Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Master's Degree by Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) Chandigarh City View Contact

Starting from: INR 35,000 Per Year (Taxes As Applicable) Request Info

Practical Subjects-M.F.A. -Previous Year (Applied Art)

1. Visualization

2. Opt any one of the following.

(Important:- Subject opted in MFA 1st Year will continue in MFA 2nd year also)

• Graphics Design

• Illustration

• Out-door Publicity

Theory Subjects –M.F.A.- Previous Year (Applied Art)

• Campaign Planning objectives and basic principals:-

• Introduction of advertising and Marketing research:-

• Advertising and Marketing:-

Report & Viva Voice Subject- M.F.A- Previous (Applied Art)
Practical Subjects -M.F.A. –Final Year (Applied Art)

1. Visualization

2. Opt any one of the following.

• Graphics Design

• Illustration

• Out-door Publicity

Theory Subjects -M.F.A. - Final Year (Applied Art)

• Advertising and Marketing Research

• Marketing and Research

M.F.A PAINTING.
Syllabus of –M.F.A. –Painting
Practical Subjects- M.F.A- Previous Year (Painting)

1. Drawing

2. Painting

• Creative Painting

• Portraiture

Theory Subjects M.F.A. - Previous Year (Painting)
20th Century Art History (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and other mediums): Objective and analytical study various phases in the making of 20th century visual and plastic Arts and related development in other areas. Deeper understanding of modern era as reflected in its art forms to stimulate an increased awareness of the many possibilities of visual communication open to the contemporary artist.
Lectures on various Art movements i.e., Fauvism, cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, colorfield Abstractionism, Post-2nd world War Art movements, with reference to theories in western philosophy and Aesthetics.
Report & Viva Voce Subjects-M.F.A - Previous (Painting)
Report will be submitted on given subjects on month prior to the end of the session.

Practical Subjects –M.F.A.-Final Year (Painting)

1. Drawing

2. Painting

• Creative Painting

• Portraiture

Theory Subjects M.F.A. – Final Year (Painting)

Art Criticism: Importance and necessary criticism and evaluation of Art works; understanding of Modern and Post Modern Art trends from the Western and Eastern points of view.
(a) Western: History of Art Criticism-Development of Art History as human discipline Connoisseurship and methodology; Visual analysis; symbolism and Iconography; Psycho-analytic and Anthropological view points; knowledge of relevant writings of Aristotle, Alberta, vasari, Bellori, Ruskin, Wolfflin, Roger Fry, Arnheim, Langer, Herbert Read.
(b) Oriental: Theories of art and aesthetics in India and Chinese tradition and their critical
examination; Material for lectures to be drawn from(a) writing of Bharata to Bhamana, Abhinavagupta to Vishwanath (b) Selected texts from Silpa Shastra on technique and Iconography (c) Critical reference on Paintings and Sculpture from ancient and medieval literature (d) writing on Indian Art by Modern Indian and Western writers (e) Principles of Chinese Paintings, and (f) The Chinese theory of Art based on compilations by Lin Yatang and Zen theories, (g) Recent Developments in Indian Art.

Duration of Course:
Total Duration of Course will be two academic years consisting of MFA provisions and MFA Final Year
Fee Of Course :
Rs 35,000/- Yearly
Rs 10,000/- at the time of Admission
Rs 25,000/- in installments

Institute of Fine Arts (IFA)

Institute of Fine Arts (IFA) is proud to have established the first private institute in Chandigarh. Institute which has come up in 2004, was borne out of the need of the students of this region to express their creativity and provide them with the canvas to etch their potential. As there were only limited options available in this region IFA, the brain child of Mr. Balbinder Basson the director of the institute having 30 years experience and is topper of 1979 batch from Govt. Collage of Arts was initially imparting training to students to groom them as professionals in the field of Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Graphic Designing, Animation, Advertising, Packaging, Printing & Photography through short term courses. Out of these courses and through interaction with the masses there was a need and growing demand for a full fledge degree course. Hence IFA with the unstinting effort of its Directors and faculty finally got authorization from T.M.V. PUNE, to run this full fledge regular Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree courses.

IFA offers a period of specialized study to its students in the subject of their choice, besides regular study, creative criticisms and talks by the members of the teaching faculty, by distinguished contemporary artist are also arranged. Outdoor education comprising visits to museums, Art exhibitions, printing units, Newspapers, Scenic spots etc. is a part of the curriculum.

IFA provides

• Scholarship to the students

IFA organize

• Annual Art Exhibition

• Workshops on Animation, Painting, Clay modeling.

• Inter School Poster Making Competitions

IFA activities

• Freshers Party

• Farewell Party

• Educational Tour

• Outdoor Sketching/ Painting Workshops

• Visiting Exhibition & Museums

• Seminar/ Camps

Library Facility: IFA is member of British Library one of the top Library of U.K. Students of IFA can avail all the services like issuing Books, DVD’s and Free Internet. Students can also participate there Seminars on English Speaking, Personality Development etc.