Global Arts

Duration

3 Years - Minor

4 Years - Minor

Programme overview

At Krea, we recognise the critical and creative potential of an education in the arts for every domain of human activity. In a world where the co-presence of humans, environment, and technology implies new and complex forms of interdependence, the primary objective of the Krea Global Arts programme is to nurture creative thinking and action in response to the opportunities and challenges of 21st century contexts in an interconnected world.

The Krea Global Arts programme develops knowledge of the arts applied in revolutionary and creative ways – in practice, inquiry, the public sphere, community engagement, science, engaged learning in a variety of domains and wherever human interactions occur. Our focus on technology, new media, co-creation and collaboration alongside historical, textual, and contextual perspectives prepares students for engaged, empathetic and ethical action through the arts.

What makes

Global Arts at Krea Unique

The Global Arts curriculum at Krea will be responsive to the aspirations of each student, and contain experiential learning modules and immersive exercises to inspire and inculcate  lasting engagement with the potential and power of the arts in everyday life. Students will be encouraged to reflect on artistic forms and develop critical analytical skills while engaging with foundational questions.

In keeping with Krea’s interwoven pedagogical practices, classes will be taught as workshops, seminars, dialogue-based film screenings, studio practice and lab work, ethnographic field work, and collaborative projects, with each student culminating their program of study with a unique project which may take the form of creative works, installations, research studies, archival work, community work, media production, business plans, and science and technology projects.

Krea and the Arts division have exciting partnerships with a host of artistes, thinkers and experts from the field who are invited regularly to add value to the course work. Our location in Andhra Pradesh and proximity to Chennai, both cultural hubs of tremendous cultural corpus mean access to networking opportunities, festivals and museums, mentorship and diverse artistic practices.

Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

  • Delve into critical practice in at least one artistic discipline and apply aesthetic and theoretical frameworks to evaluate artistic works.
  • Integrate research and practice across media and traditions, and articulate how form, meaning and context shape artistic expression.
  • Analyse the arts as sites of identity, memory and public discourse, and engage critically with questions of power, representation and ethics, including ways of working respectfully with diverse cultural communities.
  • Recognise the political economy of the creative industries and cultural labour, and experiment with new media and emerging technologies.
  • Collaborate across disciplines and cultures, and connect the arts with the sciences, humanities, design and business.

Assessment Methods

  • Studio Productions/Portfolios: Curated body of work with reflective commentary on process and theory.
  • Field–Lab Immersion: Laboratory-based work with practitioners and invited artists-in-residence.
  • Critique Loops: Iterative feedback through discussion, peer review and showcasing.
  • Capstone Project: Interdisciplinary final project accompanied by a research document.
  • Creative Economies Challenge: Development of a sustainable arts model.
  • Reflective Essays: Critical writing linking theory and practice.
  • Public Engagement Projects: Exhibitions, performances and festivals.

Graduation Requirements

Global Arts graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year programmes:

Credits needed to earn a
Minor in Global Arts
Credits needed to earn a
Concentration in Global Arts
3-Year Programme 24 16
4-Year Programme 32 16

Global Arts  graduation requirements for the three-year and four-year degree programmes:

Minor Concentration
Required Elective Required Elective
3-Year Programme 16 12 16 4
4-Year Programme 16 12 16 12

To earn a Global Arts Minor, or Concentration, students must complete the required and elective credits in Global Arts courses as indicated above.

Career and Study Opportunities

The course aims to be responsive to the aspirations of each student, and contain experiential learning modules and immersive exercises to inspire and inculcate lasting engagement with the potential and power of the arts in everyday life.

Partnerships

Krea University has partnerships with leading universities in India and abroad that offer students pathways for higher education and research. These collaborations create opportunities for postgraduate study, academic exchange, and continued learning across disciplines. Know more

Job roles: Independent Producer, Arts Management, Curation, Festival Management, Educator, Executive Producer (TV, Media, Digital), Archiving and more.

Faculty

Dr Swarnamalya Ganesh

Associate Professor of Practice, Literature and Global Arts

Dr Srajana Kaikini

Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Dr Sumitra Ranganathan

Associate Professor, Music

Kaveri Bharath

Visiting Faculty, Global Arts

Anurag Singh

Visiting Faculty, Literature and The Arts

Anjana Rajagopalan

Visiting Faculty, Global Arts

Professor Anil Srinivasan

Visiting Professor of Practice, Literature & the Arts

“Global Arts looks at the diverse artistic expressions of individuals and groups on a global scale, covering not only performing arts but crafts, visual arts, perfumery, and cultural traditions. A particularly interesting course for me was “Arts of the Deccan – The Early Modern Epoch from Vijayanagar to Marathas.” As a dancer and theatre artist, the exploration of history from a unique cultural perspective was fascinating. Unlike conventional teachings focused on wars and social structures, this course delved into the cultural significance and lifestyles of historical periods. Global Arts emerges as a profoundly enriching discipline revealing the intricate culture of human creativity”

Sanjana Yoga

Cohort of 2021-23, SIAS