Courses

1. BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

 

Course Duration

• 4 years
  (Year I - Common Course + Year II, III & IV - Specialisation in Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art)

 

Eligibility​​

• Candidates must have passed +2 or equivalent examinations.

• Candidates should be at least 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2025.

• No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed.
  (There is no upper age limit)

 

Seats​​

• 50 Seats (49 + 1*)
  * One supernumerary seat (over and above the sanctioned intake) in each institution is reserved exclusively for the candidates from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep vide GO (Ms) no: 53/2019/HEDN, dated 7.03.2019, Two supernumerary seats are reserved for the Transgender students vide GO (Ms) no:542/2021/HEDN, dated 19.11.2021

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First Year – Foundation Programme

Common for all newly admitted students

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Subjects include the basics of:

Drawing, Painting & Printmaking, Sculpting, Calligraphy

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Theory subjects introduced:

History and importance of art Principles and functions of art objects

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Internal Assessments:

At the end of each term

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Annual Exam:

Conducted by the University of Kerala​

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Specialization from Second Year

After passing First Year, students choose one specialization: Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art​​

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​Specialization ratio:

Sculpture:Painting:Applied Art = 1:2:3

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​Second to Final Year
Subjects become specialization-specific (both Theory & Practical)

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Emphasis on:

Creative Research, Self-learning, Individual & Group Projects​

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Additional Highlights:​

• All India Study Tour: Part of the course

• Degree Show: Mandatory final exhibition for graduating students

• Degree Awarded by: University of Kerala

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2. MFA (Master of Fine Arts) Painting

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Eligibility

BFA in Painting from a recognized institution with regular study.

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Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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Specialization

Creative Painting

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Theory Subjects

Modern Indian Art, Modern Western Art, Indian Aesthetics, Western Aesthetics

Learning Methods

Studio practice, Seminars, assignments & interdisciplinary sessions, Guided dissertation project in final semester

Assessment

• Internal evaluations every semester

• University exams at the end of each semester

• Minimum 75% attendance required

Degree Show

Final display of selected works for evaluation

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Awarding Body

University of Kerala

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2. MFA (Master of Fine Arts) Sculpture

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Eligibility

BFA in Sculpture from a recognized institution with regular study.

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Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

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Specialization

Creative Painting

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Theory Subjects

Modern Indian Art, Modern Western Art, Indian Aesthetics, Western Aesthetics

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Learning Methods

Studio practice, Seminars, assignments & interdisciplinary sessions, Guided dissertation project in the final semester

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Assessment

• Internal evaluations every semester

• University exams at the end of each semester

• Minimum 75% attendance required

Degree Show

Final display of selected works for evaluation

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Awarding Body

University of Kerala