International Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

Qualification Honored

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (BFA)

The first 2 years of the degree are certified by CCL London and the final year is honoured as a top up degree by the UK University. The degree is not a UGC, AICTE or Govt. of India honoured degree.

Course Introduction

International Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts allows students to progress from a foundation to a Professional level in various stages with a mix of guided and studio based self learning approach.

In Year One students undergo Foundation in Art & Design to develop creative thinking and understand the design development process. Students are also introduced to Global Art Studies and fundamental modules in Art & Design. At the end of the year students are able to creatively translate their inspirations from 2D to a final 3D product.

In Year Two students develop both creative and technical skills in Art and investigate the wider social, cultural and economic impact on Art and application of art work towards making a collection of the impression & reflection at the end of the year.

In Year Three students work towards a self proposed project combining all the skills acquired during the first two years. Students also have an opportunity to undertake a professional showcase as an artist to further provide progression to varied careers in an international environment.

Course Module Outline

Year One

• Visual Communication in Art and Design

• Ideas Generation and Development in Art and Design

• Contextual and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design

• Art & Design Foundation

• Fine Art Painting

• Fine Art Printmaking

• Fine Art Sculpture

• Fine Art Ceramics

• Drawing Techniques and Processes in Art and Design

• Optional Modules

Year Two

• Professional Practice in Art and Design

• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

• Digital Image Creation and Development

• Management of Art Exhibitions

• Development of a Fine Art Identity

• Research Project

• Personal and Professional Development

• Communication with Images in Art and Design

• Optional Modules

• Studio Practice in Photography

Year Three

Students have an option to finish the final year in India or in the UK. The third year allows the student to focus on a specialization ranging in painting, sculpting, mixed media, graphics, photography, digital fine art, art curating to self proposed disciplines based on the learning in first two years.

Further students work towards developing a personal identity in Fine Art and a professional focus towards their works. Students also work on several projects allowing them to build a strong professional portfolio within the chosen specialization.

With various supporting departments at FAD, students also get an opportunity to work on collaborative projects with students from other departments to achieve professional industry work. Students will also get an opportunity to undergo an internship or residency with artists and further display their work through the FAD Art Gallery through the year.

On successful completion of Year 3 students have an opportunity to apply to various Masters Degrees at International universities or be equipped to work in the industry.

Course Assessment

The course is assessed through assignments and projects on a continuous assessment basis through the year.

FAD Europe Tour

The tour gives students an exclusive opportunity to visits some of the worlds finest art destinations such as Venice, Rome, Paris, London & Milan and leading design universities to get an exposure to varied world art forms. Further, students get guest lectured by art faculties based on their personal portfolio evaluation and get professional direction towards their individual creative goals

Career Progression

Academic Progression

On successful completion of the International Bachelor's Degree individuals can progress onto Masters Degrees at some of the worlds leading Art Universities.

Career Progression

On successful completion students can progress on careers such as:

• Painting

• Sculpting

• Art Direction

• Graphic Design

• Creative Advertising

• Animation

• Set Design

• Creative Direction

• Art Curator

Benefits of the Course

• International Curriculum

• British Certification

• Europe Tour allows students to visit various design universities for guest lectures

• Progression opportunities to multiple universities

• Guest faculties from various Design Universities

• Affordable option to study in India

• Option of selecting various specialization in the Final Year

• Opportunity to purse other parallel qualification