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"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

SIAS UG 2021-2023
 

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Arts at Krea

At Krea, we recognize 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 arts 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.

The Approach

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 Details

To earn a Minor or Concentration in Global Arts, a student must complete the requirements as listed in table.

Global Arts
Graduation
Requirements 		4 Year
Minor 		3 Year
Minor 		Concentration
(Applicable to both 3 and 4 year programs)
Total Credits 32 24 16
Required Courses 16 12 4
Electives 16 12 12
At least 8
credits
must
come from
Practicum 		At least 4
credits
must
come
from
Practicum

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Students Speak

Studying Krea University's Global Arts programme as a BA (Hons) student in Literature-Arts has provided me with a unique synthesis of art theory and practice. The programme's pedagogical approach transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries, fostering creative perspectives on art in today's intermedial and interconnected digital landscape. The syncretic curriculum explores diverse dimensions, including critical art theories and histories, community art cultures, art as a political inquiry, concepts in aesthetics, and new media storytelling, alongside hands-on experiences like documentary filmmaking, performing arts and ceramic arts. The dedicated faculty, donning multifaceted roles in the art world, cultivate an engaging learning environment, seamlessly blending theoretical insights with real-world skills.
Chahna AhujaLiterature-Arts Joint Major
SIAS 2021-24
Chahna Ahuja

Krea University