Mysore/Mysuru: The Expert Committee on formation of new departments and framing of academic curriculum has decided to introduce online courses at the KSGH Music and Performing Arts University in city.

The Committee, which met at Music Varsity on JLB Road in Lakshmipuram on Wednesday, decided to introduce Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Post-Graduate Degree courses in online mode under new departments from the academic year 2023-24, for the benefit of music enthusiasts living in different parts of the State and the country.

The Committee, headed by Music Varsity Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Nagesh V. Bettakote,  also favoured the introduction of classes in Blended Mode for Certificate and Diploma courses.

Prof. Bettakote said that the other decisions taken included starting of Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) courses, a web-based distance learning programme that is designed for large numbers of geographically dispersed students, appointment of Visiting Professors (Professor of Practise) in all departments and uploading of all lectures and presentations concerning the Music Varsity in the official website of the University.

In other significant decision, the University decided to introduce courses in Film Direction, Editing, Media Publicity and Script Writing. Pointing out that the University has received applications from more than 20 colleges seeking affiliation, Prof. Bettakote  said that affiliation will be given only after inspection of infrastructure available there.

Noted Music Director Hamsalekha, a special invitee,  renowned  Violinist  Padma Bhushan Vidwan L.Subramanyam, former Hampi Kannada University Vice-Chancellor and Janapada Loka Working President Prof. H.C. Boralingaiah (Hi.Chi. Boralingaiah), former Pondicherry University Pro-Chancellor Prof. Balasubramanya, Cine Director and script writer B.Suresh, noted Playwright K.Y. Narayanaswamy, noted Dance Director Syed Salahuddin Pasha, Prof.C.A.Sridhar and others were present.