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

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	Applied study of movements- Bharatanatyam & Kathak steps
Stage Performance - I	Critical study of gestures-hand gestures with viniyogas
Minor – 1/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor – 2/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Musicology: Introduction to Performing arts	Indian Folk Dance: Regional Classification of Folk Dances
University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	Semi Classical Dance: Mudras and Abhinaya
Office Automation	Bollywood Dance: Characteristics of Bollywood dance
Digital and Mobile Media Marketing	Tribal Dance Form: Geographical distribution of tribal dance
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)
Study of Indian classical dance forms	Study of Bharatanatyam repertoire-Padam, varnam
Study of Bharatanatyam repertoire-Alaripu, Jathiswaram	Basic concepts of talam
Navarasa acting	Study of Kathak repertoire- chakkradhar, Salami toda, tihais
University Electives -3 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)	Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Artificial Intelligence application in people management	Indian Folk Dance: History and evolution of Folk Dance
Yoga and Positive Psychology for managing career and life	Semi Classical Dance: Costumes and Jewellery
Skill Enhancement Course -3	Bollywood Dance: Key elements of Bollywood Choreography
Artificial Intelligence	Tribal Dance Form: Cultural Significance and rituals
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)
Study of Bharatanatym repertoire- swarajathi	Study of Bharatanatyam repertoire-Thillana
Study of Kathak repertoire-Shiv vandana, Kavits	Study of Kathak repertoire-Tarana
Concepts of Rasa theory and its interpretations	Technical aspects of Aharya
Minor – 4/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor – 6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Indian Folk Dance: Cultural Significance and themes	Indian Folk Dance: Choreography and dance movements
Semi Classical Dance: Choreography and Fusion	Semi Classical Dance: Comparative studies
Bollywood Dance: Choreographers and influential dancers	Bollywood Dance: Musicality and rhythm
Tribal Dance Form: Gender roles in tribal dance	Tribal Dance Form: Health and well-being aspects
Minor – 5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Ability Enhancement Course -5
Indian Folk Dance: Costumes, make-up and accessories	Professional Ethics and Communication
Semi Classical Dance: Performance techniques	Internship/Mini Project-1 (in Major Specific Course)
Bollywood Dance: Diversity of Bollywood dance styles
Tribal Dance Form: Tribal dance, festivals and events
Skill Enhancement Course - 5(Select any one)
Digital Literacy
Finance for Everyone

Semester 7	Semester 8
Major (Discipline Specific Course)	Major (Discipline Specific Course)
Introduction to books and other records of dance	Dissertation
Study of Bharatanatyam repertoire-Varnam	Final Stage Performance
Study of Kathak repertoire- Tarana, Kavit	Major Project
Minor – 7/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)	Minor - 8/Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)
Indian Folk Dance: Influence on contemporary dance	Indian Folk Dance: Documentation and Preservation
Semi Classical Dance: Notable choreographers and performers	Semi Classical Dance: Cultural significance and context
Bollywood Dance: Costumes and Make-up	Bollywood Dance: Bollywood dance and cultural context
Tribal Dance Form: Collaborations and cultural exchange	Tribal Dance Form: Tribal dance and globalisation
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)