Overview:

The Advance Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc) in Applied Arts is a specialized program offered by many Universities across India. It is a 2-year, 4-term curriculum that delivers cutting-edge technical skills across a broad continuum of the applied arts industry. The course is structured to develop one's ability to combine creativity with practical skills, preparing them for a wide range of professional careers within the art and design industries.

This program enables students to experience different fields of applied arts like street photography, and even graphic design as well interior artwork. This entails giving them a practical experience in producing different objects and designs, teaching their artistic abilities that can be used in media-related jobs like entertainments or marketing etc. It stresses more upon a design oriented perspective and its fundamentals, color theory as well as concepts of visual appeal.

In addition to physical art lessons, they are introduced with industry standard software and tools that will allow them to navigate the digital landscape. Applicants will gain a range of creative and technical skills that can be adapted to the wide variety of roles within art + design by the end of this program.

Course Curriculum:

The course is in the form of a well-structured Advance D.Voc program that covers students with all possible techniques, from traditional to contemporary art. Key subjects include:

1. Fundamentals of Design
2. Drawing and Illustration
3. Digital Media and Animation
4. Graphic Design
5. Typography
6. Photography and Imaging
7. Color Theory
8. Art History and Aesthetics
9. Artist Project Management
10. Portfolio Development

Career Opportunities:

In an era of declining enrollments in the pure fine arts, applied artists with superior technical training are much sought after by many segments of society. Career Prospectus: Potential Employers Graduates from D.Voc. Students in the undergraduate Applied Arts program can gain experience in a variety of areas.

1. Advertising Agencies
2. Design Studios
3. Media and Entertainment Companies:
4. Fashion Industry
5. Publishing Houses
6. Interior Design Firms
7. Marketing and Branding Firms
8. Event Management Companies
9. Educational Institutions
10. Art and Design Freelance gigs
     

In applied arts, young and talented professionals have a very good career to choose from. Top recruiting areas include:

1. Marketing Agencies
2. Graphic Design Firms
3. Content Delivery: Media and Entertainment Producers
4. Publishing companies
5. Fashion houses
6. Interior Design Firms
7. Corporate-Branded Departments Team
8. Educational Institutions
9. Event Management Companies
    

After completion of the Advance Diploma in Vocation Studies (Painting), the graduates get an average starting salary ranging from INR 15,000 to INR 45,000 per month, according to their requisite experience and college.