Master's Degree
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| MABN01 | Evolution of Bharathanatyam | Ancient Root(200 – 500 CE) Colonial Era(1500 – 1900 CE) Revival and reconstruction(20th Century) Diversity and Individuality Essential Qualities of an Artist |
| MABN02 | Concept of Talas | Aksharam, Avarthanam, Kalai, Eduppu Shadangam & Jathi Sapta Tala, 35 Tala Yathi 108 Tala, 175 Tala |
| MABNP1 | Adavus and Initial repertoire | 16 Adavus, Initial Margam |
| MABNP2 | Principles of Nritya & Elementary Course in Performance | Alarippu, Jateeswaram, Teermanam |
| MABNE1 | Music and Yoga | Basic Varisai, Basic Asanas |
| MABNE2 | Make up & Attire (Practical) | Eyes, Lips, Eyebrow, Jewels |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| MABN03 | Dramatic Elements of Bharathanatyam | Rasa (Emotion) Abhinaya (Expression) Mudras (Hand Gestures) Bhava (Mood) Rhythm and Tala Natya (Dramatic Element) |
| MABN04 | Revival of Bharathanatyam and Tamil culture | Historical Context of Bharathanatyam Dasi System – Deva Dasi System, Raja Dasi System Exponents: Swathy Tirunal, Kittapa Pillai, Balasaraswathy, Rukmini Devi Arundale, KN Dandhayuthapani Pillai Educational Institutions Scope of Bharathanatyam |
| MABNP3 | Nritya Abhinaya | Bhedas |
| MABNP4 | Mastering rhythm in Bharathanatyam | Swarajathi (1), Javali(1), Keerthanai(1) |
| MABNE3 | Classification of Tala | Sapta Tala, 35 Tala, Chappu Tala, Chanda Tala |
| MABNE4 | Theatre art form | Dramatic Theory, Theatre Forms, Theatrical Elements Acting Theories, Directorial Concepts, Theatre Movements |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| MABN05 | Concept of Abhinayas (Aharyam, sathvikam ) | Abhinaya (Expression) Introduction & Fundamentals of Abhinaya Aharya Abhinaya Sathvika Abhinaya Natya Sastaram, Abhinaya Darpanam Modern Interpretations |
| MABN06 | Evolution of Margam & Exponents | Role of Tanjore Quartette Repertoire of Margam Accompaniments - Chinna Melam Life history of Tanjore Quartette |
| MABNP5 | Theory of Talas (Nattuvangam) | Components of Nattuvangam, Jathi (Rhythmic Pattern), Nadai (Tempo), Angam (Body Part), Vaythari (Hand Gestures), Pada (Footwork), Thattu (Basic Beat) |
| MABNP6 | Bharathanatyam Repertoire | Dharu Varnam,Thillana, Prabantham |
| MABNE5 | Role of Music in Bharathanatyam / Folk | Accompaniment, Rhythmic Structure, Melodic Contour, Emotional Expression, Narrative Support, Aesthetic Enhancement |
| MABNE6 | Silapathigaram | Bharthanatyam references in Arengetru kaadhai |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| MABNP7 | Concert | Full Repertoire |
| MABNPR | Project | Assigned Project |
| MABN07 | Research Methodology | Theoretical Framework, Methodological approach, Data Analysis, Literature Review |