Master of Arts in Indian Theater is a postgraduate acting, dance and drama course. The Master of Arts course in Indian Theater provides intensive and full-time training in the theoretical and practical aspects of theatre. Acting, movement, voice, production, speech, singing, improvisation, theatre, yoga, mime, text-study style, character-building, stage makeup, use and control of imagery are an integral part of practical training.
The Master of Arts course in Indian Theatre, covers the history of theater and presents a representation of Indian and Western dramatic literature in great detail. Practical lessons in stage lighting, set and costume designing are taught.
M.A in Indian Theatre Eligibility
- Interested students should have completed B.A / B.Sc / B.Com securing 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university.
- Candidates should have at least two years of stage experience.
- Candidates who are dumb, deaf or blind, or stammer or physically handicapped are not eligible.
- There is an entrance exam for admission in some reputed institutes.
M.A in Indian Theatre Course
- This program is beneficial for learning about the history of theatre, acting techniques, stage blocking, narrative theory, and techniques for making the most of the theater's space.
- The degree serves as a foundation for further higher studies in this field such as a Ph.D. and M.Phil.
- The Master in Theater degree program teaches how to use lighting and audio tools, create sets for different theaters, manage staff, and ignore all managerial aspects of performance.
- Candidates willing to become Teacher/Lecturer can go for it after qualifying on both private and regular basis.
M.A in Indian Theatre Syllabus
M.A in Indian Theatre Syllabus Semester-I
- Fundamentals of Acting, Theatre Design, and Drama
- History and Development of Modern Indian & Western Drama
- Scene Work
M.A in Indian Theatre Syllabus Semester-II
- Acting Theory and Practical
- History of Classical Indian Drama and Development
- Major Production (Realistic Play)
- Scene Work (Sanskrit / Classical)
- Technical Theatre (Lighting)
M.A in Indian Theatre Syllabus Semester-III
- Fundamentals of Play Direction
- Folk and Traditional Theatre of India and Southeast Asia
- Makers of Modern Theatre-Indian and Western
- Scene Work (Narrative / Non-Realistic)
- Theatre for children: Theory and Practice
- Technical Theatre (Costumes, Make-up, Mask making)
M.A in Indian Theatre Syllabus Semester-IV
- Aesthetics: Indian and Western
- Drama through Media
- Media Appreciation: Painting, Film, Dance, Music, Television
- Play Production
- Direction, Acting, Design, Theatre for Children
- Theatre Research: Seminar Presentation
M.A in Indian Theatre Course Suitability
- The objective of this course is to provide comprehensive training, both practical and theoretical, in various aspects of theatre.
- They should have a healthy mind, body and voice. The aim of the course is to develop the personality of the student.
M.A in Indian Theatre Job Types
- Assistant Professor
- Creative Manager
- Graphic Designer
- Managing Director
- Production Director
- Music & Dance Teacher
- Personnel Administrator
- Theatre Organizer
After M.A in Indian Theatre Course
- M.Phil
- PhD
