Preetinder Kaur
Ever been fascinated by the art showcased in galleries, impressed by a certain sculptures, then Fine Arts is your calling. These courses include subjects such as designing, sculpting, drama, music, pottery, interior designing, painting and much more similar subjects.
In order to apply for Bachelor’s Courses in Fine Arts, the candidate must have passed their higher secondary education (10+2) and have a creative streak. The first year involves introduction to broader fields like aesthetics and application of design and art. The remaining two or three years of a particular course are devoted to the specialised fields opted by the students. Some of the courses which are presently being offered in India in Fine Arts include
- International program in Visual Arts
- Diploma in painting, textile design and photography
- Advanced diploma in fashion design
- Diploma and certificate course in computer graphics
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Career prospects
Graduates from this field get the choice of joining software companies, publishing houses, art studios, freelancing, etc. A majority of graduates are self-employed. One can join creative departments of advertising agencies, magazines, newspapers in the publishing industry or the textile industry. Electronic media, films and theatre are other options.
Top institutes in the region offering Fine Arts courses
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Government College of Art, Chandigarh
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Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar
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MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh
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DAV College, Chandigarh
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Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
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Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
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Government College for Women, Patiala
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Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Srinagar