SSU Online Master of Performing Arts

To apply to Sri Sri University Online Master of Performing Arts;

• Applicants must have a Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) or B.A. in Dance (Odissi) to be eligible as a candidate for the Sri Sri University Online Master of Performing Arts in Odissi Dance.
• Any graduate in any field holding a Visharad Purna in Odissi Dance is also invited to apply. 
• The target audience of this program includes people with a good background and interest in Odissi who want to study the art form at a higher level.

In case you would prefer to make payments towards your online program at Sri Sri University in smaller monthly payments, the university does not have an installment plan. They instead collaborate with other firms that assist you in making payments on a post-pay basis. One of such companies is referred to as Financepeer. They have a special plan in which you can make your payments in small monthly installments without additional interest. The steps to follow to utilize this plan include registering via the Financepeer app, providing some basic data, and undergoing a basic identity verification process, KYC. You have the options to pay over 8 months and up to 24 months, which makes it easier to pay your fees. Alternatively, you can also take a regular education loan with a bank in case it fits you better.

The course outline of the online master of Performing Arts in Odissi Dance at Sri Sri University is broken into 4 semesters, which combine theory and practical study. To practice their performance skills, students take numerous Dance Practicums throughout their course of study, covering topics such as the History of Indian Dance, Bhava and Rasa, Natya Shastra, and Geeta Govinda. Other courses offered by the program are Sanskrit, English, Research Methodology, Computer Applications, and Arts Management, to develop an all-round expertise. Students study Choreography, Stage Performance, and Vocal Music, and complete a Dissertation, which prepares them not only to excel in the arts but also to develop professionally.

The online programs of Sri Sri University normally include four sections: General Awareness, Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, and Subject Knowledge. Depending on the program, you may get an opportunity to take the exam online or offline. It is a multiple-choice test of approximately 2-3 hours. The total number of marks is 100, and each time you get an answer right, you are awarded one mark, but you should not worry about the fact that you have been penalised any time you have some of the answers wrong. 

To prepare, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the syllabus, doing as many multiple-choice questions as possible to answer them quicker, and hopefully, having a look at past papers so that you can know what to expect in a question. Ensure that you read all four parts as they all count towards your final score. This is the rough idea about the exam pattern, though one should verify the official Sri Sri University site to get the best and most up-to-date information.

Sri Sri University Online Master of Performing Arts graduates in the field of Odissi Dancing can have a career as a performer, teacher, choreographer, or arts manager. They can perform on the stage, in schools, or in cultural institutions, and even establish their own dancing schools or studios. The program empowers them with the expertise of excelling in dance, music, and event management, among other creative areas.