Certificate in Performing Arts-Bharatanatyam CPABN IGNOU
Indian classical dances bring out the quintessential cultural ethos of diverse regions of India. This programme offers training in the basics of Bharatanatyam, a popular classical dance form and provides a holistic and integrated approach to Indian performing arts through theory courses with 70% – 30% weightage for practical and theory. This is an innovative program fromIGNOU that combines the strength of both IGNOU and its Programme Study Centres. It combines the flexibility of distance and continuing education with the conventional learning system and provides for face-to-face interaction through its program study centers, for both Theory and Practicals.
Objectives:
To impart and create a holistic knowledge base of Indian cultural forms of expression like Dance, Music, Painting, and Theatre.
To improve cultural sensitivity and develop cultural know-how.
To impart strong and solid basic practical training in dance that is fundamental for advanced learning.
IGNOU CPABN Eligibility: 10th pass, No upper age limit
The medium of Instruction: English
IGNOU CPABN Duration: Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
IGNOU CPABN Fee Structure: Rs.3,600/- for full programme
Programme Details:
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits | Download |
| OVA 1 | Indian Cultural Heritage (Theory) | 2 | |
| OVA 2 | Understanding Indian Art Forms (Theory) | 2 | |
| ODN 1 | Introduction to Indian Dance Forms (Theory) | 2 | |
| ODNL 11 | Bharatanatyam1 (Practical) | 4 | |
| ODNL 12 | Bharatanatyam2 (Practical) | 4 | |
| ODNL 13 | Music and Talas (Practical) | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |