Updated on Aug 25, 2022 03:59 IST

Muralist are also called as the fine art painters. The work of a muralist involves painting or applying art directly on the ceilings, walls or any large canvas. Along with the art work, muralist also tries to convey some form emotions or stories. Some of the best examples of these art forms are ancient warrior history, wall paintings, cave paintings etc. These are the works of muralist. Murals work as full-time and also as a freelancers. They are also popular as street artists. People also hire muralist to decorate the wall of their hall, room to give a lively look. 

Responsibilities of Muralist

  • Work on latest design trends.
  • Depicts various social, political and other issues through their art.
  • Meet the requirements of their clients.
  • Create arts with the use of different technniques including computer imaging, sketching etc.
  • Showcase a portfolio of their work in the form of a handbook.

Required Skillset for Muralist

If you have a creative approach and passionate about making a career as a muralist, then this is the perfect career choice for you. Apart from the educational qualification, a candidate need to possess certain basic skills and qualities mentioned below to be a muralist. 

Skillset to become Muralist
Eye for design Imaginative skills

Aesthetics skills

Observant
Visualisation skills Eye to details
Practical approach Technical skills
Artistic ability Interpersonal skills
Drawing skills Passionate
Sketching skills Innovative

Muralist: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can pursue a degree, diploma or certificate course at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in this field. Listed below are the eligibility criteria for the UG and PG level courses: 

UG Level: To pursue Mural Art programme at UG level candidates should have a class 12th pass certificate in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum 50% - 60% marks.  

PG Level: To pursue PG level course in Mural Arts candidates should have a graduation degree in Arts.

Courses offered for Muralist 

There are multiple courses offered by top colleges in the field of Murals. Some of the course are mentioned below:

Courses for Muralist
MFA in Painting (Mural) Bachelor of Fine Arts
Professional Diploma in Art and Craft BA(Hons) Fine Arts 

BA Drawing and Painting

BFA Applied Arts
BA Visual Arts BFA Drawing and Painting
BFA Mural

MA Sculpture

BFA  Sculpture BFA Photography
BFA Interior Design BPA Performing Arts
BFA Digital Graphics Technology BFA Graphics
BFA Painting MA Fine Arts
BFA History and Arts MA Art of Central Asia
MA Painting Applied Art Sculpture

MA Indian Art

Top Colloeges offering Courses for Muralist

There are various colleges in India that offer Murals course. Some of the popular colleges are listed below in the table:

Top Colleges for Muralist
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Uttar Pradesh Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
SNDT Women's University, ChurchGate, Mumbai Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulum
Imagination Academy of Fine Art, Delhi -

FAQs on Muralist

Q. What are murals?

A. A mural can be defined as the form of large picture hand-painted directly on a wall. 

Q. What are the different types of murals?

A. Some of the types of murals are painted scenery, photography murals, and abstract murals.

Q. What are examples of murals?

A. Some of the examples of murals are Sweet Peacock Murals, Muddy School Murals, Devious Industrial Street Art, Moving Mural Promotions etc. 

Q. Which state of India is famous for mural art?

A. Kerala is the state which is famous for mural paintings, which are mainly based on Hindu mythology.

Q. What is the meaning of Muralist?

A. A Muralist is an artist who paints murals and associated with the art of muralism.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria to pursue to degree level Murals course?

A. To pursue a UG level Murals course, candidates must have passed class 12th in any stream from a recognised board with a minimum 50% - 60% marks.

Q. What are the eligibility criteria to become a Muralist?

A. In order to become a Muralist, candidates are required to possess skills like Imaginative skills, Aesthetics skills, Visualisation skills, Technical skills, Artistic ability etc. 

Q. What are the seven fine arts?

A. Seven fine art disciplines includes architecture, painting, literature, sculpture, dance, poetry and music. 

Q. What are the eligibility criteria to pursue to master level Murals course?

A. In order to pursue a master level course in Mural Arts candidates need to have a graduation degree in Arts.

Q. Which are the top colleges offering Murals course?

A. Some of the popular colleges for Murals course are Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Uttar Pradesh, Visva Bharati University, West Bengal, SNDT Women's University, ChurchGate, Mumbai, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulum and many more.

Q. What are the popular courses available for Muralist?

A. In order to become Muralist, candidates can pursue courses like MFA in Painting (Mural), Bachelor of Fine Arts, Professional Diploma in Art and Craft, BA(Hons) Fine Arts, BA Drawing and Painting, BFA Applied Arts, BA Visual Arts,  BFA Drawing and Painting, BFA Mural, MA Sculpture and many more. 

Popular Muralist Colleges in India

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Popular Private Muralist Colleges in India

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75.32 K
7.46 LPA
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Popular Muralist UG Courses

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