Painting is a graphic art, which consists of an artistic masterpiece made by applying paints to a surface. It is an imaginative practice existing for more than thousand years. There are different types of paintings that caused the emergence of Painting Technology as a specialized stream.

Aspirants can do any of the undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Painting Technology. Various Universities and institutions offer different courses in the respective fields. With development in the concerned field, there came new research programs in Painting Technology. Those who wish to join the PG courses in painting should attend an entrance exam prior to admission. Some of the tests conducted for the purpose are listed below.

List of Entrance Exams

• NIFT Entrance exam
• NID Entrance exam
• BFA Entrance exam
• CEED Entrance exam
• PEARL Entrance exam
• Jamia Millia Islamia BFA (Painting) Admission Entrance Test
• J.J. College of Arts Entrance Exam

Courses

• B.A. (Hons) Drawing and Painting
• B.A. Painting
• B.A. Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts
• B.F.A. Painting
• Certificate Course in Painting
• Diploma in Painting
• M.A. Drawing and Painting
• M.A. Graphic Arts
• M.A. Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts
• M.F.A. Painting
• M.Phil. Drawing and Painting
• Ph.D. Painting
• Post Graduate Diploma in Graphic Arts
• Post Graduate Diploma in Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts

Career Prospects

Those who have completed the various courses in Painting Technology can apply for jobs in the private or public sector. Now-a-days, there is scope in the respective field to a greater extent. Career in painting is gradually becoming an good choice in India as the charges of work of art done by Indian artists have ascended a lot in recent years in the global market. There is a realistic or proficient artist behind every work of art in magazines, dailies, posters and books. They can seek for occupation in photography, newspapers, interior designing and so on. They can also carry on with the design work in event management field too. It is important for these candidates to present their work from time to time. It is also good to create a portfolio when they study. The collections is a must during the initial days of the career. They are one among the highly paid professionals.