Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-1 :

Detailed study of NatyashastraCredit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make students aware of Natyashastra as most important text for danceTo make students understand the basic principles of Nritta aspect of classical dance

Unit-1 Introduction of Natyashastra Origin of Natyashastra. Purvaranga

15 hours

Unit-2 Chapters on Nritta. Karanas which are used in your respective dance style. Angaharas.

15 hours

Unit-3 Chapters on Nritta Rechakas. Nrittahastas.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Natyashastra of Dr.Vrajlal Mishra Natyashastra of BabulalShukla

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-2:

Traditional folk Theatre of IndiaCredit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo give an idea about the traditional culture of IndiaTo make aware of the folk theatre of various places of India

Unit-1 Study of traditional folk theater of India (Part I)

Raslila.

Ramlila.

15 hours

Unit-2 Study of traditional folk theatre of India (Part II)

Yakshagana.

Kudiyattam.

15 hours

Unit-3 Study of traditional folk theater of India (Part III)

Various styles of Chau.

Bhavai,Nautanki,Tamasha.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Chau Mask dance of saraikela of Dedjula sing Marg Publication Yakshagan of Marth bush Ashton Traditional Indian Folk theatre of KapilaVatsyayana ParamparagatBharatiyanatyarang- bahuvidhpravahoKapilaVatsyayan

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-3:

Contemporary DanceCredit 3

Semester 1 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo introduce modern period and development in dance fieldTo make aware students about Modern, Creative and Contemporary choreographersand their works

Unit-1 Modern Dance

Origin

History

15 hours

Unit-2 Uday Shankar

Uday Shankar’s Life sketch

UdayShakar’s contribution and his work

15 hours

Unit-3 Contrmporary Indian Dance

Creative experiments in Indian dance with reference to theme,

technique and presentation.

Contemporary Indian Dancers.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Uday Shankar by ProjeshBenerjee Modern Dance of Gertrude Shurr Contemporary Indian dance of Utpal Banerjee Dance encyclopaedia Creations of Mrinalini Sarabhai

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core CompulsoryTheroy Paper -4 :

ChoreographyCredit 2

Semester 1 Hours 30

OBJECTIVESTo enable the students to choreograph by themselvesTo make students aware of basic element of Choreography

Unit-1 Concept of Choreography

Solo/Duet Group

10 hours

Unit-2 Theme Selction

Traditional Theme Contemporary Theme

10 hours

Unit-3 Stage/Music/Costumes and other aspects

Aspects of Stage Music Composition/Costume design/Other property

10 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

The creative life of Art of MansikanyanilalManeklal Dance of the World of Anthony Jordon Bharatanatyam Part I of LaxminarayanGarg Creations of Mrunalini Sarabhai

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part-ICredit 7

Semester 1 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of MargamTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1Pushpanjali/Mallari

35 hours

Unit-2Shabdam

44 hours

Unit-3KhandaAllaripu

35 hours

Unit-4Ashtapadi/Keertanam

44 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

1)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-2 (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and DocumentationCredit 6

Semester 1 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of respective dance styleTo improve knowledge of shastra and documentation of items

Unit-1 Advance study of Shastra with reference to Abhinayadarpana/Natyashastra

KinkiniLakshana and Patraprana Viniyoga of Shirobheda

30 hours

Unit-2 Detailed Study of Traditional KarnaticTaal System

Taal system of Pushpanjali/Mallari and Shabdam KhandaAllaripu and Ashtapadi/Keertanam

30 hours

Unit-3 Documentation of Dance (Prescribed repertoire unit)

Figures, Dimensions, Directions Notation

30 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

2)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Kathak)

Advance dance technique Part ICredit 7

Semester 1 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of KathakTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1 Advance study of Tritaal 27 hours

Unit-2 Ganesh Paran or Shiv Paran 25 hours

Unit-3 Elaborated form of Thaat 27 hours

Unit-4 Amad (ParanjudiAmad) 25 hours

Unit-5 Various types of chakradhar 27 hours

Unit-6 Paran 27 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

3)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper -2 (Kathak)

Advance Notation and Padhant –Part ICredit 6

Semester 1 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduceTaal system of KathakTo make students aware of the Padhant and Notational system of respective dance style

Unit-1 Suti/Vandana 15 hours

Unit-2 Gat Nikas –Part I 15 hours

Unit-3 Murali Gat, Ghoonghat Gat 15 hours

Unit-4 Kavitatoda, Kavitt -Part I 15 hours

Unit-5 Advance study of differenttaals 15 hours

Unit-6 Notation and Padhanta of all iteams. 15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

4)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-1

Natyashastra and comparative study of Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan.

Credit 3Semester 2 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make students aware of Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan textsTo make students understand the basic principles of Abhinaya aspect of NatyashastraTo introduce aspects of AngikAbhinaya of Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan

Unit-1 Chapters on Nritya according to Natyashastra

NayakNayikabheda.

Ras, bhav,vibhav,anubhav,vyabhicharibhav.

15 hours

Unit-2 Comparative study of Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan. Part-I

Samyukta, Asamyukta Hasta.

Drishtibheda,Shirobheda, Grivabheda of both.

15 hours

Unit-3 Comparative study of Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan. Part-II

Sthanaka,Chari

Utplavana, bharmari

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Natyashastra of Dr.Vrajlal Mishra Natyashastra of BabulalShukla Abhinayadarpan of ManmohanGhosh

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper -2

Gharans/Bani/Styles of Kathak and BharatnatyamCredit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make students aware of different Gharanas of Bharatantyam and KathakTo make students aware of traditional gurus and institutions.

Unit-1 Characteristics of Gharanas of Kathak.

Jaipur Gharana.

LucknowGharana,BanarasGharana.

15 hours

Unit-2 Bani/Styles of Bharatnatyam .

Tanjorebani, PandanallurBani, Mysore Bani

VazavurBani, Kalakshetra style

15 hours

Unit-3 Genealogy of the traditional families, present status,exponents and

institutions

Kathak.

Bharatnatyam.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Temple to theatre of anne Mari Gaston KathakNrutyashiksha Part 2 of Dr.PuruDadhich Marg Publication KathakGyaneshwari of Tirathraam Azad)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-3

Study of World Dance Part IIICredit 3

Semester 2 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo introduce different Classical dances of other countries of AisaTo introduce different Folk and Tribal dances of other countries of Aisa

Unit-1 Dances of Japan

Classical dances Folk/Tribal dances

15 hours

Unit-2 Dances of Java

Classical dances Folk/Tribal dances

15 hours

Unit-3 Dances of Bali

Classical dances Folk/Tribal dances

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

The World history of Dance Dances of Asia of KiltsuSakakibara Asian Dances of KapilaVatsyayan

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-4

Mythological/Traditional themes for productionCredit 2

Semester 2 Hours 30

OBJECTIVESTo enlighten students’ knowledge regarding Mythological and Traditional storiesTo enable the students apply the themes in dance production

Unit-1 Themes from Ramayana

SitaSwayamvar/RavanMardan MarichVadh/JatayuMoksham and other episode

10 hours

Unit-2 Themes from Bhagvat and Mahabharata

Bhakti of Prahallad/PutanaMoksham GajendraMoksham/Raasleela and other episode

10 hours

Unit-3 Other Mythological/Traditional Themes.

Dashavatar/Geetgovind Other Deites/Stories of Jatakas and other episode

10 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Ramayan Mahabharat BhagvatPuran Geetgovind of Jaydev Abhinayadarpan of Nandikeshwar

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part -IICredit 7

Semester 2 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of MargamTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1Jatiswaram

35 hours

Unit-2Padam

44 hours

Unit-3TishraNadaiAllaripu

35 hours

Unit-4Javali/ any other traditional item

44 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

5)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-2 (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and DocumentationCredit 6

Semester 2 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of respective dance styleTo improve knowledge of shastra and documentation of items

Unit-1 Advance study of Shastra with reference to Abhinayadarpana/Natyashastra

Patralakshana, VarjiniLakshana Vinyoga of Drishtibheda

30 hours

Unit-2 Detailed Study of Traditional KarnaticTaal System

Taal system of Jatiswaram and Padam TishraNadaiAlaripu and Javali/any other traditional items

30 hours

Unit-3 Documentation of Dance (Prescribed repertoire unit)

Figures, Dimensions, Directions Notation

30 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

6)

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Kathak)

Advance dance technique Part IICredit 7

Semester 2 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of KathakTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1 Practice of Sem I items 25 hours

Unit-2 Elaborated form of Thaat (BolBandhish) 27 hours

Unit-3 Varieties of Paran 25 hours

Unit-4 Tatkar Practice with various laykari 27 hours

Unit-5 Introduction to RudraTaal 27 hours

Unit-6 Farmaishi and Kamalichakradhar 27 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2015-16

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper -2 (Kathak)

Advance Notation and Padhant –Part IICredit 6

Semester 2 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of KathakTo make students aware of the Notational system of respective dance style

Unit-1 Practice of previous items 15 hours

Unit-2 Gat Nikas –Part II 15 hours

Unit-3 Panghat Gat, Daman Gat 15 hours

Unit-4 Kavitatoda, Kavitt -Part II 15 hours

Unit-5 Padhant of all taal and the items 15 hours

Unit-6 Notation of Taal and other items. 15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Implementation of Choice Based Credit System

Department of DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The M.S. University of Baroda(Appendix-A)

A general framework of Master’s Program shall as follows

Level Semester wise credits Total credits1 2 3 4

Master’s program 24 24 24 24 96

The credit framework for the core course of Semester 1 shall be as follows.

Course Credit Lecture /Practical

Marks

Core Compulsory Theory IDetailed study of Natyashastra

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IITraditional folk Theatre of India

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIIContemporary Dance

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IVChoreography

02 02 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part-I

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical II (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and Documentation

06 06 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance dance technique Part I

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance Notation and Padhant –Part I

06 06 30% +70%

Total Credits 24 27 30% +70%

Implementation of Choice Based Credit System

Department of DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The M.S. University of Baroda(Appendix-A)

A general framework of Master’s Program shall as follows

Level Semester wise credits Total credits1 2 3 4

Master’s program 24 24 24 24 96

The credit framework for the core course of Semester 2 shall be as follows.

Course Credit Lecture / Practical

Marks

Core Compulsory Theory INatyashastra and comparative study of

Natyashastra and Abhinayadarpan

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIGharans/Bani/Styles of Kathak and

Bharatnatyam

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIIStudy of World Dance Part III

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IVMythological/Traditional themes for

production

02 02 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part-II

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical II (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and Documentation

06 06 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance dance technique Part II

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance Notation and Padhant –Part II

06 06 30% +70%

Total Credits 24 27 30% +70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-1 :

Study Of Classical Dance Forms of IndiaCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make students aware of different classical dance formsTo make students understand the comparative study between all the classical dances.

Unit-1 History, Technique and Exponents of Sattriya Origin, History and Development of Sattriya Nritta, Nrityaand Natya technique of Sattriya

15 hours

Unit-2 Comparative study of eight classical dance styles Part – I Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Kathak and Odissi

15 hours

Unit-3 Comparative study of eight classical dance styles Part – II Manipuri and Sattriya Kathakali and Mohiniattam

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Indian classical dance – By KapilaVatsyayan Marg Publication – Dr. Sunil Kothari

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-2:

Influence of Vaishnavism and Shaivism on DanceCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo give an idea of religious influence on danceTo make aware of the contribution of religious poets in dance

Unit-1 Influence of Vaishnavism on Dance

Introduction of Vaishnavism

Influence on dance and poetry used in dance

15 hours

Unit-2 Influence of Shaivism on dance

Introduction of Shaivism

Influence of dance and poetry used in dance

15 hours

Unit-3 Influence of Vaishnavite and Shaivite poets on dance

Introduction of Vaisnavite poets and their contribution and

influence on Indian classical dance

Introduction of Shaivite poets and their contribution and influence

on Indian classical dance

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Tradition of Indian Classical Dance – Mohan Khokhar Classical Indian Dance in Literature and Arts – Dr. KapilaVatsyayan Bhartiya Dharma – NavinchandraAcharya

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-3:

Study of World Dance Part IVCredit 3

Semester 3 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make aware about the dances world overTo make aware of Indian influence on South East Asian dances

Unit-1 Dances of Burma

Classical / Folk dances of Burma

Tribal / Ritual dances of Burma

15 hours

Unit-2 Puppet Theater

Indian Puppet Theatre

Puppet Theatre in other countries

15 hours

Unit-3 Indian influence of South East Asian dances with reference to theme and

music

Extension of Indian culture in South East Asia with reference to

dance themes

Indian influence on music and costumes

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Dances of South East Asia Puppetry – By G. Venu

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core CompulsoryTheroy Paper -4 :

Choreography of Traditional Items Of Respective Disciplines (Bharatanatyam / Kathak)

Credit 2Semester 3 Hours 30

OBJECTIVESTo enable the students to choreograph by themselvesTo make students aware of basic element of Choreography in nritta and nritya items

Unit-1 Written Interpretation of Composition – I

Nritta – Tirmanam / Korvais Nritta – Tatkar / Toda

10 hours

Unit-2 Written Interpretation of Composition – II

Nritta – Jatiswaram / Tillana Nritta – ChakradarTihai / Paran / Amad

10 hours

Unit-3 Written Interpretation of Composition – III

Any Nritya items – Padam / Shabdam / Ashtapadi Any Nritya items – Shloka / Stuti / Kavitt / Bhajan / Thumri /

Ashtapadi

10 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study Of Margam Part –IIICredit 7

Semester 3 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of MargamTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1Practice of Semester I & II items

35 hours

Unit-2ChatushraEkamAllaripu

44 hours

Unit-3Varnam Part - I

35 hours

Unit-4Tillana

44 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-2 (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive Study of Shastra, Taal System And Documentation Credit 6

Semester 3 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of respective dance styleTo improve knowledge of shastra and documentation of items

Unit-1 Advance study of Shastra with reference to Abhinayadarpana/Natyashastra

Asamyukta hasta of Natyashastra

30 hours

Unit-2 Detailed Study of Traditional KarnaticTaal System

Taal system ofChatushraEkamAllaripu Varnam Part – I and Tillana

30 hours

Unit-3 Documentation of Dance (Prescribed repertoire unit)

Figures, Dimensions, Directions Notation

30 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Kathak)

Advance Dance Technique Part IIICredit 7

Semester 3 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of KathakTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1 Practice of Semester I & II Technical aspects 27 hours

Unit-2 Stuti / Vandana / Bhajan / Pada / Shloka based on any deity For example Shiv Vandana, Ganesh stuti

25 hours

Unit-3 Advance Study of Tritaal Elaboration of Thaat, Mukhda, Mohra, Chala Amad, Toda, Tukda, Navhakkatoda, Natwaribol Toda Types of Chakradar Toda, Bedam, Farmaishi, KamaliChakradar and

other varieties of Chakradar Toda and Tihai

27 hours

Unit-4 Advance Study of Paran / Paramelu Varieties of Paran like Farmaishi, Kamali with laykari Varietiess of Paramelu

25 hours

Unit-5 Different types of Tatkar with laykari and different varieties of Tihai’s 27 hours

Unit-6 Introduction to RaasTaal Study of traditional technical aspects like Thaat, Amad, Toda,

Paran, Tatkar and Tihai

27 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper -2 (Kathak)

Advance Notation and Padhant –Part IIICredit 6

Semester 3 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduceTaal system of KathakTo make students aware of the Padhant and Notational system of respective dance style

Unit-1 Advance practice of Semester I & II Technical aspects 15 hours

Unit-2 Gat Nikas, Gat Bhaav 15 hours

Unit-3 Advance study of Kavitt and Kavita Toda 15 hours

Unit-4 Thumri 15 hours

Unit-5 Padhant of all technical aspects in various taals 15 hours

Unit-6 Notation of all technical aspects in various taals 15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-1

Rupaka, Uparupaka and ShilapadikaramCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo make aware of the various types of Rupaka and UprupakaTo make aware of the dance references in Shilapadikaram

Unit-1 Study of Rupakas from various texts

Five Rupakas

Five Uprupakas

15 hours

Unit-2 Study of Uprupakas from various texts

Five Uprupakas

Five Uprupakas

15 hours

Unit-3 Shilapadikaram – The ancient Tamil text

Story of Shilapadikaram

Dance references and status of Dance in Shilapadikaram

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Natyashastra of Dr.Vrajlal Mishra Natyashastra of BabulalShukla Abhinayadarpan of ManmohanGhosh Shilapadikaram – IlangoAdigal

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper -2

Sanskrit Texts On Dance And Poets / VagyakarsCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo give the detail knowledge of texts on danceTo study the contribution of various Poets / Vagyakars

Unit-1 Study of SangeetRatnakar

Introduction

Chapters on dance

15 hours

Unit-2 Study of Bhartarnava

Introduction

Chapters on dance

15 hours

Unit-3 Poets / Vagyakars of Bharatanatyam and Kathak

Compositions of Poets / Vagyakars used in Bharatanatyam dance

with reference to Trinity, Kshetragya, Arunachal Kavi, Swati

Tirunal, Sidhendrayogi and others.

Compositions of Poets / Vagyakarss used in Kathak dance with

reference to Narsinh Mehta, Surdas, Meera, Tulsidas,

BindadinMaharaj, Pandit Narayan Prasad, PanditSundarlalGangani

and others.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Sangeetratnakar–Sarangdeva Bhartarnava - Nandikeshwar KathakGyaneshwari of Tirathraam Azad

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-3

Devadasi SystemCredit 3

Semester 4 Hours 45

OBJECTIVESTo study about the Devdasi system and its contribution in the development of danceTo make aware about the change in dance presentation from ancient time till today

Unit-1 Devdasi Cult and its equivalence through out in India

Devadasi system in general Contribution of Devadasi’s in the preservation and development of

dance

15 hours

Unit-2 Status of Devdasi in Society

Devadasi of different regions in India Dasi system in context to dance (Devadasi, Rajadasi,

Alankardasietc)

15 hours

Unit-3 Comparison of dance presentation from ancient time till today

In context to place of performance, themes, music Presentation, costumes, equipment’s, sound, light etc.

15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

Temple to Theatre – Ann Marie Gaston

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Theory Paper-4

Research / DissertationCredit 2

Semester 4 Hours 30

OBJECTIVESTo expose the students in research areaTo study the method of research

Unit-1 Title of Research and Objective

Title and Justification Area and Objective

10 hours

Unit-2 Hypothesis and Method

Hypothesis Methodology

10 hours

Unit-3 Collection of Material and Compilation

Review of related literature Analysis and submission

10 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%REFERENCES

To refer the dance dissertations and Ph.D thesis submitted

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part –IVCredit 7

Semester 4 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of MargamTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1 Practice of previous items 35 hours

Unit-2 SankirnaAllaripu 44 hours

Unit-3 Varnam Part – II 35 hours

Unit-4 Shlokam 44 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-2 (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive Study of Shastra, Taal System and DocumentationCredit 6

Semester 4 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of respective dance styleTo improve knowledge of shastra and documentation of items

Unit-1 Advance study of Shastra with reference to Abhinayadarpana/Natyashastra

Samyukta hasta of Natyashastra

30 hours

Unit-2 Detailed Study of Traditional KarnaticTaal System

Taal system of SankirnaEkamAllaripu Varnam Part – II and Shlokam

30 hours

Unit-3 Documentation of Dance (Prescribed repertoire unit)

Figures, Dimensions, Directions Notation

30 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper-1 (Kathak)

Advance Dance Technique Part IVCredit 7

Semester 4 Hours 158

OBJECTIVESTo introduce various traditional items of KathakTo make students understand aspects of Nritta and Nritya items

Unit-1 Advance practice of previous semester’s technical aspects 25 hours

Unit-2 Elaboration of Stuti / Vandana / Bhajan / Pada / Shloka 27 hours

Unit-3 Intensive study of Paran / Paramelu and its varieties 25 hours

Unit-4 Intensive study of Tatkar with Chalan Tatkar and Tihai with intensive laykari

27 hours

Unit-5 Intensive practice of other taals of previous semester –Part I Teentaal Jhaptaal Ektaal Dhamar

27 hours

Unit-6 Intensive practice of other taals of previous semester – Part II Savari Rudra Raas

27 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Department of Indian Classical DanceFaculty of Performing Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Academic Year 2016-17

Master of Performing Arts(M.P.A) : Dance Post Graduate ProgrammeYear 1 Core Compulsory Practical Paper -2 (Kathak)

Advance Notation and Padhant –Part IVCredit 6

Semester 4 Hours 90

OBJECTIVESTo introduce Taal system of KathakTo make students aware of the Notational system of respective dance style

Unit-1 Practice of previous semester traditional technical aspects 15 hours

Unit-2 Intensive study of Gat Bhav, Gat Nikas on any theme 15 hours

Unit-3 Thumri / Ashtapadi / any other Abhinaya aspects 15 hours

Unit-4 Tarana / Chaturang / Tirvat 15 hours

Unit-5 Padhant of all the technical aspects 15 hours

Unit-6 Notation of all the technical aspects 15 hours

Assessment:1.Continuous Assessment :30%

One class test(Theory) or One written Assessment(Minor)

2.Written Examination :70%

Implementation of Choice Based Credit SystemDepartment of Dance

Faculty of Performing ArtsThe M.S. University of Baroda

(Appendix-A)

A general framework of Master’s Program shall as follows

Level Semester wise credits Total credits1 2 3 4

Master’s program 24 24 24 24 96

The credit framework for the core course of Semester 3 shall be as follows.

Course Credit Lecture /Practical

Marks

Core Compulsory Theory IStudy of Classical dance forms of India

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIInfluence of Vaishnavism and Shaivism

on Dance

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIIStudy of World Dance Part IV

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IVChoreography of traditional items of

respective disciplines (Bharatanatyam / Kathak)

02 02 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part-III

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical II (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and Documentation

06 06 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance dance technique Part III

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance Notation and Padhant –Part III

06 06 30% +70%

Total Credits 24 27 30% +70%

Implementation of Choice Based Credit SystemDepartment of Dance

Faculty of Performing ArtsThe M.S. University of Baroda

(Appendix-A)

A general framework of Master’s Program shall as follows

Level Semester wise credits Total credits1 2 3 4

Master’s program 24 24 24 24 96

The credit framework for the core course of Semester 4 shall be as follows.

Course Credit Lecture / Practical

Marks

Core Compulsory Theory IRupaka, Uprupaka and Shilapadikaram

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IISanskrit texts on dance and

poets / vagyakars

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IIIDevadasi System

03 03 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Theory IVResearch / Dissertation

02 02 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Bharatanatyam)

Advance Study of Margam Part-IV

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical II (Bharatanatyam)

Extensive study of Shastra, Taal System and Documentation

06 06 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance dance technique Part IV

07 10 30% +70%

Core Compulsory Practical I (Kathak)Advance Notation and Padhant –Part IV

06 06 30% +70%

Total Credits 24 27 30% +70%