IKS IN COMMUNICATION & MEDIA | NEP | SYBAMMC

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Module 1: Foundations of Indian Knowledge Systems and Communication Traditions 

1. What is IKS Definition, scope, and relevance to media studies.

2. Traditional systems of knowledge transmission Oral, written, symbolic

3. Ancient Indian communication models Shruti, Smriti, Shastra, Sutra.

4. Ancient treatises on communication and statecraft Arthashastra, Natyashastra, Manusmriti, and Panini’s Ashtadhyayi.

Module 2: Language, Literature and Performing Arts in IKS 

1. Classical Languages The role of Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali,and regional languages in building narrative traditions. 

Epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata as comprehensive communication texts.

2. Oral traditions Puranas, Bhajans, and Jataka tales.

3. Folk and classical performing arts Tamasha, Kirtan, Powada, Lavani, Kathakali, Yakshagana as public communicative platforms

Module 3: Philosophy and Aesthetics in Indian Knowledge Systems

1. Philosophical foundations of Indian thought systems Nyaya, Sankhya, Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism. Concepts of Dharma, Satya, Ahimsa and their relevance to ethical journalism and responsible media.

2. Aesthetic principles Rasa, Bhava, Alankara and their application to visual and narrative design

Module 4: IKS in Television, Film, and New Media

1. Representation of Indian mythology, history, and folklore in Indian print, cinema and television Looking at Amar Chitra Katha series, Ramayan, Mahabharat to Baahubali and Tumbbad, TV series like Bharat: Ek Khoj among others

2. Adaptation of epics and traditional stories into visual media Techniques, challenges, and cultural responsibilities. IKS in children’s programming, animated series, and edutainment platforms

3. Digital platforms and New Media Indigenous knowledge in documentary and regional filmmaking. Digital archiving and revival of traditional knowledge systems through YouTube, podcasts, OTT platforms, and social media.