Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours Kandyan Dance

Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours Kandyan Dance is a Bachelor program taught at University of the Visual & Performing Arts, Sri Lanka. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) in Kandyan Dance at the University of the Visual & Performing Arts focuses on Kandyan Dance with study across dance science, research, theory, classical foundation and practice, and traditional performance traditions. Students study modules such as Dance Science, Principles of Research, Kandyan Dance: Theoretical Approach, and Creative Choreography in Kandyan Dance: Principles and Practice, along with practice-based study of Kandyan dance and related traditions.

Learning includes core modules delivered through theoretical and practice components, marked with course status codes such as T, P, T/P, and P Core (M). The structure includes core modules at each level, plus auxiliary and optional English and language modules (English for General & Academic Purposes and Tamil Language) and digital/technology modules. At the final level, students complete Industry-Based Internship and a Research Project.

Modules

• Dance Science
• Dance and Drumming in Global Context
• Principles of Research
• Kandyan Dance: Theoretical Approach
• Kandyan Dance: Classical Foundation and Practice
• Study of Traditional Kandyan Drumming Styles
• Study of Traditional Kandyan Singing Styles
• Study of Kandyan Folk Dance Traditions
• Dance Anthropology
• Kandyan Dance: Mastery
• Integrating Complementary Arts in Kandyan Dance
• Industry-Based Internship

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours Kandyan Dance at University of the Visual & Performing Arts for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of the Visual & Performing Arts.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of the Visual & Performing Arts as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Performing Arts Honours Kandyan Dance.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://vpa.ac.lk/course/bachelor-of-performing-arts-honours-kandyan-dance