Academics

Programme Specifications

Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent from any Recognized Board/University
Accredited By: RGU (Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
Entrance Process: General and musical Aptitude Test, Rhythm Test, Melody Test & Interview

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE

Indian classical and film music has a vast reach worldwide and in turn brings along with it a host of opportunities to work in the music as well as television, social media, OTT and events industry. The improvisational nature of Indian music has won its acclaim the world over. There is a tremendous scope in working in the Indian independent music scene and across various platforms. The industry is forever in search of good quality composers and music producers to work for films, television, live events, advertising, albums of individual artistes and so on. After the completion of this program, the students will be industry-ready and can gain employment as assistants to composers and producers as well as in metadata, Artist and Repertoire to labels, independent music producers and Content curators. Students will be employed by various industries for their musical talent including advertising, film and television, live events and so on.

Course Structure

Over the duration of the three-year B.A programme, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the world of Indian and Western music. They will be given intensive training and practical hands-on experience in the various creative and technical aspects of music production and composition.

Apart from the core subjects of music, students also take classes in Contextual Studies (General Education). These subjects will help students understand their core subjects better and create complete musicians. Some of these subjects also open doors to personality development, music business and music education. Subjects like literature, emergence of contemporary art and culture studies will help students grow in a research mindset around music and make them aware of global art industry.

The course also promotes individual professional conduct, communication skills and leadership qualities. At the end of the three years, the students will be trained and ready to enter the Indian Music industry as quality musicians and music composers. The workshops and masterclasses help students to learn from the best of the industry as well as independent artists.

 

Types of Courses:  There are courses in this programme, some mandated while others are chosen by students

1. Core Courses: These courses are mandated by the Programme Head of a course and all students in the Programme must take them.
2. General Education Courses: These courses offer a context to students learning, enabling them to get exposed to diverse cultures of the world and how this diversity leads to the creation of various genres of music. These subjects will help students understand their core subjects better.
3. Course Outcome

The aim of this 3-year, 6-semester programme is to help create music producers and composers who are proficient in production and composition of music for text, audio and/or visual media. The students will learn as well as demonstrate high value knowledge and skill set to support the industry as well as self-expression via music. In addition to skill-based subjects, the general education subjects aim to provide the students with the knowledge that will help them appreciate their core subjects in depth.

Over the duration of the 3-year programme the students will gain an in-depth understanding of the world of most of the established and available forms of music. The students will be trained in the technical aspects of music compositions and will study digital audio workstation along with collaboration with film making, drama, events, and fashion as stake holders.

Apart from the core subjects of music, students also take classes in Contextual Studies (General Education). These subjects will help students understand their core subjects better and create complete musicians. The course also promotes individual professional conduct, communication skills and leadership qualities. At the end of the third year, the students will be ready to enter the Indian music industry as skilled producers and composers.

 

SUBJECT LIST AND CEREDIT DIVISION:

Sem	Core Theory Credits	Core Theory Hours	Core Practical Credits	Core Practical Hours	GE Theory Credits	GE Theory Hours	GE Practical Credits	GE Practical Hours	Total Credits	Total Hours
1	8	120	10	300	2/4	30/60	0/2	0/60	22	480/510
2	8	120	10	300	4	60	0	0	22	480
3	8	120	12	360	4	45/60	0	0	24	540
4	6	90	12	360	2/4	30/60	0/2	0/60	22	510/540
5	8	120	8	240	2/4	30/60	0/2	30/60	20	420/480
6	8	120	14	420	0	0	0	0	22	540
TOTAL	46	690	66	1980	14/20	195/240	0/6	0/180	132	2970/3090

 

Programme Syllabus