BPA - Bachelor of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Performing Arts or BPA is a generally 3-year undergraduate course. BPA is related to the entertainment industry. It provides for special learning in various skills related to performing arts and attention towards music, dance practices, and drama or as whole provides with specialization in any one of these fields It is offered in many colleges and universities in India. Some universities also run it for 4 years. The course covers various aspects of music, dance, and other art forms.
Skills Required:
All candidates who go on to chase a career in the field of entertainment and have an artistic ability are apt to pursue the course.
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Skill Set Required for BPA
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Confidence
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Teamwork
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Time management skills
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Organisation skills
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Self-presentation
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Commitment to the entertainment industry
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Hard Work
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Innovative
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Passionate
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Observant
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Ability to express
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Patience
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Visualisation skills
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Creative
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Highlights:
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Course Level
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Bachelors
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Examination Type
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Semester-wise
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Eligibility for the program
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10+2 examination
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Duration of the program
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3-4 years
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Number of Universities
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Over 50
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Average Tuition Fee (per annum)
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5,000 INR – 50,000 INR
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Average Salary (per annum)
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INR 2-7 Lakhs
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Job Profiles
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Actor, Therapist, Singer, Dancer, Theatre Director, etc.
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Admission Process:
There are generally 2 modes. Students can pick for direct admissions or by entrance exams.
Entrance Exams:
The entrance test paper generally consists of a theory paper which is objective in nature.
- Banaras Hindu University conducts entrance exams for admissions to BPA.
- Lovely Professional University is also known for conducting entrance exams for admissions.
Some Top Colleges are:
- Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS)
- Delhi University
- PanditDeendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
- PanditDeendayal Petroleum University (PDPU)
- Andhra University School of Distance Education (AU SDE)
- IP University (IPU)
Bachelor of Performing Arts: Distance Learning:
There are many institutes which offer Bachelor of Performing Arts through distance learning or correspondence mode. Indira Gandhi National Open University [IGNOU] is the most important one.
Eligibility:
- The minimum eligibility is that the student should have passed their 10+2.
- The student should have obtained at least 50% marks
BPA Course Curriculum:
An overview of subjects taught in three popular BPA specialisations – music, dance and theatre.
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Music
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Raga Studies
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Tala Studies
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Fundamental Study of Hindustani Music
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Fundamental Study of Tala
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Western Music
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Elementary study of Hindustani Music
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Elementary Study of Tala
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Analytical Study of Indian Classical Music
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Analytical Study of Tala and Shastra
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Intensive Study of Raga
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Intensive Study of Tala
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Folk Music
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RabindraSangeet
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World Music
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Dance
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History of Dance
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Technique of Dance
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Choreography
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Movement Techniques
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New Media & Performance Practice
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Dance on Camera
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Indian Culture
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Theatre
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Acting
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Basic Computer Skills
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Basics of Vocal Practice
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Body Movement and Dance
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Communication Skills
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Introduction to Indian Theatre
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Yoga
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History of Indian Theatre
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Practical Knowledge Of Basic Ragas
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StageCraft and Design
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Environmental Studies
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Folk Theatre Forms of India
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Direction
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History of Western Theatre
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Indian Culture and Art
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Basic Concepts of Film Making
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Event Management
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Mixed Martial Arts
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Theory of Direction and Stagecraft
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Basics of Camera Light and Sound
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Script Writing
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Theatre Production
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Basics of TV Production
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Project on Short Film
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Sound Editing
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Sound Recording
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TV Production Lab
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Film Theories
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Project on Commercial Advertisement
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TV Production
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Specialization in BPA :
- Tabla
- Sitar
- Hindustani Classical Vocals
- Violin
- Bharatanatyam
- Kathak
- Guitar
- Odiss
Job Profile:
Career prospects for a performing arts graduate are bright.
- Actor: An actor is a professional who portrays different characters in film, television, theatre or any other performing arts media.
- Community Arts Worker: Their related activities for a certain community. They are usually available with NGOs which work for the welfare of a local community.
- Choreographer: They create designs and direct routines used in various dances and performances.
- Music Therapist: They use music as part of a patient's comprehensive therapeutic treatment plan.
- Theatre Director: The director works closely with all the performers and creative and production teams to create a drama/ performance that connects with the audience.
- Dance Teacher:. A dance teacher teaches several dancing techniques to his/ her students and ensures that they refine their dancing skills.
- Art Administrator: An art administrator works for various art galleries, museums, musical groups, theatres, etc and performs duties such as arranging artists, performances, venues, catering, security, and so on.
- Broadcast Presenter: A broadcast presenter provides a public face or voice to a variety of shows broadcasted on television, radio and internet.
- Broadcast Engineer: A broadcast engineer is responsible for installation, maintenance as well as operation of all broadcast-related equipment.
- Screenwriter: A screenwriter creates a dialogue, characters and storyline of a film script.
