Bachelor of Fine Arts is an Undergraduate level degree program. The program is meant for the students who have a passion to study fine arts and different facets of it like drawing, visualization etc. The program is developed in such a way so as to create interest in the candidates about fine arts. The program covers the creation of visual art works. Some of the visual arts are like photography, sculpture, theatre, painting, architecture and dance. This course is also known as B.F.A or B.V.A (Bachelor of Visual Arts). Both the program are the same. In the initial year of the program topics like portraiture, art history, watercolor, figure drawing etc. are covered in the course.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Fine Arts

• After finishing B.F.A, aspirants can study a post graduation in Fine Arts i.e., M.F.A. (Master in Fine Arts) or M.V.A.(Master in Visual Arts).
• Bachelor of Fine Arts program prepares the aspirants for starting a profession in the area of visual communication.
• The graduation helps a candidate to develop a general idea of the Fine Arts industry.

Eligibility Criteria for B.F.A

Once an aspirant finishes +2 in any group from a recognized board, he/she can study the fine arts program. There is no entrance test for B.F.A program. However, there are some institutes that conduct the entrance examination. Some fine arts institutes carry out Aptitude test and based on that, admission process is carried out.

Admission Procedure for B.F.A

Qualified aspirants can apply for the B.F.A program carried out by various universities. Application forms are available from the college office and website. Admission process is based on merit. Online and offline admission options are available.

How to fill in B.F.A Entrance Application form

The application forms can be got through online and offline. Online forms can be got from the specified exam body. Detailed information can be got from the website itself. After filling the forms, it is good to take a print out of the form. The application forms need to be send with the required documents and DD. Offline forms can be obtained from admission center of the institute. While filling the forms, aspirants must be careful. Only right details must be given and should be checked after filling the form. It must reach the office before the last date.

B.F.A Entrance exams in India

• B.H.U BFA Entrance Examination
• Delhi University entrance exam
• JNAFAU Entrance Exam
• UP TGT

B.F.A Entrance Exam Pattern

The Bachelor of Fine Arts duration is 2 hours. Objective type questions are included in the B.F.A test. There are multiple-choice questions. The students can choose appropriate one from the given alternatives. The questions cover the topics like painting, visualization etc.

Coaching Centers for B.F.A Entrance Exam

• Nift Coaching Classes
• Target Design Academy
• Vifa coaching classes

Top B.F.A Colleges in India

• Academy of Arts of India, Chennai ( Tamil Nadu )
• Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Ernakulum
• Andhra University: Colleges of Arts and Commerce, Vishakapatnam
• Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur( Rajasthan )
• National Gallery of Modern Art
• Ravi Verma Institute of Fine Arts, Mavelikkara
• Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
• University of Bombay, Mumbai
• University Of Calicut, College Of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala University)
• Visva-Bharati, West Bengal

Other Reputed Colleges/ Universities offering B.F.A program

• Abhinay, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Academy of Modern Dance, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
• Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalay Mandal, Miraj( Maharashtra )
• Allahabad University : Faculty of Arts, Allahabad( Uttar Pradesh )
• Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar( Tamil Nadu )
• Apeejay College Of Fine Arts , Jalandhar( Punjab )
• Banaras Hindu University : Faculty of Performing Arts, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh )
• Banasthali University : Faculty of Fine Arts, Banasathali( Rajasthan )
• Bangalore University : Department of Performing Arts & Department of Visual Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
• Bhoomika Creative Dance Center, New Delhi
• Centre for Indian Classical Dances, New Delhi
• Children’s Little Theatre, Kolkata ( West Bengal )
• College of Arts & Crafts , Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
• Delhi School of Music, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Delhi Tamil Sangam, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Dharani School of Performing Arts , Kochi( Kerala )
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
• EVAM- The Company Theatre, Mumbai( Maharashtra )
• Goa College of Art, Panaji(
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar( Punjab )
• Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla( Himachal Pradesh )
• Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Srinagar( Jammu and Kashmir )
• Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), New Delhi( Delhi )
• Kathak Kendra, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Keshava College of Dance & Music, Bangalore( Karnataka )
• Kinkini Dhvani Institution of Performing arts, Noida ( Uttar Pradesh )
• Koothambalam, Chennai( Tamil Nadu )
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra( Haryana )
• M.R. Govt Music College , Vizianagaram( Andhra Pradesh )
• Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak( Haryana)
• Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi( Uttar Pradesh
• Melodious Tone Music Classes, Ahmedabad( Gujarat )
• MS University Of Baroda- Faculty Of Fine Arts, Vadodara( Gujarat )
• Mudra School of Indian Classical Dance and Institution of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad( Gujarat)
• Music Group, Hyderabad( Andhra Pradesh )
• Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Vile Parle (W)( Maharashtra )
• Nartana-Keertana Center for Performing Arts, Bangalore( Karnataka )
• Natanam, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Nateshwar Nritya Kala Mandir, Bandra (W)( Maharashtra )
• National Institute of Chhau and Folk Dances, New Delhi( Delhi )
• National School of Drama, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Natya Kalalayam, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Natya Vriksha, New Delhi( Delhi )
• Noopura - Institute of Mohiniyattam, Thiruvananthapuram( Kerala )
• North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon( Maharashtra )
• Nrityangana Institute of Dance and Music, Andheri (W)( Maharashtra )
• P.S.G College Of Performing Arts , Coimbatore( Tamil Nadu )
• Patna University, Patna( Bihar )

B.F.A course curriculum

First year

• Design in Applied Arts
• Drawing & Painting
• Fundamentals of Visual Art

Second year

• History of Art (Indian Art)
• Life Study
• Materials and Methods
• Photography

Third year

• Creative Composition
• Creative drawing
• History of Art II (Western Art)
• Information Technology

B.F.A Specializations

• Architecture
• Calligraphy
• Cartooning
• Dance
• Graphic Designing
• Illustration
• Music
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Theatre

B.F.A Course Evaluation

Bachelor in Fine Arts is a four-year course that covers subjects such as Cartooning, Sculpture, Graphic Designing, Illustration etc. An annual examination is carried out in the B.F.A program. The exams conducted by concerned universities. Theory and practical sessions are included in the course. Projects are also there for the students who undergo the B.F.A program.

B.F.A Text Books

• Advertising Art and Ideas by Rege G.M
• All about techniques in Dry Media – Parramons Editorial Team
• Anatomy and Drawing by Victor Perard, Grace Prakashan
• Calligraphy Today by Ajit Mukherjee
• Color- A Workshop for artists and designers by David Harnung
• Commercial Art Techniques by Raviraj
• Communication Arts, International Periodical
• Designer’s Guide to Color by James Stockton
• Designers Poster by Rockport
• Druk Kala by Shantinath Arwade
• Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques by D.H. Wilson
• Free hand drawing from Flat Example by Raviraj
• Fundamentals of Advertising by John Wilmshuxt, Adrin Mackay
• Kleeppners Advertising Procedure by  J.T. Russel, W.R. Lane
• Pencil Shading Basic Techniques by Raviraj
• Perspective Drawing by Milind Mulik, Jyotsna Prakashan
• The World of Visual Communication by Rege G.M
• Type and Color by Richard Emery

What to do after B.F.A?

Once the aspirant finish the program, he/she can study advanced course in Master of Fine Arts. They can specialize in any of the subjects. Diploma programs are also there. Some of the fields in fine arts are like painting, drama, sculpture and music. There are many job prospects for the candidates. Aspirants can work in publishing firms, studios, fashion houses and advertising firms. Self-employment is another option for them. Some other jobs they can work are promotion, clothing & fashion, on-line services, product design etc.

Job and Career options for B.F.A

Many more opportunities are available in the teaching and photography field once the aspirants study the fine arts program. Self-employment jobs in the fine arts area are in the field of clothing and fashion, direction and photography. B.F.A holders can start software firms, promotion and product design, online services etc.

Employment Areas

• Advertising Companies
• Art Studios
• Boutiques
• Educational Institutes
• Fashion Houses
• Publishing Houses
• Tailoring Shops
• Television Industry
• Theatres
• Websites

Job Types

• 3d Artist
• Animator
• Art Critic
• Art Director
• Art Teacher
• Creative Director
• Drawing Teacher
• Editor
• Freelance Workers
• Furniture Designer
• Graphic Artist / Designer
• Music Teacher
• Production Artist
• Senior Graphic Designer
• Set Designer
• Sr. Art Director

Remuneration after B.F.A

Artists can be easily sort into four groups mainly Art Directors, Craft Artists, Fine Artists, Multimedia Artists. Around 60% of these artists find s self-employed as a better option. Many, on the other hand are getting into a fixed employment in various museums, galleries etc. Some other options available are schools, advertising agencies, magazines etc. The newspapers and software publishing companies are also offering lucrative career options.  The salary of a fresher vary from Rs. 8,000 to Rs.12,000 on an average.