VISION 

The School of Music and Fine Arts was set up in VISTAS with an aim to nurture and cultivate an appreciation and education in traditional Classical Art forms. Today, the School offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Indian Classical Karnatic Music, Bharatanatyam and Western Classical Music apart from various Certificate and Diploma level courses. Apart from this, it also offers a Ph.D program and research opportunities in Indian Music and Bharatanatyam.

MISSION 

• To Provide a holistic education in Classical Art forms
• To Encourage students to learn these arts forms as well as expose them to allied art forms.
• To Preserve traditional values which are integral to these Arts
• To Encourage in-depth research as well as interdisciplinary research in these arts
• To train students to get best opportunities and tackle challenges in Art Field.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

PEO1 Learn the fundamentals of the performance aspect of Western Classical Music from the basics to an advanced level in a gradual manner 

PEO2 Learn the theoretical concepts of Western Classical music simultaneously along with honing practical skill 

PEO3 Understand the historical evolution of Western Classical music through the various eras. 

PEO4 Develop an inquisitive mind to pursue further higher study and research in the field of Classical Art and publish research findings and innovations in seminars and journals. 

PEO5 Develop analytical, critical and innovative thinking skills, leadership qualities, and good attitude well prepared for lifelong learning and service to World Culture and Heritage

PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSO) 

PSO1 Be competent in performance of Western Classical Music equipped and be proficient in the theoretical aspects of Western Classical music which will supplement the knowledge of the performer 

PSO2 Be familiar with the historical aspects of Western Classical Music with specific reference to the evolution of music in various eras like Renaissance, Baroque, Galant, Classical and Romantic period. . 

PSO3 Be familiar with allied areas of study like Karnatic Classical music, Philosophy, Notation and Hindustani Music.