MA Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam)
1. Background and Objectives
Bharata Natyam is one of the main classical dance forms of South India. It uses movement as a
mode of human and artistic expression. This post graduate programme in Bharata Natyam aims
at developing further the learners’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field. This training will
lead them to develop their capabilities and dispositions to be engaged as professional educators
or dancers.
Successful candidates, at this level should show virtuosity in performance, a high standard of
technique and a sound knowledge and understanding of the Bharata Natyam genre, including a
critical appreciation of reference and context.
At this level of the programme, a greater degree of personal interpretation is encouraged and the
learner is expected to show the potential to communicate effectively with an audience.
This Programme also promotes the ethos of key skills, especially the improvement of one’s own
learning and performance through self and peer assessment, problem solving and working with
others which are intrinsic to the dance form.
The specific objectives of the MA Performing Arts(Bharata Natyam) are:
• Impart the practical skills which will enhance creativity in choreography and
performance.
• Develop competence and artistry in, and communication through the Bharata Natyam
technique
• Integrate the experience of performance and an understanding of the relevant music and
literature in the Bharata Natyam repertoire
• Equip the students with necessary skills and techniques for innovative research in the
field of dance.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
3.
• At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
• A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognized
higher education institution or
• Alternative qualifications acceptable to the University of Mauritius/
Mahatma Gandhi Institute
Programme Requirements
B.A (Hons) Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam) with Education, B.A (Hons) Performing
Arts (Bharata Natyam), a Degree in Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam) or equivalent
qualifications acceptable to UOM/MGI.
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4.
Programme Duration
The duration of the Graduate Programme should normally not exceed 4 years (8 semesters)
and in any case (under Flexible Learning Programme) not 7 years (14 semesters).
Normal (P/T)
4 Semesters
4 Semesters
2 Semesters
Master’s Degree:
Postgraduate Diploma:
Postgraduate Certificate:
5.
Maximum (P/T)
8 Semesters
8 Semesters
4 Semesters
Credits per Semester
As per University Regulations
6.
Minimum credits required for the awards:
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Masters Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
42 Credits
27 Credits
15 Credits
Breakdown as Follows:
(Minimum)
Core Taught Modules
Master’s Degree:
Postgraduate Diploma:
Postgraduate Certificate:
Dissertation
27 credits
27 credits
12 credits
12 credits
-
Electives/
Optional Modules
3 credits
3 credits
7. Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise specified:
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Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying 70% of total marks and
Continuous Assessment carrying 30% of total marks.
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Continuous assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/journals/class tests.
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There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value.
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For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40% for combined Continuous Assessment (CA) and
Written Examination (WE) components would be required, without minimum thresholds within the
individual Continuous Assessment and Written Examination components. The same criteria will apply
for modules being assessed jointly.
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Assessment for practical examinations (Viva-Voce and Demonstration) with their time duration and
weightings of each component are clearly spelt out under each of the module overview in part IV of the
outline syllabus.
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Assessment for Elective module will be based on a 100% coursework mode.
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Assessment for dissertation will include a Viva Voce conducted by a panel including the Supervisor and
the Moderator.
Submission Deadlines for Dissertation:
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•
1st draft end of July in the final year
Final copy: Last working day of August in the final year
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8. List of Modules - MA Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam)
Module Code
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
1+4
Credits
MABN 6101
Nritta
3
MABN 6102
Vaishnavism and Shaivism in Indian
classical dance
3+0
3
MABN 6203
Choreography and compositional work I
1+4
3
MABN 6204
Bharatarnava and Sangeet Ratnakar
3+0
3
MABN 7109
Nritya I
1+4
3
MABN 7110
Literature, Traditional Theatre and Dance
3+0
3
MABN 7211
Choreography and Compositional work II
1+4
3
MABN 7212
Nritya II
1+4
3
MABN 7213
Dances of South East Asia
3+0
3
-
12
DISSERTATION
MABN 6000
Dissertation
ELECTIVES
MABN 6205
Aesthetics (Indian and Western)
3+0
3
MABN 6206
Iconography and Sculpture related to
Indian Classical Dance
3+0
3
MABN 6207
Music for Bharata Natyam
1+4
3
MABN 6208
South Indian Literature related to Bharata
Natyam
3+0
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Note: Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of priority by the
middle of Semester I of year 1.
The University/MGI reserves the right not to offer a given elective module if the critical number of
students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource constraints.
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Programme Plan - MA Performing Arts (Bharata Natyam)
YEAR 1 (Semester 1)
Code
MABN 6101
MABN 6102
MABN 6000
Module Name
Nritta
Vaishnavism and Shaivism in Indian
Classical Dance
Dissertation
Hrs /Wk
L+P
1+4
3+0
Credits
-
-
1+4
3+0
3
3
3+0
3
3+0
1+4
3+0
3
3
3
3
3
YEAR 1 (Semester 2)
MABN 6203
MABN 6204
Choreography and Compositional Work I
Bharatarnava and Sangeet Ratnakar
Electives - Choose one from:
MABN 6205
MABN 6206
MABN 6207
MABN 6208
Aesthetics (Indian and Western)
Iconography and sculpture related to Indian
Classical Dance
Music for Bharata Natyam
South Indian Literature related to Bharata
Natyam
YEAR 2 (Semester 1)
Code
Module Name
Hrs/Wk
L+P
1+4
MABN 7109
Nritya I
MABN 7110
Literature, Traditional Theatre and Dance
Credits
3
3+0
3
1+4
1+4
3+0
-
3
3
3
12
YEAR 2 (Semester 2)
MABN 7211
MABN 7212
MABN 7213
MABN 6000
Choreography and Compositional work II
Nritya II
Dances of South East Asia
Dissertation
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