DETAILS

OF

VOCATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

School of Continuing Education design and develop Vocational Education Programmes in TNOU.
For all the Vocational Education Programmes, the Life Coping Skills and Communication Skills have
been included to help the students to understand the meaning of life and to understand the meaning of
relationship and how we communicate in every day life. Each student is required to attend a minimum of
75 percent counselling (theory) and practical sessions given in each programme. (Counselling 1session
= 1 hour practical: 1 session = 2 hours).
(i) Life Coping Skills : The main objectives of the Life Coping skills is to understand the meaning
of life and its challenges, provide skills and knowledge needed to cope with lifes problems and
challenges, develop a positive attitude, train to be successful and useful citizens through positive
thinking, cope with criticism, failure, anger, loneliness, physical and verbal abuse, improve selfesteem, manage time and stress, develop ones personality to its full potential, help the students
to become team players, develop personal skills and to provide skill of problem solving and
decision making. This course (LCS 1) is a compulsory course for all the Diploma Programmes.
(ii) Communication Skills: The main objectives of the Communication Skills is to introduce to the
students the process and kinds of communication, train the students to code and decode
communication effectively, explain the various interpersonal skills required to interact with others
and make the students understand the meaning of relationship and how we communicate in
every day life. This course (CNS 1) is a compulsory course for Diploma Programmes except
(DECE)Diploma in Early Childhood care and Education (Kindergarten),Diploma in
Accupuncture Science and Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Design programmes.

DIPLOMA IN FOUR WHEELER MECHANISM (525)

The Diploma Programme in Four Wheeler Mechanism has been designed keeping in mind the unemployment problems in various levels. In this Programme, Automobile vehicle parts, construction and
functions are explained well and also the servicing guidelines. After completing the Diploma in Four
Wheeler Mechanism Programme, the students have employment opportunities as Service Station
Mechanic, Brake Mechanic, Steering and Suspension Mechanic, Engine Mechanic, Transmission Mechanic, Auto Electrician and Motor Vehicle Testers. This is a 44 credit Programme comprising the
following courses:
Course
Code
DFWM - 1
DFWM - 2
DFWM - 3

Course Title
vQ;[pd; (Engine)
ehd;F rf;fu thfdk; gOJghHj;jy;

No. of
Sessions
8

(Transmission System)

10

8
8
4

10
10
15

4
44

18
79

Ml;Nlhnkhigy; vyf;l;upf;fy;

(Automobile Electrical Equipments)

LCS - 1

Credits

tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

(Life Coping Skills)

CNS - 1
Communication Skills
DFWM - P1 nra;Kiw - 1 vQ;rpd;
DFWM - P2 nra;Kiw - 2 ehd;F rf;fu thfdk; gOJghHj;jy;
kw;Wk; Ml;Nlhnkhigy; vyf;lu; pf;fy;

Total
13

DIPLOMA IN REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN (522)

This Programme has been designed to enhance the self-employment opportunities in the field of
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. There is a great demand of skilled manpower in India as well as
abroad. This Programme aims to impart more knowledge on servicing and maintenance of Refrigeration
and Air-Conditioning appliances. This is a 44 credit Programme consisting of the following courses:
Course
Code

DRAT - 1
DRAT - 2
DRAT - 3

Course Title
nug;up[pNurd; (Refrigeration)
VH fz;b\dpq; (Air conditioning)
nug;up[pNurd; gOJ ghHj;jy; kw;Wk; guhkupg;G

(Service and maintenance of Refrigeration and Air

conditioning Appliances)
LCS - 1
CNS - 1
DRAT - P1
DRAT - P2

Credits

No. of
Sessions

6
6

8
8

10

8
8
4

10
10
15

4
44

18
79

tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

(Life Coping Skills)

Communication Skills
nra;Kiw - 1 nug;up[pNurd;
nra;Kiw - 2 VHfz;b\dpq; kw;Wk; nug;up[pNurd;
gOJghHj;jy; kw;Wk; guhkupg;G

Total
DIPLOMA IN CATERING ASSISTANT (527)

The Diploma in Catering Assistant programme is a practical oriented Programme which provides
chance for the self-employment opportunities to the learners. This programme has been designed to
learn about food production, larder work and presentation, baker and patisserie etc. After completion of
this programme, the student has a bright future for employment. This is a 44 credit programme consisting
of the following courses:
Course
Code

DCA - 1

Course Title

Credits

No. of
Sessions

10

nra;Kiw - 1 czT jahupg;G Kiwfs;

8
8
4

10
10
15

nra;Kiw - 2 czT jahupj;jy;> gjg;gLj;Jjy;

kw;Wk; Ngf;fup kw;Wk; Ngl;bruP

18

44

79

czT jahupg;G Kiwfs;

(Food Production)
DCA - 2

czT jahupj;jy; > gjg;gLj;Jjy;

(Larder Work & presentation)

DCA - 3

Ngf;fup kw;Wk; Ngl;bruP

(Bakery and Patisserie)

LCS - 1
CNS - 1
DCA - P1
DCA - P2

tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

(Life Coping Skills)

Communication Skills

Total

14

DIPLOMA IN HOUSE ELECTRICIAN (528)

The Diploma Programme in House Electrician has been designed to enhance the employment
opportunities and self-employment in urban and semi urban areas. This Programme includes basics of
electricity, wiring system and appliances servicing etc. The University identified Industrial Training Institutes,
Commuity Polytechnics, Community Colleges with Industrial Partner and Polytechnic Colleges to offer
the House Electrician Programme. After undergoing this programme, the students will be able to make
new wiring installation and servicing of electrical appliances and can become entrepreneurs also. This is
a 44 credit Programme comprising the following courses.
Course
Course Title
Credits
No. of
Code
Sessions

DHE - 1

mbg;gil kpd;dpaYk; kpd; rhjdq;fSk;

(Fundamentals of Electricity & Accessories)

DHE - 2

8
8

10
10

15

4
Total
44
DIPLOMA IN DESK T OP PUBLISHING (DTP) OPERATOR (530)

18
79

kpd; msf;Fk; fUtpfs; kw;Wk; b.rp. nk\pd;fs;

(Electrical Instruments and DC Machines)

DHE - 3

khWjpir kpd;Ndhl;lk; kw;Wk; V.rp. nk\pd;fs;

(Alternating current circuits and machines)

DHE - 4

vyf;l;upfy; mg;isad;r]; kw;Wk; ,y;YkpNdrd;

(Electrical Appliances and Illumination)

LCS - 1
CNS - 1
DHE - P1
DHE - P2

tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

(Life Coping Skills)

Communication Skills
nra;Kiw - 1 mbg;gil kpd;dpaYk; kpd; rhjdq;fSk; >
kpd; msf;Fk; fUtpfs; kw;Wk; b.rp. nk\pd;fs;
nra;Kiw - 2 khWjpir kpd;Ndhl;lk; kw;Wk; V.rp.nk\pd;fs;>
vyf;l;upfy; mg;isad;r]; kw;Wk; ,y;YkpNdrd;

The Diploma in DTP operator programme is a practice oriented programme and has been designed
to provide the basic knowledge of computer operation with typesetting and designing of various kinds of
publishing work by using designing software like Page Maker, Photo Shop and Corel Draw. This programme
makes learning Desktop publishing easy for any one who wishes to learn it. It is a job-oriented programme.
After completing this programme, the students can get employed in printing and publishing industries or
can become entrepreneurs also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses:
Course
Code

DDTP - 1
DDTP - 2
DDTP - 3
DDTP - 4
LCS - 1

Course Title

Credits

Windows & MS Word

(tpz;Nlh]; kw;Wk; vk; v]; NtHL)
Page Maker (Ng[;Nkf;fH)
Corel Draw (Nfhuy;lu; h)
Photo Shop (Nghl;Nlh \hg;)

6
6
4
4

8
8
5
5

8
8
4
4
44

10
10
15
18
79

Life Coping Skills

(tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;)

CNS - 1
DDTP - P1
DDTP - P2

No. of
Sessions

Communication Skills
Practical 1 : Windows & MS Word and Page Maker
Practical - 2 :Corel Draw and Photo Shop
Total

15

DIPLOMA IN PLUMBING T ECHNICIAN (526)

Cities and towns are growing fast due to population explosion and migration from rural areas. Proper
and right type of plumbing work is required not only in cities but also in rural areas. The Programme in
plumbing technician has been designed keeping in view the growing demands for skilled persons. This
Programme has been designed to provide knowledge and skills in familiarizing the learners with the tools
and equipments, types of various pipes and fittings, laying of water pipe lines and sewage lines, etc., This
is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses:
Course
Code

DPT - 1
DPT - 2
DPT - 3

Course Title

Credits

gpsk;gpq; rhjdq;fs;

(Plumbing fixtures)
fopT ePiu mfw;Wjy; (Disposal Methodology)

4
6

5
8

8
8

10
10

15

4
44

18
79

ePH tpepNahfk; kw;Wk; tPzhFjy;

(Water Supply and Corrosion)

DPT - 4

gk;G> igg; kw;Wk; rpwg;Gf; fUtpfs;

(Pipes and special tools)

LCS - 1
CNS - 1
DPT - P1
DPT - P2

No. of
Sessions

tho;fi
; fia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

(Life Coping Skills)

Communication Skills
nra;Kiw - 1 gpsk;gpq; rhjdq;fs; kw;Wk; fopT
ePiu mfw;Wjy;
nra;Kiw - 2 ePH tpepNahfk; kw;Wk; tPzhFjy; > gk;G> igg;
kw;Wk; rpwg;Gf; fUtpfs;

Total

DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN AND GARMENT MAKING (523)

This Diploma Programme has been designed to enhance the employment opportunities and selfemployment. This programme includes basics of Child Garments, Adult Garments, Embroidery & Mirror
work and Fashion Design. After undergoing this programme, the students will be able to make new
Garments and Fashion Design or can become entrepreneur also. This is a 44 credit programme
comprising the following Courses.
Course
Course Title
Credits
No. of
Code
Sessions
DFGM - 1
Child Garments
4
5
Foe;ijfSf;fhd Milfs;

DFGM - 2
DFGM - 3

Adult Garments
Embroidery and Mirror Work

6
4

8
5

10

8
4
4
44

10
15
18
79

rpj;jpuj; ijay; kw;Wk; fz;zhb Ntiyg;ghL

DFGM - 4

Fashion Design
ehfhPf cUtyq;fhuk;

LCS - 1

Life Coping Skills

tho;f
; i
; fia eph;tfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

CNS - 1
DFGM - P1
DFGM - P2

Communication Skills
Practical-1:Child Garments and Adult Garments
Practical-2:Embroidery, Mirror Work and Fashion Design
Total
16

DIPLOMA IN HEALTH ASSISTANT (529)

The Health Assistant is a person who has been prepared as a member of the nursing team to assist
the hospital administration and health care. The Diploma Programme has been designed to develop the
learner to meet the health needs of individuals and families by providing comprehensive health care. After
completion of the Programme, the student health worker should demonstrate the ability to plan and carry
out job responsibilities assigned to them. The students can get employed in public and Private Hospitals
and can become Health Worker also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses.
Course
Code
DHA - 1
DHA - 2
DHA - 3
DHA - 4
LCS - 1
CNS - 1
DHA - P1
DHA - P2

Course Title
Credits
Fundamentals of Nursing
mbg;gil nrtpypah; gzpfs;
Maternal and Child Health
jha; Nra; eyk;
Community Health Nursing
rKjhaj;jpw;fhd nrtpypah; gzp
Basic Sciences
mbg;gil mwptpay;
Life Coping Skills
tho;f;ifia eph;tfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;
Communication Skills
Practical 1: Fundamentals of Nursing &
Maternal and Child Health
Practical - 2 : Community Health Nursing and
Basic Sciences
Total

No. of
Sessions

10

10

30

4
44

30
109

DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (KINDERGARTEN) (521)

The Diploma Programme in Early Childhood Care and Education has been designed for people
working in Anganwadi/Balwadi/Noon-Meal/Daycare Centres, Pre-Schools and Kindergarten Schools. The
main goal of the Early Childhood programme is to foster and encourage a continuing self-growth in
students by providing a problem solving and participatory approach to learning. This programme offers
the fundamental knowledge and skills for those wishing to work with young children. The programme
examines the overall development of children along with the techniques and procedures used in setting
the stage and guiding the behaviour of children in a pre-school, kindergarten and day care center. This
Programme meets both the academic and fieldwork requirements for a Diploma in Early Childhood
education. After successful completion of the Programme, the student can be employed as a teacher in
pre-school and handle PKG, LKG and UKG classes. This is a 36 credit programme comprising the
following courses.

17

Course
Code
DECE - 1

Course Title

Credits

No. of
Sessions

10

10

Nutrition, Health, Hygiene and First Aid

(Cl;lr;rj;J> Rfhjhuk;> Rj;jk; kw;Wk; Kjy; cjtp)
Communication skills and Fundamental
Computer Knowledge
( eilKiwj;jkpo; kw;Wk; mbg;gil fk;g;a+l;lh; mwpT)
Project Work (Practical in a School)
(jpl;lg;gzp - gs;spapy; nra;Kiw gapw;rp)
Life Coping Skills
(tho;ifia eph;tfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;)

10

10 +
14*

Total

Child Development and Psychology

(Foe;ijfs; tsh;rr
; p kw;Wk; cstpay;)

DECE - 2

Early Childhood Education

(gs;sp Kd;gUtf; fy;tp)

DECE - 3
DECE - 4

DECE - 5
LCS - 1

30 Days*

10

36

64

* Practical Session
Kindergarten(UKG) where the learners may be placed for Project (*20-30 Working Days in a Pre
School).The Practical activities will help the learners to understand and gain new insights about children.
It also gives the learners the practical experience of working with children and provides activity to develop
creativity and do various creative activities and prepare learning and teaching materials.This will help the
learners to provide hands on activities for the children and also create a quality learning environment in
the class.

DIPLOMA IN BEAUTICIAN (532)

The Diploma Programme in Beautician is designed to train the girls and boys to become beauticians.
The students are trained in make up handling, hair grooming and skin care. The Objectives of this
Programme are: to provide basic concepts and principles of beauty techniques, to provide skills to handle
instruments, to provide adequate knowledge in skin care and to train the students in herbal mehandi
decoration. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following courses.
Course
Code

Course Title

Credits

No. of
Sessions

(jiyKb guhkupg;G kw;Wk; rpif myq;fhuk; nra;jy;)

10

DIB - 3

Health and Hygine (Rj;jk; kw;Wk; Rfhjhuk;)

LCS - 1

Life Coping Skills (tho;f;ifia epHtfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;)

10

CNS - 1

Communication Skills

10

DIB - P1

Practical 1: Skin Care

15

DIB - P2

Practical 2: Hair Care and Mehandi

18

Total

44

79

DIB - 1

Skin Care (rUk guhkupg;G)

DIB - 2

Hair Care and Hair Styling with Grooming

18

DIPLOMA IN HOME APPLIANCES REPAIR AND SERVICING (535)

The Diploma has been designed to train the unqualified/untrained persons working in Radio ,Fan,
Mixi, Cryender and TV ,DVD Servicings field. This Diploma will enhance the skills and provide employment
opportunities to the unemployed in rural/urban areas, and self-employment. After undergoing this
programme, the students can become entrepreneur also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the
following courses:
Course
Code
DHRS - 1

Course Title

Credits

Basic Electrical and Electronics

No. of
Sessions

8
8

10
10

20

18

44

79

mbg;gil kpd; kw;Wk; kpd;dZtpay;

DHRS - 2

Electrical Appliances Repair and Servicing

kpd; nghUl;fs; gOJ ghh;gG
; kw;Wk; guhkhpg;G

DHRS - 3

Electronic Appliances Repair and Servicing

kpd;dZ nghUl;fs; gOJghh;gG
; kw;Wk; guhkhpg;G

CNS - 1
LCS - 1

Communication Skills
Life Coping Skills
tho;f;ifia eph;tfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

DRTS - P1

Practical-1: Electrical Appliances

kpd; nghUl;fs; gOJghh;gG
; kw;Wk; guhkhpg;G

DRTS - P2

Practical-2: Electronic Appliances

kpd;dZ nghUl;fs; gOJghh;gG
; kw;Wk; guhkhpg;G

Total

DIPLOMA IN MOBILE PHONE SERVICING (536)

The Diploma has been designed to train the unqualified/untrained persons working in Mobile Phone
Servicings field. This Diploma will enhance the skills and provide the employment opportunities to the
unemployed in rural/urban areas and self-employment. After undergoing this programme, the students
can become entrepreneur also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following courses.
Course
Code
DMPS - 1

Course Title

Credits

Basic Electronics

No. of
Sessions
5

DMPS - 2

Mobile Phone and its Technology

DMPS - 3

Servicing of Mobile Phones

CNS - 1

Communication Skills

10

LCS - 1

Life Coping Skills

10

DMPS - P1

Practical-1: Electronics

20

DMPS - P2

Practical-2: Mobile Phone and its & Technology &

Servicing of Mobile Phones

18

Total

44

79

19

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING (537)

The Diploma in Computer Hardware Servicing Programme is a practice oriented programme and
has been designed to provide the knowledge of Computer Organization, Trouble Shooting, Window
Administartion and Network. This Programme makes learning hardware servicing easy for any one who
wishes to learn it. This Diploma is a job-oriented programme. After completing this programme, the
students can get employed in Computer industries or can become entrepreneurs also. This is a 44 credit
programme comprising the following Courses.
Course
Code
DCHS - 1
DCHS - 2
DCHS - 3
DCHS - 4
CNS - 1
LCS - 1
DCHS - P1
DCHS - P2

Course Title
Personal Computer Organisation
Computer Hardware Servicing
Trouble Shooting
Data Recovery
Communication Skills
Life Coping Skills
Practical-1: Hardware and Network Lab
Practical-2: Windows 2000 Administration
Total

Credits
4
6
6
4
8
8
4
4
44

No. of
Sessions
5
8
8
5
10
10
15
18
79

DIPLOMA IN MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS (539)

The Diploma in Multimedia Systems programme is a practice oriented programme and has been
designed to provide the knowledge of Virtual Reality Technology, Digital Image Processing and Web
Design.This programme makes learning multimedia easy for any one who wishes to learn it. It is a joboriented programme. After completing this programme, the students can get employed in Computer Industry
or can establish and manage website also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses.
Course
Code
DMS - 1
DMS - 2
DMS - 3
DMS - 4
CNS - 1
LCS - 1
DMS - P1
DMS - P2

Course Title
Multimedia Systems
Computer Graphics
Digital Image Processing
Web Design
Communication Skills
Life Coping Skills
Practical-1: Web Design Lab
Practical-2: Computer Graphics Lab
Total

Credits
4
6
6
4
8
8
4
4
44

No. of
Sessions
5
8
8
5
10
10
15
18
79

DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION (538)

The Diploma in Animation Programme is a practice oriented Programme and has been designed
to provide the knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Flash, 3D Graphics and Vedio Editing.This Programme
makes learning Animation easy for any one who wishes to learn it. It is a job-oriented Programme. After
completing this Programme, the students can get employed in Computer Industry or can become
entrepreneurs also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses.
20

Course
Code
DIA - 1
DIA - 2
DIA - 3
DIA - 4
CNS - 1
LCS - 1
DIA - P1
DIA - P2

Course Title

Credits

Adobe Photoshop
Macromedia Flash 8: Advanced Design
Video Editing Process
3D Computer Graphics and Modeling
Communication Skills
Life Coping Skills
Practical-1: Animation Lab
Practical-2: 3D Computer Graphics and Modeling Lab
Total

4
6
6
4
8
8
4
4
44

No. of
Sessions
5
8
8
5
10
10
15
18
79

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (533)

The Diploma in Computer Applications Programme is a practice oriented Programme and has
been designed to provide the knowledge of Computer Operations with typesetting, formatting and designing
by using software like MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Access.This Programme makes
learning Computer easy for any one who wishes to learn it. It is a job-oriented Programme. After completing
this Programme, the students can get employed in Computer Industry or can become entrepreneurs
also. This is a 44 credit programme comprising the following Courses:
Course
Code
DCAS - 1

Course Title

Credits

Windows and Internet

No. of
Sessions
5

8
8

10
10

4
4
44

15
18
79

tpz;Nlh]; kw;Wk; ,d;lh;nel;

DCAS - 2

MS Word
vk; v]; Nth;L

DCAS - 3

MS Excel
vk; v]; vf;]y;

DCAS - 4

MS Powerpoint and MS Access

vk; v]; gth; ghapz;l; kw;Wk; vk; v]; mf;r];

CNS - 1
LCS - 1

Communication Skills
Life Coping Skills
tho;f;ifia eph;tfpf;Fk; jpwikfs;

DCAS - P1
DCAS - P2

Practical-1: MS Word and MS Excel

Practical-2: MS Powerpoint and MS Access
Total

B.SC DEGREE IN APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN (135)

The Degree Programme has been designed to enhance the employment opportunities and selfemployment. This programme includes basics of Patten Making, Sketching, Apparel Designing and
Object Drawing. Textile Processing, Fashion Designing, Sewing Technology, Embroidery and Surface
Ornamentation, Apparel Standard Specification and Quality Control, Apparel Marketing and Merchandising
Management, Clothing Care, Computer Application in Apparel Industry. After completion of this programme,
the students can become entrepreneurs also.
21

Course
Code
BAFD - 1
BAFD - 2
BAFD - 3
BAFD - 4
LCS - 1
BAFD - P1
BAFD - P2

BAFD - 5
BAFD - 6
BAFD - 7
BAFD - 8
CCE
BAFD - P3
BAFD - P4

BAFD - 9
BAFD - 10
BAFD - 11
BAFD - 12
BAFD - P5
BAFD - 13

Course Title

Credits

First Year
Business English
Fibre Science
Fundamentals of Apparel Designing
Basic Pattern Making and Grading
Life Coping Skills
Basic Sketching, Model Drawing and
Object Drawing (Lab)
Fundamentals of Apparel Designing (Lab)
Total
Second Year
Embroidery and Surface Ornamentation
Sewing Technology
Fashion Designing
Textile Processing
Environmental Studies
Designing and Manufacturing Apparel (Lab)
Textile Processing (Lab)
Total
Third Year
Apparel Standard Specification and Quality Control
Apparel Marketing and Merchandising Management
Clothing Care
Computer Application in Apparel Industry
Computer Aided Garment Design (Lab)
Project Work
Total

No. of
Sessions

4
4
6
6
4

5
5
8
8
10

6
6
36

20
20
76

4
6
4
4
6
6
6
36

5
8
5
5
8
20
20
71

6
6
4
6
6
8
36

8
8
6
8
20
20
71

B.SC DEGREE IN APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN - LATERAL ENTRY (145)

Three year Diploma in Textile Technology from recognised Polytechnic Colleges or TNOU DAFD
are eligible for admission in the second year of the B.Sc Degree in Apparel and Fashion Design
programme under Lateral Entry.

DIPLOMA IN APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN (524)

The Diploma Programme has been designed to enhance the employment opportunities and selfemployment. This programme includes basics of Patten Making, Sketching, Apparel Designing and
Object Drawing. After completion of this programme the students can become entrepreneurs also.
Course
Code
DAFD - 1
DAFD - 2
DAFD - 3
DAFD - 4
LCS - 1
DAFD - P1

Course Title

Credits

Business English
Fibre Science
Fundamentals of Apparel Designing
Basic Pattern Making and Grading
Life Coping Skills
Basic Sketching, Model Drawing and
Object Drawing (Lab)
DAFD - P2 Fundamentals of Apparel Designing (Lab)

4
4
6
6
4

No. of
Sessions
5
5
8
8
10

6
6

20
20

36

76

Total
22

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN APPAREL AND FASHION DESIGN (534)

The Advanced Diploma Programme has been designed to enhance the employment opportunities
and self-employment. This programme includes Embroidery and Surface Ornamentation, Sewing
Technology, Fashion Designing and Textile Processing. After completion of this programme, the students
can become entrepreneurs also.
Course
Code
ADAFD - 1
ADAFD - 2
ADAFD - 3
ADAFD - 4
CCE
ADAFD - P1
ADAFD - P2

Course Title

Credits

Embroidery and Surface Ornamentation

Sewing Technology
Fashion Designing
Textile Processing
Environmental Studies
Designing and Manufacturing Apparel (Lab)
Textile Processing (Lab)
Total

4
6
4
4
6
6
6
36

No. of
Sessions
5
8
5
5
8
20
20
71

DIPLOMA IN ACUPUNCTURE SCIENCE (540)

The Diploma Programme in Acupuncture Science has been designed with the objective of developing
competent professionals for meeting the demands in Acupuncture. To train the unqualified/untrained
persons working in the Acupuncture field is also another objective of the Programme. This Programme
has been offered through Programme Study Centres.
Course
Code
DASC - 1
DASC - 2
DASC - 3
DASC - P1
DASC - P2

Course Title

Credits

Basic Anatomy and Acupuncture Physiology

History and Philosophies of Acupuncture
Applied Acupuncture
Acupuncture Meridians and Points
Intensive Training Acupuncture Diagnosis and Treatment
Total

4
4
8
8
8
32

No. of
Sessions
30
30
30
30
30
150

DIPLOMA IN BHARATNATYAM (541)

The programmes are designed for those aspiring candidates who want to take up dance as their career.
It helps to provide the traditional art of Bharatnatyam with high professional value. This is a 36 credit
Programme comprising the following courses:
Course
Code
DBN - 1
DBN - 2
DBN - 3
DBN - 4
DBN - 5

Course Title`
Basics of Dance- Concepts and Techniques
Types and Technical Terms of Dance and Basics
of Carnatic Music
Practical -I
Practical -II
Project Presentation

No. of
Sessions
30

6
8
8
8

30
60
60
20

Total

36

200

23

Credits

MASTER OF PERFORMING ARTS (DANCE AND BHARATNATYAM) (241)

The Master Degree programmes is designed for those aspiring candidates who want to take
up dance as their career and profession. It helps to provide the traditional art of Dance
and Bharatnatyam with high professional value. This is a 64 credit Programme comprising the following
courses:
Course
Code
MPA-11
MPA -12
MPA -13
MPA -14

MPA -21
MPA -22
MPA -23
MPA -24

Course Title`

Credits

No. of
Sessions

Bharatnatyam Concepts-I
Classical Dances of India
Practicals-I
Practicals-II

8
8
8
8

30
30
60
60

First Year Total

32

180

Bharatnatyam Concepts-II
History of Dance
Practicals-III
Dissertation and Viva Voce

8
8
8
8

30
30
60
60

Second Year Total

32

180

Total

64

360

24