Fine Arts focus on painting, sculpting, applied art, graphic interior design, mural design, mental craft, ceramic design, and pottery-in its various specializations. The field has wide applications in the job market in the present times. A small number of artists are talented enough and have the right type of professional contacts to be able to make a living by painting and sculpting alone. Art as a therapeutic treatment for mentally disturbed persons is sometimes a part of psychiatric social work.
Artists should have creative talent, self confidence and perseverance plus an awareness of, and interest in the social environment and community needs, tastes, and customs are useful attributes for artists.
In the business environment, artists should have the ability to work as one of team, to take responsibility as well as criticism, to appreciate economic constraints of clients, to communicate with clients and employers who commission art work without being interested in art themselves, and take interest in all types of assignments.
Courses/Training
Training in fine arts is usually available in BFA program which is conducted by more than fifty universities in their colleges. The BFA programme is usually of four to five years duration and may be taken up after successful completion of plus 2 or equivalent examination..
Further professional study in fine arts may be pursued in the form of a master's degree programme (MFA), usually of two year duration. MFA course is open to BFA graduates. BFA degree holders are also eligible to pursue postgraduate diploma programme at National Institute of Design (NID) at Ahmedabad.
Courses in Fine Arts are
Dances
- B.A (Hons) Dance
- B.A Dance
- BFA in Dance
- Certificate Course in Dance
- Certificate course in Music and Dance
- Courses in Kathak
- Diploma in Dance
- M.A Dance
- MFA in Dance
- U.G. Diploma Course in Music and Dance
Painting
- B.A Painting
- BFA in Painting
- Diploma in Painting
- MFA in Painting
- U.G. Diploma Course in Painting
Sculpture
- B.A Sculpture
- BFA in Sculpture
- Diploma in Sculpture
- U.G Diploma Course in Sculpture
- U.G. Diploma Course in Fine Arts
Drama
- Course in Drama
Music
- B.A (Hons) Music
- B.A (Visual Art/Music/Dance and Drama)
- B.A Music
- BA in Tabla
- BFA in Sitar
- BFA in Tabla
- Certificate course in Music
- Certificate course in Music and Dance
- Certificate course in Music Appreciation and Music
- Degree in Music
- Diploma in Music
- Diploma in Sitar
- Diploma in Tabla
- Diploma Proficiency course in Music
- M.A Music
- M.Phil in Music
- Ph.D in Music
- U.G. Diploma Course in Music and Dance
- Private Dance and Music Schools
Institutions
Fine Arts Colleges of Kerala
Degree / Course | College / Institute | State | Eligibility | Course Duration |
Kerala Nritya Kalalayam, Trichur , (Kerala) | Kerala | |||
Sree Sankaracharya University Of Sanskrit, Ernakulam Distt. , (Kerala) | Kerala | SSLC or its equivalent | 5 years | |
University of Calicut, Distt. Kozhikode , (Kerala) | Kerala | Higher secondary exam | 3 years | |
University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram , (Kerala) | Kerala | BA Music | 2 years |
Following are the Fine Arts colleges and institutes in Kerala List displays all Fine Arts colleges in Kerala with the degree offered by them. Eligibility criteria and course duration is also mentioned
List of fine arts colleges in india:
1. Kinkini Dhvani Institution of Performing arts, Noida ( Uttar Pradesh )
2. Abhinay, New Delhi( Delhi )
3. Academy of Arts of India, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
4. Academy of Modern Dance, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
5. Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal, Miraj( Maharashtra )
6. Allahabad University : Faculty of Arts, Allahabad( Uttar Pradesh )
7. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar( Tamil Nadu )
8. Apeejay College Of Fine Arts , Jalandhar( Punjab )
9. Banaras Hindu University : Faculty of Performing Arts, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh )
10. Banasthali University : Faculty of Fine Arts, Banasathali( Rajasthan )
11. Bangalore University : Department of Performing Arts & Department of Visual Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
12. Bhoomika Creative Dance Center, New Delhi( Delhi )
13. Centre for Indian Classical Dances, New Delhi( Delhi
14. Children’s Little Theatre, Kolkata( West Bengal )
15. College of Arts & Crafts , Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
16. Delhi School of Music, New Delhi( Delhi )
17. Delhi Tamil Sangam, New Delhi( Delhi )
18. Dharani School of Performing Arts , Kochi( Kerala )
19. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
20. EVAM- The Company Theatre, Mumbai( Maharashtra )
21. Goa College of Art, Panaji(
22. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar( Punjab )
23. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla( Himachal Pradesh )
24. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur( Rajasthan )
25. Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Srinagar( Jammu and Kashmir )
26. Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi( Delhi )
27. Kathak Kendra, New Delhi( Delhi )
28. Keshava College of Dance & Music, Bangalore( Karnataka )
29. Koothambalam, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
30. Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra( Haryana )
31. M.R. Govt Music College , Vizianagaram( Andhra Pradesh )
32. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh
33. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak( Haryana)
34. Melodious Tone Music Classes, Ahmedabad( Gujarat )
35. MS University Of Baroda- Faculty Of Fine Arts, Vadodara( Gujarat )
36. Mudra School of Indian Classical Dance and Institution of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad( Gujarat)
37. Music Group, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
38. Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Vile Parle (W)( Maharashtra )
39. Nartana-Keertana Center for Performing Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
40. Natanam, New Delhi( Delhi )
41. Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, Bandra (W)( Maharashtra )
42. National Institute of Chhau and Folk Dances, New Delhi( Delhi )
43. National School of Drama, New Delhi( Delhi )
44. Natya Kalalayam, New Delhi( Delhi )
45. Natya Vriksha, New Delhi( Delhi )
46. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon( Maharashtra )
47. Noopura - Institute of Mohiniyattam, Thiruvananthapuram( Kerala )
48. Nrityangana Institute of Dance and Music, Andheri (W)( Maharashtra )
49. P.S.G College Of Performing Arts , Coimbatore( Tamil Nadu )
50. Patna University, Patna( Bihar )
1. Kinkini Dhvani Institution of Performing arts, Noida ( Uttar Pradesh )
2. Abhinay, New Delhi( Delhi )
3. Academy of Arts of India, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
4. Academy of Modern Dance, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
5. Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal, Miraj( Maharashtra )
6. Allahabad University : Faculty of Arts, Allahabad( Uttar Pradesh )
7. Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar( Tamil Nadu )
8. Apeejay College Of Fine Arts , Jalandhar( Punjab )
9. Banaras Hindu University : Faculty of Performing Arts, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh )
10. Banasthali University : Faculty of Fine Arts, Banasathali( Rajasthan )
11. Bangalore University : Department of Performing Arts & Department of Visual Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
12. Bhoomika Creative Dance Center, New Delhi( Delhi )
13. Centre for Indian Classical Dances, New Delhi( Delhi
14. Children’s Little Theatre, Kolkata( West Bengal )
15. College of Arts & Crafts , Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
16. Delhi School of Music, New Delhi( Delhi )
17. Delhi Tamil Sangam, New Delhi( Delhi )
18. Dharani School of Performing Arts , Kochi( Kerala )
19. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
20. EVAM- The Company Theatre, Mumbai( Maharashtra )
21. Goa College of Art, Panaji(
22. Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar( Punjab )
23. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla( Himachal Pradesh )
24. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur( Rajasthan )
25. Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Srinagar( Jammu and Kashmir )
26. Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi( Delhi )
27. Kathak Kendra, New Delhi( Delhi )
28. Keshava College of Dance & Music, Bangalore( Karnataka )
29. Koothambalam, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
30. Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra( Haryana )
31. M.R. Govt Music College , Vizianagaram( Andhra Pradesh )
32. Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh
33. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak( Haryana)
34. Melodious Tone Music Classes, Ahmedabad( Gujarat )
35. MS University Of Baroda- Faculty Of Fine Arts, Vadodara( Gujarat )
36. Mudra School of Indian Classical Dance and Institution of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad( Gujarat)
37. Music Group, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
38. Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Vile Parle (W)( Maharashtra )
39. Nartana-Keertana Center for Performing Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
40. Natanam, New Delhi( Delhi )
41. Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, Bandra (W)( Maharashtra )
42. National Institute of Chhau and Folk Dances, New Delhi( Delhi )
43. National School of Drama, New Delhi( Delhi )
44. Natya Kalalayam, New Delhi( Delhi )
45. Natya Vriksha, New Delhi( Delhi )
46. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon( Maharashtra )
47. Noopura - Institute of Mohiniyattam, Thiruvananthapuram( Kerala )
48. Nrityangana Institute of Dance and Music, Andheri (W)( Maharashtra )
49. P.S.G College Of Performing Arts , Coimbatore( Tamil Nadu )
50. Patna University, Patna( Bihar )
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RAJA RAVI VARMA COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
Near Budha Junction Court Road Mavelikkara, Alappuzha,
Pin 690 101, Ph:0479-2341199
Course details
Course Name | Bachelor of Fine Arts | Diploma of Fine Arts |
Academic month for Admission | June | June |
Conditions for Admission | Plus two + Interest and aptitude | S.S.L.C. + Interest and aptitude |
Duration of the Course | 4 Years | 5 Years |
No. of Seats | 20 | 30 |
Admission Fee | Rs.150 | Rs.150 |
Tuition Fee | Rs.120/- | Rs.120/- |
Yearly Fee | Rs.30/- | Rs.30/- |
Training Methods | Lectures, Practical training, and Study tour | Lectures, Practical training, and Study tour |
Syllabus | Painting, Sculptures and Applied Arts | Painting, Sculptures and Applied Arts |
Degrees Awarded | Degree | Diploma |
About the Institution: The college offers both Bachelor Degree and Diploma courses in Fine Arts, mainly in Sculpture, Painting and Applied Arts. Established in 1915, this government institution is affiliated with the University of Kerala.
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RLVcollege of Music and Fine Arts
Tripunithura, Ernakulam District
Kerala State, India
Phone Number : 0484277975
Tripunithura, Ernakulam District
Kerala State, India
Phone Number : 0484277975
Admission and Annual Intake
Candidate who have passed in the plus 2 examination or equivalent qualifications are eligible for admission to the first year BA /BFA degree course provided they have passed an aptitude test conducted by the Principal & HOD.
Annual Intake:
Maximum 40 students may be admitted annually subject to the aptitude assessed in the aptitude test. The first year of BFA degree course shall be a foundation course to the BFA specialization. After they passed first year University examinations, they may be get admitted to the three specializations, Painting, Sculpture and Applied Arts, according to their talent and choice.
Maximum 40 students may be admitted annually subject to the aptitude assessed in the aptitude test. The first year of BFA degree course shall be a foundation course to the BFA specialization. After they passed first year University examinations, they may be get admitted to the three specializations, Painting, Sculpture and Applied Arts, according to their talent and choice.
Courses
Music
This college offers Bachelor of Arts(BA- Semester System) three Years in
Vocal Music
Veena
Violin
Mridhangam
Master of Arts(MA) Two Year in
Vocal Music
Veena
Violin
Mridhangam
Performing Arts
This college offers Bachelor of Arts(BA- Semester System)) three Years in
Bharatha Natyam
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali-Vesham
Kathakali-Sangeetham
Kathakali-Chenda
Kathakali-Maddalam
This college offers Master of Arts(MA) two years in
Bharatha Natyam
Mohiniyattam
Kathakali-Vesham
Kathakali-Sangeetham
Fine Arts
This college offers Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) four year degree course in three branches of Fine Arts
Painting
Sculpture
Applied Arts
This college offers Master of Fine Arts (MFA) two year degree course in three branches of Fine Arts
Painting
Sculpture
Applied Arts
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Introduction:
Commercial Fine Arts is a relatively recent phenomenon in India which refers to the use of different art media for commercial functions. The term 'commercial fine arts' broadly focuses on painting, sculpting, applied art ,graphic interior design, ceramic design, mural design, metal craft, pottery design and painting. An individual needs to have keen observatory sense, perseverance, marketing skills and indomitable will power to pursue a career in this field of fine arts. Pragmatism, originality, selling skills and excellence are the hallmark of a commercial artist, who essentially should be creative and original. Students interested in a career in this exciting field should enroll in Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India. More than often a course in Fine Arts is related with that in Commercial Fine Arts.
Benefits of Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India:
A course in commercial fine arts nurtures and aligns the creative energy in an individual and gives him the technical edge and finesse required to survive in the arts industry where competition is ever increasing.
Qualifications for Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India:
For pursuing a Bachelors Degree course in Fine Arts, one must have passed the Higher Secondary Examinations or 10+ 2 level. Besides this academic qualification, the individual should have a creative bent of mind and an eye for detail. For acquiring a Post Graduate degree in Commercial Fine Arts, you need to be a graduate in Fine Arts.
Commercial Fine Arts is a relatively recent phenomenon in India which refers to the use of different art media for commercial functions. The term 'commercial fine arts' broadly focuses on painting, sculpting, applied art ,graphic interior design, ceramic design, mural design, metal craft, pottery design and painting. An individual needs to have keen observatory sense, perseverance, marketing skills and indomitable will power to pursue a career in this field of fine arts. Pragmatism, originality, selling skills and excellence are the hallmark of a commercial artist, who essentially should be creative and original. Students interested in a career in this exciting field should enroll in Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India. More than often a course in Fine Arts is related with that in Commercial Fine Arts.
Benefits of Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India:
A course in commercial fine arts nurtures and aligns the creative energy in an individual and gives him the technical edge and finesse required to survive in the arts industry where competition is ever increasing.
Qualifications for Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India:
For pursuing a Bachelors Degree course in Fine Arts, one must have passed the Higher Secondary Examinations or 10+ 2 level. Besides this academic qualification, the individual should have a creative bent of mind and an eye for detail. For acquiring a Post Graduate degree in Commercial Fine Arts, you need to be a graduate in Fine Arts.
Scope in India:
In India, individuals having a degree in commercial fine arts can choose a career either in designing, art studios or the advertisement industry. A career as a graphic designer churning out designs and logos for visual aids in commercial houses and making illustrations in books or magazines for a publishing house can also be a viable option. You can also opt for designing the non-verbal presentations for television programs involving trade figure analysis, election results, etc. After completing Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India, an artist can also design stamps and letter heads for government organizations and remain gainfully employed. Many advertisement and software firms in India look for experts in commercial fine arts for the post of 'Graphic Equalizer'. An artist specializing in commercial fine arts can also draw and design billboards, cinema slides, technical catalogues, window slides and the like. He can also work as an art director in theatre and film productions.
Scope abroad:
One can choose to remain a freelancer, design portraits and murals, organize exhibitions and auction his creations. He can also conduct various workshops on commercial fine arts and its related fields abroad. You can also be an art critic and write reviews for various art magazines, quite popular in the West. One must establish his contacts in France, Italy and Germany after completing Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India as these are the countries which epitomize evolutionary changes in fine arts and are the breeding grounds for the maestros in commercial fine arts from all over the world.
Institutes offering Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India
The following are the premier institutes in India where commercial fine arts is taught as a subject of study:
In India, individuals having a degree in commercial fine arts can choose a career either in designing, art studios or the advertisement industry. A career as a graphic designer churning out designs and logos for visual aids in commercial houses and making illustrations in books or magazines for a publishing house can also be a viable option. You can also opt for designing the non-verbal presentations for television programs involving trade figure analysis, election results, etc. After completing Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India, an artist can also design stamps and letter heads for government organizations and remain gainfully employed. Many advertisement and software firms in India look for experts in commercial fine arts for the post of 'Graphic Equalizer'. An artist specializing in commercial fine arts can also draw and design billboards, cinema slides, technical catalogues, window slides and the like. He can also work as an art director in theatre and film productions.
Scope abroad:
One can choose to remain a freelancer, design portraits and murals, organize exhibitions and auction his creations. He can also conduct various workshops on commercial fine arts and its related fields abroad. You can also be an art critic and write reviews for various art magazines, quite popular in the West. One must establish his contacts in France, Italy and Germany after completing Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India as these are the countries which epitomize evolutionary changes in fine arts and are the breeding grounds for the maestros in commercial fine arts from all over the world.
Institutes offering Commercial Fine Arts Courses in India
The following are the premier institutes in India where commercial fine arts is taught as a subject of study:
Bachelors in Fine Arts Colleges in Kerala
There are various colleges in the state of Kerala that provides students with graduate courses in Fine Arts. Most of the colleges offers courses in multiple streams like music, painting, sculpture and so on. The list of a few colleges is provided below.
Bachelors in Fine Arts Colleges in North Kerala
- Exterior-Interiors Private Limited, Kozhikode – Degree in Designing; Diploma in Commercial Art; Advanced Diploma in Commercial Art.
- University of Calicut, Kozhikode District, (Kerala) – B.A Music, Bachelor of Theatre Arts; MA Music; Master of Theatre Arts
Bachelors in Fine Arts Colleges in South Kerala
- College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala University) – BFA In Painting, BFA In Sculpture And BFA In Applied Arts; M.F.A-Portraiture; M.F.A-Mural And M.F.A-Creative Sculpture
- Ravi Verma Institute of Fine Arts, Mavelikkara – BFA In Painting, BFA In Sculpture And BFA In Applied Arts
- St. Joseph College of Communication (S.J.C.C), Kottayam, Kerala – BA in Multimedia
- Toonz Animation Academy, Kazhakootam, Thiruvananthapuram - Advanced Diploma in Digital Arts and Animation; B. Sc. In Games and Entertainment Technologies; VFX for Film and Broadcast; Art of Maya
- University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, (Kerala) – BFA in Painting, BFA in Sculpture and BFA in Applied Arts
Bachelors in Fine Arts Colleges in Central Kerala
- Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Ernakulam, Kerala – BFA In Visual Communication; Master Of Fine Arts In Broadcast Journalism And Video Production; Master Of Fine Arts In Animation And Content Management; Master Of Fine Arts In Applied Art And Advertising
- Creation Plus Academy for Film Studies, Thrissur – BFA in Creative and Performing Arts
- Dharani School of Performing Arts, Kochi (Kerala) – Courses in Dancing - Bharathanatyam, Carnatic Music, Malabar Kolkali, Margamkali, Mohinyattam, Oppana, Parichaya Muttukali and Veena Recital
- Don Bosco Institute Of Graphic Arts Communication Technology, Kochi - Bachelors in Graphic Designing; Bachelors in Web Designing and Bachelors in Printing Technology
- Fine Arts College, Thrissur, (Kerala University) - Bachelor Of Fine Arts In Painting, Bachelor Of Fine Arts In Sculpture And Bachelor Of Fine Arts In Applied Arts
- Kerala Cartoon Academy, Kochi - 2D Animation; 3D Animation; Fine Arts and Multimedia
- Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulam District - B.A in Music, Dance, B.F.A; MA in Theatre, Music and Dance
- Kerala Nritya Kalalayam, Trichur - Bachelors and Masters Courses in Performing Arts and Hindustani Music
- RLV College of Music and Institution of Fine Arts, Thripunithura - BA Music (Vocal, Veena, Violin & Mridangam) BA In Performing Art- Bharathanatyam, Mohinyattam, Kathakali Ves-Ham, Kathakali Sangeetham, Chenda, Maddalam; BFA In Painting, BFA In Sculpture & BFA In Applied Art. MA In Music-Vocal, Veena, Violin and Mridangam: MA In Performing Arts - Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakalivesham, Kathakalisangeetham. MFA in Painting, MFA in Applied Art & MFA in Sculpture
Best colleges in Kerala offering course in Fine Arts
A few of the best fine arts colleges in Kerala include the University Of Calicut, College Of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala University); Ravi Verma Institute Of Fine Arts, Mavelikkara; University Of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, (Kerala); Amrita School Of Arts And Sciences, Ernakulam, Kerala And Don Bosco Institute Of Graphic Arts Communication Technology, Kochi. The Kerala Cartoon Academy, Kochi; Kerala Nritya Kalalayam, Trichur , (Kerala) And RLV College Of Music And Institution Of Fine Arts, Thripunithura are some other fine arts colleges of repute.
