Master of Performing Arts in Drama

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

MPA Drama or Master of Performing Arts in Drama is a postgraduate program that includes both theory and practice. Theories focus mostly on Western, Indian Classical, and Modern Indian play, as well as the history of theatre in the West and East, particularly in India. All aspects of Theatre Arts, Acting, Direction, and Stage Crafts will be studied in this two-year course, with the last semester focusing on Dissertation and Student Play Production.

MPA Drama Eligiblity

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

MPA Drama Syllabus

Syllabus of Drama course as prescribed by various colleges & universities.

MPA Drama Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

History of Indian Dance and Drama (Ancient and Medieval)

2

Natyashastra and other Texts

3

Regional Dance and Drama Traditions of Western Odisha

4

Studio Course (Drama)

5

Studio Course (Yoga, Exercise and Body Fitness)

6

Studio Course (Multimedia and Computer General)

MPA Drama Semester-II

1

Dramatic Literature

2

History and Development of Theater

3

Theater Basics (Acting, Direction, Stage Craft, Play Writing)

4

Studio Course (Theater Forms)

5

Studio Course (Acting and Direction)

MPA Drama Semester-III

1

(A) FOLK THEATER OF WESTERN ODISHA

  • History and Development of Folk Theater in Western Orissa
  • Study of Different forms of Folk Theater
  • Studio Course (Production)
  • Studio Course (Folk Theater Acting)
  • Studio Course (Stage Craft, Make-up, Costume, Props, Music)

2

(B) ACTING

  • Elements of Acting, Group dynamics, Relations with other Directors, Mime
  • Theory of Acting
  • Studio Course (Acting in Different Media)
  • Studio Course (Stage Acting with Given Script)
  • Studio Course (Acting Techniques and Methods)

3

(C) DIRECTION

  • Theory of Direction
  • Study of Drama / Script Analysis
  • Studio Course (Production)
  • Studio Course (Composition)
  • Studio Course (Stage Techniques)

4

(D) THEATER DESIGN AND TECHNIQUES

  • Elements of Production Design
  • History of Stage Craft
  • Studio Course (Light and Sound)
  • Studio Course (Set design)
  • Studio course (Make-up and Costume)

5

(E) PLAY WRITING

  • Appreciation of Playwright’s Art
  • Theory of Play Writing
  • Studio Course (Creative Writing)
  • Studio Course (Adaptation from other Sources)
  • Studio course (The Play with an Original Story Line)

MPA Drama Semester-IV

1

Theater Research in the Concerned Stream

2

Theater Management in the Concerned Stream

3

Studio Course (Drama through Media in the Concerned Stream)

4

Project / Dissertation / Seminar in the Concerned Stream

5

Studio course (Play Production)

 

MPA Drama College

  • Sambalpur University
  • Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu

MPA Drama Course Suitability

  • Candidates with an interest in drama and theater arts can participate in degree and training programs that combine classroom activities with hands-on performances and plays.

How is the MPA Drama Course Beneficial?

  • Graduates of the MPA in Drama degree can work in a variety of professions, including theater, cinema, television, advertising, and event management.
  • Actor, director, playwright, stage manager, production manager, lighting designer, costume designer, set designer, and theatre critic are some of the prominent employment options for MPA in Drama graduates. Graduates can also form their own theater companies or production firms.

MPA Drama Employment Areas

  • Arts / Design / Sports / Media Industries
  • Event Management Companies
  • Theatres / Film / Television / Advertising Agencies

MPA Drama Job Types

  • Art Directors
  • Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
  • Audio-Visual Collections Specialists