MVA- Master of Visual Arts
Master of Visual Arts is a postgraduate course in the field of visual arts. MVA courses are usually of two years duration. Candidates are taught subjects such as dance, theatre, painting, sculpture making, photography, architecture studied in depth. It teaches and prepares the students for a league of becoming exceptional artists. It also encourages them to follow other practices that are associated with the field of art. The candidates can also go for distance education to study this course from international universities. MVA course aspirants are educated to develop a better understanding of visual arts and culture. Theories related to curatorship, art programming and organisational management are also taught to candidates. Candidates can specialise in fields such as Communication Design, Drawing and Painting, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Printmaking, Sculpture, Art History, Ceramics, Fibers, New Media Art, Photography, Watercolor, etc.
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 System
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Eligibility
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Graduate from a recognized university
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Admission Process
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Direct admission to colleges. However, some colleges may check student's skills through an entrance test.
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Course Fee
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INR 10,000 - 2 lacs
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Average Starting Salary
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INR 5-6 lacs
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Top Recruiting Organizations'
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National and State Museums, Art Galleries, Craft Mela's and a number of other placements available.
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Top Recruiting Areas'
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Advertising companies, Boutiques, Art Studios, Theatres, Tailoring Shops, Fashion Houses, Education Institutions, Television Industry, Animation, Teaching, Textile Industry, Sculpture
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Top Job Profiles
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Creative Director, Visual Artist, Drawing Teacher, Set Designer, Production Artist, Music Teacher, Multimedia Programmer, Art Therapist, etc
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Skill Set :
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Good drawing skills
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Knowledge of different materials
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Good at displaying things
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Creative
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Knowledge of Colours & Colour Theory
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Good communication skills
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Top Institutes:
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Name
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City
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Fees per annum in INR
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Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
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Vadodara
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5,900
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Utkal University of Culture
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Bhubaneshwar
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5,900
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Bharathidasan University
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Tiruchirapalli
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2,200
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The IIS University
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Jaipur
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54,000
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NIMS Un
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Jaipur
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24,000
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ShreematiNathibaiDamodarThackersey Women's University
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Mumbai
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14,000
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Bangalore University
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Bangalore
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5,900
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Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University
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Jaipur
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41,000
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Eligibility:
- Students must have obtained at least 50% marks in the aggregate of qualifying university examinations.
- The candidates can apply to only that specialization in which they have the bachelor’s degree.
- The final year students can take the entrance test, but they must submit their certificate at the time of admission.
- The foreign students are also eligible to apply in the Indian university provided that they submit the latest TOEFL or GMAT score.
Admission Process:
The universities that offer Master of Visual Arts may conduct their own entrance examinations to select the right candidate. The candidates who meet the eligibility requirement can go for this entrance test. The admission test is followed by a personal interview round.
Entrance exams:
- Aligarh Muslim University MFA Entrance Examination
- Banaras Hindu University Post Graduate Entrance Test
- Central University of Himachal Pradesh Post Graduate Admission Test
- Delhi University PET
- Hyderabad University Entrance examination- Post Graduate Programs
- IGNOU Entrance examination
- JamiaMilliaIslamia University Post Graduate Entrance Examination
- Lucknow University Post Graduate Entrance Test
- Mumbai University Entrance Examination
Syllabus and Course Description:
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Specialization (any one):
i. Creative Painting
ii. Portraiture
iii. Mural
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Specialization (Any one):
i. Creative Painting
ii. Portraiture
iii. Mural
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History of Arts & Technology ( Related to Specialization)
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History of Arts & Technology ( Related to Specialization)
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Philosophy of Arts
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Philosophy of Arts
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Specialization (Any one)
i. Creative Painting
ii. Portraiture
iii. Mural
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Specialization (Any one)
i. Creative Painting
ii. Portraiture
iii. Mural
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Elective Subjects
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Dissertation and viva-voce
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Career Prospects:
Students after the completion of MVA can work as an art teacher, artists in government offices or a photographer. Postgraduates of Master of Visual Arts can also start their career as a freelance worker and excel in clothing, photography, television and fashion industry.
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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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Art therapist
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They are dedicated to helping both adults and children with their mental, physical, and emotional stability. They incorporate art-making into the patient's counseling sessions. This type of therapy is used in treating stress, depression, low self-esteem problems and behavioral problems.
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2-3 lacs
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Multimedia programmer
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They are the ones who use their creative and technical ability to produce marketable digital products like Flash-based websites, mobile apps, and interactively animated films. Works with different multimedia features and is familiar to the usage of text, sound, graphics, digital photography, 2D/3D modeling, animation, and video.
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5-6 lacs
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Creative Director
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They are the creative leads who advertise and market companies. Creative Directors work with designers, artists, copywriters, and marketers to frame strategies for selling products.
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13-16 lacs
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Fine Artist
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They produce artwork using a variety of media and techniques. They display their work in museums, galleries or have a private collection.
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2-3 lacs
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