The syllabus of Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theatre) Programme has been prepared by Board of Studies in Performing Arts (Theatre) and approved by the Academic Council of Goa University. It includes Dramatic Literature and Theatre History, Stage Craft and Theatre Techniques, Acting, Direction and Play Departmental Production.The main thrust is on the participation of the production process itself. However, the aim is to give students exposure to the complete milieu of Theatre.

The four year is divided into 8 semesters. The fourth year consisting of semester VII and VIII offer specialization in the chosen area of Theatre art.
Please refer to the ordinances approved by Goa University that govern this programme which are produced below:

OC-60 Ordinance relating to Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theatre) B.P.A.(T)
OC-60.1 Aim and Objective of the Programme

The objective of this Programme is to impart a full time professional training in Performing Arts (Theatre) leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theatre). It aims at creating trained graduates in Performing Arts dedicated to theatre.

OC-60.2 Duration of the Programme

Duration of the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theatre) Programme shall be of four academic years consisting of a total of eight Semesters.

OC-60.3 Eligibility and Admission

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination HSSCE (Std. XII) or an equivalent examination of a recognized Board/Body and pass the Entrance Examination with a minimum of 40% marks, as well as successfully clear the interview for selection conducted by the Institution offering the Programme, shall be eligible for admission to the B.P.A.(T) Programme.

OC-60.4 Structure and Syllabus of the Programme

Structure and Syllabus of the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Theatre) Programme shall be as specified below:

OC-60.4.1 Structure
(i) The Programme shall consist of a total of four academic years of eight Semesters.
(ii) There shall be five courses in Theory, one course in Performance (Practical), and a course on Environmental Studies, in each of the Semesters I and II.
(iii) There shall be six courses comprising Theory and Practical, in each of the Semesters III to VI.
(iv) All Theory Courses shall carry three credits each. All non-Theory Courses including Practicals, Performances, and Graduation Projects shall carry four credits each.
(v) One credit shall be equivalent to 15 lectures of one hour each or 15 practical sessions of three hours each.
(vi) In addition to the Theory and Practical Courses, students shall be required to attend Workshops, Seminars, Guest lectures and Guest performances.
(vii) The Scene Work/ Production which is a component of Practical Course shall have at least four weeks of teaching time, with a minimum of 18 hours per week and a maximum of 36 hours per week.
OC-60.4.2 Syllabus

The syllabus for the B.P.A.(T) Programme shall be as proposed by the Board of Studies (BoS) in the Subject and approved by the Academic Council, from time to time.

OC-60.5 Scheme of Examination
(i) The pattern of examination shall comprise of Internal and External components of assessment for all Theory courses.
(ii) The marks allocation for the Courses shall be as recommended by the BoS and approved by the Academic Council.
(iii) A candidate is required to obtain not less than 40% marks to pass in each course.
(iv) There shall be separate heads of passing in the theory and non-theory components of a course. However there shall be a combined head of passing for Internal and External component of theory courses.
OC-60.6 Attendance

To be eligible to appear for the External Examination at the end of each semester, the minimum semester-wise attendance for all Theory and Practical Courses shall be 75% as prescribed under Ordinance OA-17.

OC-60.7 Admission to higher Semester
(i) A candidate admitted to Semester I shall be subsequently eligible for admission to Semester-II provided he/she has 75% attendance in Semester-I.
(ii) From Semesters III to VIII, a candidate shall be eligible for admission to the next semester, provided that he/she has passed in all the Theory and Practical/ Performance courses of all, but the immediate preceding, semesters, and must have 75% attendance in the immediate preceding
Semester.
OC-60.8 Revaluation

A student may apply for revaluation in the External component of assessment of the course as prescribed under Ordinance OA-5.15.

OC-60.9 Exemption

A student who obtains minimum passing marks prescribed in each theory paper shall be exempted from reappearing for that paper only.

OC-60.10 Examiners

OC-60.10.1 Board of Examiners

For each Course there shall be one Internal Examiner and one External Examiner. The appointment of Examiners shall be as per Ordinance OB-4.
OC-60.10.2 Eligibility for appointment as External Examiner

Master‘s Degree or its equivalent in the relevant subject from a recognized University, and minimum of three years teaching experience at undergraduate level.

OR

A performing artist having excellence in the subject concerned and having a minimum of eight years experience as a performer.

OC-60.11 Setting of question papers

The question papers for external examinations for all semesters shall be set by internal examiners in consultation with the external examiners. Internal examiner shall be the Convener of the Board of Examiners for the respective course. The same examiner may be appointed as the Convener for more than one paper, if required. The Performance/ Practical examinations of a course shall be conducted jointly by the internal and external examiners.

OC-60.12 Declaration of Results and award of Grades
(i) While declaring the results, Grades shall be awarded as prescribed under Ordinance OA-16, to the candidates who have appeared for the Final Semester Examination based on their cumulative performance of all eight semesters.
(ii) Eligible candidates shall be awarded grace marks as prescribed under Ordinance OA-5.16.
(iii) A candidate desiring to improve his/her Grade shall be permitted to do so as per the University rules governing the same.
OC-60.13 Repeat Examination

A student failing in Final Year (Semester-VII and Semester-VIII) Examination shall be eligible to appear in the next examination as an external candidate and complete the Programme within a total period of eight years from the date of registration for Semester-I. In case, a student has failed in a Production or any group practical work, he/ she will have to attend the necessary classes again to reappear for the examination. Appropriate fees shall be charged for the same.