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While all areas of study are assessed separately and a high standard of work demanded in each, the most important intention of the course is the development of the intangible concept of creative imagination and its expression within the collective framework of a group. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21" style=" background-color:#009EEA;"> Syllabus </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> Training in the School is based on a thorough, comprehensive and carefully planned syllabus that covers every aspect of theatre from theory to practice over three years, and the results are put to the test before a wide audience. The syllabus takes into account the methods of eminent theatre personalities who have shaped contemporary theatre in all its forms and expressions. It includes broad-based training in classical dramatic traditions in India and the West, modern theatre trends in India and abroad, and in the traditional and folk theatre of India, and specialized training in Indian theatre traditions. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b> FIRST YEAR</b><br /> Basics of Acting <br /> Introduction to Theatre Techniques & Design <br /> Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics <br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b> SECOND YEAR</b><br /> Specialization in: <br /> Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design<br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b>THIRD YEAR</b><br /> Specialization chosen in the second year continues. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> The FIRST YEAR is divided into two semesters. The first semester (July&#8211;December) is devoted to studying the basics of acting, theatre techniques & design, and theatre history & aesthetics. In the second semester, the same subjects are studied in detail. <br /><br /> The SECOND YEAR is also broadly divided into two semesters: the third and fourth semesters. The third semester covers theatre history & aesthetics, acting (specialization), theatre techniques & design (specialization). The fourth semester focuses more on theatre aesthetics, and on acting (specialization) and theatre techniques & design (specialization). <br /><br /> The THIRD YEAR syllabus aims at giving students advanced training in acting (specialization) or theatre techniques & design (specialization). <br /><br /> The School&#8217;s faculty and visiting teachers, comprising theatre practitioners from India and abroad, design study modules and impart training to students each year. The training includes classroom lectures, a series of intensive workshops, as well as appreciation courses in film and other arts. <br /><br /> Since it is situated in the cultural hub of the capital of India, students of the School also have the opportunity to watch a variety of other plays being performed, from both India and abroad. Delhi also offers rich fare in the visual arts, music and dance, which in turn serve to broaden the students&#8217; perspective and awareness, and their approach to the understanding of theatre. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21" > FIRST YEAR </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b>FIRST YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER</b> <br />The first semester concentrates on study of the self and its application to theatre.<br /><br /> <h5>ACTING</h5> <ul> <li>Performance skills (basic), physical preparation, yoga</li> </ul> <h5>VOICE, SPEECH & MUSIC</h5> <ul> <li>Exercises that focus on breathing, humming, pitch, volume and singing </li> </ul> <h5>IMPROVISATION & ACTING</h5> <ul><li>Through improvisation, both silent and word-oriented, students learn to see, hear, believe, react, observe and concentrate. The focus is on study of the self, the self and others, and the self and society.</li></ul> <h5>MOVEMENT</h5> <ul> <li>Students learn how to use their body, voice and imagination.</li> <li> They learn how to be aware of their body and concentrate on its rhythm, enter space and loosen their limbs</li> <li> They acquire acting skills through classes focused on an understanding of the self.</li> </ul> <h5> TECHNIQUES & DESIGN</h5> <ul><li> Basic skills in technical drawing, sketching, carpentry and other crafts.</li> <li> to lighting, make-up, history of theatre architecture and conventions.</li> </ul> <h5> HISTORY, LITERATURE & AESTHETICS</h5> <ul> <li> Indian drama, world drama and autobiographies.</li> <li>Non-Indian traditions of modern classics, like short stories, poetry and films. </li> <li> history of art and civilization is studied and examined through paintings.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b> FIRST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <h5> ACTING</h5> <ul> <li> Work on basic performance skills continues.</li> <li> text and speech analysis. </li> <li> Scene-work and rehearsals of modern realistic texts that will culminate in an in-house production. </li> </ul> <h5> THEATRE TECHNIQUES & DESIGN</h5> <ul> <li> Classes to develop basic technical skills in carpentry, mask-making and model-making continue.</li> <li> Basic concepts and methods of stage design, costume design and lighting. </li> </ul> <h5> THEATRE HISTORY, LITERATURE & AESTHETICS</h5> <ul> <li> of regional Indian theatre, world drama and the history of major trends in world theatre starting with Greek theatre. </li> <li> Lectures on the history of art and civilization continue. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21"> <b> SECOND YEAR</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b> SECOND YEAR, THIRD SEMESTER</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> Work in this semester focuses on classical traditions, both Indian and non-Indian. Students select from two streams of specialization: Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design. Theatre History & Aesthetics are subjects common to both. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <h5> ACTING (Specialization)</h5> <ul><li> Acting in classical Indian drama: study of the religious roots of the form, stylized gestures, movement, dance and purvarang (live music played before a performance). </li> <li> Acting in classical Greek drama: study of animal and human masks, the chorus, story-telling and verse-speaking. </li> <li> Scene-work in Parsi/Sanskrit/Greek theatre </li> </ul> <b>THEATRE TECHNIQUES & DESIGN (Specialization)</b> <ul> <li> Designing a classical text</li> <li> History of theatre design, period costume, lighting, posters, graphics and model-making. </li> </ul> <h5> THEATRE HISTORY & AESTHETICS (Common to both specializations)</h5> <ul> <li> Theatre History: oral myths, epics, the Natyashastra, Poetics, Greek and Sanskrit texts</li> <li> Aesthetics: principles of Indian aesthetics, architecture and painting. </li> </ul> <h5> PRODUCTION (Common to both specializations)</h5> <ul> Methodologies of production and direction <li> Student productions will be opened to the public from this semester onwards. They will include one Sanskrit/verse play and one based on a traditional form. </li> <li> Extensive field work to study the regional roots of the traditional/folk form. </li> <li> Acting students will demonstrate and hone their acting skills through these productions. Theatre Techniques and Design students will participate in the productions as stage managers and apprentices in the fields of lighting, set design and costume design. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b> SECOND YEAR, FOURTH SEMESTER</b> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <h5> ACTING, THEATRE TECHNIQUES & DESIGN (Specializations)</h5> <ol type="1"> <li> Shakespearean texts: includes training for performance on an open stage, and verse and prose speech.</li> <li> Farce: includes clowning routines, mask work and work on commedia dell&#8217;arte (methods of improvisation in comedy and farce). </li> <li> on a Shakespearean text or a farce. Related work on speech, movement and music will continue. </li> <h5> THEATRE HISTORY & AESTHETICS (Common to both specializations)</h5> <li> of Indian and non-Indian theatres will continue with additional inputs on Indian folk texts and adaptations. </li> <h5> PRODUCTION (Common to both specializations)</h5> <li> A public performance of either a Shakespearean play or a farce will be prepared and staged. </li> </ol> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21"> THIRD YEAR </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <br /> The third year syllabus is designed to give students advanced training in their specialization -- Acting OR Theatre Techniques & Design -- through a series of workshops conducted by established theatre practitioners. <br /><br /> For Acting students, the workshops may include advanced work with mask and gag routines, puppetry, computer applications in theatre, realistic acting and/or detailed work on the objectives and handling of props. <br /><br /> For Theatre Techniques & Design students, advanced courses in light design, scenic design, and projects on designing auditoria and lighting for different kinds of spaces will be conducted. Film appreciation courses and a workshop on the connection between theatre and the media may also be included. <br /><br /> Productions of Indian and non-Indian texts, for which the students will work under the supervision of experts, will be performed during this year for ticketed audiences. <br /><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21"> <b> Admission-related Matters</b> </td></tr> <br /><br /> <tr> <td class="style2"><b> APPLICATION PROCESS </b> <br /><br /> In the year 2011, 26 students will be selected for the three-year, full-time course in Dramatic Arts. The candidates should apply in the prescribed application form. The request for the application form and prospectus should be accompanied by a demand draft of Rs. 225 (inclusive of Rs. 75 for postage), made out in favour of: <br /><br /> <b> The Director<br /> National School of Drama<br /> Bahawalpur House <br /> Bhagwan Das Road <br /> New Delhi 110 001<br /> </b> <ul> <li> The application form and prospectus are also available online, at www. </li> <li> The demand drafts should be crossed &#8216;Account Payee only&#8217;. </li> <li> Testimonials, copies of certificates and four recent, passport-size photographs should be submitted with the application form. </li> <li> Original testimonials and certificates may be required to be produced at the time of the interview. </li> <b><br /> <br /> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION <br /> </b> <li> Graduation/B.A. degree in any subject from a recognized university. </li> <li> Proficiency in the mother tongue, and a working knowledge of Hindi and English. </li> <li> Active participation in at least six theatre productions or in any other field related to theatre. </li> <b><br /> <br />AGE<br /> </b> <li> Admission is open to all men and women between the ages of 20 and 30 years. </li> <li> The upper age limit may be relaxed by five years for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories.</li> <b><br /> </b> <li> <b>MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION<br /> </b> <li>The medium of instruction at the School is Hindi and/or English, depending on the subject. Plays, however, are performed mostly in Hindi. </li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <b>SELECTION PROCESS <br /></b> <br /> The screening of applicants is carried out in two stages. The preliminary screening comprises an audition or practical test, and is conducted in New Delhi and four other centres, usually Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai and Guwahati. <br /> <br /> Candidates recommended by the Preliminary Selection Committee will go through to a final round of selection in New Delhi, which is in the form of a 4 to 5 days&#8217; workshop. In this final selection, the emphasis will be on the candidate&#8217;s attitude towards learning and participation in collective work. To make the selection process broad-based, it is ensured that candidates represent as many states and union territories of India as possible. Candidates called for the final round of selection will be paid TA/DA from their hometown to the place of interview in Delhi and back, by the shortest route, after they provide train/bus tickets, receipts, etc. They will be given accommodation in the School students&#8217; hostel. <br /> <br /> RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR CANDIDATES BELONGING TO SC/ST/OBC CATEGORIES <br /> <br /> Out of the total of 26 seats, 5 seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates and 5 seats for OBC candidates. Preference will be given to candidates from families traditionally belonging to the performing arts. <br /> <br /> <b>FOREIGN-NATIONAL CANDIDATES</b> <br /><br /> Due to the limited number of seats, only 1 to 2 foreign-national candidates may be admitted to the course. Such students have to submit their applications through the Indian Embassy/High Commission in their countries, who will in turn forward these to the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Delhi. The School will only consider applications recommended by the ICCR. <br /><br /> RECOGNITION OF THE COURSE FOR RECRUITMENT TO SUPERIOR POSTS AND SERVICES UNDER GOVERNMENT OF INDIA <br /><br /> The Diploma in Dramatic Arts awarded by the School is recognized by the Government of India for purposes of recruitment to superior Central Government posts and services where specialization is required in the field of Dramatics. The Diploma is equal to a Master&#8217;s degree in Dramatics, and graduates of the School are eligible for appointment as teachers as well as for registration in research and doctoral programmes in colleges and universities. <br /><b><br />FEES AND OTHER DUES <br /><br /></b> Candidates selected for admission will have to pay all fees and other dues, as listed below, before the opening day, failing which they will not be admitted into the School. <br /><br /> Admission fee: Rs. 150<br /> Tuition fee: Rs. 150 per month<br /> Students&#8217; Union membership fee: Rs. 60 per year<br /> Costume fee for exercise classes: Rs. 1500 (approx.)<br /> Advance fee for make-up kit: Rs. 2000 (adjustable)<br /> Caution money and library fee deposit: Rs. 9000 (refundable after final settlement of accounts)<br /> Stationery fee: Rs. 1650<br /> <b> Hostel, Mess and Other Miscellaneous Dues<br /></b> Hostel rent per seat: Rs. 200 per month<br /> Electricity & water charges: Rs. 100 per month (adjustable as per consumption)<br /> Hostel expenses: Rs. 14 per month<br /> Medical charges: Rs. 100 per month<br /> Mess charges (for lunch and dinner): Rs. 1350 per month (likely to vary every month)<br /> <br /><br /> Students are advised to keep an additional provision of Rs.1000 at the time of joining, to cover any price rise/hike that may occur in the above-mentioned items. <br /><br /> <b>SCHOLARSHIP<br /><br /></b> The School awards a scholarship of Rs. 6000 (Rupees Six thousand only) per month to selected candidates. <br /><br /> <b>Students who are awarded the scholarship by the School will be required:</b> <ul> <li> execute a bond of Rs. 2,16,000 (Rupees Two lakh sixteen thousand only), to the effect that if he/ she decides to discontinue the course before the end of three years, or is made to discontinue the course on disciplinary grounds, he/she will then return all the money paid as scholarship to him/her before such discontinuance. </li> <li> To furnish a surety/undertaking for Rs. 2,16,000 (Rupees Two lakh sixteen thousand only), duly attested by a District Magistrate/Collector/Deputy Commissioner (Revenue Authorities). </li> </ul> <b> WORKING HOURS</b> <br /><br /> Classes are normally held from 8 am to 6 pm, with breaks for tea and lunch in-between. Rehearsals and other practical work continue in the evenings till such time as required, and also on holidays, as the case may be. <br /><br /> <b>VACATIONS</b> <br /><br /> Each academic year is divided into two semesters. The first semester extends from 15th July to 15th December, and is followed by the winter vacation from 16th December to 15th January. The second semester extends from 16th January to 15th May, followed by the summer vacation from 16th May to 14th July. These dates may be changed, or the vacations curtailed, by the School in special circumstances. <br /><br /> <b> BOARD AND LODGING</b> <br /><br /> There are separate hostels for girls and boys. Accommodation provided to the students may be on a room-sharing or dormitory basis. It is compulsory for all students to join the hostel. <br /><br /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style21"> General Information </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="style2"> <h5> ATTENDANCE RULES</h5> In order to be eligible for their examination, first-year students are required to maintain a minimum of 90% attendance in all classes (including morning classes), and at all rehearsals and productions. Second-year and third-year students have to maintain a minimum attendance of 75% in classes for each group -- i.e. acting, production, literature and stagecraft -- as a whole, and 90% attendance at rehearsals. <br /><br /> In addition to attendance, punctuality is required for all classes, exercises, lectures, rehearsals, etc. Late attendance for three days or absence from three classes will be treated as equivalent to one full day s absence. <br /><br /> The above requirements of minimum attendance may, however, be relaxed in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the Director and the Faculty. <br /><br /> The attendance of students will be calculated on a semester basis, and any student failing to fulfil the required level of attendance will not be allowed to appear in the semester examinations. Such students will then forfeit the right to continue their study in the School. <br /><br /> No medical leave for a period exceeding three days will be granted without an authorised medical certificate from the School s doctor. <br /><br /> <h5> OTHER RULES</h5> <ul> <li> Students are not allowed to enter into any arrangement for training outside the School. </li> <li> Students are not allowed to seek or accept any public engagements, either on the amateur or professional stage, or in radio, television or films. They may not seek or accept any employment during their term of study. </li> <li> Students must conduct themselves in accordance with the rules governing manners and appearance. Any student found guilty of unbecoming conduct may be suspended or expelled from the School. </li> <li> Consuming alcohol on the School premises is strictly prohibited. </li> <li> Students are not allowed to invite visitors or friends to classes, lectures or rehearsals, except with prior permission from the Director. </li> <li> It is obligatory for the students to enact any role that they are handed. They must participate in rehearsals and perform the role in the manner required by the teachers or the director pf the play. </li> <li> Students must acquire all books, material or equipment as directed. Such material is available in the School stores, and its cost is deducted from the students scholarship. </li> <li> Students have to abide by the hostel, mess and library rules. </li> <li> Students violating rules are liable to severe disciplinary action. </li> </ul> <b>BAN ON RAGGING</b> <br /><br /> Every selected candidate and his/her parents shall submit an undertaking in the prescribed form vouching for the good conduct of the student. Violation of the undertaking will result in appropriate action being taken against the student, including suspension/expulsion. This undertaking is required to be given as per the order of the Hon ble Supreme Court dated 04.05.2001 in W.P.(C) No. 656/1998, the relevant portion of which is quoted below: <br /><br />  Anti-ragging movement should be initiated by the institutions right from the time of advertisement for admissions. The prospectus, the form for admission and/ or any other literature issued to aspirants for admission must clearly mention that ragging is banned in the institution and anyone indulging in ragging is likely to be punished appropriately which punishment may include expulsion from the institution, suspension from the institution or classes for a limited period or fine with a public apology. The punishment may also take the shape of: (i) withholding scholarships or other benefits (ii) debarring from representation in events (iii) withholding results (iv) suspension or expulsion from hostel or mess and the like. If there be any legislation governing ragging or any provisions in the Statute/Ordinances they should be brought to the notice of the students/parents seeking admissions. <br /><br /> The application form for admission/enrolment shall have a printed undertaking to be filled up and signed by the candidate to the effect that he/she is aware of the institution s approach towards ragging and the punishments to which he or she shall be liable if found guilty of ragging. A similar undertaking shall be obtained from the parent/guardian of the applicant. <br /><br /> Such of the institutions as are introducing such a system for the first time shall ensure undertakings being obtained from the students and their parents/guardians already studying in the institutions before the commencement of the next educational year/session. <br /><br /> <b> STATIONERY, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT </b> <br /><br /> The School will supply students, free of charge, a mount board, drawing paper and wood for classroom purposes only. Any other material will have to be purchased by the students. Each student will be allotted a locker for his/her material and personal belongings. <br /><br /> On admission, students will have to buy the required notebooks and make-up kit, the total cost of which is Rs. 3000 approximately. <br /><br /> <b> ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION AND PROMOTION</b> <br /><br /> Students will be evaluated both during and at the end of each semester. In this evaluation, their regular work, projects and participation in productions will be considered along with assessment of their performance during the semester and in the end-semester examination. All evaluation will be taken into account from one semester to the next, and from one year to the next, for the final award of the diploma. The marks obtained by students at the end of each year will be calculated by adding 50% of the average of total marks obtained by them in theory and practical subjects in monthly or periodic tests, to 50% of the total marks obtained by them in the end-semester examination. This will continue every year. An average of the marks obtained each year will be calculated for the third and final year, to qualify for the diploma. <br /><br /> All assessments and evaluations will be mentioned under the marking system on the mark sheet (100 marks for each subject). <br /><br /> Students will be promoted to the next year at the end of the second and fourth semesters, that is, at the end of the first and second years. Passing marks will accrue at the end of the third year. The final results will carry the student s Cumulative Marking Point Average (aggregate marks). In order to pass the course, the student has to obtain 40% marks in individual subjects and 50% in the aggregate. <br /><br /> If a student fails to get 40% marks in at least two subjects, he/she will be allowed to appear for the supplementary examination, provided the work in those subjects is not of a collective nature and that he/she has acquired a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. Therefore, if a student fails to participate in a production or any other subject requiring collective work, or if he/she gets less than 50% marks in the aggregate, the student will not be entitled to appear for the supplementary examination. In such a case, the concerned student will have to leave the School. The supplementary examination in any subject will be held soon after the student fails in that subject. If such an examination is held in the first, third and fifth semesters, then the marks obtained in the supplementary examination will be carried over to the year-end examination for calculating the total marks. <br /><br /> The Academic Council of the School is the competent authority to change rules as and when deemed fit, after reviewing the system and stating reasons for change. 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