B.T.A.(BACHELOR OF THEATRE ARTS)
 
B.T.A.(Bachelor of Theatre Arts) consists of 6 Semesters under the CCSS system. The course is basically designed to be a practical oriented one with necessary stress on theory giving adequate place for the study of Kerala’s tribal, rural, and sophisticated traditional art forms; history of Indian and world theatre, contemporary movements in theatre and visual media studies are the part of the programme. Acting exercises are compulsory for all which include Kalaripayattu and Yoga besides the generally accepted Eastern & Western Theatre exercises, which start at 7 am every day and classes prolong usually till late at night which makes the course residential.  

BTA has been accepted as one of the qualifications for appointment in Doordarshan, Akashavani, and Song and Drama Division. Job opportunity includes acting in theatre, films, visual media, technical designers in Lighting, Set Design, Costume and Makeup, and Music in Theatre and Children’s Theatre teaching in Schools.

M.A.(Music)

The M.A.(Music-CCSS) course at the School of Drama &Fine Arts, started in the year 2000, in December. It is a 2-year programme in 4 semesters of 6 months each. The course aims at a thorough study of South Indian Karnatic music in an advanced manner and a general study of other prominent systems of music prevailing in different parts of the country, both in theory and practice. It is also meant to train the students academically and professionally. The training programme includes theoretical and practical oriented projects, Seminars, Demonstrations, Guest lectures, etc. in addition to regular teaching. Alumni association – SADIR was formed in 2008.