One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art 1 Syllabus Mumbai University


One Year Diploma Course in Pali Language and Buddhist Art 1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes

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Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean : _________________ __________________ Sr. No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course One Year Diploma Course in ‘Pali
Language and Buddhist Art’
2 Eligibility for
Admission ATD Passed , GD Art, BFA ,
3 Passing
Marks 40%
4 Ordinances /
Regulations ( if any) -
5 No. of Years /
Semesters One Year
6 Level P.G. / U.G./ Diploma / Certificate
( Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
( Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
( Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year 2017 -18 AC___________
Item No. ______

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI




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1 Title of the Course One Year Diploma Course in ‘Pali
Language and Buddhist Art’
2 Course Code -
3 Preamble / Scope
The ancient Indian art is Buddhist art. Though the artists study the
technical details of the Indian art in the art school, the philosophical
background and the Teachings of the Buddha which is the inspiration
behind the Buddhist art is unknown to many. It is because the Teachings
of the Buddha is in Pali language and the translations in any other
language loses the essence which is the motivation behind any art.
Many artists though they want to portray the life and teachings of the
Buddha as seen in the ea rlier art of India in the form of sculptures,
paintings, murals, miniatures find it difficult to do so because of their
inaccessibility to the Pali language and literature.
The one year certificate course in “Pali Language and Buddhist Art” is a
small ende avor to bring the two elements together, the artist and the
language.
The course is designed keeping in mind the requirements of the artists
who are interested in the ancient art as is being still excavated at the
Buddhist archaeological sites and are popularly called as the Gandhara,
Mathura, Sarnath, Amaravati School of Arts.
The sculptures of Sanchi, Barhut, Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Phanigiri,
Sannati, Ellora, the Paintings of Ajanta, Pitalkhora etc, well known in the
world as Buddhist art is the sour ce of inspiration today to know more
about Buddha and His Dhamma by the artist.
The course is divided into 4 papers of 100 marks each of 40 marks theory
and 60 marks of practical work [Studio] in the form of paintings,
sculptures, murals on the topic .
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4 Objective of Course / Course Outcome
The Course is specially designed keeping in mind the requirements of the
artists who are interested in the ancient art as is being still excavated at
the Buddhist archaeological sites and are popularly called as the
Gandhara, Mathura, Sarnath, Amaravati School of Arts. The sculptures of
Sanchi, Barhut, Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Phanigiri, Sannati, Ellora,
the Paintings of Ajanta, Pitalkhora etc, well known in the world as
Buddhist art is the source of inspiration toda y to know more about
Buddha and His Dhamma by the artist .
5 Eligibility :- ATD Passed , GD Art, BFA,
6 Fee Structure :-
Rs. 30 00/- tuition fees
Rs. 50/ - Diploma registration fees
7 No. of Lectures 3 lectures of 60 minutes per week
8 No. of Practical -
9 Duration of the Course One Year
10 Notional hours 2 hours per week per students
11 No. of Students per Batch :- 20
12 Selection :- NA
13 Assessment : - Theory papers I,II, III and IV of 40 marks each & 60
Marks Studio each.
14 Syllabus Details :- Attached
15 Title of the Unit :- Attached
16 Title of the Sub -Unit:- Attached
17 Semester wise Theory :- Study material given by teacher
18 Semester wise List of Practical :- NA
19 Question Paper Pattern :- Attached
20 Pattern of Practical Exam :- NA
21 Scheme of Evaluation of Project / Internship :- Internal Marks
22 List of Suggested Reading :- Attached
23 List of Websites :- NA
24 List of You -Tube Videos :- NA
25 List of MOOC s :- NA




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ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI LANGUAGE AND BUDDHIST ART ’


PREAMBLE

The ancient Indian art is Buddhist art. Though the artists study the technical details of the
Indian art in the art school, the philosophical background and the Teachings of the Buddha which is the inspiration behind the Buddhist art is unknown to many. It is because the
Teachings of the Buddha is in Pali language and the translations in any other language loses
the essence which is the motivation behind any art.
Many artists though they want to portray the life and teachings of the Buddha as seen in the
earlier art of India in the form of sculptures, paintings, murals, miniatures find it difficult to
do so because of their inaccessibility to the Pali language and literature.
The one year certificate course in “Pali Language and Buddhist Art” is a small endeavor to
bring the two elements together, the artist and the language.
The course is designed keeping in mind the requirements of the artists who are interested in
the ancient art as is being still excavated at the Buddhist archaeological sites and are
popularly called as the Gandhara, Mathura, Sarnath, Amaravati School of Arts.
The sculptures of Sanchi, Barhut, Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Phanigiri, Sannati, Ellora, the
Paintings of Ajanta, Pitalkhora etc, well known in the world as Buddhist art is the source of
inspiration today to know more about Buddha and His Dhamma by the artist.
The course is divided into 4 papers of 100 marks each of 40 marks theory and 60 marks of
practical work [Studio] in the form of paintings, sculptures, murals on the topic.



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Ordinances, Regulations and Syllabus for the One Year Diploma Course in ‘Pali
Language and Buddhist Art ’.

Title of the Course :-
One Y ear Diploma Course in ‘ Pali Language and Buddhist Art ’

Eligibility : -
1) ATD Passed , GD Art, BFA,

Duration of the Course: -
One Years – Part time basis
3 lectures of 60 minutes per week [Total 180 minutes per week]

Fee Structure : -
Rs. 3000/ - tuition fees
Rs. 50/ - Diploma registration fees

Teachers Qualification : -
M.A. Pali, NET Cleared /B.F.A./M.F.A (Art)
Visiting Faculties of the Department of Pali
Intake Capacity: -
20 students.

Scheme of papers : -
PAPER -I BUDDHIST AESTHETICS
[40 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio* ]

PAPER -II HISTORY OF BUDDHI ST ART
[40 Marks paper + 60 Mark s Studio* ]

PAPER -III LIFE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTA IN PALI
[4 0 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio*]
PAPER -IV SELECTED SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI
[4 0 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio*]

Minimum Marks required for passing the Examination: 40%
Marks in each Paper individually

* Studio is the guidance for Practical work in any media [Pai nting, Sculpture,
Printing, Metal, Installation etc] undertaken by the student to express his art.
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Examination Pattern:-
Final examinati ons- Theory papers I,II, III and IV of 40 marks
each & 60 Marks Studio each.

Detail Paper Pattern attached.

Payment of Resource Persons
Honorarium Rs.500/ - per Lecture of 60 minutes and
1000/ - per 120 minutes of studio.

Approximate Financial Calculation
1] If no. of students admitted for the course is 20,
Then 20 X 3000 = Rs. 60,000/ - will be collected in the form of fees
Sr. No. Expenses Approximate amount in Rs.
1 Study Material 500
2 Honorarium (Rs. 500 Per lecture) 52,500/ - (Three lectures per week
approximately 35 weeks per
academic Year)
Total 53,000/-

2] Examination Fees : If the no of students appearing for the examination is
10 X 500 = 5000/ -
Sr. No. Expenses Approximate amount in
Rs.
1 Paper I (Rs. 10/ -) Assessment 100
2 Paper II (Rs. 10/ -) Assessment 100
3 Paper I (Rs. 11/ -) Moderation 110
4 Paper II (Rs. 11/ -) Moderation 110
5 Paper Setting (Rs. 330 X 4 Sets) 1320
6 Internal Studio marks (Rs. 50/ -) 500
7 Supervision during exam (Rs. 50 per hour) X 4 200
8 Total 2440


Detailed Syllabus attached.

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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
DEPARTMENT OF PALI

PROPOSES
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI LANGUAGE AND BUDDHIST ART ’

paalaI BaaYaa AaiNa baaOw klaa

[TO BE IMPLEMENTED FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2017- 18 JUNE ONWARDS]

Admission Requirements:
1) ATD Passed , GD ART, BFA
Papers to be studied
ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN ‘PALI LANGUAGE AND BUDDHIST ART ’
Paper no. I , II, III and I V.

[40 Marks Examination & 60 Marks Studio, 40% Passing individually]
Minimum Marks required for passing the Examination: 40% in each paper .
Necessity of the course: The C ourse is specially designed keeping in mind the requirements
of the artists who are interested in the ancient art as is being still excavated at the Buddhist
archaeological sites and are popularly called as the Gandhara, Mathura, Sarnath, Amaravati School of Arts. The sculptures of Sanchi, Barhut, Amaravati, Nagarjunakonda, Phanigiri,
Sannati, Ellora, the Paintings of Ajanta, Pitalkhora etc, well known in the world as Buddhist art is the source of inspiration today to know more about Buddha and His D hamma by the
artist.
Registration: Students are required to register their names for the One Year Diploma course
in Pali Language and Buddhist Art course in the Department of Pali, University of Mumbai,
to join as the recognized student.
Course Fee: T his is a self supporting course and the Fee is Rs 3000/ - per year.
Examination Fee :- Rs. 500/ - [ Rs. Five Hundred only]
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Capacity of the Course: Maximum 20 numbers of students.
Venue and Timings of the Lectures: The lectures will be held at the Vidyanaga ri Campus
of the University of Mumbai , From 4.00 pm to 8.00pm on any Two days of the week.
Attendance: Attendance at the lectures is compulsory. Students, who have attended less
than 75% of the total number of lectures held, will not be admitted to the ex aminations.
Academic terms: The academic year begins in June and consists of two terms- First Term
begins in June and ends in October. Second Term begins in November and ends on 30th April
[with a winter break between 25th December and 31st December].
Exam inations: At the end of every academic year the Examinations are conducted by the
University, Department of Pali, mostly in the month of April. Students are permitted to
answer their paper in any one of the following languages: English, Hindi, Marathi , and Pali.
Assignments are to be submitted to the Department prior to the Final Examination for
exhibition, painting and murals.

SYLLABUS FOR ONE YEAR DIPLOMA COURSE IN
‘PALI LANGUAGE AND BUDDHIST ART ’
PAPER -I BUDDHIST AESTHETICS
[40 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio]

PAPER -II HISTORY OF BUDDHSIT ART
[ 40 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio ]

PAPER -III LIFE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTA IN PALI
[4 0 Marks paper + 60 Marks Studio ]
PAPER -IV SELECTED SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI
[4 0 Marks paper + 60 Marks]






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4 PAPER S 100 MARKS EACH
[40 Marks Theory+ 60 Marks Studio ]
PAPER -I BUDDHIST AESTHETICS
PAPER -II HISTORY OF BUDDHSIT ART
PAPER -III LIFE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTA IN PALI
PAPER -IV SELECTED SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI


PAPER -I BUDDHIST AESTHETICS 40 MARKS

UNIT –I SYMBOLISM

UNIT –II ROCK CUT ARCHITECTURE ,

UNIT –III SCULPTURES AND PAINTINGS

UNIT – IV MINIATURES.

PAPER -II HISTORY OF BUDDHSIT ART 40 MARKS

UNIT – I BUDDHIST ART OF INDIA [3RD BCE TO 5TH CE]

UNIT –II BUDDHIST ART OF INDIA [5TH BCE TO 12TH CE]

UNIT –III BUDDHIST ART OUTSIDE INDIA [3RD BCE TO 5TH CE]

UNIT – IV BUDDHIST ART OUTSIDE INDIA [5TH BCE TO 12TH CE]

PAPER -III LIFE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTA IN PALI 40 MARKS

UNIT – I LIFE OF BUDDHA FROM NIDANAKATHA

UNIT – II LIFE OF BUDDHA FROM BUDDHACARITA

UNIT – III LIFE OF BODDHISATTA FROM JATAKA ATTHAKATHA
UNIT –IV LIFE OF BODDHISATTA FROM JATAKMALA


PAPER -IV SELECTED SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI 40 MARKS

UNIT – I LAKKHANA SUTTA

UNIT – II ARIY APARIYESANA SUTTA

UNIT –III NARSIHA GATHA
UNIT –IV BUDDHANUSSATI




BOOKS RECOMMENDED
ORIGINAL PALI IN DEVANAGARI SRIPT [VRI EDITION]
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QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
DIPLOMA IN PALI LANGUAGE AND BUDDHIST ART’
PAPER I
BUDDHIST AESTHETICS
[1½ HOURS] [40 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]

PAPER II
HISTORY OF BUDDHIS T ART
[1½ HOURS] [40 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CA RRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]

PAPER III
LIFE OF BUDDHA AND BODHISATTA IN PALI
[1½ HOURS] [40 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]

PAPER IV
SELECTED SUTTAS AND GATHAS IN PALI
[1½ HOURS] [40 MARKS]
NOTES:
ALL QUESTIONS ARE COMPULSORY
ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
Q.1 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
Q.2 GENERAL QUESTION [ANY 2 OF 3] [20 MARKS]
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