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This programme has been designed on the Learning Outcomes Curriculum Framework under UGC guidelines, offering flexibility within the programme's structure while ensuring a strong foundation and in-depth knowledge of the discipline. The learning outcome-based curriculum ensures its suitability to the present-day needs of the student towards higher education and employment. The Programme of Performing Arts aims to provide better education to equip future artists to achieve the highest levels of professional ability, in a learning atmosphere that fosters universal human values through the Performing Arts. The Programme of Performing Arts at Assam down town University is now offering a bachelor's programme with four specializations as Vocal music, Instrumental music percussion (Tabla), Theatre Art and Bharatnatyam.
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This course provides students with foundation understanding of Indian Classical music , dance and drama.
This course provides an introduction to the concepts of culture and society, exploring their definitions, characteristics, and interrelations. It covers E.B. Taylor’s definition of culture, material and non-material aspects, and the influence of the environment on cultural development. The course also examines the unity in diversity of Indian culture, features of simple and advanced societies, and the roles of social institutions, groups, and communities in shaping societal dynamics.
This course integrates Surya Namaskar, Hatha Yoga, and Nada Yoga to enhance flexibility, strength, and breath control, with a focus on vocal and stage performance. It covers breathing techniques, posture alignment, sound awareness, and vocal-related yoga for improving resonance, clarity, and modulation. The course emphasizes the practical application of yoga in aligning the body, mind, and voice for performing arts.
This course explores the four Vedas and their influence on Indian arts, along with an introduction to the Natyashastra, its history, and key elements like stage design, dance, Abhinaya, Bhava, Rasa, music, and instruments. Special focus is given to the role of Bharatanatyam in the Natyashastra, highlighting its cultural and artistic significance.
This course is provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational elements in Indian classical dance and music.
This course presents some important vignettes of a complex, highly diverse India that is also witnessing unprecedented changes since its formal independence in 1947 from Great Britain. The lectures revolve around social dimensions of change, the continuing influence of ancient texts on contemporary India, political democracy, economic transition from the state to the market, gender relations, India's economic globalization and changing world view.
AdtU encourages a range of activities outside the regular curriculum intended to meet learner’s interest, These activities are aimed to develop the social and soft skills and promote a holistic development of the learners, Keeping in mind the 360 degree learning methodology the students are engaged in different activities headed under different clubs viz. Dance, music, photography, drama, literary etc., The students are encouraged to participate in regular club activities, workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies, The student members of the club are trained represent AdtU in various inter University student and national level competitions, Renewed personalities are invited to conduct workshops that benefit the members and students by giving them the platform to learn from experts in the respective fields.
Courses for this semester
The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Indian art and culture. The students will learn about the various art forms of India, Indian architecture, an idea about Indian music Indian folk dances, and Indian theatre.
MOOCS I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed totake course/courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students must submit assignments, quizzes
xtra/Co-curricular activities will help the students to enhance and engage in their selected hobbies and interests. It also allows them to explore their hidden talents and develop a positive outlook towards life.
comprehensive understanding of the rich cultural heritage embedded in these art forms. From the historical origins to the technical intricacies, participants will delve into the diverse world of folk music, Raga music, and classical dance. The course aims to foster a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of music and dance in the Indian context.
This course offers a focused exploration of the foundational elements of Indian classical music, emphasizing the practice of ten thatas, the application of swarmalika, and the performance of Drut Khayal in prescribed ragas such as Aasawari, Khamaj, and Kafi. Additionally, the course delves into the intricacies of popular Hindustani and Carnatic talas, providing a comprehensive understanding of Teental, Roopak tal, Jhaptal, Ektal (Hindustani Tal), Dhruvam, Matha, Jhamp, Triput, Atha, Akam (Carnatic Tal), and their rhythmic patterns. The Nava Rasa, or the nine emotional expressions, are also explored in the context of musical performance. The course culminates with the practice of Allaripu in Tisram and the application of Asamyukta hasta viniyoga in dance.
Courses for this semester
The basic aim of the course is to cover the general overview on music and dance therapy. The students will learn about the music and dance therapy techniques, use and therapeutic elements of raga and dance movements.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview on Natyashastra. The students will learn historical background of Natyashastra and rasa theory.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview on Bharatnatyam. Students will learn Sarukkal adavu, Mandi Adavu etc.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the overview of Hindustani Classical Music. Students will learn practicl knowledge of hindustani classical.
The basic aim of this course is to provide the general overview of theoretical knowledge of Indian Classical Dance Bharatnatyam.
The basic aim of this course is to provide general overview of Hindustani Classical Music.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to art appreciation.
The basic aim of this course is to provide knowledge of subjects related to performing Arts from Coursera platform.
The basic aim of this course is to engage students in various activity like yoga, singing, dance etc.
Courses for this semester
The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.
This course is designed to help students identify the knowledge of Modern Theatre and its significant. To help students know about Absurd Theatre, Realism, Constructivism and Theatre of Cruelty ,Michel Chekhovs acting method and Grotowasky’s Poor Theatre
The aim of this course is to learn about aesthetics and its importance in Performing Arts. The students will know about Indian and Western aesthetics, its attitude and aesthetic Creativity.
The aim of this course to prepare the student for the basic presentation techniques, communication with the audience. The students will get knowledge about the body language for the public appearance.
Co-curricular activities will equip the students to enhance and engage with various sections of the society and formulate agendas of social and cultural events, seminars, workshops, awareness programs etc. It will also allow them to participate in community matters.
The students will be engaged in different activities headed under different clubs namely dance, music, photography, drama, literacy, etc. The students will participate in regular club activities like workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies. The students will be trained to represent ADTU in various inter university, state and national level competitions. The students will be given a platform to earn from invited experts in their respective fields. The students will get an exposure of 360 degree learning methodology considering the overall growth along with the academics
The basic aim of the course is to cover the general overview of Indian classical music, origin and history. Get knowledge about the ragas and the jatis of Raga. It covers the basic tala systems of Indian classical music.
The aim of this course is to realize the knowledge about different types of hand gestures of Bharatnatyam, basic theories from Sanskrit literature, 3 main concepts of dance and different types of tala used in Bharatnatyam.
The aim of this course is to learn about the dhrupad and dhamaar of Indian classical music. The students will know about different taals used in drupad dhamaar.
The aim of this course is to learn the alaripu in Mishrachappu thalam of Bharatnatyam. The students will learn about the kauthuvam, korvais of jatiswaram, kirtanam and understand the different patterns of different types of raga in karnataki music.
This course is intended to provide a much needed orientational input in value education to the young enquiring minds.
MOOCS I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed totake course/courses per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students must submit assignments, quizzes.
This course delves into the fundamental principles governing the role of money and banking in economic systems.
Courses for this semester
The fundamentals of research will be taught to the student, and they will be made aware of the necessity to use a research-based approach rather than a common-sense one. The course's primary objective is to teach students how to strengthen their research methodology skills.
This course aims to generalize the idea of Indian classical music. The students will learn about the life history of music maestro. They will gain the concepts of Gharana and Murchana
This course aims to generalize the idea of Indian classical music. The students will learn about the life history of music maestro. They will gain the concepts of Gharana and Murchanas.
The aim of this course is to get familiar with the different types of Taylor Lokadharmi in natyadharmi abhinaya, theoretical knowledge about Angika and Vachika Abhinaya. The student will learn about the various types of head neck and eye movements.
This course provides an exploration of Indian semi-classical music, focusing on its history, key genres, and cultural impact. Students will study various semi-classical song forms, their unique characteristics, and the contributions of prominent artists. Through theory and practice, they will gain a comprehensive appreciation of this diverse musical tradition.
This Course is designed to help students identify the knowledge of Modern Theatre and it significant. To help students know about absurd Theatre, Realism, Constructivism and theatre of currently, Michel Chekhov’s acting method and Grotowasky’s Poor Theatre
The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Bharatnatyam. The students will learn about the concept of padam thillana varnam the features of Sangeeta and some items used in Bharatnatyam
This course aims to get knowledge about the devotional songs of Assam. The students will come to know about the ragas used in Borgeet, Ojapali songs and its background. The course will provide knowledge about Assamese culture and its characteristic about the devotional songs.
This course is about different types of media acting like Radio acting, Stage acting , Screen acting etc.
The aim of this course is to generalize the idea of Bharatnatyam. the students will learn about the concept of padamthillana varnam the features of sangeeta and some items used in Bharatnatyam
The aim of this course is to provide a general knowledge of a specific folk art form of Assam.
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge on Natyashastra and Rasa theory
The basic aim of the course is to provide the idea of Public Speaking as a major tool of socialcommunication.The course will provide all the techniques of an effective public appearance, aswellas tips toenhancetheir appearance, voice,and speech articulation skills.
This course offers an introduction to Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks criticalquestions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. The primary goal of this course is tofamiliarize students with key issues, questions and debates in Gender Studies, both historical andcontemporary.Itdrawsonmultipledisciplines– suchasliterature,history,economics,psychology,sociology, philosophy, political science, anthropology and media studies – to examine culturalassumptionsabout sex, gender, and sexuality.
MOOCS is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes. On the successful completion of the course, they get certificates which are marked in the End Semester exam that is out of 60 and 40 internal assessments where viva is conducted
This course aims to get knowledge about the Hindustani Classical Music. The students will come to know about the ragas of Hindustani Classical Music.
Courses for this semester
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk Theatre of India. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Various folk theatre of India and different folk tradition and its characteristics.
The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.
This course covers a general overview of various definitions of Indian Folk Instruments. They will be able to know the cultural heritage of Indian people As well as they will gather the theoretical knowledge about the Metallic folk Instruments, Woodwind Instruments and Folk string Instrument.
The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk Theatre of India. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Various folk theatre of India and different folk tradition and its characteristics.
This course covers a general overview of world music is covered in this course. Additionally, they will learn theoretical information on music psychology and acoustics. The Shatrs'a of Bharatnatyashastra, Brihaddeshi, and Sangeet Ratnakar are also included. They will get an in-depth understanding of the Carnatic Tala system and music.
This course covers a general overview of playing the various types of Folk Instruments. They will gather practical knowledge of how to play the folk leather instruments. As well as the different folk instrument has their playing style and they will gather the practical knowledge of that particular instrument.
The basic aim of this course is to cover a general overview of Carnataki classical music and its history. The students will learn about some theoretical knowledge of Carnataki tala system. As well as they will know the raga gayaki and alap and bol tana.
This course aims to gain knowledge about the folk music of India. knowledge about the different types of folk music in India and the detailed study of the Indian folk song lavani,duha folk songs.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Folk music of India. The students will learn about practical knowledge of different folk traditions and its characteristics.
The basic aim of this course is to cover the general overview of Indian classical music. The students will learn about some theoretical & practical knowledge of ragas,and the general overview of Indian talas and its Layakaries.
This course includes the general overview of Layakaries, Play various types of Leather Instruments. The method of produce the musical sound from the Leather instruments and Hand Demonstration, Veelambit Thekas, Accompaniment with Dance and Vocal Music.
The aim of this course is to understand about the history of Indian Theatre and origin of Indian Theatre and various aspects of Indian Theatre and different types of Indian classical plays and playwrights.
CST- Common scholarship test is a national and international level online MCQ based examination funded for intellectual empowerment by Assam down town University.
CST- Maximum enrolment each year is 120 seats and any 10+2 students can apply. Adtu is northeast India’s first placement driven university to provide 100% scholarship benefits worth 10 cr.
CST aims to inspire brilliant and competent students to pursue further education. Accredited with a prestigious grade by NAAC, UGC and AICTE.
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