Programs

Academic Programs

Our comprehensive syllabus ensures a well-rounded education across eight categories: Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Saxophone, Violin, Flute, Eastern and Western Vocals.

Graduate and post-graduate students in performing arts can become eligible teachers after practical exams and viva voce. PhD programs are available as per university policy and scholar assessment.

Syllabus

Beginner Level: Age 6+ (Duration: Four Months)

Guitar

  • Identification of instrument components.
  • Identifying notes and basic definitions.
  • Playing 5 major chords and three minor chords on the Guitar.
  • Three basic rhythm patterns.

Keyboard

  • Identification of instrument components.
  • Structure of music and identification of notes.
  • Four basic Left Hand and Right Hand exercises.
  • Three basic songs along with three major scales.

Violin

  • Identification of instrument components.
  • One major scale.
  • Two pieces (freehand or notation).
  • Two songs accompaniment.

Drums

  • Identification of instrument components.
  • Three basic rhythm exercises.
  • Identification of two time signatures.
  • Two songs accompaniment.

Saxophone & Flute

  • Identification of instrument components.
  • Three basic exercises.
  • One basic song with backing track.

Eastern & Western Vocals

  • 5 basic singing exercises with oral and vowel intonation.
  • One three-minute song with karaoke track.
  • Structure of music.

Intermediate Syllabus

Age 6+ (Duration: Eight Months)

Guitar

  • Identification of all root major and minor chords.
  • One song on lead guitar with backing track.
  • Basic definition of triads and bar chords.
  • One major scale.

Keyboard

  • Identification of major or minor scale by ear.
  • Two-hand independence exercises.
  • Two songs on minor scales with accompaniment.
  • Hand coordination for expressive playing.

Violin

  • Two major scales.
  • Three pieces freehand or
  • notation (total three minutes).

Drums

  • Three basic patterns with at least two different fills.
  • Identification of time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 6/8) by ear.
  • Two song accompaniments (one swing and one rock song).

Saxophone & Flute

  • Two basic songs with backing track.
  • Two major and one minor scale.
  • Identification of scale (minor or major) by ear.

Eastern & Western Vocals

  • Two songs with backing track.
  • Breath control test (8 seconds minimum).
  • Matching and finding root notes of songs played by examiner.

Advanced Syllabus

Duration: Sixteen Months

Guitar

  • Bar chords as required by the examiner.
  • Major and minor pentatonic scales.
  • Identification and knowledge of chord family
    and progression.

Keyboard

  • One western classical piece.
  • Two pop songs of candidate’s choice with Left Hand and Right Hand rhythm accompaniment.
  • All root major scales.

Violin

  • Three major and two minor scales.
  • One violin piece with or without accompaniment
    (metronome is mandatory if candidate doesn't wish to
    play with backing track).

Drums

  • Three rock songs in different time signatures (song to be submitted beforehand).
  • Identification of time signatures 4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 7/8 by ear (songs to be selected by the examiner).

Saxophone & Flute

  • Three basic songs with backing track
    (one basic song with scale change).
  • Three major and two minor scales.

Eastern & Western Vocals

  • One rock, one pop, and one jazz with backing track.
  • Match & find root note accuracy of songs played by examiner.
  • Three advanced vocal runs and riffs.

Expert Syllabus

Duration: Twenty-Four Months

Guitar

  • Multiple Rhythm patterns to be played on songs given.
  • Three Fingerpicking patterns.
  • Three different voicings or patterns of any particular chord.

Keyboard

  • All root major and minor scales.
  • Two songs with complete rhythm selection, accompaniment, and filler music pieces with memory function change of tones.

Violin

  • Four major and three minor scales.
  • Identification of played songs if in major or minor scales.
  • Three pieces freehand (to be intimated in advance to the examiner).

Drums

  • Knowledge on grooves such as swing, Goan, Disco, Jazz, Shuffle, Samba.
  • Play along on songs chosen by the examiner (identification of correct time signature and tempo).

Saxophone & Flute

  • All root major and three minor scales.
  • Two western and one Indian pieces to be performed.
  • Identification of key of song played by
    examiner.

Eastern & Western Vocals

  • Identification of major or minor key of songs chosen by examiner.
  • 4 examples of songs shifting between different vocal techniques (chest, head, falsetto).
  • Improvisation over any song chosen by the candidate.

Art Syllabus

Comprehensive syllabus for all levels from Beginner to Expert

Beginner Level (4 Months)

Objective: Introduce basic drawing and coloring skills.

Focus Areas:

  • Basic shapes and patterns.
  • Primary colors and mixing.
  • Simple objects (e.g., fruits, flowers, animals).

Monthly Topics and Activities:

  • Month 1: Lines and Shapes – Draw and color geometric shapes (circle, square).
  • Month 2: Basic Nature Drawing – Create a simple tree with flowers and leaves.
  • Month 3: Object Representation – Draw and color a bowl of fruits.
  • Month 4: Simple Landscapes – Sketch a sunrise scene with hills and clouds.

Intermediate Level (8 Months)

Objective: Develop realistic drawing and shading techniques.

Focus Areas:

  • Light and shadow.
  • Perspective and depth.
  • Human and animal forms.

Monthly Topics and Activities:

  • Months 1-2: Shading Techniques – Sketch a cube with shading from a light source.
  • Months 3-4: Perspective Drawing – Draw a simple building with one-point perspective.
  • Months 5-6: Human Form Basics – Draw a human figure in standing and sitting poses.
  • Months 7-8: Nature Scene with Depth – Sketch a river scene with trees and a bridge.

Advanced Level (16 Months)

Objective: Refine artistic style, texture, and detail.

Focus Areas:

  • Advanced textures (e.g., fur, fabric, glass).
  • Complex compositions.
  • Portraits and wildlife.

Monthly Topics and Activities:

  • Months 1-4: Advanced Textures – Create a drawing of a cat emphasizing fur texture.
  • Months 5-8: Portrait Drawing – Draw a detailed portrait of a person from a photograph.
  • Months 9-12: Wildlife Art – Sketch a bird in flight with feathers in detail.
  • Months 13-16: Complex Compositions – Design a still-life setup with multiple objects and textures.

Expert Level (24 Months)

Objective: Master personal style and create original artwork.

Focus Areas:

  • Abstract and modern art.
  • Large-scale compositions.
  • Professional portfolio preparation.

Monthly Topics and Activities:

  • Months 1-6: Abstract Art and Experimentation – Create a non-representational artwork with bold colors.
  • Months 7-12: Master Studies – Recreate a masterpiece (e.g., Van Gogh's "Starry Night").
  • Months 13-18: Personal Style Development – Create an original art piece representing personal themes.
  • Months 19-24: Portfolio Preparation – Compile 5-10 pieces of original work for exhibition.

Example Drawings for Each Level

Visual representations of the skills you will master at each level.

Beginner

Simple tree, house, or sun.

Intermediate

A cube with shading, simple portraits.

Advanced

Bird with detailed feathers, realistic glass bottle.

Expert

Abstract composition or a replica of famous artwork.