MA Performing Arts

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Master of Arts in Performing Arts

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

MA Performing Arts or Master of Arts in Performing Arts is a two-year postgraduate degree program. This curriculum is primarily intended to investigate the historical effect of performing arts. This might be the perfect course for creative, artistic people that enjoy performing and want to master the talent.

MA Performing Arts Eligibility

  • The candidates must have qualified for their Bachelor's degree in the field of Fine Arts or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • The students should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

MA Performing Arts Syllabus

Syllabus of Performing Arts course as prescribed by various colleges & universities.

MA Performing Arts Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

Concepts and Theories in a Comparative Framework (Part 1)

2

Introduction to World Performing Arts

3

Mapping and Identification of Indian Performing Arts

4

Performance Studies

MA Performing Arts Semester-II

1

Concepts and Theories in a Comparative Framework (Part 2)

2

Cultural History of Indian Performing Arts - Medieval Society

3

Cultural History of Indian Performing Arts - Pre-modern Society

4

Living Traditions / Eastern and North Eastern Indian Performing Arts

MA Performing Arts Semester-III

1

Cultural History of Indian Performing Arts - Modern Society

2

Designing Performance

3

Text and Performance: Adaptations and Translations / Dance in India: Practice and Theory / Sound and Music

4

Writing Performance

5

Dissertation Part 1

MA Performing Arts Semester-IV

1

Dance and Body in Society

2

Indian Music

3

Performing Arts Management / Performance

4

Theatre and Acting

5

Final Dissertation

 

MA Performing Arts College

  • Department of Performing Arts Presidency University, Kolkata
  • Christ University

How is the MA Performing Arts Course Beneficial?

  • MA Performing Arts is a course that combines art from both worlds; it is specially designed to acquire information from both the old and new worlds across the ocean.
  • In real life, students master the skill of interaction and implication.After two years, students will be prepared to fill various positions such as theatre artist, musical artist, researcher, and academician.

MA Performing Arts Employment Areas

  • Art Institute
  • Cultural Organizations
  • Centre of Eminence (National & International level)
  • Film Industry
  • Government Organization
  • International Film Organization
  • Museum

MA Performing Arts Job Types

  • Actor
  • Choreographer
  • Dancer
  • Director
  • Musical Theatre Performer
  • Music Teacher / Dance Teacher
  • Stage Manager