BFA Applied Arts

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts

Duration

4 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2 or Equivalent

BFA Applied Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts is an Under-Graduate Fine Arts course. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts is a three years program of study (four years in some colleges) in a specialization of Fine Arts which deals with the application of design and aesthetics to objects of function and everyday use. An integrated course is offered in the first year, and the remaining three years are allocated for specialization in Applied Arts.

In other words, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts is a degree that trains a student in the fields of industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design, advertising, decorative art, functional art, architecture, photography, etc. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Applied Arts degree course gives full exposure to print media, advertising, and electronic media.

BFA Applied Arts Eligibility

  • Aspiring students should have passed their 10+2 examination or equivalent with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category) or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board.

BFA Applied Arts Syllabus

Syllabus of Applied Arts as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BFA Applied Arts Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Calligraphy & Drawing

2

Clay & Plaster Modelling

3

Collage Painting & Print Media

4

Colour Theory & Colour Composition

BFA Applied Arts Semester-II

1

English

2

Geometrical Drawing & Perspective Drawing

3

History of Art in India

4

Indoor & Outdoor Drawing & Sketching

BFA Applied Arts Semester-III

1

2D & 3D Animation

2

Advertising Theory

3

Still Life

4

Silk Screen, Stencil Print

BFA Applied Arts Semester-IV

1

Campaign

2

Computer Applications & Graphics

3

Drawing and Illustration (Outdoor and Indoor Study)

BFA Applied Arts Semester-V

1

History of Far Eastern Art & Western Art

2

History of Modern Western Art & Indian Art

BFA Applied Arts Semester-VI

1

Indian Aesthetics

2

Letter Calligraphy / Typography

3

Photography Black & White

BFA Applied Arts Semester-VII

1

Poster Design & Press Layout

2

Photography and Reproduction Techniques

3

Portfolio Development & Digital Manipulation

4

Western Aesthetics

BFA Applied Arts Semester-VIII

1

Project Work - Industry Interface

2

Elective (Any One)

  • Lithography and Computer Graphics
  • Letter Press Printing & Silk Screen Printing

 

BFA Applied Arts Colleges

BFA Applied Arts Course Suitability

  • Candidates who have the qualities of timeless principles of motion, gesture, composition, color theory, story structure, acting, and sound designs are the most suitable for the course. 
  • Those who have an interest and want to preserve Arts and culture are a good match for this course. 
  • Those who want to preserve the culture and enhance it for the present and coming generations are a good suit for the course.

How is the BFA Applied Arts Course Beneficial?

  • Degree holders can apply for the job of a Fine Arts teacher in various Fine Arts learning institutes. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Applied Arts) degree holders can opt for specializations in industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design, advertising, decorative art, functional art, architecture, and photography. 
  • A graduate degree in Applied Arts satisfies a student’s desire who study for the sake of passion as well as ethics that the field of Applied Arts carries along with itself. 
  • The increasing use of visual information and communications brings better employment opportunities for talented artists in different Fine Arts fields.

BFA Applied Arts Employment Areas

  • Art History / Art Studios
  • Advertising Companies / Animation
  • Ceramics Industry / Clothing Industry
  • Dance Studios / Digital Media / Direction
  • Fashion Houses
  • Magazines / Music Industry
  • Manufacturers / Online Services
  • Photography / Sculpture
  • Printmaking / Product Design / Publishing Houses
  • Software Companies
  • Television

BFA Applied Arts Job Types

  • Advertising Sales Manager
  • Compositor & Rigger
  • Counselor, Faculty & Teacher
  • Director & Animator
  • Editor & Texture Painter
  • Educational Development Specialist
  • Graphic Designer & Display Designer
  • Instrument Teacher
  • Modeller & Lighter
  • Music Vocalist Teacher
  • Production Designer
  • Social Media Designer
  • Teacher
  • Visual Effects Supervisor

Advanced Course in BFA Applied Arts