School of Arts & DesignBachelor of Performing Arts (Honours / Honours with Research)
Overview
This program develops interdisciplinary performing arts practitioners with strong technical, creative, and research-based skills across dance, theater, and music. Students learn to design and produce distinctive performances by integrating musical understanding with key elements of stagecraft, dramaturgy, and production across diverse media.
The program encourages innovative artistic expression through performanc.
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Program code
0000
Duration
04 Years
Study Campus
JAIN University, Kochi Campus
Curriculum Structure
Theoretical foundations of Performing Arts - I
Bharatanatyam - I
Theatre - I
Karnatic Music- I
English - I
Languages 1 (Malayalam I / Sanskrit / Hindi / Additional English)
Mind Management & Human Values 1
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning
Theoretical Foundations of Performing Arts-II
Bharathanatyam-II
Thearte -II
Karnatic Music-II
English-II
Language-II (Malayalam II / Sanskrit / Hindi / Additional English)
Mind Management and Human Values 2
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning 2
Indian Performing Arts: From Śāstra to Stage (Indian Knowledge System)
Bharatanatyam-III
Theatre -III
Karnatic Music-III
Mohiniyattam -I
Elective I
Environmental Studies
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning 3
Theoretical foundation of Western Performing Arts
Bharatanatyam-IV
Theatre -IV
Karnatic Music-IV
Arts Management and Creative Entrepreneurship
Elective II
Indian Constitution (Swayam)
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning 4
Texts and Treatises
Bharatanatyam-V
Theatre Production & Performance
Hindustani classical Music-I
Open Elective
Elective III
Internship
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning 5
Research Methods and Practice-based Inquiry
Bharatanatyam Performance
Mohiniyattam II
Kalaripayattu
Hindustani Classical Music-II
Elective IV
Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning 6
Advanced Concepts in Theory - 1
Art Critique and Creative Writing
Introduction to Research in Performing Arts
Elective V
Elective VI
Elective VII
Advanced Concepts in Theory - 2
Stage Performance
Elective VIII
Elective IX
Elective X
Capstone Project
Course Highlights
Demonstrate strong technical and artistic skills by integrating elements of dance, theatre,
and music.
Design distinctive theatre and dance productions that incorporate musical understanding
with key elements of stagecraft, dramaturgy, design, and production across diverse media.
Create interdisciplinary artistic works that reinterpret domain-specific concepts and
performative traditions to produce impactful creative expression.
Design performance-based research integrating artistic and scholarly methods.
Apply technological tools in interdisciplinary performing arts practice to demonstrate
innovation and cross-cultural engagement.
Evaluate ethical dimensions of performing arts by imbibing artistic heritage, diversity,
sustainability and inclusivity.
Apply collaboration, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to exercise effective leadership in the creative industries.
Develop viable cultural and creative enterprises by conceptualizing and implementing entrepreneurial initiatives grounded in arts management, marketing, and project management frameworks.
Career Outcomes
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours / Honours with Research). Some of the job opportunities for graduates are mentioned
Career Pathway
Performing Artist (Dance / Theatre / Music)
Theatre Actor
Choreographer
Assistant Choreographer
Theatre Director
Drama Instructor
Dance Instructor
Music Facilitator
Arts Educator / Trainer
Stage Performer
Production Assistant
Stage Manager
Arts & Festival Coordinator
Cultural Programme Manager
Creative Content Developer
Script Writer
Performance Researcher
Cultural Research Assistant
Community Arts Practitioner
Performing Arts Entrepreneur
Freelance Artist / Cultural Professional
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
While both tracks span 4 years, the Honours with Research track (specifically highlighted in Semesters VII and VIII) is designed for students who wish to dive deeper into scholarly inquiry. It includes specialized modules like "Introduction to Research in Performing Arts," "Performance-based Research," and a final capstone project, making it ideal for those eyeing careers in performance research.
No. The program is inherently interdisciplinary. The curriculum is designed to build "interdisciplinary performing arts practitioners." In the first few semesters, you will simultaneously study Bharatanatyam, theater, and Karnatic music. As you progress, you can further diversify your skills with exposure to Mohiniyattam, Hindustani classical music, and even Kalaripayattu.
The program bridges the gap between heritage and innovation. You will learn to use technological tools for cross-cultural engagement and innovation. This is specifically addressed through courses like "Digital Theatre and Performance Technology" and the "Transdisciplinary Project Centric Learning" modules that run through almost every semester.
