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Bachelors of Design [B.Des] Fine Arts is an undergraduate course that has been designed to last for 4 years. This course covers facets of visual arts such as painting, sculpture, art history, visual communication, photograph, etc The abilities of the students are developed through teaching of base subjects such as history of art, elements of visual arts, sketch & rendering, practice on workshops. In addition to the mentioned base subjects, students are also taught specialized subjects such as printmaking, art criticism, art instruction, fashion & textile designing, computer aided graphics & animation.
The entrance exams that are being considered for admissions to B.Des (Fine Arts) course in the various colleges include NID DAT Prelims, CEED of IITs/NID and NIFT of National Institute of Fashion Technology. Apart from these tests, other tests like UPSEE, JET Art, CAT and admission tests of institutes also help the students get enrolled in this course.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Fine Arts |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, typically with a minimum of 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Design (NID), Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), College of Art, Delhi, Shantiniketan, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) |
| Entrance Exam | NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, BHU UET, JNAFAU Entrance Exam |
1. The requirement for the minimum qualification is 10+2 pass in any stream namely Science, Commerce or Arts with 50% aggregate marks.
2. He/she should have passed 10+2 level examination from any recognized board /university.
3. In some institutes, the candidates are required to write an entrance test and also a interviewing or a portfolio.
4. The candidates belonging to the reserved category have relaxation in their age and percentage according to rules.
5. International applicants are also required to meet equivalence and eligibility criteria arising from the program at hand.
6. Candidates cannot be studying for any other full time course when they are seeking admission into the B.Des course.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Foundation | - Design Principles (Composition, Color Theory, Typography) - Basic Drawing & Illustration - Art History & Appreciation - Visual Communication Fundamentals |
| Fine Arts Exploration | - Introduction to Fine Art Media (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking) - Experimentation with Materials and Techniques - Understanding Artistic Expression |
| Visual Storytelling | - Narrative Techniques in Visual Communication - Storyboarding and Concept Development - Using Fine Art Elements in Design |
| Digital Tools | - Design Software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop) - Digital Illustration and Photo manipulation - Integration of Fine Art Techniques with Digital Tools |
| Typography & Layout Design | - Principles of Typography (Font Selection, Hierarchy) - Page Layout and Composition for Impact - Incorporating Fine Art Elements into Design Projects |
| Branding & Identity Design | - Developing Brand Identity Systems - Visual Communication Strategies for Marketing - Using Fine Art for Brand Building |
| Electives (may vary) | - Advanced Fine Art Techniques (e.g., Etching, Ceramics) - Fine Art in Contemporary Applications (e.g., Street Art, Animation) - Art & Design Criticism |
| College Name | Location | Average Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Design (NID) | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Jorhat | 1.47 lakhs - 3.90 lakhs |
| Sir JJ School of Art | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 10,000 - 30,000 |
| College of Art and Crafts (CAC) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda | Vadodara, Gujarat | 12,000 - 15,000 |
| Government College of Fine Arts (GCFA) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 2,000 - 5,000 |
| Kerala Kalamandalam | Thrissur, Kerala | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Government College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad | Hyderabad, Telangana | 5,000 - 10,000 |
| Government College of Arts & Crafts, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| College of Visual Arts, Delhi | Delhi | 15,000 - 20,000 |
| Government College of Art, Jaipur | Jaipur, Rajasthan | 10,000 - 15,000 |
| College Name | Location | Average Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology | Bangalore, Karnataka | 3.5 lakhs - 5 lakhs |
| World University of Design (WUD) | Gurgaon, Haryana | 4 lakhs - 7 lakhs |
| Pearl Academy | Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Agra | 4 lakhs - 8 lakhs |
| NIFTEM (National Institute of Fashion Technology - Education & Management) | Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Raipur | 3 lakhs - 4 lakhs |
| School of Design, Ahmedabad University | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 3 lakhs - 4.5 lakhs |
| MIT School of Design, Pune | Pune, Maharashtra | 3 lakhs - 4 lakhs |
| Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) | Pune, Maharashtra | 4 lakhs - 5 lakhs |
| ISDI (International School of Design & Innovation) | Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune | 3.5 lakhs - 5 lakhs |
| AOD (Arena Animation & Design) | Multiple Locations | 2 lakhs - 4 lakhs |
| JD Institute of Design | Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon | 3 lakhs - 4.5 lakhs |
| College Name | City | Average CTC (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Design (NID) | Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jorhat | 5-8 lakhs |
| Srishti School of Art, Design & Technology | Bangalore | 3-5 lakhs |
| World University of Design (WUD) | Gurgaon | 3-4 lakhs |
| Pearl Academy | Jaipur, Delhi, Noida, Agra | 3-5 lakhs |
| College of Art and Crafts (CAC) | Kolkata | 2-3 lakhs |
| Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University of Baroda | Vadodara | 1.5-2 lakhs |
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Painting & Sculpture | 2 - 3 lakhs |
| Graphic Design & Digital Arts | 3 - 5 lakhs |
| Animation & Motion Graphics | 3 - 6 lakhs |
| Illustration & Storytelling | 2.5 - 4 lakhs |
| Art Education & Curation | 2 - 3 lakhs |
