COURSES OFFERED

The College of Art makes it its endeavor in its academic programs to take account of what has happened in the past, to be alive to the present and plan for the future.

Fine Art today is a multi-dimensional process reaching nearly all aspects of nature and humanity in search of form, expression and affirmation. The concerns of the artist spans the uniqueness of his / her own vision, the formative processes of life experience, and the complexity of his/her participation. Factors motivating Design range from the common needs for food, shelter, clothing and communication to the most esoteric desires of esteem and self-realization. Design is a force that historically reflects both individual interpretation, conditioned by changing environments and the restrains of materials and technologies of the time.

The Foundation Course is an intensive one year study at the first year level which is common to the Specializations of Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art, Printmaking and Visual Communication providing basic training in art and design. It is an introduction to inter-related, equally important subjects which include Drawing, Color, Clay modeling, Printing, Geometry & Perspective, materials and tools and exercises in form, aesthetics and concepts, all of which are designed to promote visual and textural sensitivity, formal perception and manual neat handedness.

The Course emphasizes on creating an awareness in the student about the fundamental principles of visual and design experience and to suitably prepare him/her for the Specialization Course. History and Appreciation of Art as a compulsory theory subject and language study of Hindi and English as qualifying theory subjects are studied during the academic session.

The Painting Specialization is a comprehensive, in-depth study of the principles of Composition, value, pattern, tone and color theories. Emphasis is placed on the creative process from concept to the finished art work. Focus also to the exposure to study from life, still life, outdoor, etching, lithography, silkscreen, mural and weaving. Aesthetics, History of Art and Methods & Materials are three theory subjects that are studied through the specialization.

The Course in Sculpture specialization lays emphasis on the exploration of the nature of three-dimensional form. And, introducing the student to material and technical skills to enhance personal growth and providing opportunities of consistent work to attain a level of quality. Theory subjects are the same as taught in the Painting Specialization.

The Course in Applied Art introduces the student to the history of advertising, strategy, copy-writing practiced in the different levels of year-wise study. The final project to be submitted is a complete Campaign promoting either an enterprise or a product or a social issue, along with the other work done during the academic year. The theory subjects of Aesthetics, History of Art and Advertising Practice & Profession are studied through the specialization.

The Art History Course offers a chronological survey of Indian and Western art from the dawn of civilization to the present time, including the most modern trends and ideas in the ever changing world of art. It facilitates the understanding of works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, religion, patronage, gender, function, and ethnicity through both contextual and visual analysis; it is aimed at developing an understanding of the origins and functions of art within specific world cultures.

The student in the Course of Printmaking is exposed to the opportunity of benefiting from new materials, techniques and cultivating discipline in his work. The Course is meant to equip the student with such abilities as to inspire him to recreate the living quality of our art traditions in the contemporary manifestations of his work and an attitude of professional responsibility. It differs from other fields of specializations to the extent that a major portion of the creative work is intended to be realized through manipulation and exploration of the latest materials and processes in arriving at a synthesis between content and form rather than a direct application.

Students pursuing the Course in Visual Communication would be trained to develop in understanding of the various related mediums that include design, illustration & cartooning, photography, scripting, storyboarding, film making & editing, 2D and 3D animations, interface design and computer graphics. Emphasis will be upon the student’s expression, both on the practical and technical level from his/her exposure to individual objectives.

• BFA (BACHELOR OF FINE ART) DETAILS OF COURSES:

FOUNDATION COURSE:

OBJETIVES

The objective of this intensive one-year (Two Semester Course)course which is common to the five disciplines of the under graduate course namely, Applied Art, Painting, Print Making, Sculpture and Visual Communication, is to provide fundamental training in Drawing, Design, Colour, Clay Modeling, Print Making, and Geometry and Perspective as Practical subjects, and in Core Theory Course; Appreciation of Art, History of Art and Methods & Materials as compulsory subjects, and English and Hindi languages, (and History of Indian Culture-for Foreign National students only) as theory language subjects.

The Course emphasizes on acquiring Holistic approach and Artificial intelligence in multi-disciplinary through creating an awareness in the student about the principles of Visual art fundamentals, basic design experience, promote visual and textural sensibility, formal perception, manual and neat-handedness.

• APPLIED ART SPECIALISATION:

OBJECTIVE

Applied Art is a subject that assumes various forms of communication through different Medias that are subject to technical, economic and social controls in accordance to the latest trends and technologies. As a means of communication and dissemination of ideas to promote sales, service or a social cause where emphasis is laid on the development of a temperament, which would enable the candidate to subordinate individuality to a collective effort. The new technologies of Photography, Films, Television, Printing, digitization and use of Computer as a visual- problem solver have all opened up endless avenues even in the digital world. Based on this understanding, the objective of training focuses on the Interactive skill based and community interactions Development of creative ability and professional skills through the study of core practical course having lecture cum studio work In the subjects such as Design, Typography, Drawing& Illustration, Poster Design, Press/Magazine Layouts and in DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE COURSE , subsidiary subjects of Computer Graphics, Photography, 2D Animation, Packaging and Display Design is imparted. Ability enhancement course comprises of fieldwork, research projects, environmental design and the Annual Art Exhibition the Subjects; Aesthetics, History of Art, and Advertising Profession and Practice is the core Theory course. The VALUE ADDITIONCOURSE enables learners to follow ethical practices for fine/visual arts on understanding national and global issues.

• ART HISTORY SPECIALISATION:

OBJECTIVE

The Art History Course offers a  chronological survey of Indian and Western art from the dawn of civilization to the present time, Including the most modern trends and ideas in the ever-changing world of art.it facilitates the understanding of works of art within their historical context by examining issues such as politics, religion, patronage, gender, function, and ethnicity, through both contextual and visual analysis; it is aimed also at developing an understanding of the origins and functions of art within specific world cultures. It opens avenues to enable honing of skills in the critical analysis of images and objects through the cultivation of visual literacy, in research, analysis, writing and presentation skills through assignments/ Projects and issues in the study of Art History; to examine and analyze presentations of art including such as in Museums, Art Galleries, Auctions and on the Internet; to engage and enhance critical skills, Imagination and creativity as an Intrinsic part of an intense learning experience; to learn to analyze elements of composition, principles of design, and Identify materials and methods; to master the vocabulary of art and how visual language communicates meaning: to increase visual memory through observance. Promote skills of relevance to the continued professional development of art and activity skills, including visual and verbal, which are transferable to a wide range of employment contexts and life experiences; to interpret works of art through a framework of context and develop personal aesthetic judgments and standards.

The practical course is designed to create an understanding among art history candidates to study and understand the practical methods, contextualize and to know the present practices and trends. The aim of this course is to make art history candidates to be able about their art environment, current art challenges and what contribution can be made by the candidates to educate the public and to enrich the art history. The course emphasizes on creating an awareness of art practice to Art History candidates in Drawing& Painting, Sculpture, Mural, Photography, Graphic Design and other relevant practical subjects as to enable them for a better understanding of the creative and practical side of art and also the use of theory of art in art practice. Which in future may lead them to become an academician and equally good art practitioner as well? It will further enhance the capability of the Art History candidates to have a comprehensive approach to the subject. Achieving an understanding of art world requires having the basic technical and practical skill that will be fulfilled by the art practice in Art History. This course is a multidimensional effort that will provide the integrity to comprehend particular artwork in different mediums ad finally to achieve the sublime, or soul of art while practicing art.

• PAINTING SPECIALISATION:

        OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Specialization Course in Painting is to provide training in the practice skills for original and creative visual expression. It is planned with the conviction that the technical competence provides the most satisfactory foundation for creativity as it easily allows the inclusion of productive thoughts and dreams which stimulate one’s vision to new realities of expression. Within this the Course one would seek to cultivate in the candidates their personal aesthetic growth and professional responsibility at large. Concepts of individuality in visual creations are enriched through the subjects of Drawing, Painting and Composition. These are meticulous and planned exposure to various aspects of visual studies of Still Life, Live Portrait and Outdoors. Candidates are also offered Elective subject of Printmaking, Mural, Weaving and Digital Painting as their Subsidiary options. Due to the changing contemporary art Scenario and to keep abreast with the times, digital painting is introduced as optional subject to impact latest knowledge of working with software and creates mixed-media and creative art works. Adobe Photoshop is a graphic editing program and is a professional image editing Software package that can be used by experts and novice alike. In the 5th semester they choose only one from these for further specialization. Theory core course, which are regularly studied over all the semesters in this subject are Aesthetics, History of Art and Methods and Material. The VALUE ADDITION COURS Enables learners to follow ethical practices for fine/ visual arts on understanding national and global issues.

• PRINT-MAKING SPECIALISATION:

         OBJECTIVE

The Specialization in Print-making, from the traditional to the new digital technology, and, of all the mediums and means of creative expressions is most democratic and potentially capable of reaching afar-greater number of people because of its basic nature, being multiples. The medium also transforms to a means of having direct relation to society's needs and render improvement in the various types of graphics including those of advertising and the printing industry. Further, Printmaking is a certain means of communication and dissemination of ideas.

The Course is devised with a conviction that technical competence provided the most satisfactory foundation for creative expression. However, fully realizing that the mastery of technique is a means and not an end, it is endeavored to enhance each candidate's potential as a creative artist through the use of printmaking. Keeping open the option of the influence of contemporary movements, the candidate is also exposed to the opportunity of benefiting from new materials, techniques and cultivation discipline in work. The Course is meant to equip the candidate with such abilities as to inspire and recreate the living quality of our art traditions in the contemporary manifestations and an attitude of professional responsibility. It differs from other fields of specializations to the extent that a major portion of the creative work is intended to be realized through manipulation and exploration of the latest materials and exploration of the latest materials and processes in arriving at a synthesis between content and form rather than a direct application.

• SCULPTURE  SPECIALISATION:

         OBJECTIVE

Exploration of the nature of three -dimensional forms. Sculpture provides common. Denominator for the many related disciplines such as Architecture Drug Hagery Expression, and Function in form and Structure blend-in, a process that is both introspective and communicative on multiple levels. Courses of studies in Sculptures have been planned with emphasis on the creative expression as well as a refinement in candidate's development in practical/technical aspects.

Study from life, Composition, Metal casting, Wood Carving / Stone carving, Ceramics/ Assemblage in Practical subjects and Aesthetics, History of Art, and Methods & Material as theory papers are specialized and Digital aspect in subsidiary.

• VISUAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALISATION:

          OBJECTIVE

The Visual Communication Course curriculum develops a visual and verbal vocabulary by examining relationships between form and content, word and image as an ideal formula for marketable, upwardly-mobile, and entry-level designers. The objective of the four year BFA Specialization Course is to provide the training essential for the conveyance of ideas and concepts basically associated with two dimensional images.

Exposure uses drawing, illustration, composition, photography, video, traditional 2D/3Danimation, film editing and interface design for interactive CD-ROM using the basic tools for the exploration of design .It is with this exposure; avenues for specialized animation, toy/game design, and digital design are opened. The Course would seek to cultivate in the candidate an individual personality and profession at responsibility and confidence to face challenges that would arise from the fact that the noticeable changes in today's visual communication that has changed its nature and looks from paper to high speed internet as compared to the past. Exercises in creative writing, copy-writing and screenplay writing are also emphasized.

Visual Communication candidates will gain an understanding of the process of visual communication through Course work and Class projects covering a variety of print and design projects. Inter-disciplinary studies in arts and human it yare combined with intense studies in arts and humanity are combined with intense studies in visual forms, design history in Theory, concept and image generation through studio work and digital methods. Emphasis will be upon the candidate's expression, both on the practical and technical level from his/ her exposure to the objectives

MFA (MASTER OF FINE ART) DETAILS OF COURSES:

• APPLIEDARTSPECIALIZATION:

           OBJECTIVE

Aimed at furthering the knowledge of design and skills acquired during the undergraduate studies, the program of post graduate studies In Applied Art is designed to emphasize upon the professional aspects and again expertise in directing a full advertising campaign from concept to finish, including market research, strategy copy-writing and presentation. In stilling in the student the capability of formulating expression in the digital media and with equal confidence through finished exercises in traditional medium.

• PAINTING  SPECIALIZATION:

          OBJECTIVE

The Curriculum in planned to further enhance the skills of the student while encouraging personal growth based on research in various styles of painting and the related technology. Building upon previous course work in creative working, student will develop a concept for a body of work. Abstraction, mixing of medium, stylization, using reality as a basis of design based painting, employing cubic form, distortion and simplification will encouraged. The relevance of the scale of assessment will be considered on the basis of several studies. Final critiques and class discussions to develop individual artistic vocabulary and approach.

• PRINTMAKING SPECIALIZATION:

          OBJECTIVE

The objective is to provide training in the skills for original and creative visual expression. The experience from study of BFA should have honed the capability of the student to communicate through various medium and technology. The aim of this program is to further develop the skills and to shape the personality of the student, where in creative freedom co-exists with known practical requirement. Personal growth will be based on research in various methods and styles of print making and related technology.

• SCULPTURE SPECIALIZATION:

          OBJECTIVE

The curriculum in planned to further enhance the skills of the student while encourage personal growth based on research in various styles of Sculptural and the related technology. An in depth portfolio building Course that explores opportunities for expression through vigorous sculptural work in varied media, high level content based project and creating quality work. Emphasis is on opening avenues for sculptural expression and professional presentation. Art historical and contemporary contextual issues will be extensively discussed.

• VISUAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIZATION:

            OBJECTIVE

In a world where environmental, social, political, religious and professional issues and structures are changing kaleidoscopically, on area of culture activity is more challenging than the field of communication. With traditional boundaries between disciplines dissolving, the structure and ethos of training demands an ideally equipped program of pre-professional experimentation tailored to the individual needs and skills of the learner. The aim of this two year duration post-graduate Specialization Course is to create an understanding if industry needs by enhancing knowledge and technical skills through exposure to professional examples; the ability to use appropriate Visual media, including freehand drawing and computer technology in order to convey an advanced level, the thought of

the essential formal elements at each stage of the creative process; to execute complex creative concepts in detail using digital tools accurately; ability to rapidly visualize sophisticated creative ideas and images for the purpose of conceptual communication. Ability to communicate in terminology as in reference to various international norms; ability to express concepts and strategies in a clear and  professional manner with correct sentence construction and grammar for effective communication.