MPATHA : Master of Performing Arts(Theatre Arts)

Programme Type DEGREE
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Performing and Visual Arts
Duration 2 Years
Medium ENGLISH
Specialization Theatre Arts
Description

The Master of Performing Arts-Theatre Arts (MPATHA) consists both theoretical and practical courses that provide a wider perception to the learners enrolling in the programme. It consists of 16 courses spread over two years with a dissertation in the second year.

 

This programme has the following broad objectives:

 

  • To provide theoretical and practical aspects of Theatre Arts.
  • To familiarize learners with the techniques of Art of Theatre such as Acting, Direction, Technical Aspects and also the world of Arts and Aesthetics.
  • To introduce learners to the Theatre histories of both Indian and Western and also to the contemporary developments of Theatre in India.
  • To encourage learners to create artistic performances through Scene Work, Theatre Productions and Short Films.

 

Who can be benefited by this programme (Target group): Employed, Self-employed, Free-lancers, School and College teachers, aspiring professionals, etc. in the field of Theatre who desires to upgrade their knowledge and skills in addition to acquiring a Postgraduate Degree, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
Eligibility

Eligibility:
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from a recognized University/Institution

Or

Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution and with a Diploma in Theatre Arts/Diploma in Acting of a one-year duration from a recognized University/Institution.
Fee Structure

Rs. 8500/- per year plus Registration + Development fee as applicable
Programme Coordinator Prof. Govindaraju Bharadwaza, Mail Id: dr.g_bharadwaza@ignou.ac.inPh.011-29571664.

Course Details

Course code

Title of the Course

Credits

First Year (Semester-I)

MTH-031

Classical Indian and Folk Theatre

4

MTHL-031

Acting Practicum

6

MTHL033

Scene Work-I

6

MTH-34

Western Classical Theatre

4

First Year (Semester-II)

MTH-035

Aesthetics

4

MTHL-036

Introduction to Technical Theatre-I (Scenic Design and Lighting)

6

MTH-037

Contemporary Indian Theatre

4

MTHL—038

Class Room Play Production-I

6

Second Year (Semester-III)

MTH-039

Modern Western Theatre

4

MTH-040

Introduction to Theatre Direction

4

MTHL-041

Introduction to Technical Theatre-II

6

MTHL-042

Scene Work-II

6

Second Year (Semester-IV)

MTH-043

Research Methodology

4

MTHP-044

Dissertation

4

MTHL-045

Acting Before Camera

6

MTHL-046

Class Room Play Production-II

6

Regional & Study Centre Details

Regional Centre Study Centre
University Campus SOPVA: School of Performing and Visual Arts