Page 1
1
BPA 3 Year Degree Syllabus For Academy of Theatre Arts 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
Page 2
2
Copy to : -
1. The Deputy Registrar, Academic Authorities Meetings and Services
(AAMS),
2. The Deputy Registrar, College Affiliations & Development
Department (CAD),
3. The Deputy Registrar, (Admissions, Enrolment, Eligibility and
Migration Department (AEM),
4. The Deputy Registrar, Research Administration & Promotion Cell
(RAPC),
5. The Deputy Registrar, Executive Authorities Section (EA),
6. The Deputy Registrar, PRO, Fort, (Publication Section),
7. The Deputy Registrar, (Special Cell),
8. The Deputy Registrar, Fort/ Vidyanagari Administration Department
(FAD) (VAD), Record Section,
9. The Director, Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL Admin),
Vidyanagari,
They are requested to treat this as action taken report on the
concerned resolution adopted by the Academic Council r eferred to in
the above circular and that on separate Action Taken Report will be
sent in this connection.
1. P.A to Hon’ble Vice -Chancellor,
2. P.A Pro -Vice-Chancellor,
3. P.A to Registrar,
4. All Deans of all Faculties,
5. P.A to Finance & Account Officers, (F.& A.O),
6. P.A to Director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation,
7. P.A to Director, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages,
8. P.A to Director, Board of Lifelong Learning and Extension (BLLE),
9. The Director, Dept. of Information and Communication Technology
(DICT) (CCF & UCC), Vidyanagari,
10. The Director of Board of Student Development,
11. The Director, Department of Students Walfare (DSD),
12. All Deputy Registrar, Examination House,
13. The Deputy Registrars, Finance & Accounts Section,
14. The Assistant Registrar, Administrat ive sub -Campus Thane,
15. The Assistant Registrar, School of Engg. & Applied Sciences, Kalyan,
16. The Assistant Registrar, Ratnagiri sub -centre, Ratnagiri,
17. The Assistant Registrar, Constituent Colleges Unit,
18. BUCTU,
19. The Receptionist,
20. The Telephone Operator,
21. The Secretary MUASA
for information.
Page 3
3
(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 66 73 & 6674 relating to the Bachelor of Performing Arts
(Drama & Theatre)
Page 4
4
Page 5
5
AC – 29/06/2021
Item No. – 8.1(N)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Bachelor of Performing Arts
(Drama & Theatre)
Sem I to VI
(to be introduced as per the Choice Based Credit System with effect from
the academic year 2022 -23)
Page 6
6
Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the Course
O.6673 Bachelor of Performing Arts
(Drama & Theatre)
2 Eligibility for Admission
O.6674 Have passed 10+2 / HSC examinations from
any stream .
Entrance examination / Interview audition
and aptitude test.
3 Passing Marks
R- 9416 Passing Marks
40% marks in Theory
50% marks in Practical and Internal
4 Ordinances / Regulations
(if any) As attached
5 No. of Years / Semesters
R- 9417 Three years full time / 6 Semesters
6 Level Bachelor
7 Pattern Semester
8 Status New
9 To be implemented from
Academic Year From Academic Year 2022 -23
10 Intake Capacity 30
Page 7
7
ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
(University of Mumbai)
B. P. A. (DRAMA & THEATRE) SYLLABUS
(First, Second and Third Year Syllabus)
Sem I to VI
with effect from the academic year 2022 -23
Page 8
8
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Drama & Theatre)
Syllabus from July, 2021 for First, Second and Third Year
Course Structure:
Theory Practical Total
Marks Duration Time Period Awards /
Exit Points
40% 60% 1000 Two
Semester One Year BPADT
1st Year
40% 60% 2000 Four
Semesters Two Year BPADT
2nd Year
40% 60% 3000 Six
Semesters Three Years BPADT
3rd Year
Course Certification:
BPADT 1st Year
The duration of this Course is of One Year. The topics covered are: Introduction
to theatre & Drama, Acting, Theatre Techniques and Classroom production.
After the completion of the course, students will develop: Primary recognition
to stage, liking towards acting and fundamentals of acting , Isms.
BPADT 2nd Year
BPADT 2ND Year is of Two year duration divided in four semesters. Papers
taught in this course are Indian Theater, Folk theatre in Maharashtra, Acting
(theory and practical) , Isms and Classroom production.
After completion of the Diploma, students will be acquainted to Introduction to
Regional Stage, History of Theatre and Breathing Techniques.
BPADT 3rd Year
The duration of BPADT 3rd Year is three years with six semesters. It covers
information about Indian Theatre, Folk Theatre in Maharashtra, Actin g –
(theory and practical) , Isms and Theatre Production.
It is aimed that student will gain knowledge of Indian Theatre, folk of
Maharashtra, techniques of complete acting, studying the acting of famous
protagonists, mime & improvisation of skills and abil ity to make a presentation
on the actual theatre.
Course Structure:
Page 9
9
Paper Code Title of Paper Marks
SEMESTER I
BPADT 101 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 102 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 103 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 104 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 105 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
SEMESTER II
BPADT 201 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 202 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 203 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 204 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 205 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
SEMESTER III
BPADT 301 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 302 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 303 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 304 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 305 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
Page 10
10
Paper Code Title of Paper Marks
SEMESTER IV
BPADT 401 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 402 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 403 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 404 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 405 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
SEMESTER V
BPADT 501 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 502 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 503 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 504 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 505 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
SEMESTER VI
BPADT 601 Dramatic Literature and Theatre History 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 602 Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 603 Acting and its Basic Elements , Improvisation 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 604 Production and Direction 50+25+25 = 100
BPADT 605 Participation in Departmental Production 25+50+25 = 100
Page 11
11
Semester – I
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Theatre and Drama
a) Definition of Drama
(What is the word?, Placement of words in the text
in context of diologue,
b) Play Analysis
What is the Text?, Defination of Play Text and
Types of Play Text)
c) Definition of Theatre
d) Introduction Drama and other art forms –
Music -Dance -Fine Art (Appreciation of Various
arts forms) 15
Unit II Origin of Sanskrit Theatre
a) Nature of Sanskrit Theatre
b) Elements of Sanskrit Theatre
c) Silent Features of Sanskrit Drama – Nandi,
Prastavana, Bharatvakya
d) Classicism and Bharat’s Natyashastra 15
Unit III Introduction of Regional Theatre
a) History of Regional Theatre
b) Contribution of Regional Theatre
c) Growth of Regional Theatre
d) Marathi Folk Theatre
(Mythological Marathi Theatre)
e) Regional Folk Theatre
f) Marathi Traditional Theatre
(Kirtan, Lalit, Bharud, Gondhal, Aakhyan) 15
Page 12
12
Reference Books
1) Theory of Drama – by ANicol
2) Modern Drama in Theory and Practice - Vol.-I,II,III. - J. L.Styan.
3) Natyakala – by DhirubhaiThakar
4) Indian Traditional Theatre Multiple Strems - Valsayana.
5) नाट्यननर्मिती – यशवंत केळकर
6) नाटकीय वेध – नव.भा. देशपांडे
7) संस्कृत नाट्य नसद्ांत – रिाकांत
8) भरतिुनींचे नाट्यशास्त्र –गोदावरी केतकर .
9) लोकरंगभूिी – प्रभाकर िांडे
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of exami nation will be conveyed to students at appropriate times
Semester – I
Page 13
13
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Introduction of theatre techniques
a) Techniques and theater
b) Importance of techniques 10
Unit II Scenic design
a) Introduction of scenic design
b) Elements of scenic design
c) Types scenic design
d) Fundamentals of costume design 10
Unit III Costume design
a) Introduction of costume design
b) Importance of costume design
c) Elements of costume design
d) Fundamentals of costume design
e) Preparation of costume design 10
Unit IV Make up
a) Introduction of makeup
b) Importance of makeup
c) Elements of makeup
d) Fundamental of makeup
e) Introduction of makeup material and its application 10
Unit V Light design
a) Introduction of light design
b) Importance of light design
c) Color theory
d) Equipments & its operation 10
Unit VI Background Music
a) Introduction background music
b) Importance background music
c) Emotions and background music 10
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – I
Page 14
14
Paper - III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Basic concept of Acting
a) Definition of acting
b) What is acting? being or doing
c) Types of Acting
d) Actor and Acting
e) Actors place in theatre
Introduction of body movement -
Movement and body –
1) Angi ka Abhinaya; Anga, Upanga and Prananga
Tools of an actor 15
Unit II Training the Talent
a) Requisites for success in art of Acting -Role of
talent and Training –Physical, mental,
Emotional
b) Body Exercises: Yoga in relation to the
Exercises pertaining to Head, Eyes and Body
Extension movements
c) Rhythm movements (Advanced
d) Characteristic of good acting
e) Parameters of talent and training 15
Unit III Tools of An Actor
a) Requirement of an actor - concentration,
observation, imagination
b) Body as a tool
c) Types of bodies
d) Gesture
e) Posture
f) Voice as a tool
g) Mechanism of voice production 15
Unit IV Speech Training and Vocal Expression
Speech, Pitch, Tone, Volume, Stress, Pause 15
Page 15
15
Reference Books :-
1. Acting is Believing – Charls McGaw.
2. Arts of speech –Kethlin Rich.
3. Basic speech –Jon Eisenson.
4. Actor on Acting –Toby Cole Helen Krieh.
5. Acting and creative process -Albright and Albright.
6. अनभनय कसा करावा – हृदयनाथ टाकळकर
7. अनभनयकला – डॉ.नवनोद इंदुरकर
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 16
16
Semester – I
Paper IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Classroom production
a) Implementation of various acting theories
in play production
b) One classroom production in eachsemester
c) Production script 30
Unit II Technical drawings/Lighting
a) Ground plan and Elevation of floor and wallunits
b) Different Types of joints and Arches
c) Orthographic projection – Staircase
d) Rehearsal, preparation for demonstration and
presentation 30
Unit III Fundamentals of Direction
a) Composition, movement, rhythm & Tempo
Rehearsal
b) preparation for demonstration and presentation 30
Reference Books :-
1. Stage Scenery – A.S.Gillette
2. The craft of play Directing – Curti Scanfield
3. Play Production – Milton Smith
4. Scene Design and stage Lighting, By Woren Parker
5. Fundamental of Direction – Dean Alexander
6. The Director and stage – Naluraism to Grotowsky – Edward Braun
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 17
17
Semester – I
(Paper – V)
PARTI CIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Reference Books
1) Basic speech - JohnEisenson
2) Experimental theatre – Philip B. Zarrilli.
3) Practical handbook of stage Lighting and Sound –W. Edmund Hood.
4) Play production –Milton Smith
5) Mime the Technique of silence – Richmond Shephard
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to design their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full length play) during the semester. (1st Semester – One Class Room Producation)
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production alongwith scale models.
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Recitation of shlokas & Poems Rendering Verse
Rhythmic Prose, Poetry 20
Unit II Voice and Speech Production Direction Stress,
Pause, Pitch, Tense, Volume Quality 30
Unit III Mime, Movements, Walking 30
Unit IV Introduction of Lighting
equipment Handling lighting
equipment Introduction of
makeup
Introduction to Stage Management and Setting 30
Page 18
18
Semester – II
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Natyashastra
a) Origin of Natya
b) Development of Natya
c) Shatsahastra Sanhita
d) Natsutra
e) Natya Prayog Vidnyan
f) Riti Vichar 15
Unit II Nayak / Nayika
a) Four types of Nayak
b) Ashta Nayika 15
Unit III Basic concept of theatre
a) Origin of Greek theatre
b) Difference between theatre and drama 10
Unit IV Elizabethan theatre 5
Unit V Isms
a) Naturalism
b) Romanticism 10
Reference Books
1. World Drama – by A Nicol
2. Theory of Drama – by A Nicol
3. Modern Drama in theory and practice – Vol I, II, III - byJ.L.styan.
4. Indian Traditional Theatre multipal strems by Kapila Vastayan
5. Marathi theatre by Shanta Gokhale
6. Review of Indian theatre organization – N.S.D.Sangit Natak
Acadmy, Zonal Cultural center
7. The History of Gujarat theatre – Vinod Meghani
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. Th e mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 19
19
Semester – II
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Stage Geography
a) Elevation
b) Ground plan 10
Unit II Development of Light Techniques
a) Fundamentals of Lights design
b) Elements of Light design 14
Unit III History of Scenic Design
a) Fundamentals of scenic design
b) Preparation of scenic design 12
Unit IV Make – up
a) Types of Make -up
b) Make -up kit as a magic box 12
Unit V Costume Design
a) History of costume design
b) Importance of colour theory 12
Reference Books
1. Scene Design and stage lighting by Woren Parker
2. Stage scenery –A .S. Gilletle
3. Guide to stage Lighting – G.N. Dasgupta
4. The craft of play Directing – Curtis Canfield
5. Play production – Miltton Smith
6. The Book of Makeup –
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 20
20
Semester – II
Paper – III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Voice Culture
a) Voice modulation
b) Speech
c) Story Telling 15
Unit II Tools of an actor
a) Body as a tool
b) Voice as a tool
1. Gesture & pose laws of gesture
economy, fitness, facial expression
through imagination &concentration.
2. Various kinds of movements
3. Introduction to improvisation Mime as a
stylize dart 15
Unit III Mechanism of Voice Production
Improvisation and Mime
Show with Practical and give Exercises 10
Unit IV Actor and Acting
Scenario Improvisation and Interpretation
Show with Practical and give Exercises 10
Unit V Preparation of Acting
Improvisation and Suggestions
Show with Practical and give Exercises 10
Reference Books
1. Art of Speech – Kethlin Rich
2. Basic Speech – Joh Eisenson
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 21
21
Semester – II
Paper – IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Basic Elements I
Naturalness and Lifelikeness, Freshness, Unity,
Consistency, Harmony, Emphasis 10
Unit II Basic Elements II
Stage Movement, Balance, Proportion, Sincerity,
Rhythm, Grace 10
Unit III Theatre Production
a) Interpretation of Drama
b) Production Script 10
Unit IV Analysis of Play
Introduction to Scenography 10
Unit V Music
a) Various Audio / Video Equipment
b) Study of recording studio and system of recording
c) Rehearsal, preparation for demonstration and
presentation 15
Unit VI Fundamentals of Direction
a) Pantomimic dramatization
b) Emotional key picturisation
c) Rehearsal preparation for demonstration and
presentation 20
Reference Books :
1. Fundamental of Play Direction – Dean Carra
2. Play Production – Henning Nelms
3. Play Direction – John E. Dietrich
4. Theatrical Direction – The Basic Techniques – David Walkar
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught du ring the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Page 22
22
Semester – II
Paper – V
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Participation in 2 -3 Classroom productions 30
Unit II Witnessing different professionaal and experimental
plays and detailed evaluation of the given 5 plays 15
Unit III Process of Production Designing a play direction 15
Reference Books :
1. Fundamental of Play Direction – Dean Carra
2. Play Production – Henning Nelms
3. Play Direction – John E. Dietrich
4. Theatrical Direction – The Basic Techniques – David Walkar
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to design their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full length play) during the semester. (2nd Semester – One Major production )
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production alongwith scale models.
Page 23
23
Semester – III
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Marathi Theatre (1200 to 1850 )
a) History of Marathi theatre &development
b) Musical Marathi Theatre
c) Various trends in Marathi Theatre
d) Modern & Contemporary Marathi Theatre
g) Marathi Dramatist and Plays 12
Unit II Basic knowledge of folk theatre
a) Folk and folklore
b) Vidhi and folk theatre
c) Folk Arts and Society 06
Unit III a) Tamasha
b) Songa
c) Dashavtar
d) Jagran
e) Dandhar
f) Satyashodhkiy Jalsa
1. Definition and meaning of the folk form
2. Structure
3. Style of presentation 30
Reference Books
1. Bengali Theatre by Karimoy Raha
2. Gujarati theatre ka Itihas by Baradi Hansmukh
3. Marathi theatre by Shanta Gokhale
4. लोकरंगभूिी – प्रभाकर िांडे
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – III
Page 24
24
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Costume Design I
Costume Production Process
Types of Costume Designers 10
Unit II Costume Design II
Reinforcing the mood and style of the production
Distinguishing between major and minor Characters
Suggesting relationships between characters
Suggesting changes in Character development and age 10
Unit III Historical Perspective
Study of Mythological, Historical, Traditional & Modern
costumes with special reference to Technique and Style 10
Reference Books
1. World Drama – A. Nicoll
2. Europe ni Rangbhumi – C. C.Mehta
3. Marathi theatre – Shanta Gokhale
4. Modern Drama in Theory and Practice – Vol-I, II, III – J. L.Styan
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – III
Page 25
25
Paper – III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Bharatmuni
a) Natyashastra b) Aangik Abhinay
c) Vachik Abhinay d) Satvik Abhinay
e) Aaharya Abhinay f) Rasasiddhant
g) Architecture of Theatres 15
Unit II Stanislawski
a) Method school of Acting
b) Psycho techniques
c) Elements of Psycho techniques
d) Contribution of Stanislaw Ski in Contemporary
World Theatre 15
Unit III Isms
a) Naturalism
b) Romanticism
c) Realism
d) Nativism 20
Reference Books -
1. An Actor Prepares – C. S. Stanislavsky
2. Building A Character - C. S. Stanislavsky
3. The Stanislavsky system – Sonia Moore
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – III
Page 26
26
Paper – IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Theatre Production
a) Interpretation of Drama
b) Production Script 20
Unit II Analysis of Play
Introduction to Scenography 20
Unit III Music
a) Various Audio / Video Equipment
b) Study of recording studio and system of recording
c) Rehearsal, preparation for demonstration and
presentation 20
Unit IV Fundamentals of Direction
a) Pantomimic dramatization
b) Emotional key picturisation
c) Rehearsal preparation for demonstration and
presentation 30
Reference Book
1. Music in theatre –Ronald
2. Fundamentals of Direction – Dean Alexander
3. The craft of play Directing – CurtisCanfield
4. Play Production – Miltonsmith
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – III
Page 27
27
Paper – V
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Drama Production 15
Unit II Project
a) Play Writing
b) Set Designing
c) New Style of Make -up
d) New possibilities in Theatre
e) Challenges of theatre 20
Unit III Critical appreciation of performance (Theory)
a) Playwright approach and Director’s approach
inter preparation and Treatment
b) Theory of Lines and Color 20
Unit IV Scenic design / Line & Colors
a) Principles of composition
b) Composition and Space Composition and unity
c) Rhythm and movement in composition
d) Various exercises of Lines and colors
e) Rehearsal
f) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 15
Unit V Innovative Production Technique
a) Work on innovative production technique of
different types of short plays / scenes in various
modes (tragedy, comedy, farce ) of presentation
on different spaces (open, stage area)
b) Rehearsal
c) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 20
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to design their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full l ength play) during the semester. (3rd Semester – Class Room Production )
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production alongwith scale models.
Semester – IV
Page 28
28
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Contemporary Marathi Theatre
a) Amateur Theatre
b) Experimental Theatre
c) Professional Theatre
d) Commercial Theatre 10
Unit II Study of Marathi Theatre (1920 – 1960) 10
Unit III Abhinaya Siddhant
a) Angik Abhinaya
b) Vachik Abhinaya
c) Satwik Abhinaya
d) Aharya Abhinaya 16
Unit I V Contribution of various Marathi drama and
one act play competitions
a) Maharashtra State Level Drama Competition
b) One act play competition 15
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – IV
Page 29
29
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Historical Perspective OF Sets
Study of Mythological, Historical, Traditional &
Modern Set Designs with special reference to
Technique and Style 10
Unit II Set Design Techniques
Computer -aided design Conceptual visualization
Model making , Script breakdown Technical
drafting Woodwork . 20
Unit III Analysis of Play
a) Theme b) Plot c) Story
d) Characterization e) Conflict
f) Climax g) Contemporary Value 25
Unit I V Scale Model
a) Scale model making b) Plane flats
c) Door flats d) Window flats
e) Ramps f) Levels
g) Stair 25
Unit V Light Plan
a) Lighting area b) Light grouping
c) Color and lights d) Lighting equipments
e) Cue sheet 20
Unit VI Production File
a) Play analysis b) Interpretation
c) Movement plan d) Light plan cuesheet
e) Music cue sheet f) Costume plate 20
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at ap propriate times .
Semester – IV
Page 30
30
Paper – III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Creating a Role Analysis 20
Unit II Role Characterization –
Process of Building the character in General 20
Unit III Basic tools of an actor voice as a tool 20
Unit I V Acting Techniques
a) Addition Technique
b) Elimination
c) Technique
d) Alienation
e) Technique
f) Purgation
g) Technique Method
h) of Physical Action
i) Method or Madness Spontaneity and Analysis
j) Understanding Actor Audience Relationship 30
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – IV
Page 31
31
Paper – IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Greek Theatre
a) Development of Greek
b) Arena Theatre 10
Unit II Roman Theatre 10
Unit III Eastern Theatre 10
Unit IV Sanskrit Theatre
a) Vikrusht Natyagruha – Jeshtha, Madhyama ,
Kanishtha
b) Chaturastra Natyagruha - Jeshtha, Madhyama ,
Kanishtha
c) Trystra Natyagruha - Jeshtha, Madhyama ,
Kanishtha 15
Unit V Marathi Theatre
a) Open Air Theatre
b) Close Door Theatre
c) Tamboo Theatre
d) Pardaa Theatre 15
Reference Book
1. World Drama – A.Nicoll
2. Europe ni Rangbhumi – C. C.Mehta
3. Marathi theatre – Shanta Gokhale
4. Modern Drama in Theory and Practice – Vol-I, II, III – J. L.Styan
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – IV Semester I II / Paper V and
Semester IV / Paper V and
Same
Page 32
32
Paper – V
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Drama Production 15
Unit II Project
a) Play Writing
b) Set Designing
c) New Style of Make -up
d) New possibilities in Theatre
e) Challenges of theatre 20
Unit III Critical appreciation of performance (Theory)
a) Playwright approach and Director’s approach
inter preparation and Treatment
b) Theory of Lines and Color 20
Unit IV Scenic design / Line & Colors
a) Principles of composition
b) Composition and Space Composition and unity
c) Rhythm and movement in composition
d) Various exercises of Lines and colors
e) Rehearsal
f) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 15
Unit V Innovative Production Technique
a) Work on innovative production technique of
different types of short plays / scenes in various
modes (tragedy, comedy, farce ) of presentation
on different spaces (open, stage area)
b) Rehearsal
c) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 20
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to design their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full length play) during the semester. (4th Semester – One Major production )
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production alongwith scale models.
Semester – V
Page 33
33
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Modern Indian Theatre
Study of Post Independent Indian Plays with
special reference to the plays -
1. Aadhe -Adhure
2. Sakharam Binder
3. Taledand
4. Evam Indrajeet
5. Andha Yug 30
Unit II Enlightenment Theatre
1. Tritiya Ratna - Mahatama Phule
2. Ekach Pyala – Ram Ganesh Gadkari 10
Unit III Bengali Theatre
a) History of Bengali theatre
b) Development of Bengali theatre
c) Contemporary Bengali theatre
d) Bengali dramatist and plays
e) Various trends in Bengali Theatre 12
Unit I V Kannada Theatre
a) History of Kannada Theatre
b) Myths and Kannada Theatre
c) Great masters of Kannada Theatre
d) Various trends on Kannada Theatre 12
Reference Books
1. Modern Drama in theory and practice – Vol I, II, III - byJ.L.styan.
2. Indian Traditional Theatre multipal strems by Kapila Vastayan
3. Bengali Theatre by. Karimoy Raha
4. Marathi theatre by Shanta Gokhale
5. Review of Indian theatre organization – N.S.D.Sangit Natak
Acadmy, Zonal Cultural center
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at a ppropriate times .
Semester – V
Page 34
34
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Stage Lighting Historical Perspective
Study of Mythological, Historical, Traditional &
Modern Light Designs with special reference to
Technique and Style 10
Unit II Light Design Techniques
a) Evolution of Stage
b) Lighting The Lighting Designer
c) Objectives of Stage Lighting Qualities of Light
Intensity & Brightness
d) Form & Distribution Color
e) Croma & Hue
f) Value Direction & Movement
g) The Language of Light 20
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – V
Page 35
35
Paper – III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Meyer Hold
a) Bio-Mechanics theory
b) Style of play Direction 08
Unit II Badal Sarkar
a) Aangan Rangmanch
b) Street Play 06
Unit III Ratan Thiyam
a) Style of presentation
b) Theory of bio mechanics and Thiyam 08
Unit I V Utpal Dutta
a) Theatre and movement
b) Utppal Dutta and streetplay 08
Unit V Visual Elements in relation with acting
a) Set & props
b) Lighting
c) Costumes
d) Makeup
e) Music & Sound effects 10
Unit VI Actor’s Relationship with other Artists
a) Playwright -Understanding the meaning of the
play– Understanding the role
b) Director – Understanding Director’s interpretation
of the play.
c) Working with co -actors /actresses 10
Reference Book
Page 36
36
1. Acting is Believing – Charts McGraw
2. Actors on Acting – Toby Cole
3. An Actor prepares – C. S. Stanislavsky
4. Building A Character - C. S. Stanislavsky
5. The Stanislavsky system – Sonia Moore
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – V
Page 37
37
Paper – IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Stage Management
Historical Perspective Study of Mythological, Historical,
Traditional & Modern Stage management with special
reference to Technique and Style 20
Unit II Stage Manager
a) Duties and Responsibilities Stage Lighting Design
Sound, Scenic Art , Scenic Construction
b) Property – Procurement & Making Costume
c) Set Design
d) Production Management, First Aid , Health and safety
in the workplace Technical drawing
e) Music Score Reading Company Management 10
Unit III Selection of Play & Selection of Artist
The actor : The demonstration and exercises of theatre’s
( Non Verbal ) convention and their inter relation with
each other 15
Unit IV Rehearsal Time Table 15
Unit V Blocking, Polishing Composition 20
Unit VI Fundamentals of Direction
a) Pantomimic Dramatization
b) Emotional Key
c) Demonstration and Presentation 40
Reference Book
1. Fundamental of Direction – Dean Alexander
2. Play Production – Milton Smith
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – V Semester I V / Paper V and
Semester V / Paper V Same
Page 38
38
Paper – V
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Drama Production 15
Unit II Project
a) Play Writing
b) Set Designing
c) New Style of Make -up
d) New possibilities in Theatre
e) Challenges of theatre 20
Unit III Critical appreciation of performance (Theory)
a) Playwright approach and Director’s approach
inter preparation and Treatment
b) Theory of Lines and Color 20
Unit IV Scenic design / Line & Colors
a) Principles of composition
b) Composition and Space Composition and unity
c) Rhythm and movement in composition
d) Various exercises of Lines and colors
e) Rehearsal
f) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 15
Unit V Innovative Production Technique
a) Work on innovative production technique of
different types of short plays / scenes in various
modes (tragedy, comedy, farce ) of presentation
on different spaces (open, stage area)
b) Rehearsal
c) Preparation for demonstration and presentation 20
Project Work
The Project work wi ll be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to design their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full length play) during the semester. (5th Semester – One Class Room Production )
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production along with scale models.
Semester – VI
Page 39
39
Paper – I
DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE HISTORY
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Types of Play
a) Tragedy
b) Comedy
c) Tragic Comedy
d) Farce
e) Melodrama
f) Absurd 14
Unit II Indian Folk Theatre
a) Tamasha
b) Jatra
c) Bhavai 10
Unit III Study of Plays
a) Pahije Jatiche by Vijay Tendulkar 05
Unit I V Difference between Modern Marathi Theatre
and Folk Theatre 14
Unit V Detail Study Folk Plays
a) Gadhavache Lagna by Haribhau Vadgaonkar 06
Unit VI Study of Traditional Artist in Maharashtra
a) Patthe Bapurao
b) Dadu Indurikar
c) Vitthabai Bhau Mang
d) Shahir Annabhau Sathe 14
Unit VII Contribution of Folk Theatre for Indian
Theatre 10
Reference Book
Page 40
40
1. Marathi Theatre – Shanta Gokhale
2. Indian Traditional theatre multiple strems by Vastayan (Eng, Hindi)
3. Natyakala – by Bhirubhai Thakar
4. Review of Indian theater organizations –
N.S.D. - Sangit Natak Academy, Zonal cultural centre.
5. Pahije Jatiche – by Vijay Tendulkar
6. Gadavache Lagn – Haribhau Wadgavkar
7. Samgrah Annabhau Sathe – Editor – Arjun Dhangale
8. Vitthabai Bhau Man gnarayangaokar – Ragunath Kharat
9. Lokrangbhoomi – Prabharkar Mande
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – VI
Page 41
41
Paper – II
STAGE CRAFT AND THEATRE TECHNIQUES
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Historical Perspective
a) Early days of Live Music
b) Mood Creation
c) Balance with dialogues 05
Unit II Background Music
a) Importance of Background Music
b) Emotions and Background Music 05
Unit I II Stage Management
Historical Perspective Study of Mythological,
Historical, Traditional & Modern Stage
management with special reference to Technique
and Style 20
Unit I V Stage Manager
a) Duties and Responsibilities Stage Lighting
Design Sound, Scenic Art, Scenic Construction
b) Property – Procurement & Making Costume
c) Set Design
d) Production Management, First Aid , Health and
safety in the workplace Technical drawing
e) Music Score Reading Company Management 10
Reference Book
1. Music in Theatre - Ronald
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – VI
Page 42
42
Paper – III
ACTING
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Basics of Acting 10
Unit II Style of Acting
Introduction to Realistic & Non -Realistic (Modern
Period) 10
Unit III Set Design
a) Scale Model Making
b) Practice of Set Design 15
Unit I V Costume Design for a Play
a) Costume Plates Making
b) Practice of Costume Design 15
Unit V Music Operation
a) Music for improving impact
b) Bhav and Rasa Pariposh by music
c) Practice of Music Operation 15
Unit VI Light Design
a) Various light equipment and its operation
b) Light plan and cue sheet making
c) Practice of Light Operation 15
Unit VII Make -up Design
a) Various types of make -up
b) Plain Make -up
c) Character Make -up
d) Plastic Make -up 10
Unit V III ISMs
a) Existentialism
b) Modernism
c) Surrealism
d) Theatre of Cruality
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – VI
Page 43
43
Paper – IV
PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION
(Theory : 50 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 25 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Elements of Play Production
a) Study of Play Production 10
Unit II Director
a) Definition
b) Role &Responsibilities 15
Unit III Study of Great Directors
a) Annasaheb Kirloskar
b) Vijaya Mehta
c) Waman Kendre 15
Unit IV Types of Directors & Various Direction Methods
a) Director’s Place in Theatre
b) Various Types of Directors
c) Stage Manager Director
d) Writer Director
e) Actor Director
f) Technician Director
g) Easy -go-lucky Director
h) Director –Director 20
Unit V Stage Management
Historical Perspective Study of Mythological, Historical,
Traditional & Modern Stage management with special
reference to Technique and Style 20
Unit VI Stage Manager
a) Duties and Responsibilities Stage Lighting Design
Sound, Scenic Art, Scenic Construction
b) Property – Procurement & Making Costume
c) Set Design
d) Production Management, First Aid , Health and safety
in the workplace Technical drawing
e) Music Score Reading Company Management 10
Reference Book
Page 44
44
1. The craft of Play Directing – Curtis Canfield
2. Play Production – Milton Smith
3. Fundamental of Direction – Dean Alexander
4. General Principle’s of Play Production – Glimore Brown
5. Play Direction – Francis Hodge – Michel McLain
6. The Complete Play Production handbook – Carl Allans Worth
7. Direction to Play – Taby Cole And Helen KrichCheno
8. The Director and Stage – Naluralism to Grotowsky – Edword Bram
9. Moder n theatre Practice – Hubert Cheffner
10. The Experimental theatre – James Roose Evans
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Semester – VI
Page 45
45
Paper – V
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENTAL PRODUCTION
(Theory : 25 Marks – 2 Hours Paper)
(Practical : 50 Marks, Internal Assesment and Project work 25 Marks)
Unit Topics No. of
Hours
Unit I Concept of Design
a) Design & Play
b) Theatre as a Visual Art
c) Design Ideas 20
Unit II Play Production for Television
a) Understanding Television Studio
b) Limitations against the Theatre and TV Studio
c) Lighting Difference
d) Understanding Camera Angle &Placement
e) Understanding Camera Movement
f) Understanding Live Television environment 70
Project Work
The Project work will be based on different aspects of the syllabus given above and
taught during the year.
Practical Examination
Internal Assessment, project works and the practical examination will cover all the
topics. The mode of examination will be conveyed to students at appropriate times .
Students to desig n their own production i.e. minimum two production (one short play
and one full length play) during the semester. (6th Semester – One Major Production)
Students will be assessed on the basis of actual product the play the designe and
presentation of the production along with scale models.