M.F.A - Master of Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts is a postgraduate degree course. It involves the study of optic and performing arts. It is a 2 year duration course. There are various fine art degree courses as well as diploma courses in the field of arts that one can follow at undergraduate as well as doctoral level. Fine art courses have obtained vogue amongst art aspirants who seek education in modern or emerging arts while focusing on the concepts of fine arts. They are one of the most popular MA Courses in India. Master of Fine Art is one such course that has seen a comfortable reception from students applying for master courses. Students may learn how to develop painting skills and techniques using cosmetic paints. They will explore the manner of many artists throughout history while developing their own paintings. The major subjects considered and studied are landscapes, still-life, the figure, and abstraction. They will develop a strong sense of design through decision-making and problem-solving projects that may include media such as, graphite, oil pastel, colored pencil, chalk pastel, and charcoal. The course focuses on the concept of art rather than keeping it limited to the application. Self-initiated research is also a necessary part of the programme to help the students understand current art practices.
Skill Set:
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Creativity
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Realistic and constructive drawing
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Composition skills
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Colour techniques
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Organisation skills
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Decision-making skills
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Research skills
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Attention to detail
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Interpretive skills
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Teamwork
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Course Highlights:
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Course Level
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Postgraduate
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Duration
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2 years
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Examination Type
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Semester type
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Eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree
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Admission Process
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DBRA University Entrance Test, JNAFAU, TUET, HNBGU Entrance test
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Top recruiting organizations
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AVM, Harvard
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Top recruiting areas
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Educational Institutes, Arts, Crafts Shops, Publication Homes, Art Galleries, Museums, News, and Magazines
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Top job profiles
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Gallery Artist, Art Instructor, Museum Curator, Exhibition Designer, Art Critic
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Course Fee
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INR 3,000 to 2 Lacs
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Average Starting Salary
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INR 2 to 10 Lacs
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelors in fine arts or BA degree in the same field.
- Minimum Marks Required: 50% marks
Admission Process:
Admissions are done on the basis of graduation score and on the basis of written test. Group Discussion and Personal Interviews will be conducted to assess the students’ skills.
Entrance exams are:
- DBRA University Entrance Test
- JNAFAU
- TUET
- HNBGU Entrance test
Syllabus and Course Description
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Semester I
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Semester II
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Aesthetic and Art Prediction
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Aesthetic and Art Prediction
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History of Modern Western Art
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History of Modern Western Art
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Creative painting or Portrait
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Creative painting or Portrait
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Exhibition, Viva-voce, and Seminar
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Exhibition, Viva-voce, and Seminar
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Semester III
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Semester IV
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History of Modern Indian Art
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History of Modern Indian Art
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Dissertation and Viva-voce
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Dissertation and Viva-voce
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Creative painting or Portrait
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Creative painting or Portrait
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Exhibition, Viva-voce, and Seminar
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Exhibition, Viva-voce, and Seminar
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Specializations:
- Art history,
- Visual arts,
- Design,
- Filmmaking,
- Photography,
- Creative writing,
- Dance,
- Theater,
- Acting
Top Institutes:
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COLLEGE NAME
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CITY
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AVERAGE ANNUAL FEE IN INR
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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University
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Agra
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INR 70,000
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Kurukshetra University
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Kurukshetra
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INR 70,000
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Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
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Hyderabad
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INR 1,14,000
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Tripura University
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Agartala
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INR 2,700
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Maharaja Agrasen University
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Solan
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INR 1,00,000
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College of Arts, University of Delhi
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Delhi
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INR 31,000
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Visva Bharati University
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West Bengal
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INR 55,000
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Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
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Uttarakhand
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INR 25,000
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University of Hyderabad
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Hyderabad
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INR 32,940
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Aligarh Muslim University
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Aligarh
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INR 4,100
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Banaras Hindu University
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Varanasi
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INR 3,157
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Amity University
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Lucknow
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INR 1,27,000
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Lovely Professional University
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Jalandhar
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INR 1,18,000
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Chamrajendra Government College of Visual Arts
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Mysore
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INR 9,427
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Davangere University
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Davangere
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INR 18,000
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Delhi College of Art
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Delhi
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INR 41,600
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Rabindra Bharati University
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Kolkata
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INR 13,000
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Teerthanker Mahaveer University
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Moradabad
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INR 24,300
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Career Options and Job Prospects:
With the privatization of India, a lot has changed for candidates who seek a career in arts. The options are not limited and various industries are opening their gates to creative artists in order to empower themselves with the aura of innovation. Following are some of the fields where candidates can apply for jobs after pursuing masters of fine arts:
- Advertising
- Art studios
- Clothing industry
- Dance studios
- Digital media
- Fashion houses
- Magazines
- Printmaking
- Publishing houses
- Sculpture-making
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JOB POSITION
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
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Gallery Artist
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They are responsible for managing a gallery’s computer systems and information systems. They handle phone traffic, coordinate events, and exhibits, and prepare purchase orders and are also responsible for keeping artwork and monitoring artwork in safe.
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INR 4,13,000
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Art Instructor
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They are responsible for developing the interest of each student and improving their ability in creative expressions of visual forms and teaching skills and techniques of artistic expression with guidelines.
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INR 2,96,000
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Museum Curator
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They are responsible for collecting exhibits in art galleries or museums. They develop and organize new collections to improve and expand research and educational facilities.
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INR 5,66,00
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Exhibition Designer
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They are responsible for designing the layout of events, shows, and exhibitions. They work from offices, design studios, or from home to complete their designing layouts. They can also travel from one place to another to get data on the requirements.
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INR 2,55,000
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Art Critic
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They are responsible for reporting reviews and news of local art beats including art museum shows, gallery openings, and art exhibits. They are journalist art critics and scholarly art critics.They will concentrate on artist, style, or medium such as charcoals, oils, watercolors, and pastels.
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INR 5,90,000
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Top recruiters are:
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Times of India
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Colors TV
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SKETS Studio
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Technicolor
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Prime Focus
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DQ Entertainment
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Inbound Mantra
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Flintobox
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Oodio Studio
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