Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) for Post-graduate Programme M A MUSIC (Syllabus effective from 2020 Admission onwards) UNIVERSITY OF KERALA 2020 UNIVERSITY OF KERALA SYLLABUS OF M A MUSIC 1 Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO) for (MA MUSIC) PSO 1 Familiarise the students to the vast repertoire of compositions in Carnatic Music. PSO 2 Cultivate an awareness of the cultural and artistic heritage of India PSO 3 Creatively put in practice dedicated music learning PSO 4 Develop an understanding of the aesthetics in Music PSO 5 Apply Music as a means of generating cultural awareness and cultural integrity PSO 6 Disseminate students with the current developments in the field of Music. PSO 7 Formulate sustainable lifelong interest and appreciate music PSO 8 Develop acquaintance with multidisciplinary approaches to Arts and culture PSO 9 Transcribe effectively about Music PSO 10 Develop expertise in the field of performance and popularity PSO11 Cultivate the skills for Creating Fresh Music PSO12 Mould the students as the practitioners and custodians of the geat legacy of Carnatic Music. pSO13 Inculcate certain qualities to become good performers in Music 2 Programme Structure of M. A. MUSIC Semester Course Code Name of the course Credits Core Courses (CC) MUS-CC-511 History of Indian Music 3 Theory I MUS-CC-512 Raga Classification in Indian Music 3 Theory II I MUS-CC-513 Preparatory Course on Performance 3 Practical I MUS-CC-514 Compositions of Trinity 3 Practical II Discipline-Specific Elective (DE) MUS-DE-515 Veena I (Practical) Or Or MUS-DE-516 Violin I (Practical) 2 Or Or MUS-DE-517 Mridangam I (Practical) MUS-DE-518 Tala Ensembles I (Practical) 2 MUS-DE-519 Hindustani Music I (Practical) 2 Core Courses (CC) MUS-CC-521 Advanced Theory I 3 MUS-CC-522 Advanced Theory II 3 II MUS-CC-523 Different Musical Forms Practical I 3 MUS-CC-524 Compositions of Kerala Composers 3 Practical II 3 Discipline-Specific Elective (DE) MUS-DE-525 Veena II (Practical) Or Or MUS-DE-526 Violin II (Practical) 2 Or Or MUS-DE-527 Mridangam II (Practical) MUS-DE-528 Tala Ensembles II (Practical) 2 MUS-DE-529 Hindustani Music II (Practical) 2 Core Courses (CC) MUS-CC-531 Advanced Theory III 3 MUS-CC-532 Advanced Theory IV 3 MUS-CC-533 Group Kritis & Manodharma 3 III (Practical I) MUS-CC-534 Manodharma Sangita (1) (Practical II) 3 Discipline Specific Elective (DE) MUS-DE-535 Veena III (Practical) Or Or MUS-DE-536 Violin III (Practical) 2 Or Or MUS-DE-537 Mridangam III (Practical) MUS-DE-538 Tala Ensembles III (Practical) Core Courses (CC) MUS-CC-541 Theory IV – Art Music 4 IV MUS-CC-542 Concert Practical I 4 MUS-CC-543 Manodharma Sangita (II) 4 Practical II MUS-CC-544 Ragam Tanam Pallavi 4 Practical III 4 MUS-CC-545 Dissertation and Viva 6 Generic Courses (GC) IV) - MUS-GC-501 Devotional compositions 2 MUS- GC-502 Composers of Kerala (Theory) 2 MUS- GC-503 Patriotic songs in Malayalam 2 Any (I semester MUS- GC-504 Violin (Basics) 2 MUS-GC-505 Mridangam (Basics) 2 - Skill Enhancement Elective (SE) MUS -SE-501 Basics of Music Production 2 IV) MUS -SE-502 Introduction to Media and Music 2 Any (I semester 5 PREAMBLE The role of higher education is vital in securing the gainful employment and providing further access to higher education comparable to the best available in the world-class institutions elsewhere. The improvement in the quality of higher education, therefore, deserves to be given tom-most priority to enable the young generation of students to acquire skill, training and knowledge to enhance their thinking, comprehension and application abilities and prepare them to compete, succeed and excel globally. Sustained initiatives are required to reform the present higher education system for improving and upgrading the academic resources and learning environments by raising the quality of teaching and standards of achievements in learning outcomes across all undergraduate programs in science, humanities, commerce and professional streams of higher education. One of the significant reforms in the undergraduate education is to introduce the Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) which makes it student-centric, interactive and outcome-oriented with well-defined aims, objectives and goals to achieve. The University Grants Commission (UGC) took the initiative of implementing the LOCF in the Colleges and the Universities of the country. Accordingly, the University of Kerala has decided to implement the LOCF in all its departments under the auspices of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). A series of teacher training workshops were organised by IQAC and the office of the Credit and Semester System (CSS), and the departments have revised the syllabus accordingly, through workshops and in consultation with academic experts in the field. GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (GAs) The Graduate Attributes (GAs) reflect particular qualities and abilities of an individual learner including knowledge, application of knowledge, professional and life skills, attitudes and human values that are required to be acquired by the graduates of University of Kerala. The graduate attributes include capabilities to strengthen one’s professional abilities for widening current knowledge and industry-ready skills, undertaking future studies for global and local application, performing creatively and professionally, in a chosen career and ultimately playing a constructive role as a socially responsible global citizen. The Graduate Attributes define the characteristics of learners and describe a set of competencies that are beyond the study of a particular area and programme. The GAs of University of Kerala Continue life-long learning as an autonomous learner Continuously strive for excellence in education Apply and nurture critical and creative thinking Promote sustainable development practices Promote co-operation over competition Balance rights with responsibilities Understand and respect diversity & difference Not be prejudiced by gender, age, caste, religion, or nationality. Use education as a tool for emancipation and empowerment of humanity 6 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Music, University of Kerala has been established in the year 1998. Situated at the heart of the city in Trivandrum, this institution attracts lot of significance in the institutionalised education of Carnatic Music. Travancore is considered as one of the Principal seats of music, from the period of Swati Tirunal, the Royal composer. Being adjacent to the University women’s Hostel, it provides a pleasant atmosphere to the students from far off places. The Department offers regular courses such as MA, M Phil and Ph D courses in Music. The Department had also conducted MA –Music through Distance Education previously, through which many music aspirants have benefitted. Studying in the Department of Music, University of Kerala, provides a diverse experience. This Department holds the uniqueness in offering a set of electives such as Hindustani Music, Tala Ensembles and Instruments. This contributes the rare opportunity to become conversant with the different styles of music performance. While pursuing their concurrent courses, they also secure a firm foundation for public performances for both vocal and Instrumental. From its inception, The Department of Music has attained a prominent role in offering music education to many students. Over the past twenty two years, it has produced a significant number of Professionals and teachers in the field across the globe. The Department started publishing Peer Reviewed Academic Journal, named “Nadamrutham” in the year 2005. The Department has been conducting successive National Seminars/Workshops on various subjects, which in turn have the reflective influence in the academic and professional domains. The Department of Music extends music education to the students of other departments of University of Kerala, as Generic Courses. 7 SEMESTER I Course Code: Credits: MUS –CC -511 3 NAME OF THE COURSE: - HISTORY OF INDIAN MUSIC: THEORY I COURSE OUTCOMES: CO1: Comprehend the evolution of Musical History CO2: Summarise the reference to music in Sanskrit and Tamil literary works CO3: Apprehend the music of Sama Gana CO4: Conceptualize the music used in Sangam literature CO5: Understand the musical form prabandhas CO6: Understand the varieties of Tala-s and different tala systems CO7: Intepret the melakarta and janya ragas through its lakshana CO Course Outcome statement PSO 1 Comprehend the evolution of Musical History PSO2 2 Summarise the reference to music in Sanskrit and Tamil literature PSO5 3 Apprehend the music of Sama veda PSO2 4 Conceptualise the music used in Sangam Literature PSO9 5 Understand the musical form Prabandhas PSO5 6 Understand the varieties of Tala-s and different tala systems PSO7 7 Interpret the melakarta and janya ragas through its lakshana PSO12 COURSE CONTENT Module I: Different periods in the history of Music and the Land marks:- a. Ancient period - Pre historic to Bharata b. Medieval period - Matanga to Purandaradasa c. Modern period –Chaturdandiprakasika onwards 8 Module Outcome: MO1: Understand the history of Music during different periods (Understand) MO2: Realize the evolution of Indian Music (Analyse) MO3: Appreciate various lakshana granthas on sangita (Remember) Module II Reference to music in Sacred and Secular literature in Sanskrit and Tamil Module Outcome: MO1: Comprehend Tamil and Sanskrit Literature (Understand) MO2: Recognize the musical references in sacred and secular Sanskrit works (Remember)