Master of Fine Arts - MFA

Master of Fine Arts - MFA

MFA or Master of Fine Arts is a postgraduate level Fine Arts course. It covers the 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 preparing the student for professional involvement within contemporary art and the creative industries. The student 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. Master of Fine Arts is delivered through individual studio practice, lectures, seminars, master-classes and one-to-one tutorials.

Master of Fine Arts Eligibility

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

Master of Fine Arts Syllabus

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

Master of Fine Arts Colleges

• Anitoons The School of Animation, New Delhi
• Amity University - Gurgaon, Gurgaon
• NIDT Institute for Animation and Visual FX, Mumbai
• Aligarh Muslim University -  AMU, Aligarh

Master of Fine Arts Course Suitability

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

How is the Master of 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 include advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
• Second, it paves the way for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as a PhD degree, etc.
• Third, other places where candidates can find jobs; these include the 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.

Master of Fine Arts Employment Areas

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

Master of Fine Arts Job Types

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

Advance Course in Master of Fine Arts

• Ph.D. (Fine Arts)