National School of Drama Part Time Courses

Can you tell me if the Three-year full-time Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts is also offered in Part Time mode in NSD or National School of Drama?

[shikha]

No, the Three-year Diploma Course in Dramatic Arts is only offered in Full-Time mode in NSD or National School of Drama.

The aim of the course is the development of the intangible concept of creative imagination and its expression within the collective framework of a group.

Syllabus
It includes broad-based teaching in classical dramatic traditions in India and the West, modern theatre fashion in India and overseas, and in the traditional and folk theatre of India, and specialized training in Indian theatre traditions

First Year
Introduction to Acting
Introduction to Theatre Techniques & Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics

The 1st year is divided into two semesters.
The first semester (July– December) is devoted to the basics of Acting, Theatre Techniques & Design, and Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics.
In second semester the same subjects are studied in detail.

Second Year
Specialisation in Acting or Theatre Techniques & Design
Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics

In 2nd year one chooses the area of specialisation.
This year is also broadly divided into two semesters: the third and fourth.
The 3rd semester covers Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics, Acting (specialisation), and Theatre Techniques and Design (specialisation).
The 4th semester has greater focus on Theatre History, Literature & Aesthetics, Acting (specialisation), and Theatre Techniques & Design (specialisation).

Third Year
Specialisation chosen in the second year Continues
The 3rd year syllabus aims at giving students advanced training in their area of specialisation: Acting or Theatre Techniques & Design.