Certificate in Indian Classical Music (Sangeet Prathama)

Course Details

Certificate in Indian Classical Music (Sangeet Prathama)

Description:

The Certificate in Indian Classical Music (Sangeet Prathama) is an undergraduate programme that provides educational artistic enrichment and training in Indian music. The programme aims to provide a creative and intellectually stimulating environment in which students can acquire the basic elements of local and Indian Classical music and to further develop their performance skills and pursue advanced studies. Students will be exposed to Vocal, Harmonium and Tabla and will also learn the concept of ‘Raga’ (specific sound compositions) and Taal (rhythmic cycles). Music Performance and related areas of artistic development and performance form a part of this course.

Mode of Delivery and Duration: Evening Instruction Only; Two (2) years

Available Full Time:No
Available Part Time:Yes

Programme Venue(s):

1. UTT Campus at NAPA
2. Southern Academy for the Performing Arts

Entry Requirements

• Passes in a minimum of three (3) subjects at CXC (CSEC) General Proficiency level in Grades I or II and from 1998 Grade III or equivalent GCE O’ Levels including Grades A, B or C in Mathematics and English Language;
• A competitive audition;
• An interview with the faculty.

Mature Student Entry:

An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the programme may be accepted as a Mature Student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the Programme.