IGNOU OTH-001 Assignment 2026
An Introduction to Theatre and Drama
Last updated by IGNOU: 28 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:55 pm.
| Course code | OTH-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | An Introduction to Theatre and Drama |
| Programme | Certificate in Performing Arts (Theatre Arts)CPATHA |
| School | School of Performing and Visual Arts |
| Assignment code | OTH- 001/AST-1/TMA/26 |
| Session |
About the OTH-001 assignment
The OTH-001 assignment covers traditional and contemporary Indian theatre, forms of acting, theatre practitioners, and the basics of play production. It also asks students to explore a regional theatre form and the director’s role.
This tutor-marked assignment has nine questions. Section A contains four long-answer questions worth 20 marks, while Section B contains five short-answer questions worth 10 marks. The PDF states a maximum of 30 marks; the official listing separately gives maximum marks as 100 and weightage as 30%.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 5 | Describe the Tamasha theatre tradition. |
| Section A, Q2 | 5 | Explain Chaturvida Abhinayas. |
| Section A, Q3 | 5 | Discuss one regional theatre form from your own area. |
| Section A, Q4 | 5 | Discuss the emergence of contemporary Indian theatre. |
| Section B, Q1 | 2 | Describe Koodiyattam. |
| Section B, Q2 | 2 | Discuss the contributions of Ebrahim Alkazi, Habib Tanvir, and Ratan Thyyam. |
| Section B, Q3 | 2 | Explain the meanings of theatre, drama, and play. |
| Section B, Q4 | 2 | Outline the process of producing a play. |
| Section B, Q5 | 2 | Explain the director’s role in theatre. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
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