IGNOU OVA-002 Assignment 2026
Understanding Indian Art Forms
Last updated by IGNOU: 28 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 02:56 pm.
About the OVA-002 assignment
The OVA-002 assignment covers Indian classical dance, principles of visual arts, Indian architecture, Shadanga and Indian classical music. Its questions are based on the course’s theory blocks and ask students to explain art forms and concepts, often with examples.
Submit one tutor-marked assignment, attempting any three of the five questions. Each question carries 10 marks, making the assignment total 30 marks in the PDF. The official listing gives maximum marks as 100 and assignment weightage as 30%. No question-specific word limits are stated.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 10 | Explain Indian classical dance traditions using examples. |
| Q2 | 10 | Discuss the fundamental principles of visual arts. |
| Q3 | 10 | Describe forms of Indian architecture with examples. |
| Q4 | 10 | Write an essay explaining Shadanga and illustrating the concept with examples. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe the two streams of Indian classical music with examples. |
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
- Submit one tutor-marked assignment for OVA-002 and answer any three of the five questions.
- Write your answers in your own handwriting on foolscap-size paper, number each answer and fasten the pages securely.
- Include your enrolment number, name, address, course title, assignment number or code, date and study centre details on the first page.
- Keep assignments for different courses on separate sheets.
- Organise answers logically, with an introduction, connected paragraphs and a conclusion; present the final version neatly.
- Send the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre within the deadline to be eligible for the term-end examination.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.