B.Des. (Hons.) in Communication Design 

at Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce, Kochi

In performing arts, you have different specialisation like dance, drama, music, etc. According to your course you have core subjects. Majoring in performing arts involves study that integrates the overlapping fields of drama, music and dance practices. Even when students specialize in one of the three areas, they will take courses in the other performance arts disciplines as well, as well as taking some general education courses.

Performing arts are all pervading bringing colour and joy to numerous festivals and ceremonies, and reaffirming the faith of the people in their heritage. These facets have been responsible for sustaining the long continuities of ancient traditions. They are the link between the past and the present. It thus exemplifies the complex, organic interaction of all aspects of life implicit in all tribal and folk art forms; art is not seen as something apart from life, a mere ornamentation or entertainment, but as an intrinsic part of it.

A performing arts B.A. Programme may include courses in the following subject areas:

• Music performance
• Theatre history
• Dance and culture
• Musical theatre
• Dance technique
• Dramatic literature

The Courses in Performing Arts include:- 

• B.A. (Music Tabla)
• B.A. (Theatre)
• B.A. (Music Vocal)
• BPA (Music Tabla)
• BPA (Theatre)

Following are the Career opportunity:-

• Actor
• Community arts worker
• Dancer
• Dramatherapist
• Music therapist
• Theatre director

Thes are the Top Colleges for Performing Arts:-

1. Loyola College, Chennai
2. Christ University, Bangalore
3. Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
4. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
5. K. J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai.

Admission to BDes course is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. The shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round for final selection. 

The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 750 for each course. Check below the steps to apply for Amrita School admission:  

1. Visit the official website
2. Click on 'Apply Now' on the Home page.
3. Register with the basic details.
4. Login to fill out the application form.
5. Upload documents and pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.

Documents required at the time of application

1. Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet
2. Graduation marksheet
3. Scanned photograph & signature

Yes, the school provides scholarship in terms of fee reduction to students pursuing a course. The fee for students availing scholarship is less based on the slabs. 

Candidates must pass Class 12 in any stream with at least 50% aggregate can apply for the BSc course. Only girl aspirants can apply for the BSc course.

Yes, you can check out the list of some books that you can read as a Design student apart from your regular syllabus to boost your knowledge in the field:

• The Design Thinking Playbook by Michael Lewrick.
• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Designing Experiences by James Robert Rossman and Mathew D. Duerden.
• Emotional Design by Donald Norman.
• Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by David Kelley and Tom Kelley.
• Change By Design by Tim Brown. 
• Don't Make Me Think Revisited by Steve Krug.

Amrita School of Arts, Humanities and Commerce Kochi offers 15 courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in multiple streams under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Candidates after completing Class 12 can apply for UG courses and graduation for PG courses.

Of course, internships are extremely important for Fashion Design students. You'll get your hands on the real work that you read about in the books. It will give you a broader and in-depth knowledge about how the industry works, how to create and grow a network in the field, how to develop and enhance skills, and especially, you'll get clarity about your future goals. 

Hope this helps!!!