IGNOU Admission 2021: Master's programme in drawing and painting launched, check details here

As per the university, employed, self-employed, freelancers, designers, Illustrators, textile professionals, interior decorators, school and college teachers, aspiring professionals, etc can benefit from the programme.

School of Performing and Visual Arts (SOPVA), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched the Master of Arts in Drawing and Painting or MADP programme. The course will begin from July 2021 session. 

“The programme aims to provide education to the discerning students who do not have access to study Fine Arts through conventional systems,” the university said. The course has been designed for “serious Fine Arts students” to pursue higher education. The course covers core components like elements and principles of art, Art history, Art education, Aesthetics theories and research methods, it added.

As per the university, employed, self-employed, freelancers, designers, Illustrators, textile professionals, interior decorators, school and college teachers, aspiring professionals, etc can benefit from the programme.
Learners with a bachelor's degree in Arts – Drawing and Painting, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or with a bachelor's degree in animation, design, fashion, technology, textile or any allied subject can apply for the programme. The medium of instruction will be English.

Though the medium will be English, students will be allowed to complete their assignments and exams in Hindi, the university said. The duration of the programme is two years.

The total fee of the programme is Rs 16,500, which is to be paid in two installments – Rs 8,250 per year.

“The Programme will be delivered through multi-mode Web Enabled Academic Support (WEAS) and 15 days studio practice in each semester at PSC – 07187P, SOPVA, IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi only,” IGNOU said.

Earlier, IGNOU has launched a Master's Programme in Urdu (MUD) through Open Distance Learning mode. Candidates interested in IGNOU Admissions 2021 must note that the new academic programme developed with an aim to help students get a sound understanding of Urdu Literature and also other literature such as Arabic, Persian, English, Hindi and other new Literature. 

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