Visual Arts: Courses, Admission 2025, Subjects, Top Colleges, Job Profiles and Salary

Fine Arts, Visual Arts and Performing Arts courses consists of various courses such as Dance, Theatre, Film Making,  Editing,  Printmaking, and Acting. It also includes various dance forms such as Kathak, Odissi, Bharatnatyam and Folk Dance.

Other branches under this include Tabla, Cinematography, Hindustani Classical Vocals, Video Editing, Illustrator, Direction, Graphic Design, Sitar, Violin,  Script Writing, Sound Editing,  Computer Science,  etc.. These courses are offered across various top colleges in India and are popular choices amongst candidates who wish to make a career in the field of media and television.

The Master of Visual Arts (MVA) is an advanced postgraduate programme that centers on in-depth study and application within the visual arts. This comprehensive course spans various disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, photography,  printmaking, and digital media, fostering a diverse range of visual expressions.

The MVA students engage in theoretical and practical explorations, delving into artistic concepts, techniques, and critical thinking. The curriculum typically incorporates studio work, art history, and theory classes,  offering opportunities for specialisation in specific mediums or themes. 

Hi Tina,

The fees for the course in visual arts depends on the course you are pursuing i.e. whether its Bachelors,certificate, diploma or a post graduate course. The fees may range from INR 23,000 to INR 3.5 lakhs for the entire course.

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Hi Subodh,

The eligibility to pursue a course in visual art is pass in 10+2 from any stream with minimum 50% marks.

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Yes, You can pursue a Master of Visual Arts (MVA) degree after earning a Bachelor's degree in a suitable discipline, such as Fine Arts or Visual Arts. To accomplish this, you usually need to fulfil the prerequisites for admission to the particular MVA programme you are interested in, which may include turning in recommendation letters, academic transcripts, and a portfolio of your creative endeavours.

It's critical to do your homework, select a programme based on your interests, and be aware of application deadlines. After being accepted, your MVA studies will allow you to advance your creative abilities and understanding in a specific field of the visual arts. Check Bachelor of Arts (BA) Admission.

Yes. The upper age limit for applying in Bachelor programmes is restricted to 20 years relaxable up to 3 years on proving genuine evidence of discontinuity in education profile. However for postgraduate programmes there is no age limit.

It is important that the candidate meets the eligibility criteria for the programme they are applying for admission. If the candidate fails to meet the criteria, he or she can be disqualfiied at any stage of the admission process.

Common Univeristy Entrance Test (CUET) result is released by National Testing Agency. CUET syllabus is divided into three sections viz., Languages, Domain Subject and General Test. CUET language section assesses candidate through reading comprehension (factual, literary, and narrative), literary aptitude and vocabulary. CUET syllabus second section- domain subject assesses the candidate's in depth knowledge on the subject he/she has opted for. CUET third section- general test includes general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, quantitative reasoning and logical and analytical reasoning. CUET syllabus is available now. Candidates can check the section wise detailed CUET syllabus here.

Main subjects for visual arts depends the specialisation. The course may include subjects like Design and Layout, Photographic Seeing, Visual Culture, Visual Language, Art History, Typography, Sketch and Composition, Ideas and Stories etc. Main characteristics of Visual Arts are size, line, space, form, texture, shape, colour, tonal values, design, aesthetic organization, etc. in an object composition. 

Students may also explore graphic design, multimedia arts, or other modern forms of visual expression, depending on the programme. These courses are included in Visual Arts degrees to promote a multidisciplinary skill set and a sophisticated comprehension of the creative process, as well as a holistic approach to artistic development.

Hi Tina,

There are lot of subjects that one need to learn in a course for visual arts, mentioned below are some of them :

• Drawing from Nature/Object
• Print – Making
• 3 D Design
• Still Life (Rendering)
• Head Study (Rendering)
• Pictorial Composition
• Western Aesthetics
• Dissertation

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The following colleges offer BVA courses in various specialisations after Class 12. The admissions are provided either based on entrance exams or marks scored in class 12th. The names of a few such colleges and universities are:

There are 35 colleges in India that provides Master of Visual Arts. Here is the list of some colleges:

Hi Dubey,

A video & film editors job is to take video tapes to produce a single refined piece of video. The key responsibility of a video editor is to edit any visual media-form, like soundtracks, film and videos for the cable and broadcast visual media industries. Digital Video Editing is the buzzword in today’s digital world. Digital video editing makes use of computer technology to facilitate whole editing process onscreen. Film editing courses will help you understand the nuances of cutting and editing videos. This is done through hands-on, practical training.

These days, professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Avid’s Media Composer are popular. All one needs is the training in the computer systems and programs used in digital video/film editing and an interest in editing visual media. For doing specialized courses from reputed institutes candidates must possess the qualification prescribed by the respective institutes/ colleges. In general, Digital video editors often have a bachelor's or a master's degree in animation or media arts. Besides media houses, large film studios, electronic news channel groups, one can also find wide ranging opportunities in various production houses scattered all across the country. 

The increased popularity of online video clips has also resulted in large number of job opportunities for competent video editors. Please refer to the link for institutes: https://www.shiksha.com/search/?q=Video+Streaming+and+Editing&c=12&sc=90&sa=^0^249^0^0^0&ts=78273&rf=searchwidget&sp[]=249&ldb=l-249 Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

Bachelors of Visual Arts or BVA is a 4-year UG degree in the field of fine arts. There are many specialisations available in the BVA course like Graphics, Applied Arts, Painting, etc. There are generally three types of visual arts, including decorative, commercial, and fine art.

Popular job roles available for BVA degree holders are Painter, Cartoonist, Art Conservator, Visual Designer, Graphic Designer, Visual Artist, Art Critic, Art Director etc. Popular recruiting companies for BVA graduates are Prime Focus, Red Chillies, Reliance Mediaworks and HT Media. Hence the career scope after BVA is very promising for the candidates. Check Graphic Designing Career.

Here are some of the job options for the student after completion of the MVA program:

• Visual arts teacher
• Studio Manager (Visual Arts)
• Visual Arts Instructor
• Art therapist
• 3-D Modeling
• Assistant Designer
• Assistant Art Director
• Fine Arts Professor
• Creative Designer
• Performing Arts Teacher
• Multimedia programmer

A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) differ primarily in their programme focus and structure. Despite being undergraduate degrees, they differ in terms of their focus on academic subjects and aspirations for their careers.

Bachelor of Arts degree includes liberal arts courses like Literature,  History,  etc.. while a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) includes more design studies and intensive art subjects. BA is an all-encompassing subject that includes various career options such as Gender Studies, Literature, and other liberal studies.

Fine Arts on the other hand consists of courses in sculpture and other such visual arts which are meant to enhance the beauty of objects and make them more appealing to the clients. However, it is to be noted that many colleges have the nomenclature of offering BA courses in various disciplines of fine arts. Read Bachelor of Fine Arts: BFA Specialisations, Scope and Career Options. 

Hi Tina,

Various institutes across India and abroad provide online course in visual arts, listed below are some of them :

• Session college
• Academy of art university
• International institute of Fine arts
• International fine art academy

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