First of its kind anywhere, is a two-year programme to fulfill the need for ‘art writers’. It is essentially ‘art journalism from ecosophical perspective’. Ecosophy combines ecology and philosophy. The programme includes a philosophical appreciation of all art forms – music, dance, literature, theatre, cinema, painting etc with a focus on writing and ecosophy is the connecting thread. Anyone with graduation or equivalent degree can take up this programme.

The professional possibilities include

1.      Journalism, Media and Communication

2.      Socio-cultural, political, environmental (national/international) sector

3.      Academics and Research

4.      Policy Research organisations

5.      International Relations agencies 

6.      Publishing

Course structure:

1st Year - FIRST SEMESTER

• Introduction to Ecosophical Aesthetics and Peace - I
• Art History of the World
  
• History of Sciences
• Overview of Literature
• Ecology & Environment

1st Year - SECOND SEMESTER

• Research Methodology  
  
• Fundamentals of Music
• Essentials of Dance
• Painting and other Visual Arts / Advertising and Design 
• Appreciating Theatre

2nd Year - THIRD SEMESTER

• Journalism, Media and Communication
• Nuances of Creative Writing / Folkloristics
• Understanding Cinema
• Dissertation

2nd Year - FOURTH SEMESTER

• Advanced Ecosophical Aesthetics and Peace - II
• Ecological Economics / Translation Studies 
• Ecological Management and Sustainability / Yakshagana Studies 
• Project

2 years