MA Performing Arts (Sitar) - GI515
1.
Objectives
The programme will provide opportunities to students to have an in-depth knowledge and
skills in Sitar playing. It will enhance and reinforce creativity, understanding, teaching and
critical appreciation of Hindustani Music with special emphasis to Sitar.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with
•
•
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 recognised higher education
institution.
OR alternative qualifications acceptable to the MGI/University of Mauritius.
3.
Programme Requirements
BA (Hons) Degree in Sitar (Single & Joint) or BA (Hons) Sitar with Education or equivalent
qualifications.
4.
General and Programme Requirements – Special Cases
The following may be deemed to have satisfied the general and programme requirements for
admission:
(i) Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements as per Regulations 1 and 2 above
but who submit satisfactory evidence of having passed examinations which are deemed
by the Senate to be equivalent to any of those listed.
(ii) Applicants who do not satisfy any of the requirements as per Regulations 1 and 2 above
but who in the opinion of Senate submit satisfactory evidence of the capacity and
attainments requisite to enable them to pursue the programme proposed.
5.
Programme Duration
The programme will be offered on a part-time basis. The duration of the Post-Graduate
Programme should not exceed 4 years in any case (8 semesters) as follows:-
Masters
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
6.
Normal
Maximum
4 Semesters
4 Semesters
2 Semesters
8 Semesters
8 Semesters
4 Semesters
Credits per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 5.
7.
Minimum Credits Required for
Masters Degree Award
: 36 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma Award : 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate Award : 12 Credits
Breakdown as follows:
(Minimum Core
Taught Modules
Master’s Award
24 Credits
Postgraduate Diploma 24 Credits
Postgraduate Certificate 12 Credits
8.
Dissertation
Elective/
Optional Module
9 Credits
3 Credits
Assessment
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise specified:Written examination of 3 hour duration at the end of every semester carrying 35% of the total
marks. Practical – viva-voce and demonstration 35% and Continuous Assessment carrying
30%, unless otherwise stated.
Continuous Assessment will be based on assignment/s and will include at least one class test.
9.
Choice of Electives
Students will be required to submit their choice of Elective 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.
Important Note
Students are advised to consult the “General Information to Students” booklet available at the
Registrar’s office of the University of Mauritius or at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute library
for further details.
10.
List of Modules
CORE MODULES
MAIS 5101
MAIS 5102
MAIS 5103
MAIS 5104
MAIS 5209
MAIS 5210
MAIS 5211
MAIS 5212
MAIS 5000
History and evolution of Sitar
Sitar Techniques
Musical forms
Vagyakara Lakshanam
Aesthetics and appreciation of Indian music
Anibaddha and Nibaddha gaan
Raga Anga
Comparative study of Ragas
Dissertation
Hrs/Wk Credits
L+P
3+0
3
1+4
3
3+0
3
1+4
3
4+1
3
1+4
3
3+1
3
1+4
3
9
ELECTIVES
MAIS 5105
MAIS 5106
MAIS 5107
MAIS 5108
Importance of Drama in Indian Aesthetics and Bharata’s
theory of Rasa
Sitar; its maintenance
Role of expression in an art form with special reference to
Sitar
Hindustani Music in Mauritius
3+0
3
-
3
3
-
3
11.
Programme Plan
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Code
Module
MAIS 5101
History and evolution
of Sitar
Sitar Techniques
MAIS 5102
Hrs / Wk
L+P
3+0
Credits
Code
Module
1+4
3
MAIS 5103
Musical Forms
3
MAIS 5104
Vagyakara Lakshanam
ELECTIVES
Any one of the following
MAIS 5205
MAIS 5106
MAIS 5107
MAIS 5108
Hrs / Wk
L+P
3+0
Credits
1+4
3
Importance of Drama in
Indian
Aesthetics
and
Bharata’s theory of Rasa
Sitar; its maintenance
3+0
3
3+0
3
Role of expression in an art
form with special reference
to Sitar
Hindustani
Music
in
Mauritius
3+0
3
3+0
3
Hrs / Wk
L+P
3+1
Credits
1+4
3
-
9
3
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Code
Module
MAIS 5209
Aesthetics
and
appreciation of Indian
Music
Anibaddha
and
Nibaddha gaan
Dissertation
MAIS 5210
MAIS 5000
12.
Hrs / Wk
L+P
4 +1
Credits
Code
Module
3
MAIS 5211
Raga Anga
1+4
3
MAIS 5212
-
-
MAIS 5000
Comparative
Ragas
Dissertation
Study
of
Outline Syllabus
MAIS 5000 - DISSERTATION
Students will be required to write between 12,000 to 15,000 words on a topic approved by the
departmental board assisted by a supervisor.
A dissertation equivalent to three modules of about 12,000 to 15,000 words. Guidance in
Research Methodology will also be given. Topics for dissertations to be finalised by the end of
Semester II of first year. Submission date of Dissertation: End of Semester IV.
MAIS 5101 -HISTORY AND EVOLUTION OF SITAR
This module aims at providing an in-depth knowledge of the history and evolution of the Sitar
from the harp stage, harp with resonator, tuning pegs, lute stage, unfretted and fretted to the
modern sitar existing now.
MAIS 5102 - SITAR TECHNIQUES
This module aims at providing further knowledge on the technical aspects in Sitar playing.
Varieties of Tanas. Factors that determines the total quality of an instrument. Advanced tuning
methods. Prescribed Ragas are: Ahir Bhairav, Multani, Adana and Paraj.
MAIS 5103 - MUSICAL FORMS
This module aims at providing an in-depth knowledge of musical forms existing from Vedic to
the present time (viz). (i) samagana (ii) Dhruva – gaan(iii) Maha geetak (iv) Prabandha (v)
Evolution of Dhrupad and Khayal (vi) Evolution of gats.
3
MAIS 5104 -VAGYAKARA LAKSHANAM
This module aims at providing an in-depth study about the good and bad qualities of a musician
(Instrumentalist). Concept and trend of practice (Riyaz) in the different Gharanas of Sitar
playing.
Prescribed Ragas – Lalit, Madhuvanti, Desi and Shahana
MAIS 5105 - IMPORTANCE OF DRAMA IN INDIAN AESTHETICS AND BHARATA’S
THEORY OF RASA
Sangeet is a technical term generally used for Vocal, Instrumental and Dance when all are being
exhibited on the same stage. In this context music is meant to sustain and support a drama.
Hence this module aims at the study and understanding of aesthetic values to its depth.
MAIS 5106 - SITAR; ITS MAINTENANCE
Musical instruments are very delicate and sensitive and for better performance they need regular
care all the time. So this module aims at providing all the necessary knowledge for a good
maintenance of the instrument concerned.
MAIS 5107 - ROLE OF EXPRESSION IN AN ART FORM WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO
SITAR
This module deals with the role of expression mainly during a musical performance, the means of
expression and the factors responsible for expression while presenting a Raga.
MAIS 5108 - HINDUSTANI MUSIC IN MAURITIUS
This module deals with a brief evolution of Hindustani (North Indian) Music in Mauritius since
the arrival of indentured labourers till date. Emphasis will be laid on Vocal and Instrumental
Music and contributions of pioneers to this field.
Identified topics:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Folk Music
Devotional Music
Classical Music
Popular Music
MAIS 5209 - AESTHETICS AND APPRECIATION OF INDIAN MUSIC
This module will provide scope for the study of aesthetics in relation to Indian music. The
concept of Kaku which is primarily a factor for intonational variations and modulations.
MAIS 5210 - ANIBADDHA AND NIBADDHA GAAN
This module focuses on an in-depth study of the Anibaddha (unbound) and Nibaddha (bound)
aspects of Indian music.
Ragas prescribed - Gujari Todi, Miyan ki Malhar, Kaunsi Kanhara and Abhogi.
MAIS 5211 - RAGA ANGA
This module aims at an in-depth understanding of the essential requisites and components of
ragas.
MAIS 5212 - COMPARATIVE STUDY OF RAGAS
This module aims at a comparative study in the treatment of Ragas.
Ragas prescribed: Bilaskhani Todi, Shyam Kalyan and Bahar
Ragas prescribed for comparative study: Any two of the following Ragas:
(i) Bilaskhani Todi - Bhairavi
(iii) Miyan Malhar - Bahar
(ii) Shyam Kalyan – Shuddha Sarang