Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts

3 Years Degree Programme

Our Apporach

Global Education, Global Acceptance

  • Regular Guest lectures by renowned Industry experts.
  • Close Interaction with Leading Artists.
  • Workshops and master classes for Interdisciplinary artistic learning experience.
  • Highly practical, and actively immerse in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary practice to enter the competitive industry.
  • Includes a wide range of specialisms, including acting, dance, voice, music, etc.

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Programme Details

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This programme has been designed on the Learning Outcomes Curriculum Framework under UGC guidelines, offering flexibility within the programme's structure while ensuring a strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of the discipline. The learning outcome-based curriculum ensures its suitability to the present-day needs of the student towards higher education and employment. The Programme of Performing Arts aims to provide better education to equip future artists to achieve the highest levels of professional ability, in a learning atmosphere that fosters universal human values through the Performing Arts. The Programme of Performing Arts at Assam down town University is now offering a bachelor's programme with four specializations as Vocal music, Instrumental music percussion (Tabla), Theatre Art and Bharatnatyam.

  • To acquire the knowledge of specific art forms to a satisfactory level to join a higher degree.
  • To explore the new composition, direction methods and choreography in pursuit of new creativities.
  • To monumentalize the classical performing arts based on the Guru-Sishya Parampara (teacher-disciple tradition).
  • To translate the new innovative ideas in the form of developing new reference books, research and documents, photographs and audio-video recordings etc.

  • Practical Knowledge: Gather practical knowledge and experience to Analyze, interpret and assess their compositions/Choreographies/production, music performances, instruments, and views on their field of study.
  • Social responsibilities: Develop a sense of responsibility and ability to protect the glorious tradition of Indian culture.
  • Proficiency: Use modern and latest technologies to enhance the quality of personal performance as well as overall enhancement of the entertainment industry.
  • Research: Design work for the development while exploring the new dimensions of Dance/Music/Theatre and other Performing Arts and set up educational institutes in these fields.
  • Communication Skill: Enhance skills in creating and nourishing interpersonal and group relationships with virtual and physical audiences.

  • Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the various performing Arts specializations such as Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Dance, and Theatre.
  • Acquire a high standard of moral and ethical values in life with the practising part of performing arts focusing on the medium of entertainment and for proper channelization of emotions.
  • Apply the appropriate programme for further learning, and participate in seminars and conferences.
  • Perform in any reputed events, music festivals and Theatre festivals.
  • Direct and produce relevant products for the entertainment industry.

Curriculum Details

Year wise Course Details

Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

This course aims at introducing the students to some basic asana that would help them develop flexibility for dance. Also the students will learn the basic hasthas and bhedas that would be at later stage used in any choreography.

Course Outcomes

  • Apply the knowlege of Adavus and shloka.
  • Evaluate the different types of Hasthas and Bhedas.
  • Create and implement the Theoretical of Adavus and shloka.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Indian art and culture. The students will learn about the various art forms of India, Indian architecture, an idea about Indian music Indian folk dances, and Indian theatre.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn about the Indian arts, and visual arts.
  • Students will learn about Indian architecture.
  • Learn about the idea of Indian music.
  • Learn about Indian folk dances.
  • Learn about the Indian Theatre.

Course Overview

MOOCS I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed totake course/courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students must submit assignments, quizzes

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn a subject through online platform.
  • Students will take a course from Coursera.
  • Students will learn a global subject.

Course Overview

xtra/Co-curricular activities will help the students to enhance and engage in their selected hobbies and interests. It also allows them to explore their hidden talents and develop a positive outlook towards life.

Course Outcomes

  • The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc.
  • The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies.
  • The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions.
  • The students will be given a platform to earn from invited experts in their respective fields.
  • The students will get an exposure of 360 degree learning methodology considering the overall growth along with the academics

Course Overview

comprehensive understanding of the rich cultural heritage embedded in these art forms. From the historical origins to the technical intricacies, participants will delve into the diverse world of folk music, Raga music, and classical dance. The course aims to foster a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of music and dance in the Indian context.

Course Outcomes

  • Develop a holistic understanding of Indian music and dance traditions.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using technical terms related to Indian music and dance.
  • Identify and appreciate the diversity in folk music and classical dance forms across different regions of India.
  • Develop the ability to critically listen to Indian musical compositions.

Course Overview

This course offers a focused exploration of the foundational elements of Indian classical music, emphasizing the practice of ten thatas, the application of swarmalika, and the performance of Drut Khayal in prescribed ragas such as Aasawari, Khamaj, and Kafi. Additionally, the course delves into the intricacies of popular Hindustani and Carnatic talas, providing a comprehensive understanding of Teental, Roopak tal, Jhaptal, Ektal (Hindustani Tal), Dhruvam, Matha, Jhamp, Triput, Atha, Akam (Carnatic Tal), and their rhythmic patterns. The Nava Rasa, or the nine emotional expressions, are also explored in the context of musical performance. The course culminates with the practice of Allaripu in Tisram and the application of Asamyukta hasta viniyoga in dance.

Course Outcomes

  • Develop a thorough understanding of the ten thatas and their application in melodic improvisation.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in swarmalika to enhance musical creativity.
  • Perform Drut Khayal confidently in prescribed ragas, showcasing mastery in Arohan, Avarohan, Pakkad, Bandish, and Tana.
  • Apply emotional depth and expression in both musical and dance performances.
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The basic aim of the course is to cover the general overview on music and dance therapy. The students will learn about the music and dance therapy techniques, use and therapeutic elements of raga and dance movements.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn about the music therapy and the historic miracles.
  • Learn the therapeutic elements of music.
  • Learn the concept of dance, music therapy and its importance. To learn the historical evolution of DMT in India

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview on Natyashastra. The students will learn historical background of Natyashastra and rasa theory.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn basic concept of Natyashastra.
  • Learn rasa theory.
  • Learn origin and historical background of Natyashastra.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview on Bharatnatyam. Students will learn Sarukkal adavu, Mandi Adavu etc.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn Theermana Adavu in ancha Jatis.
  • Learn Trikalam Jathi-Aditalam.
  • Learn allarippu, Jathiswaram.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the overview of Hindustani Classical Music. Students will learn practicl knowledge of hindustani classical.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn various raga.
  • Learn bada khyal-kedar, Malkauns.
  • Learn Chota Khyal- Vrindavani.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to provide the general overview of theoretical knowledge of Indian Classical Dance Bharatnatyam.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn historical background of Bharatnatyam Dance.
  • learn Theory of Bharatnatyam.
  • Learn theory of tala etc.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to provide general overview of Hindustani Classical Music.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn historical background of Hindustani Classical Music.
  • Learn theory of Raga.
  • Learn theory of tala system.

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to art appreciation.

Course Outcomes

  • Define art and explain its role in society.
  • Identify and analyze the essential elements of visual arts.
  • Evaluate contemporary art trends and their relationship to technology.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to provide knowledge of subjects related to performing Arts from Coursera platform.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn elements of this course.
  • Learn about performing Arts.
  • Learn Coursera.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to engage students in various activity like yoga, singing, dance etc.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn Dance
  • Learn Drama
  • Learn yoga or sports
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.

Course Outcomes

  • Be knowledgeable about the Indian Theatre.
  • Get knowledge about the Sanskrit Theatre and playwrights
  • Acquire knowledge of the basic ideas and concept of Natyashastra
  • Gain knowledge about Dada Roopakas & Upa Roopakas.Learn about the Bharatmuni's concept of 'Abhinaya

Course Overview

This course is designed to help students identify the knowledge of Modern Theatre and its significant. To help students know about Absurd Theatre, Realism, Constructivism and Theatre of Cruelty ,Michel Chekhovs acting method and Grotowasky’s Poor Theatre

Course Outcomes

  • Be knowledgeable about the Modern Theatre
  • Get knowledgeable about Absurd Theatre
  • Gain knowledge about Realism, Constructivism.
  • Gain knowledge about Theatre of Cruelty

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to learn about aesthetics and its importance in Performing Arts. The students will know about Indian and Western aesthetics, its attitude and aesthetic Creativity.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will get to know about Aesthetics and its nature, scope.
  • Learn about the importance of aesthetics in performing arts.
  • Learn about the aesthetics attitude and aesthetics creativity

Course Overview

The aim of this course to prepare the student for the basic presentation techniques, communication with the audience. The students will get knowledge about the body language for the public appearance.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn about the communication barrier.
  • Get knowledge about the public speaking techniques.
  • Learn the presentation style of a person reference to social media.

Course Overview

Co-curricular activities will equip the students to enhance and engage with various sections of the society and formulate agendas of social and cultural events, seminars, workshops, awareness programs etc. It will also allow them to participate in community matters.

Course Outcomes

  • To enhance the students’ acquainted with the classroom learning activities
  • To enhance the students’ abilities with revision work
  • To expand the knowledge and skills of the students with day to day with classroom activities

Course Overview

The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc. The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies. The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions. The students will be given a platform to earn from invited experts in their respective fields. The students will get an exposure of 360 degree learning methodology considering the overall growth along with the academics

Course Outcomes

  • The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc.
  • The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies.
  • The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions.

Course Overview

The basic aim of the course is to cover the general overview of Indian classical music, origin and history. Get knowledge about the ragas and the jatis of Raga. It covers the basic tala systems of Indian classical music.

Course Outcomes

  • Be knowledgeable about the Indian music and the history of the Vocal music.
  • Get knowledge about the Ragas and familiar with the jatis of Raga.
  • Acquire knowledge of the Ragas and familiar with its swaramalika.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to realize the knowledge about different types of hand gestures of Bharatnatyam, basic theories from Sanskrit literature, 3 main concepts of dance and different types of tala used in Bharatnatyam.

Course Outcomes

  • Be familiar with the hand gestures and can identify the hand movements.
  • Get knowledge about different types of adavus.
  • Acquire knowledge of nritta nritya and natya concept.
  • Gain knowledge about tales used in Bharatnatyam

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to learn about the dhrupad and dhamaar of Indian classical music. The students will know about different taals used in drupad dhamaar.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn to sing drut khayal.
  • Learn Bada khayal of Raga.
  • Learn dhrupad and dhamar.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to learn the alaripu in Mishrachappu thalam of Bharatnatyam. The students will learn about the kauthuvam, korvais of jatiswaram, kirtanam and understand the different patterns of different types of raga in karnataki music.

Course Outcomes

  • Perform a alarippu in Mishrachappu thalam.
  • Do panchamurthy kauthuvam.
  • Find the difference between the korvias of jathiswaram.
  • Show different types of bhava and their creative skill.

Course Overview

This course is intended to provide a much needed orientational input in value education to the young enquiring minds.

Course Outcomes

  • The students are able to see that verification on the basis of natural acceptance and experiential validation through living is the only way to verify right or wrong, and referring to any external source like text or instrument or any other person cannot enable them to verify with authenticity; it will only develop assumptions.
  • The students are able to see that their practice in living is not in harmony with their natural acceptance most of the time, and all they need to do is to refer to their natural acceptance to remove this disharmony.
  • The students are able to see that lack of right understanding leading to lack of relationship is the major cause of problems in their family and not the lack of physical facilities in most of the cases, while they have given higher priority to earning of physical facilities in their life ignoring relationships and not being aware that right understanding is the most important requirement for any human being.

Course Overview

MOOCS I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed totake course/courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students must submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn this subject through online platform.
  • Students will learn from coursera.
  • Students will learn global subject.

Course Overview

This course delves into the fundamental principles governing the role of money and banking in economic systems.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will explore the functions of money, the structure and operations of banking institutions.
  • Students will understanding the nature and functions of money.
  • Analyzing the tools and objectives of monetary policy.
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Odd Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The fundamentals of research will be taught to the student, and they will be made aware of the necessity to use a research-based approach rather than a common-sense one. The course's primary objective is to teach students how to strengthen their research methodology skills.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.
  • CO1:To develop a research approach for the systematic procedure of research
  • CO2: Understand the need for a Research Approach in place of a common sense approach.
  • CO3:Conceptualize and formulate a simple research project, Prepare and administer simple tools of data collection and Report writing skills.
  • CO4:Students will gain knowledge of sampling, including its purpose, methods, and factors that influence decisions. Possibility and impossibility
  • CO5:To learn the steps involved in preparing a research proposal, the student will know how to write a Research Proposal.

Course Overview

This course aims to generalize the idea of Indian classical music. The students will learn about the life history of music maestro. They will gain the concepts of Gharana and Murchana

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Develop theoretical knowledge about the ragas namely Bageshri, Bhimpalashri, Kedar and Malkosh.
  • CO2:Gain knowledge about life history and contribution of some music maestro of India namely Ustad Allarakha, Pt Ravi Shankar, Tyagaraja and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
  • Develop concept of some musical terms such as Gharana, Murchanas, Jati Gayan and Lakshan Geet. CO3:Demonstrate an understanding of Time Theory of Raga.
  • CO1: Develop theoretical knowledge about the ragas namely Bageshri, Bhimpalashri, Kedar and Malkosh.
  • CO2:Gain knowledge about life history and contribution of some music maestro of India namely Ustad Allarakha, Pt Ravi Shankar, Tyagaraja and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
  • Develop concept of some musical terms such as Gharana, Murchanas, Jati Gayan and Lakshan Geet. CO3:Demonstrate an understanding of Time Theory of Raga.
  • CO1: Develop theoretical knowledge about the ragas namely Bageshri, Bhimpalashri, Kedar and Malkosh.
  • CO2:Gain knowledge about life history and contribution of some music maestro of India namely Ustad Allarakha, Pt Ravi Shankar, Tyagaraja and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
  • Develop concept of some musical terms such as Gharana, Murchanas, Jati Gayan and Lakshan Geet. CO3:Demonstrate an understanding of Time Theory of Raga.
  • CO1: Develop theoretical knowledge about the ragas namely Bageshri, Bhimpalashri, Kedar and Malkosh.
  • CO2:Gain knowledge about life history and contribution of some music maestro of India namely Ustad Allarakha, Pt Ravi Shankar, Tyagaraja and Ustad Bismillah Khan.
  • Develop concept of some musical terms such as Gharana, Murchanas, Jati Gayan and Lakshan Geet. CO3:Demonstrate an understanding of Time Theory of Raga.

Course Overview

This course aims to generalize the idea of Indian classical music. The students will learn about the life history of music maestro. They will gain the concepts of Gharana and Murchanas.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Summarize the brief history of Western Theatre until the 20th century.
  • CO2: Examine Greek playwrights through an introduction course
  • CO3:Analyze poetics to assess its structures, forms, and thematic elements
  • CO1:Summarize the brief history of Western Theatre until the 20th century.
  • CO2: Examine Greek playwrights through an introduction course
  • CO3:Analyze poetics to assess its structures, forms, and thematic elements
  • CO1:Summarize the brief history of Western Theatre until the 20th century.
  • CO2: Examine Greek playwrights through an introduction course
  • CO3:Analyze poetics to assess its structures, forms, and thematic elements

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to get familiar with the different types of Taylor Lokadharmi in natyadharmi abhinaya, theoretical knowledge about Angika and Vachika Abhinaya. The student will learn about the various types of head neck and eye movements.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Gain knowledge about the body movements.
  • CO2:Familiar with the types of facial expression
  • CO3:Implement theoretical knowledge in their practical lessons.

Course Overview

This course provides an exploration of Indian semi-classical music, focusing on its history, key genres, and cultural impact. Students will study various semi-classical song forms, their unique characteristics, and the contributions of prominent artists. Through theory and practice, they will gain a comprehensive appreciation of this diverse musical tradition.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Gain knowledge about the history of semi classical songs of India.
  • CO2:Familiar with the theory of semi-classical songs and its characteristics.
  • CO3: Knowledge about the artists of semi-classical music and their contribution.

Course Overview

This Course is designed to help students identify the knowledge of Modern Theatre and it significant. To help students know about absurd Theatre, Realism, Constructivism and theatre of currently, Michel Chekhov’s acting method and Grotowasky’s Poor Theatre

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Contrast the basic concepts of Theatre in East and CO1:West to analyze their cultural influences and artistic practices
  • CO2:Categorize diverse theatre art movements, such as Absurd Theatre, Theatre of Cruelty, Political Theatre, Black Theatre, Feminist Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Third Theatre, and Forum Theatre to evaluate their concepts and societal significance.
  • CO3: Analyze Psychological Realism to evaluate its techniques and psychological depth in theatrical representation.
  • CO1:Contrast the basic concepts of Theatre in East and CO1:West to analyze their cultural influences and artistic practices
  • CO2:Categorize diverse theatre art movements, such as Absurd Theatre, Theatre of Cruelty, Political Theatre, Black Theatre, Feminist Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Third Theatre, and Forum Theatre to evaluate their concepts and societal significance.
  • CO3: Analyze Psychological Realism to evaluate its techniques and psychological depth in theatrical representation.
  • CO1:Contrast the basic concepts of Theatre in East and CO1:West to analyze their cultural influences and artistic practices
  • CO2:Categorize diverse theatre art movements, such as Absurd Theatre, Theatre of Cruelty, Political Theatre, Black Theatre, Feminist Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Third Theatre, and Forum Theatre to evaluate their concepts and societal significance.
  • CO3: Analyze Psychological Realism to evaluate its techniques and psychological depth in theatrical representation.
  • CO1:Contrast the basic concepts of Theatre in East and CO1:West to analyze their cultural influences and artistic practices
  • CO2:Categorize diverse theatre art movements, such as Absurd Theatre, Theatre of Cruelty, Political Theatre, Black Theatre, Feminist Theatre, Theatre of the Oppressed, Third Theatre, and Forum Theatre to evaluate their concepts and societal significance.
  • CO3: Analyze Psychological Realism to evaluate its techniques and psychological depth in theatrical representation.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Bharatnatyam. The students will learn about the concept of padam thillana varnam the features of Sangeeta and some items used in Bharatnatyam

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Get knowledge about traditional items
  • CO2:Get knowledge about concept of Padam thillana and varnam
  • CO3:Familiar with the dance form performed during Shilapadhikaram

Course Overview

This course aims to get knowledge about the devotional songs of Assam. The students will come to know about the ragas used in Borgeet, Ojapali songs and its background. The course will provide knowledge about Assamese culture and its characteristic about the devotional songs.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Acquire proficiency to perform Borgeet in various ragas such as Akhowari, Dhanashree, Shyam and Kedar.
  • CO2: Acquire proficiency to perform Sri SriMadhadeva's devotional music Guru Bhatima, Deva Bhatima and Mukti Mangal Bhatima.
  • CO3: Demonstrate proficiency to perform Ojapali of with hand gestures and body movement.

Course Overview

This course is about different types of media acting like Radio acting, Stage acting , Screen acting etc.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn radio acting.
  • Students will learn stage acting
  • Students will learn stage acting

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Bharatnatyam. the students will learn about the concept of padamthillana varnam the features of sangeeta and some items used in Bharatnatyam

Course Outcomes

  • Get knowledge about traditional items.
  • Get knowledge about concept of padamthillana and varnam.
  • Familiar with the dance form performed during Shilapadhikaram

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to provide a general knowledge of a specific folk art form of Assam.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn a folk art form of Asam
  • Students will learn about history of Ojapali
  • Students will learn about Ojapali art form

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge on Natyashastra and Rasa theory

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn the origin and history of natyashastra
  • Student will learn about Rasa Theory
  • Student will learn various elements of Natyashastra

Course Overview

The basic aim of the course is to provide the idea of Public Speaking as a major tool of socialcommunication.The course will provide all the techniques of an effective public appearance, aswellas tips toenhancetheir appearance, voice,and speech articulation skills.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1: Understandthebasicconceptsandapplicationof publicspeaking
  • CO2:Understandthe diversepossibilitiesofpublicspeaking
  • CO3:Gatherknowledgetoapply thepublicspeakingtools indifferent opportunities.
  • CO1: Understandthebasicconceptsandapplicationof publicspeaking
  • CO2:Understandthe diversepossibilitiesofpublicspeaking
  • CO3:Gatherknowledgetoapply thepublicspeakingtools indifferent opportunities.

Course Overview

This course offers an introduction to Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks criticalquestions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. The primary goal of this course is tofamiliarize students with key issues, questions and debates in Gender Studies, both historical andcontemporary.Itdrawsonmultipledisciplines– suchasliterature,history,economics,psychology,sociology, philosophy, political science, anthropology and media studies – to examine culturalassumptionsabout sex, gender, and sexuality.

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Students will have developed a better understanding of important issues related to genderincontempo rary India
  • CO2:Studentswillbesensitizedtobasicdimensionsofthebiological,sociological,psychologicalandlegal aspects of gender.
  • CO3:Studentswillattainafinergraspofhowgenderdiscriminationworksinoursocietyandhowto counterit.

Course Overview

MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes. On the successful completion of the course, they get certificates which are marked in the End Semester exam that is out of 60 and 40 internal assessments where viva is conducted

Course Outcomes

  • CO1:Gain a solid understanding of the subject matter, including key concepts and theories.
  • CO2:Develop skills to analyze information critically and propose effective solutions.
  • CO3:Improve ability to communicate ideas clearly, both in writing and speaking

Course Overview

This course aims to get knowledge about the Hindustani Classical Music. The students will come to know about the ragas of Hindustani Classical Music.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn various ragas.
  • Students will learn tala system.
  • Students will learn about Hindustani Classical Music.
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Even Semester

Courses for this semester

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk Theatre of India. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Various folk theatre of India and different folk tradition and its characteristics.

Course Outcomes

  • Gain knowledge about the Indian folk theatre and its regional variations.
  • Learn theoretically the folk theatre of south India.
  • Gain knowledge about the north Indian folk theatre along with the historical background of Folk theatre.
  • Learn about the importance of folk theatre in India.
  • Gain knowledge about north eastern folk theatre along with Assamese folk theatre.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn folk Indian Theatre
  • Students will learn elements of Folk theatre
  • Students will learn north Indian and south Indian folk theatre

Course Overview

This course covers a general overview of various definitions of Indian Folk Instruments. They will be able to know the cultural heritage of Indian people As well as they will gather the theoretical knowledge about the Metallic folk Instruments, Woodwind Instruments and Folk string Instrument.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will gain knowledge about Folk Instrument of different state.
  • Gain theoritical knowledge of Indian Folk Leder Percussion instrument of different state.
  • Students will learn theoritical knowledge about Indian Folk Woodwind Instrument.
  • Students will learn the theoretical knowledge about Indian Folk String Instrument.
  • Students will learn theoritical knowledge about Indian Folk Metallic Instruments.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.

Course Outcomes

  • 1.Know the definition of Nritya, Natya and Nitta.
  • 2.Learn about Lokdharmi and Natyadharmi 'Abhinaya'.
  • Gain knowledge about the tool system in ancient period.
  • 4.Train the students with basic knowledge of Hasta mudra.
  • 5.Discuss ' Abhijanamsakuntalam' as an example of style of acting in Indian Classical Theatre.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk Theatre of India. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Various folk theatre of India and different folk tradition and its characteristics.

Course Outcomes

  • Get familiar with any one Indian Folk Theatre .
  • Learn the performance .
  • Perform a Indian folk theatre.

Course Overview

This course covers a general overview of world music is covered in this course. Additionally, they will learn theoretical information on music psychology and acoustics. The Shatrs'a of Bharatnatyashastra, Brihaddeshi, and Sangeet Ratnakar are also included. They will get an in-depth understanding of the Carnatic Tala system and music.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn about Introduction to Global Music.
  • Students will learn about Acoustics and Phychology of Music.
  • Learn detail knowledge of Bharat Natyashashtra, Brihaddeshi, and Sangeet Ratnakar.
  • Learn about Carnataki classical music.
  • Learn the Carnataci Tala system.

Course Overview

This course covers a general overview of playing the various types of Folk Instruments. They will gather practical knowledge of how to play the folk leather instruments. As well as the different folk instrument has their playing style and they will gather the practical knowledge of that particular instrument.

Course Outcomes

  • Students will learn practical knowledge on Indian Dholka Folk Instruments.
  • Students will gain practical knowledge about Khanjira instruments.
  • Students will gain practical knowledge about Indian Nakara Instrument.
  • Students will learn about accompaniment with Vocal Folk Music
  • Student will learn about Indian Folk Metallic Instrument.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover a general overview of Carnataki classical music and its history. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Carnataki tala system. As well as they will know the raga gayaki and alap and bol tana.

Course Outcomes

  • Know the Carnataki classical music and its history.
  • Learn about the carnataki tala system with its stokes and jatis.
  • Gain knowledge about the tool system in ancient period
  • Train the students with raga gayaki and alap and bol tana.
  • Gain knowledge about the Indian treaties and the historical evolution of music.

Course Overview

This course aims to gain knowledge about the folk music of India. knowledge about the different types of folk music in India and the detailed study of the Indian folk song lavani,duha folk songs.

Course Outcomes

  • gain knowledge about the Indian folk music and its regional variations.
  • Learn theoretically the folks songs of south india.
  • Gain knowledge about the north Indian folk music along with the historical background of Folk music.
  • Learn about the west Indian folk song lavani, duha etc.
  • Gain knowledge about Folk songs of East and north east India- Baul, Nongthang Leima, Kushan geet, Oinitam, Zeliang

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk music of India. The students will learn about practical knowledge of different folk traditions and its characteristics.

Course Outcomes

  • Get familiar with the Rajasthani folk songs and its gayaki style.
  • Learn the Baul song and Bhatiyali song and its characteristics.
  • Get familiar with the Punjabi folks and its gayaki style.
  • Gain knowledge about the Gujrati folks, instruments and the gayaki style.
  • Gain Knowledge about different types of assamese folk songs, used instruments and its rhythm.

Course Overview

The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Indian classical music. The students will learn about some theoretical & practical knowledge of ragas,and the general overview of Indian talas and its Layakaries.

Course Outcomes

  • learn the ragas and its kheyals
  • Get familiar with the Tarana and its characteristics.
  • Learn the Dhamar ,Dhrupad and their characteristics.
  • Learn about the semi classical songs and its characteristics.
  • Understand the different types of taals and its layakaris.

Course Overview

This course includes the general overview of Layakaries, Play various types of Leather Instruments. The method of produce the musical sound from the Leather instruments and Hand Demonstration, Veelambit Thekas, Accompaniment with Dance and Vocal Music.

Course Outcomes

  • Learn the Vocal accompaniment method.
  • Students will learn the rules for Accompaniment play with Kathak Dance.
  • Learn the Less-common Tals.
  • Learn about the Bhatkhandey Tal notation system.
  • Students will learn how to perform in right way. Tabla solo performance for 25 minutes.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.

Course Outcomes

  • Be knowledgeable about the Indian Theatre
  • Get knowledge about the Sanskrit Theatre and playwrights
  • Acquire knowledge of the basic ideas and concept of Natyashastra.
  • Gain knowledge about Dada Roopakas & Upa Roopakas.Learn about the Bharatmuni's concept of 'Abhinaya'
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