Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA Painting)

Course Information :

This four year bachelor course has been specially designed to instill in you the professional skills of an artist, and providing a thorough grounding for your artistic pursuits. The first year is foundation year, and rest three years are of specialization in painting. In each year there are ten core subjects and two optional subjects.

Year 1 :

Core Subjects : Drawing Creative Composition Clay Modelling Painting Relief Print Making Serigraphy Intaglio Printing Appreciation and History of Art Optional Subjects (choose any two) : Introduction to Photography Introduction to Digital Imaging Mural Stained Glass Qualifying Subjects : English: as prescribed by the university. Hindi: as prescribed by the universit

Year 2 :

Core Subjects : Drawing Composition Painting Portraiture Mixed Media History of Indian Art / Western Art Curating and Exhibiting Optional Subjects (choose any two) : Print Making Mural Photography and Digital Imaging Stained Glass

Year 3 :

Core Subjects : Drawing Composition Painting Portraiture Mixed Media Indian Aesthetics (3) Methods and Materials History of Indian Art / Western Art Optional Subjects (choose any two) : Print Making Introduction to Conservation and Restoration Mural Introduction to Ceramics I

Year 4 :

Core Subjects : Creative Drawing Creative Composition Painting Multi Media Western Aesthetics Methods and Materials History of Asian Art / Western Art Report and Final Display Optional Subjects (choose any two) : Print Making Traditional and Folk Indian Art Techniques Introduction to Video Art Introduction to Ceramics II

Coursework & Assessment :

The course is assessed using variety of innovative methods, including assignments, portfolio submissions and case study analysis. Formal class contact time is normally 10-15 hours per week and students are expected to supplement this with an equal amount of independent study. The assessment criteria is two phased. A formative system of assessment ensures that all the practical assignments, group discussions, seminars and written assignments in each subject are graded through out the year. The formal written and practical assessment is done at the end of each semester. The culmination of the final year is the display of work as part of an exhibition.

Careers :

Student will be able to pursuing careers as Professional Artist, Art Educationist, Curator for Art Galleries and Museums, Illustrator, Designer, Visualiser with Advertising Agencies, Art Manager, Art consultant, Art Director, Set Designer.