Prospectus 2012 - National School of Drama

Syllabus Syllabus
Training in the School is based on a thorough, comprehensive and
carefully planned syllabus that covers every aspect of theatre from
theory to practice, and the results of which are put to 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 Indian and Western
dramatic traditions, Indian traditional and folk theatre, modern
theatre trends in India and abroad, introduction of theatre trends of
the world, and specialised training in Indian theatre traditions.
FIRST YEAR
Introduction to Acting
Introduction to Theatre Techniques &
Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics
SECOND YEAR
Specialisation in Acting OR
Theatre Techniques & Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics
THIRD YEAR
Specialisation chosen in the second year
continues
The FIRST YEAR is divided into two
semesters. The first semester (July–
December) is devoted to the basics of
acting, theatre techniques & design, and
theatre history & aesthetics. In the second
semester the same subjects are studied in
detail.
In the SECOND YEAR the students
choose their area of specialisation. This
year is also broadly divided into two
semesters: the third and the fourth.
The third semester covers theatre
history, literature & aesthetics, acting
(specialisation), and theatre techniques
& design (specialisation). The fourth
semester focuses further on theatre
history, literature & aesthetics, acting
(specialisation), and theatre techniques &
design (specialisation).
The THIRD YEAR syllabus aims at giving
students advanced training in their area of
specialisation: acting or theatre techniques
& design.
The School’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, and
appreciation courses in film and other arts.
Since it is situated in the cultural hub of
the capital of India, students of the School
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’
perspective and awareness, and their
understanding of theatre.
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