	Literature - 5
Production -2	Acting - 4
Stagecraft -1	Production - 3
Minor – 4/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor – 6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Theatre Direction: Types of Directors & their approach	Theatre Direction: Directors journey from "script to performance"
Set & Production Design: Set design and Light design	Set & Production Design: Design in Classical Theatre
Costume Design: Social and Political Themes	Costume Design: Musical Theatre
Script writing: Importance of Climax	Script writing: Importance of Diction in Script writing
Minor – 5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Ability Enhancement Course -5
Theatre Direction: Importance of production elements	Professional Ethics and Communication
Set & Production Design: Music and Costume Design	Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)
Costume Design: Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
Script writing: Importance of Conclusion
Skill Enhancement Course 5-(Select any one)
Digital Literacy
Finance for Everyone

Semester 7	Semester 8
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Analytical Study of Ragas and Taals – VI	Analytical Study of Ragas and Taals – VII
Stage Performance -VII	Final Stage Performance
Introduction to Western Classical Music	Major Project
Minor – 7/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor - 8/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Musicology: Aesthetics in Western Music	Musicology: Ethnomusicology
Light Music: Lok Geet	Light Music: Garba
Sound Engineering: Analog and digital consoles	Sound Engineering: Automation
Tabla: Art of accompaniment	Tabla: Aesthetics in Tabla
On Job Training (OJT)- in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)	On Job Training (OJT) - in Major Specific (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credits (for Honours Degree)	1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant of 4 credits (for Honours Degree)
1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)	1 subject of Major/Minor discipline relevant SEC course of 2 credits (for Honours Degree)
OR	OR
Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)	Research Project in Major Specific course (For Honours with Research degree)