University of Mumbai

Department of Philosophy

One year Part time Certificate  Course in Indian Aesthetics

This course aims at exposing students to a range of aesthetic theories in the Indian and Western traditions. It also proposes to show the practical roots of these theories by illustrating their applications in diverse art forms such as painting, sculpture, architecture, dance and music. The course aims at covering the theoretical frame work of several world views in the Indian and Western traditions. However, it also endeavours to focus on the relation between these world views and art forms such as architecture, sculptor and painting.

While this course will delve into the philosophical foundations of Indian aesthetic traditions from theoretical and practical aspects, it will also be strongly related to culture, history, society, language and literature.  Moreover, it will also study some of the Indian aesthetic theories in a comparative context with respect to Western theories. This course is interdisciplinary to suit the development of academic life in a complex twentyfirst  century context. Moreover, this course aims at retaining the relationship between the ancient and contemporary, which is indispensable in any sustained study of art.

This  certificate course in Indian Aesthetics aims at understanding aesthetics and art from the perspective of theory and  application. It aims at inculcating sensitivity to diverse art traditions both from an Indian and Western points of view. Its goal is also to create a critical mental framework which will make it possible for students to engage in art criticism. Thus, this course will help academicians, students, art critics, artists and even lay persons all of who have an interest in art. 

(I)Eligibility Criteria:

HSC or its Equivalent in any stream (arts or science or commerce)

 (II)Examination Guidelines:

There will be two papers for Certificate Course in Indian Aesthetics each carrying 100 marks and Project work of 50 marks i. e. total marks 250. In the written examination, in each paper 40% marks will be assigned to the internal assessment and 60% to the year end examination. 40 % marks will be required for passing separately in each paper and project.

III  Fees : Rs 2800/=

Contact:  Dr Kamini Gogri:   9619379589, 9819179589