MA Fine Arts

Master of Arts in Fine Arts

MA Fine Arts or Master of Arts in Fine Arts is a Post-Graduate Fine Arts course. The Master of Arts course covers Fine Art or the fine arts encompass art forms developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept rather than practical application. Art is often a synonym for fine art, as employed in the term Art Gallery. During the course, fine art practice prepares the student for professional involvement within contemporary art and the creative industries.

The students will undertake self-initiated research into current practice and theory of Fine Art and understand where their own work is situated within the field of contemporary art practice. The Master of Arts course in Fine Art is delivered through individual studio practice, lectures, seminars, master classes, and one-to-one tutorials. The duration of a Master of Arts program in Fine Arts is mostly two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute. Master of Arts in Fine Arts is very valuable in the field of arts, culture, and other heritages of the country.

MA Fine Arts Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree under any recognized University or College.
• The marks of admission and entrance test for this course may vary from institute to institute.

MA Fine Arts Syllabus

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

MA Fine Arts Colleges

• Punjabi University, Patiala
• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Government College for Women, Ludhiana

MA Fine Arts Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in Fine Arts and have strong observational and analytical skills, offering opinions on their own projects are most suitable for this course.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level (college and university) both in private and government institutions are also a good match for it.
• Candidates who have knowledge and interest in history, theory of art, and other cultural/sociological forces that have shaped artistic movements are also suitable for it. 

How is the MA Fine Arts Course Beneficial?

• This Fine Arts degree course enables the students to go for Fine Arts programs both at the state and center level such as the creative arts that includes advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
• Second, it paves the way for higher degree programs in respective subjects, e.g., M.Phil. Degree, etc.
• Third, another place where candidates can find jobs; these include artist in residence, developing art-related activities in schools, hospitals, and prisons, or bidding for fixed-term funding to carry out a project or commission.

MA Fine Arts Employment Areas

• Animation Companies
• Advertising Companies
• Art Criticism, Art Studios & Art Consultant
• Comics
• Educational Institutes
• Fashion & Publishing Houses
• Music Companies
• Theatres
• Tailoring Shops
• Television & Tourism Industry

MA Fine Arts Job Types

• Animator
• Art Critic & Art Restorer
• Art Teacher / Art Director
• Creative Director
• Drawing Teacher
• Grafter & Writer
• Graphic Artist / Designer
• Musicians & Music Teacher
• Photographer
• Senior Graphic Designer

Advanced Course in MA Fine Arts

• Ph.D. (Fine Arts)