Acting : Yoga, knowledge of Martial Arts, Voice and
speech, Character analysis and practical on the principles
of Stanistavshi System. Improvisation, Solo acting, acting
with others. Working on technique and principles of scene
work. Work on theory of acting of Brecht, Grotowshy and
others. Class room exercise production.
Study of Dramatics Literature:
Classical Indian Drama: Detailed study of different types
of acting based on Natya Shastra. Element of theatre used
in plays. Importance and analysis of Sutradhaar, Vidushak,
Chitrabhinay and Satwikabhinay in Sanskrit drama.
Prekshak and prashnik. Diference between nayak and
nayika.Siddhibadhadhosh Discussion on Sanskrit
playwrights- harsvardhan, Ashwaghosh, Bhawbhuti and introduction to their dramatic plots. Knowledge of Arvachin
and Pervartiyugin Sanskrit playwrights Inter relation of
classical traditional and folk drama.
Western Drama: Various streams of theatre upto 17th
century. Study of eminent playwrights of the world and main
trends from 1900 to 1950. Study from 1950 till today and its
relations with the theatre architecture, acting and direction.
Awareness of aesthetics with the help of painting,
architecture and other art forms.
Stage Craft
Stage Craft: Detailed study of architecture of Indian
classical theatre in addition to Asian theatre architecture
with special reference to china, Japan etc. Study of different
styles of set designing alongwith preparation of drawings
and models. Principles of stage lighting designing with
practicals. Costume designing – Style, medium and
material. Practical knowledge of carpentry. Present form of
modern Indian set design. Study of modern Indian theatre
architecture in comparison to global perspective. Set
designing. Set execution, stage lighting etc. Stylized
character make up as per need of the character with
practical work. Designing costume and stage-props for any
production. Preparing 'prompt book' of a production.
Direction
Direction: Fundamentals of direction, Relationship
between director and actor important directors of the 20th
century and their contributions. Production process.
Interpretation and analysis of play. Practical exercises.
Practical work on adaptation and direction of one act play,
short story or poetry. Designing, interpretation, working with
the actor and practicals in production related process.