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MPA odissi syllabus 01 02 2021 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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AC – 23/02/2021
Item No. – 8.9
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Program: Master of Performing Arts
Course : Odissi
Master of Performing Arts -Odissi
(As per the Choice Based Credit System with effect from the academic year
2020 -21)
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
Practicals
Semester -I
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Oriya Padam/ - 60 Marks
Sanskrit Bhajan
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
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60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
Practicals
Semester -I
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
(Students ha ve to present Choreography and Perform the following)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the rhythmic
Syllables/Ukutas - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi
Practicals
Semester -I
Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordanc e to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
External Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam , Kathak & Odissi
Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -I
Paper -I 140 Marks
Asian Dramaturgy and Indian Poetic Tradition
Concepts of Asian dramaturgy which include ancient Sanskrit
dramas and dramatic traditions, Japanese Noh and Kabuki
Theatres, Peking Opera (Chingzhi ) etc.
The paper will also include a study of the Indian poetic tradition
and its relevance to classical dance s.
External Assessment will be for 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be for 50 Marks
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M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
Practicals
Semester -II
Practical – I 140 Marks
Nritya Abhinaya
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following)
a) Choreography of a Shlokam - 30 Marks
b) Choreography of Oriya Padam/ - 60 Marks
Sanskrit Bhajan
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90 Marks
60 Marks of Padam to be divided as under : -
Written synopsis - 10 Marks
Clarity of hastas - 10 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Bhava exposition - 15 Marks
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60 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Ma rks
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Odissi
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Practicals
Semester -II
Practical – II 140 Marks
Nritta – Choreography of Pallavi
(Students have to present Choreography and Perform the following)
Angashuddha - 20 Marks
Laya Shuddha - 20 Marks
Proficiency in Choreography & presentation - 25 Marks
Composition and recitation of the rhythmic
Syllables/Ukutas - 25 Marks
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-90 Marks
External Assessment will be 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 50 Marks
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi
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Practicals
Semester -II
Practical – III 80 Marks
Teaching Practice
College Examination
Teaching for one academic year at the students own college. The Marks will be
given by the Principal in accordance to the students capacity to teach.
The Marks for ‘Teaching Practice’ shall be submitted to the University by the Head of
The Institution before commencement of theory examination.
Extern al Assessment will be 50 Marks and Internal Assessment will be 30 Marks
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -I
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam,Kathak &Odissi)
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Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -II
Paper -I 140 Marks
Poetics and Western Dance
1. Study of Indian Schools of Poetics with Special
Emphasis on Alankara, Rasa, Dhvani
2. Western Ballet – Origin, History & Development.
3. The emergence of Contemporary Expressive Dance
in the West and its impact on Contempo rary dance
practice in India.
External Assessment will be for 90 Marks and Internal Assessment will be for 50 Marks
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
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Odissi
Semester -III
Elective -A
1. Research Methodology: Total : 120
Marks
I: Foundation of Research
Key terms - Meaning and Nature of research, investigation, exploration, examination,
analysis, hypothesis, data, methods and techniques, results and findings Research
skills Stages of research
II: Materials and tools of research an d Review of Literature
Books, anthologies, thesauruses, encyclopaedia, conference proceedings, unpublished
theses, newspaper articles, journals, govt. publications, e -journals, web references etc
III: Research Methods and Research Methodology
IV: Resea rch in Dance and Dance Literature
Research methods, Research methods in Literature, How research in Dance is
different from research in other streams, Emerging areas of research in Dance and
literature, Connective, eco -centric research models, use of theories in research
V: Process of Research
VI: Research Design
VII: Interpretation and Report Writing
VIII: Study of Selected Research Papers/Proposals
External 80 Marks and Internal 40 Marks.
2. Padhant of Various talas/ukutas/arasa Total : 80 Marks
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a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 13 Marks
ii) Proficiency in tala - 12 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 13 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 12 Marks
presentation
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50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
3. Tala variation Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘ ‘Jaati’ Variation - 15 Marks
Of given nritta piece ‘Gati’ .
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 15 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
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40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
4. Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus. The items to be
selected by the exa miners. The items are as following :-
i) Mang alacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
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Odissi
Semester -III
Elective –B
1. Advance Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total : 120 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take practical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Ma rks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
2. Padhant of Various talas/ukutas/arasa Total : 80 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa - 50 Marks
The division of Marks will be as follows : -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 13 Marks
ii) Proficiency in t ala - 12 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 13 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - - 12 Marks
presentation
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50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 30 Marks.
3. Tala variation Total : 60 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
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i) Changing ‘‘Jaati’ Variation - 15 Marks
Of given nritta piece ‘Gati’.
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 15 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
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40 Marks
Internal Assessment for 20 Marks
4. Performance Total : 120 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus. The items to be
selected by the examiners. The items are as following : -
i) Mang alacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
80 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam , Kathak & Odissi
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Theory
(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -III
Paper -I 120 Marks
Choreography
(Common to Elective A and Elective B)
1) Analysis of the principles of Aesthetics involved in Traditional Dance
Choreography.
2) The stage conventions for a Traditional Dance performance and their
applicability to the contemporary trends in Dance presentation.
3) The influence of Religious and Ritualistic Traditions and their
applicability to the contemporary Dance Choreography.
4) Modern concept of Choreography
5) Practice of modern free expression as evolved in the West and the
possibility of its adoption or adaptation in Indian Dance.
6) Latest tren ds in Choreography in Indian Dance.
7) Technique of modern stage presentation as to Script writing, Music,
Direction, Costumes, Lighting , Sets etc.
External Assessment for 80 Marks and Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
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Odissi
Semester -IV
Elective –A
1. Project (Dissertation + Viva Voce) Total : 200 Marks
To be submitted before the practical examination, it should have 150 -200 pages.
The division of Marks is as follows : -
i) Dissertation - 120 Marks
ii) Viva – voce - 80 Marks
2. Padhant of Various talas/ukutas/arasa Total: 60 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 13 Marks
ii) Proficiency in t ala - 12 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 13 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - - 12 Marks
Presentation
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50 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 20 Marks.
3. Tala variation Total : 40 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘‘Jaati’ Variation - 10 Marks
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Of given nritta piece ‘Gati’.
ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 10 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 10 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
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30 Marks
Internal Assessment for 10 Marks
4. Performance Total : 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus. The items to be
selected by the examiners. The items are as following : -
i) Mang alacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Practicals
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Odissi
Semester -IV
Elective –B
1. Choreograph y of a Ashtapadi Total : 80 Marks
(Lyrics to be provided by the college 24 hours before the commencement
of the practical examination).
50 Marks
Internal Assessment 30 Marks.
2. Padhant of Various talas/ukutas/arasa Total: 60 Marks
a) Padhant with singing or recitation of
talas/ukutas/arasa
The division of Marks will be as follows: -
i) Proficiency in Laya - 10 Marks
ii) Proficiency in t ala - 10 Marks
iii) Proficiency in Arasa - 10 Marks
iv) Proficiency in General - 10 Marks
Presentation
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40 Marks
Internal Assessment for - 20 Marks.
3. Tala variation Total : 100 Marks
The Marks will be divided as follows : -
i) Changing ‘‘Jaati’ Variation - 20 Marks
Of given nritta piece ‘Gati’.
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ii) Changing ‘Gati’ (Speed) - 20 Marks
iii) Composing of ‘ukutas’ of - 20 Marks
An unknown choreographic
Piece.
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60 Marks
Internal Assessment for 40 Marks
4. Performance Total : 100 Marks
Stage performance for one hour from the prescribed syllabus. The items to be
selected by the examiners. The items are as following : -
i) Mang alacharan
ii) Battu Nritta
iii) Pallavi
iv) Oriya Abhinaya
v) Ashtapadi
vi) Moksha
60 Marks
Internal Assessment 40 Marks.
5. Advance Teaching Practice (College Examination) Total : 60 Marks
Teaching handicapped persons Dance Therapy at Institutions selected by the college.
The Marks will be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers
concerned.
OR
Teaching for one year at the student’s own college. The student will take prac tical
classes and 8 theory lectures under the supervision of the teachers concerned. The Marks will
be given by the Principal in consultation with the supervising teachers concerned.
40 Marks
Internal Assessment 20 Marks.
M.P.A. (DANCE) Part -II
Bharata Natyam, Mohini Attam, Kathak & Odissi
Theory
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(Theory Common for all Styles)
Semester -IV
Paper -I 100 Marks
Movement Studies
(Common to Elective A and Elective B)
1) History of Therapeutic Choreography in India.
2) Study of normal human movements.
3) Study of abnormal movements due to pathological conditions.
4) Study of abnormal movements due to in co -ordination.
5) Normal movement disorders due to posture and lack of physical fitness.
6) Training programme to analyse and correct the above dysfunction.
7) Related human Physiology and anatomy.
8) Related medical aspect of certain movement disorders.
9) Rehabilitation medicine for movement disorders.
10) Psycho -social impact during the process of Rehabilitation and the role of Dance
and Music to facilitate the ultimate well -being.
11) Dance movements, Music and their effect on normal and abnormal human
disorders.
12) Physical fitness programme through movement therapy.
13) Research in study of movement and Therapeutic Choreography compared to
other forms of restorative measures.
14) Comparative studies of the same in the other parts of the world..
15) Contribution of Indian Dance movement in the world of effective Therapeutic
Approaches done in the other parts or the world.
External Assessment for 60 Mark s and Internal Assessment for 40 Marks