BFA

Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.F.A or Bachelor of Fine Arts is an Under-Graduate academic course in the field of Fine Arts. Fine Arts in terms of academics, is the study and creation of visual works of art. Visual works of art can be in the form of painting, sculpture, dance, theatre, architecture, photography, etc. Bachelor of Fine Arts is an integrative course having a duration of three-four years. It is also known as B.V.A which is an abbreviated form of Bachelor of Visual Arts. Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree Course in its initial year includes drawing, painting, figure drawing, portraiture, watercolor, art-making concept development, art history critique, etc.

The Bachelor f Fine Arts course can be pursued either as a Full-Time Graduate Course or Part Time Graduate Course i.e., through Correspondence or Distance Education depending upon one’s choice. Candidates who have a natural interest in Visual Arts or natural skills such as sketching, drawing, and visualization are perfectly suited for pursuing this degree. Those who really enjoy creating and imagining and are interested enough to carve a strong niche in the field of performing or visual arts should absolutely go for this one. Fine Art Courses provided through Correspondence or Distance Education Institutions include the School of Open Learning in Delhi University and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Eligibility

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree can be pursued by those candidates who have successfully completed their 10+2 examinations in any stream from a recognized board.
• Though there is no entrance test for the Bachelor of Fine Arts course a few Institutes may conduct these.
• Some BFA Institutes may conduct an Aptitude Test as well and on the basis of the test, the final decision for admission is made.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Specialisations

Bachelor of Fine Arts Syllabus

The Syllabus of Fine Arts as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Colleges

• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
• Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
• Jamia Millia Islamia - JMI, New Delhi
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai

Bachelor of Fine Arts Course Suitability

• The Bachelor of Fine Arts program prepares the students for establishing a career in the field of visual communication and performing arts.
• After successfully completing a BFA, one can pursue a Master’s degree in Fine Arts i.e., M.F.A (Master in Fine Arts) or M.V.A (Master in Visual Arts).
• The degree helps a student to develop an overview of the Fine Arts industry. Those who want to rekindle their hidden or buried talent can also go for BFA.

How is the Bachelor of Fine Arts Course Beneficial?

• After completing B.V.A from any private or government Institution, a candidate can join a school as an art teacher, as a photographer, or as an artist in government offices.
• A graduate can also start a career as a freelance worker and go for direction, photography, television, clothing, and fashion.
• One can also start as an art director for magazines, online services, software companies, publishing houses, manufacturers, advertising, promotion, and product design

Bachelor of Fine Arts Employment Areas

• Advertising Companies
• Art Studios
• Boutiques
• Educational Institutes
• Fashion Houses
• Publishing Houses
• Theatres
• Tailoring Shops
• Television Industry
• Websites

Bachelor of Fine Arts Job Types

• Animator / 3d Artist / Art Critic
• Art Teacher / Art Director / Sr. Art Director
• Creative Director / Drawing Teacher
• Editor
• Freelance Worker
• Furniture Designer
• Graphic Artist / Designer
• Music Teacher
• Production Artist
• Set Designer / Senior Graphic Designer

Advanced Course in Bachelor of Fine Arts

• Masters of Fine Arts