Drama & Theatre

offered by the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Course Codes: Music - 068; Dance - 069; Drama & Theatre - 071; Visual & Technological Arts - 072) (Proposed Intakes: Music - 103; Dance - 93; Drama & Theatre - 104; Visual & Technological Arts - 94)

A total of 394 seats are offered.

The Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka offers 04 degree programmes. These are;

1. 1Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Music
2. 2Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Dance
3. 3Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Drama & Theatre
4. 4Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours in Visual & Technological Arts

Guidance for selection of subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination to be eligible to enter the above 04 courses of study is given below:

In the three subjects at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination, students must obtain at least two Ordinary Passes (S) in any two subjects and at least a Credit Pass (C) for the subject the student wishes to follow. This requirement is mandatory. For example a student wishing to follow Music must have a Credit Pass (C) or more in Music at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination. Similarly, a student wishing to follow a course of study in Visual & Technological Arts must have obtained a Credit Pass (C) or more for Art at the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination.

The Institute also conducts Practical/Aptitude Tests for selection. These are for Music, Dance, Drama & Theatre and Visual & Technological Arts.

If a student fails the Practical/Aptitude Test he/she is deemed ineligible for admission for the relevant course of study. However, such student is eligible to be considered for other courses of study of his/her preference mentioned in the application form, subject to satisfying the relevant requirements.

The Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka will publish a press notice, calling for applications for the Practical/Aptitude Test. Students are requested to contact the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Swamy Vipulananda Institute for further details.

The medium of instructions for all degree programmes conducted by the Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka is Tamil.