BA Visual Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts

BA Visual Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts is an Under-Graduate Fine Arts program. The Bachelor of Arts course in Visual Arts is a three-year full-time degree in which students major in any one of the disciplines offered by the School's Workshops. The Bachelor of Arts course in Visual Arts offers unique opportunities to investigate an array of courses in art history, animation, interactive forms, film, graphic design, photography, video, print media, and foundation.

The Bachelor of Arts course in Visual Arts is available in six disciplinary majors. You may choose to major in Painting, Photomedia, Screen Arts, Sculpture (including ceramics and glass), Print media, or Jewellery and objects. You may also complete a second major in Critical Studies. Each major is underpinned by the teaching of rigorous theory and critical skills.

BA Visual Arts Eligibility

• Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination or that of any other University or Board of Examinations in any state recognized as equivalent to the Plus Two of the Higher Secondary Board with not less than 40% marks in aggregate are eligible for admission.
• SC, ST, OBC, and other eligible communities shall be given relaxation as per University rules.

BA Visual Arts Syllabus

Syllabus of Visual Arts course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Visual Arts Colleges

• St. Joseph College of Communication - SJCC, Kottayam
• Deendayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur

BA Visual Arts Course Suitability

• The Bachelor of Arts course in Visual Arts is suitable to prepare the next generation of contemporary artists and creative thinkers for professional practice.
• They should have the capability of exploring ideas through a range of media including painting, sculpture, fine and digital print, installation, performance, fiber/textile, film and video, animation, installation, performance, community engagement and social practice, sound art, book works or any hybrid practices forged by you personally.

How is the BA Visual Arts Course Beneficial?

• The Bachelor of Arts course in Visual Arts is beneficial to equip you with the conceptual and technical skills required to work as a contemporary artist or to establish an art, media, or design practice.
• They can also work in a wide range of other culture-related fields, including art education and administration, curation, website, interactive design, and publishing.
• The Visual Arts course will also equip you to pursue an independent studio career working towards exhibitions in commercial galleries and publicly run art spaces.

BA Visual Arts Employment Areas

• Advertising Agencies
• Art Studios / Arts Councils
• Educational Institutes
• Film Industry
• Hospitals
• Historical Societies
• Interior Design Departments
• Libraries
• Museums and Galleries

BA Visual Arts Job Types

• Animator
• Aerial Photographer
• Cartoonist
• Film-maker
• Graphic Designer
• Museum Artist
• Teacher
• Visual Designer / Visual Merchandiser

Advanced Courses in BA Visual Arts

• MA Visual Arts
• Ph.D. (Visual Arts)