Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts

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Duration

1 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts is a Fine Arts course. The visual arts are art forms that create works which are primarily visual in nature, such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, and often modern visual arts (photography, video, and filmmaking) and architecture. It is mostly of two academic years but it may vary from institute to institute. The syllabi for the course are divided into four semesters. The course is an important and job orienting one in the field of art and culture, etc.

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Eligibility

  • B.A. (Fine) in Art History or B.A. (Fine) in any of the Fine Arts or a Humanities degree with special aptitude and background of the subject.
  • Other university graduates than those in Humanities are also considered for admission, if they show proof of aptitude in the Fine Arts and familiarity with art objects and literature on art, provided they put in one additional year to cover the pre- requisites.

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Syllabus

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

Subjects of Study

Philosophy of Art-Oriental and Occidental (Theory)

Nature Study & Its Composition (Practical)

History of Modern Indian Art (Theory)

Creative & Mural Painting (Practical)

History of Modern Western Art (Theory)

Portraiture cum Life Study (Practical)

Creative Composition (Practical)

Practical Project Work on any place, monument, Natural site, Folk and Tribal Habitats, etc. (Project Work)

Dissertation on any Topic related to Visual Arts. (Dissertation + Viva-Voce)

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts College

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Course Suitability

Students having interest in Visual Arts, want to preserve and want to make it the destination of tourism, etc. are most suitable for this course. Candidates willing to go for higher degree level for becoming teacher/lecturer also are good match for course. Who have interest in art and good at painting; drawing, sculpting and working in a range of media and the current fashion also are suitable for this course.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Course Beneficial?

Course enables the students to go for Visual Arts programmes both at state and centre level such as creative arts which includes advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts. So it offers many job opportunities. One can go for higher degree programmes in respective subjects aiming to become teacher and lecturer. They also can get jobs in cultural heritages of India such as museums, art gallery, tourism industry and the like many other places.

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Employment Areas

  • Film, TV & Radio
  • IT & Multimedia
  • Music
  • Arts Management
  • Visual Arts
  • Museums, Libraries & Associations
  • Design
  • Performing Arts
  • Marketing
  • Production & Technical
  • Business Opportunities

Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts Job Types

  • Creative Producer
  • Film Trainer & Coordinator
  • Support and Application Specialist Consultant
  • Marketing Tourism Coordinator
  • Regional Community Creative Producer
  • Visual Arts Curator
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Web Development Officer
  • Administration Assistant - Music Education
  • Technical Director
  • Business Manager
  • Home Tutor

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