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BACHELOR OF FINE ART

Degree Course Type 

Bachelors

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

4 Year

Course Fields 

Arts

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

BHU UET

Average Course Fee 

30000 - 300000

Average Salary Offered 

250000 - 1000000

Course Highlights 

The major highlights of the course are as follows:

Particulars

Details

Course Name

BFA

Full-Form

Bachelor of Fine Arts

BFA Course Level

Undergraduate

BFA Course Duration

3-4 Years

Popular Specialisations

Painting, Acting, Applied Arts, Animation, Pottery and ceramics, Digital Arts, Fashion Design, Textile Design, etc.

BFA Course Mode

Full-time, Part-time & Distance Mode

BFA Course Fees (Annual)

INR 30,000 to INR 3,00,000

Minimum Qualification Required

12th pass or its equivalent qualification

BFA Selection Process

Merit or Entrance-exam-based

BFA Course Stream

Design

BFA Job Profiles

Textile Designer, Fashion, Fashion StylistVisual Merchandiser, PhotographerFine ArtistCartoonist etc.

BFA Average Salary (Annual)

INR 2,50,000 to INR 10,00,000

About Course 

A bachelor's degree in fine arts focuses on visual, performing, or fine arts such as painting, animation, or pottery. In some cases, BFA is also referred to as Visual arts. BFA admission is based on merit as well as entrance exams. UPSEE, AUCET, CUET, and other common BFA entrance exams the registration period for top colleges runs from May to August. In BFA colleges, the average course fee ranges between INR 30,000 and INR 3,000,000. 

Painting, illustration, history, graphics, and other subjects are covered in the BFA Syllabus. Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees can also be obtained in a variety of specializations, such as BFA Applied Art, BFA Painting, and BFA Photography. Following graduation, candidates can pursue an MFA or look for BFA job opportunities in the entertainment industry, media houses, marketing firms, publications, art galleries, schools, and colleges. In India, the average monthly BFA salary ranges from INR 25,000 to 50,000. 

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

People with an artistic perspective or have an eye for art mainly do BFA course. Candidates who have an artistic mindset are highly suited for this course. While pursuing BFA course, candidates get to know about various things such as visual arts, etc. Candidates also get a chance to utilize their creativity and innovative skills in order to produce new arts in the field.

Below are some of the important skills required in any candidate who wish to pursue Bachelor of Fine arts and have a successful career through it:

1. Sketching skills

2. Visualization skills

3. Artistic skills

4. Problem-solving skills

5. Drawing skills

6. Imaginative skills

7. Presentation skills

8. Communication skills

Eligibility  

​​​​​​​In the following table, the eligibility criteria for Bachelor for Fine Arts has been discussed in detail:

Parameter

BFA Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

10+2/ intermediate or its equivalent

Minimum Aggregate Score

50% to 60%

Age Limit

No age limit

Skills

Creativity, Precision, Visualisation, Problem-solving abilities, Communication skills and more

Entrance Exams Details 

A few of the popular entrance exams for BFA Admissions are as follows:

1. Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET)

2. Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST)

3. NIMS Entrance Exam

4. BHU UET or BHU Entrance Examination

Degree Course Syllabus 

BFA Syllabus First Year:
​​​​​​​

Aesthetics

Portrait Painting

Illustration

History & Appreciation of Art

Painting from Full Figure

Poster Design

Methods & Materials1

Composition Painting

Press Advertisement


BFA Syllabus Second Year:

Specialization Courses

Graphics Printmaking

Magazine Advertisement

Environmental Education

Composition A

Composition B, dimensional, stone and wood carving

Methods & Materials 2

Ceramics & Moulds

Aesthetics 2


BFA Syllabus Third & Fourth Year:

Specialization Courses 2

History & Appreciation

Composition Painting 3

Method & Materials 2

Life Study

Drawing 3

Aesthetics 2

Printmaking

Indian Aesthetic, Portrait Painting

Top Colleges 

One can find numerous colleges in India for Bachelor of Fine Arts course. There are different kinds of BFA colleges in india. There are private colleges, government colleges and also semi-government colleges in India for pursuing BFA course in india. The eligibility criteria for all these colleges are the same. No other special requirements are required in order to take admission in these colleges. However, the admission process for different colleges may be different. Various colleges such as Banaras Hindu University conduct an entrance exam in order to provide admission to the eligible candidates in BFA course. Meanwhile, there are also other colleges which conduct no entrance exam and provide admission solely on the basis of merit list only.

Check out the list of top colleges offering BFA in India below:


BFA College Name

Location

BFA Course Fees (Annual)

NIMS University

Jaipur, Rajasthan

INR 40,000

Chandigarh University (CU)

Chandigarh, Punjab

INR 84,000

Amity University

Gurgaon, Haryana

INR 35,000

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute (DRMGRERI)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

INR 40,000

KL University (KLU)

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

INR 1,45,000

Mangalayatan University (MU)

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

INR 35,000


Top BFA Colleges in India - State Wise

India is a home to a variety of colleges both private and government. Candidates can pursue BFA course from any of the universities which is suitable for them. In this section, different BFA colleges and universities in the top metropolitan cities of India have been discussed:

BFA Colleges in Delhi

Given below are the top BFA colleges in Delhi. Candidates can apply for admission in BFA courses here:


Name of BFA College

Average Fees (INR) per annum

Jamia Millia Islamia University

INR 10,550

Delhi University, College of Art

INR 20,800

Delhi College of Art (DCA)

INR 1,24,400

Vidya Knowledge Park (VKP)

INR 55,700

GD Goenka University (GDGC)

INR 1,29,000

Amity University

INR 1,30,000


BFA Colleges in Mumbai

Given below are the top BFA colleges in Mumbai. Candidates can apply for admission in BFA courses here:

Name of BFA College

Average Fees (INR) per annum

Sir JJ School of Art

INR 75,000

Amity University 

INR 80,000

Garware Institute of Career Education and Development

INR 5,51,670

Rachna Sansad School of Design

INR 41,100


BFA Colleges in Hyderabad

Given below are the top BFA colleges in Hyderabad. Candidates can apply for admission in BFA courses here:


Name of BFA College

Average Fees (INR) per annum

Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University

INR 20,000

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University (PSTU)

INR 5,800

Sri Venkateswara college of Fine Arts

INR 25,000

Tapasya College of Commerce and Management

INR 25,000


BFA Colleges in Bangalore

Given below are the top BFA colleges in Bangalore. Candidates can apply for admission in BFA courses here:


Name of BFA College

Average Fees (INR) per annum

Shristi Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology

INR 5,51,400

Bangalore University (BU)

INR 1,857


BFA Course in Abroad

In foreign universities, Bachelor of Fine Arts course is called an Art and Design course. Candidates who wish to apply in BFA courses abroad can apply there if meet the below mentioned eligibility criteria:

1. Candidates must have cleared their class 12th or high school examination with high percentage and a consistently good academic record throughout the academic life. 

2. Candidates must score good in language proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL which are key language examinations to pass in order to gain admission in foreign universities. 

3. Minimum marks required in IELTS and TOEFL are as follows. A minimum of 6.5 in IELTS, Minimum 90 in TOEFL, Minimum 61 in PTE.

Top BFA Colleges Abroad

Given below is the list of top BFA colleges in different countries across the globe. Candidates can apply for admission in these BFA colleges if they meet the required eligibility criteria. The BFA fee structure is different for different colleges. It is not mandatory that the fee estimate provided here will be the exact fee structure for the respective institute. BFA course fee structure may vary for colleges in comparison to the fee structure as provided below. Candidates must read the prospectus carefully or visit the official website of the particular college or university in order to understand the admission process thoroughly. 


Name of BFA College

Fees (INR)

Royal College of Art, UK

1,89,300

University of Arts, UK

15,10,000

Person School of Design, US

31,01,100

Rhode Island School of Design, US

37,70,000

MIT, US

38,91,500

The Glasgow School of Art, UK

17,96,000

Pratt Institute, US

40,64,330

University of Oxford

50,55,000

Lakehead University

60,61,000

The University of Tampa

48,21,000

University of Michigan

56,28,000

Rochester Institute of Technology

42,00,000

Fashion Institute of Technology

61,00,000

The New School

50,00,000

University of Idaho

49,00,000

Woodbury University

59,00,000

Fort Hays State University

54,00,000

New York Institute of Technology

64,00,000

University of Wyoming

63,00,000

Nanyang Technological University

68,00,000

Singapore Institute of Technology

39,00,000

Pittsburg State University

67,00,000

University of Massachusetts

45,00,000

Western Michigan University

49,00,000

Course Fees 

The average fee for a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is INR 30,000K to 3 lakh per year.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The annual salary of a fresher after completing BFA may range from INR 2,50,000 to INR 10,00,000. It completely depends on the skills and knowledge of the candidate.

Check out the salary extracted by various popular job profiles after BFA below:


Job Profiles

Average Salary (Annual)

Textile Designer

INR 4,09,756

Fashion Stylist

INR 4,71,665

Fashion Designer

INR 3,81,025

Visual Merchandiser

INR 4,08,592

Cartoonist

INR 4,00,000

Photographer

INR 6,04,000

Fine Artist

INR 4,00,000

Quality Control Personnel

INR 3,01,060

Course Scope And Career Options 

A bachelor's degree in Fine Arts can lead to various employment opportunities in fields such as ceramics, animation, drawing, film production, craft artist, fine artist, art teacher and others. The employment area depends completely on the BFA specialization chosen by the candidates. Interested candidates can also pursue further studies and choose to pursue a master's degree in the relevant stream.

Given below are some of the career options that a candidate can pursue after completing BFA course:


Musician

Photographer

Choreographer

Animator

3D artist

Graphics Designer

Art director

Fine Artist

Art teacher

Visual designer

Cartoonist

Theatre artist

Actor

Dance teacher

Art administrator

Photographer

Screenwriter

Editor

Admission Process 

The selection criteria for BFA Admissions vary from college to college. Some institutes offer admission based on merit acquired in the qualifying exam, i.e. 10+2 level while others conduct an entrance exam to shortlist the deserving candidates.

A few of the popular entrance exams for BFA Admissions are as follows:


1. Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET).

2. Lovely Professional University National Eligibility and Scholarship Test (LPUNEST).

3. NIMS Entrance Exam.

4. BHU UET or BHU Entrance Examination.

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