DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Programmes

BA

Type: UG

Duration(in Years): 3

Evaluation: Credit

Intake: 24

Mode: Regular

Eligibility

Plus Two

Program Outcomes
  • PSO1 Comprehend fundamental concepts of Carnatic Music and demonstrate various aspects of ragas and talas through writing, rendition of compositions and playing the musical instruments, Violin and Mridangam.
  • PSO2 Understand methods of interpreting music and musicology.
  • PSO3 Acquire the basic language skills of a minimum of three languages including the global language, get sensitized on major contemporary social issues through representative works in these languages, critically respond and effectively articulate the same in writing and speech.
  • PSO4 Differentiate between ragas and interpret them from various angles.
  • PSO5 Understand music history of ancient, medieval and modern periods.
  • PSO6 Exhibit expertise as professional performers, composers and instrumentalists.
  • PSO7 Apply methods of improvisation to kritis.
  • PSO8 Analyse the features of ancient Tamil Music, Western Music, Hindustani Music and Folk Music.
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

The programme envisages to foster students to get acquainted with the rudiments of Carnatic Music in a graded order, with a view to make them performers of high merit. The syllabi is designed in such a way that the needed samples of compositions, the basic ragas and talas, the improvisational items all have been included in a logical order. The students also get an opportunity to explore their research aptitude by doing a project in the final semester and also through the course, Concert, they are able to showcase their performance skills in the same semester.

Syllabus:

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MA

Type: PG

Duration(in Years): 2

Evaluation: Credit

Intake: 12

Mode: Regular

Eligibility

Degree

Program Outcomes
  • PSO1 Understand the ways of Carnatic Music performance, write effectively about music and demonstrate a sound knowledge of the discipline.
  • PSO2 Sustain life-long interest and dedication in music learning.
  • PSO3 Apply Music as a means of creating cultural awareness and cultural integrity.
  • PSO4 Create, analyse and evaluate music through critical thinking.
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

The MA programme in Music incorporates three streams, Practical music, historical musicology and conceptual studies- all related to Carnatic Music/ South Indian Music, with more focus on performance oriented training. The syllabi is designed with specific learning outcomes, with internal and external evaluation. The programme explores the more advanced areas of practical music such as Ragam Tanam Pallavi and Music Concert. The dissertation in the last semester helps the students to foster their interest in research.

Syllabus:

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BA Honours

Type: UG

Duration(in Years): 4

Evaluation: Credit

Intake: 20

Mode: Regular

Eligibility

Plus Two

Program Outcomes
  • PSO1 Demonstrate linguistic skills in Sanskrit/ other languages, exhibit artistic competence as well as understand cultural harmony.
  • PSO2 Express basic research skills in the areas of practical music and musicology, and do investigations in the general areas of the discipline.
  • PSO3 Effectively communicate to an audience through performance and practice, exhibiting professional skills.
  • PSO4 Engage in music learning throughout life, assess one's own development through self reflection and express social commitment.
Campus
  • Kalady
About the Program

The programme with its choice based structure and multidisciplinary nature provides choice of the career path for the students by selecting any of the pathways prescribed such as Single Major, Major with a Minor, Major with double Minor etc. It is also possible for them to take Violin/ Mrudangam as minor, which adds to their practical knowledge in Music. Those who want to get involved in research can make use of the same in the eighth semester. The wide possibility of elective courses in the last semesters provide chances to explore selected areas in practical music and theory.