Diploma Courses

Post Graduate Diploma in Tribal Art and Culture in India (PGDTACI)

Explore the rich heritage of tribal art, culture, ecology, and sustainable livelihoods through an immersive learning experience.

Programme Overview and Delivery Framework
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Duration

1 Year (12 Months)

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Academic Weight

40 Total Credits

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Total Semesters

2 Semesters

Programme Flow at a Glance
Semester I (20 Credits)
Semester II (20 Credits)
Skill Development Programme (1 Month)
Internship / Dissertation (1 Month)
🎓 Award of PG Diploma in Tribal Art and Culture in India
Programme Summary
Semester Papers Units
Semester I Paper I – IV 16 Units
Semester II Paper V – VIII 16 Units
Total Programme 8 Papers 32 Units
Total Credits 40
Duration 1 Year
Delivery Mode 70% Online | 30% Offline

Programme Delivery Matrix at a Glance

Complete academic journey from Semester I to Internship.

Semester I

20 Credits • 5 Months
Papers Covered
  • Paper I – Tribes of India: An Introduction
  • Paper II – Social, Cultural and Economic Life of Tribes
  • Paper III – Tribal Art and Craft: Economic Perspectives
  • Paper IV – Tribal Cultural Heritage
Academic Coverage

Tribal studies, socio-cultural systems, art and craft traditions, cultural heritage, and economic perspectives.

Online Learning
  • Faculty Lectures
  • Recorded Lectures
  • Reading Materials & Scholarly Content
  • Assignments and Analytical Writing
  • Quizzes and Continuous Assessment
  • Discussion Forums and Peer Learning
  • Interactive Sessions with Experts
  • Case Studies on Tribal Communities
  • Demonstration Videos (Art Forms & Techniques)
  • Self-Learning Modules and e-Resources

Semester II

20 Credits • 5 Months
Papers Covered
  • Paper V – Ecology and Environment in Tribal Context
  • Paper VI – Skill Development and Institutional Exposure
  • Paper VII – Management and Marketing of Tribal Art and Crafts
  • Paper VIII – Dissertation based on Fieldwork
Academic Coverage

Ecology, environmental sustainability, skill development, institutional exposure, management, marketing, and fieldwork research.

Online Learning
  • Faculty Lectures
  • Recorded Lectures
  • Reading Materials & Scholarly Content
  • Digital Learning Modules
  • Management Simulations
  • LMS Activities
  • Assignments
  • Quizzes

Skill Development Programme

1 Month
Programme Focus
  • Skill Track Selection
  • Employability-Oriented Skills
  • Hands-on Practice
Learning Method
  • Guided Learning Modules
  • Skill Resources
  • Mentor Sessions

Internship / Project Work

1 Month
Field Placement

Real-world exposure to tribal communities and cultural institutions.

Training Activities
  • Field Visits to Tribal Communities
  • Visits to Tribal Art and Craft Institutions
  • Workshops on Tribal Art Practices
  • Practical Sessions on Craft Techniques
  • Community Interaction and Ethnographic Exposure
  • Documentation and Field Recording Exercises
  • Group Presentations and Seminars
  • Project Work and Field-Based Assignments
  • Institutional Exposure Visits
  • Practical Assessment Activities

📋 Programme Delivery Summary

📚 20 Teaching Weeks/Semester ⏱️ 15 Hours/Week 💻 70% Online 🏫 30% Offline 📖 600 Total Academic Hours

📊 Curriculum Structure & Credits Matrix

Course Paper / Module Duration / Load Credits
Semester I
Paper I: Tribes of India – An Introduction 5 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper II: Social, Cultural and Economic Life of Tribes 5 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper III: Tribal Art and Craft: Economic Perspectives 5 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper IV: Tribal Cultural Heritage 5 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Semester I Total 300 Hrs 20 Credits
Semester II
Paper V: Ecology and Environment in Tribal Context 4 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper VI: Skill Development and Institutional Exposure 4 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper VII: Management and Marketing of Tribal Art and Crafts 4 Weeks (15 hrs/Week) 5 Credits
Paper VIII: Dissertation based on Fieldwork 8 Weeks 5 Credits
Semester II Total 300 Hrs 20 Credits
Total Course Program Summary 600 Total Hrs + Fieldwork 40 Total Credits