Bachelor of Performing Arts [BPA] Syllabus, Course Structure and Program Schedule 2025-2026

Course Structure

The course is divided into 6 or 8 (in some cases) semesters. The assessment is based on performance in theory and internal examination.

Paper	Marks
Theory	75%
Internal	25%

Internal examination will consist of assignments, tests and practical files which students need to prepare during the college hours. In some universities like Christ University, there are no internals and only theoretical papers are conducted, upon the basis of which the assessment is done.

Separate exams are conducted for performance based papers and 100% weightage is accorded to these papers.

Syllabus

An overview of the syllabus for BPA course is given below:

Paper	Topics	Objectives
Introduction to Performing Arts	Music, Dance forms, Theatre	The objective here is to introduce students with any one of the form of arts in detailed manner, like various dance forms or theatre related information or music basics.
Value based Course in Bharathanatyam	Specifics of dance form	To introduce dance form to students and make them understand the interplay of human emotions. Enable the participants with knowledge of expressions and movements.
Dynamics of dance, music and theatre	Viniyogas, definition of Abhinayas, explaining Dharmis, Bharathanatya repertoire, Raga classificarion, Trinity of music, improvisation and imagination, Theatre design	The idea here is to make students understand the three forms of arts in more detailed version and provide them the tool of choosing specialization for themselves amongst the three.
Value-Added course in Music	Raga Malika, Asthapathi, Patham, Bhajan, Divyanamakeerthana, Classical music	Providing with solid understanding of music as a subject to students, through they can learn various forms of music and can adopt the subject on the basis of their liking.
Indian Theatre	NatyaSastra, Yakshagana, Types and forms of theatre, Analysing Indian plays, Character Psychology	Paper provides with advanced level of learning in the field of theatre. It provides platform to the students so that they can enrich their knowledge and enhance their skills.
Elective 1	Any foreign Language like German, French, Spanish etc	To enhance inter-disciplinary courses.