Course Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting is a four-year program focused on developing technical skills, creativity, and conceptual understanding. Students explore various mediums, art history, and contemporary practices, preparing for careers as professional artists or educators.

Duration:

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-Wise):

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Drawing and Painting

2. Indian Art History (Ancient)

3. Fundamentals of Aesthetic Theory

4. Color Theory and Composition

5. Perspective in Drawing

Semester 2:

1. Art History (Medieval & Renaissance)

2. Techniques in Painting – Watercolor and Oil

3. Anatomy Study for Artists

4. Still Life Painting

5. Drawing from Nature

Semester 3:

1. Art History (Modern Art)

2. Portrait Painting – Techniques and Practice

3. Digital Art Basics

4. Figure Composition

5. Experimentation in Media

Semester 4:

1. History of Western Art

2. Indian Contemporary Art

3. Mural Painting Techniques

4. Sculpture Basics for Painters

5. Advanced Color and Composition Studies

Semester 5:

1. Study of Iconography and Mythological Themes in Art

2. Landscape Painting

3. Thematic Painting Projects

4. Art Criticism and Aesthetic Appreciation

5. Photography for Artists

Semester 6:

1. Advanced Oil and Acrylic Painting

2. Installation Art

3. Public Art and Community Projects

4. Professional Practice and Art Business

5. Final Project - Exhibition Planning

Semester 7:

1. Advanced Techniques in Mixed Media

2. Independent Study - Exploration of Styles

3. Internship with Art Galleries or Institutions

4. Contemporary Indian and Western Art Movements

Semester 8:

1. Thesis Project – Personal Portfolio Development

2. Major Art Exhibition Preparation

3. Art Conservation Techniques

4. Professional Art Criticism and Writing

5. Career Planning for Artists

Average Fees:

INR 50,000 to 2,00,000 per year (Depending on the institution)

Exams to Attend:

1. UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) for some top-ranking institutions

2. Institutional Entrance Exams for Fine Arts Programs (such as BHU UET, Jamia Millia Entrance Exam, etc.)

3. NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) for certain architecture-related painting courses

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Painting (BFA Programs):

1. Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai

2. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

3. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

4. Delhi College of Art, New Delhi

5. Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan

6. Faculty of Fine Arts, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

7. College of Art, Chandigarh

8. Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

9. Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

10. RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Kerala

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Painting (BFA Programs):

1. RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, Tripunithura

2. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

3. College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum

4. Kerala Kalamandalam, Thrissur

5. Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts, Mavelikara

6. Government College of Fine Arts, Thrissur

7. Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi

8. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam (Fine Arts Department)

9. Sacred Heart College, Thevara

10. Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth, Kochi (Fine Arts Department)