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Master of Performing Arts(MPA)

Course Duration

4 Semesters
(2 Years)

Eligibility Criteria

A graduate in any degree from a recognized University along with any Govt conducted Examination certificate in Karnataka (or an equivalent body from other states)/ A minimum of 5 years of learning experience from a reputed dance institution or guru/ An undergraduate in Dance.

Selection Process: An entrance exam & interview will be conducted (The dates will be communicated upon acceptance of application)

Overview

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Kathak, and Odissi is a unique 2-year postgraduate programme that focuses on training of dance practitioners both from theory and the practical perspectives involving intense research sessions.

What Makes The Programme Unique?

Typically designed for dance practitioners who have undergone intensive training in their specific dance form for at least 5 years.

A dedicated full-time course that offers teaching under full-time faculty for both theory and practical knowledge.

Well-equipped teaching aids and intricately framed syllabus that is unparalleled.

Holistic development of the dancer is the prime concern.

Course Curriculum

Sem - 1

01Dance History

022 Music history

03Natya Shastra and Performing Arts

04Regional music

05Practical – 1

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

06Practical – 2

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

07Practical – 3

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

08Music Practical

Music - 1
Harmonium Practical -1

Sem - 2

01Art History and Choreography

02Music system of the world

03Traditional theatres of India and Western ballet

04Historical study

05Practical – 4

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

06Practical – 5

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

07NatyaSastra Practical

08Music Practical

Music - 2
Harmonium Practical -2

09MOOC/Swayam

10Tree Plantation

Sem - 3

01Aesthetics in Dance,Ashtanayika and Navarasa

02Musicological perspectives

03Research Methodology and Theatre craft

04Desi traditions and Medieval

05Texts on Dance and Dance Writing

06Musicological perspectives -1

07Practical – 7

Concert Paper 1

08Practical – 8

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

09Practical – 9

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

10Open Elective

Open Elective (Sanskrit)

Sem - 4

01Dance and Music in temples

02Concert Music -Theory

03Evolution of Kuchipudi

04Evolution of Bharatanatyam

05Evolution of Mohiniyattam

06Evolution of Odissi

07Evolution of Kathak

08Musicological perspectives -2

09Practical – 10

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

10Practical – 11

Kuchipudi
Bharatanatyam
Mohiniyattam
Odissi
Kathak
Carnatic Music

11Practical – 12

Concert Paper 2

12Project

Field Trip
Dissertation
Internship

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1

Prospective Employment and Career Prospects-Become a professional performer (Dancer/Musician/Actor) with strong ethics & communication skills.

PEO-2

Research -Pursue research in reputed art institutes and centres of eminence at national & international level. Students will describe a range of techniques related to performing arts and rhetorical strategies used in texts, including their relationship to audience, purpose and cultural contexts.

PEO-3

Entrepreneurship/Artepreneurship- Establish dance institutes/studios and to work as entrepreneurs/Artepreneurs with an ability to develop new projects and choreographic works.

PEO-4

Continuous Learning-Adapt lifelong learning with continuous improvement by expanding the skill-set in response to a changing environment and new developments.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO 1 Performing Arts knowledge

Apply the knowledge of Performing Arts, World Dance History, Art History, Tangible and Intangible Heritage, Dance History and Cultural History for the solution of complex problems in various domains of life sciences including the cultural, societal, and anthropological concerns.

PO 2 Problem analysis

Identify, formulate and analyze problems related to the various domains of Performing Arts such as technical aspects of performing arts, ancient Sanskrit treatises, movement analysis, historical timelines, Indian cultural heritage and various branches of art and architecture.

PO 3 Conduct investigations of complex problems

Use research-based knowledge including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information related to any problems in the field of Performing arts to provide valid conclusions.

PO 4 Design complex choreography/art projects

Create, design, compose, choreograph and critically evaluate dance choreography, music composition or a theatrical project with a professional approach.

PO 5 Modern tool usage

To create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern technology for theatre/dance and music productions which in turn benefit the audience.

PO 6 Ethics:

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms in performing arts field.

PO 7 Individual and team work:

Perform/Act effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.

PO 8 Communication:

Communicate effectively with the artiste’s fraternity and with society at large. Be able to comprehend and write effective reports and documentation. Make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

PO 9 Art management and finance:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Performing Arts and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team. Manage art projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PO 10 Life-long learning:

Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Handbooks

Programme Specific Outcomes

After successful completion of the programme, graduates shall be able to:

PSO1 - Visualise, create, design and critically Analyse dance, music and theatre projects.
PSO2 - Apply appropriate performing arts techniques and produce high quality productions and expressions of art.
PSO3 - Use higher order critical, analytical skills to solve a new problem in multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields of Performing Arts.

Career Opportunities

Researcher
Academician
Artepreneur (Arts Entrepreneur)
Sound and Lighting Technician/Expert
Costume Designer
Choreographer
Nattuvanar
Composer

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Notifications

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Aug
2025

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Jun
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May
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May
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2025

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