Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts Honours in Painting is an undergraduate degree course spread over a duration of 3 years with 6 semesters, offered by various universities in the country. Students learn in great depth about painting as an art form and expression medium. This course will enhance students' abilities in the realm of techniques associated with painting: drawing, color theory, composition, and visual storytelling. The students will also be familiar with art history and the current situation of artistic practice. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create original pieces of artwork, understand the various artistic movements and critically analyze visual culture.

This is a blended course that includes theoretical knowledge and practical studio work and involves intensive work in art and studies under the guidance of highly experienced faculty members, along with workshops, exhibitions and critiques. Field trips to art galleries and other various cultural places, such as museums, will further facilitate learning by exposing them to wide contexts of the arts. This approach empowers students with professional, artistic and analytical skills that will help them in their career building.
 

Course Curriculum

The BA Hons. in Painting offers a curriculum that delivers development in both practical and theoretical aspects of painting. Core modules include:

1. Introduction to Drawing and Composition
2. Colour Theory and Techniques
3. Figure Drawing and Anatomy
4. Landscape Painting
5. Still Life and Object Study
6. History of Art: Ancient to Modern
7. Contemporary Art Practices
8. Mixed Media and Experimental Techniques
9. Art criticism and aesthetics
10. Portfolio Development and Exhibition
11. Digital Art and New Media
     

Career Opportunities

Students graduating with the BA (Hons.) in Painting will have acquired relevant skills and knowledge to pursue a number of careers within visual arts and areas linked to them. They can choose the following career options:

1. Professional Painter
2. Art instructor/teacher
3. Art Critic/Writer
4. Art Conservator/Restorer
5. Curator/Gallery Manager
6. Art Director
7. Illustrator
8. Art Therapist
9. Exhibition Designer
10. Visual Arts Researcher/Scholar
     

Employment Sectors

The program of B.A. (Hons.) in Painting will set the students into varied job opportunities across sectors and industries, such as:

1. Art galleries and museums
2. Educational Institutions (Schools, Colleges, Art Academies)
3. Cultural and Arts Organizations
4. Publishing Houses (Book Illustration, Magazines)
5. Media and Entertainment Industry (Film, TV, Advertising)
6. Art Restoration and Conservation Agencies
7. Event Management Companies (Art Exhibitions, Cultural Festivals)
8. NGOs and non-profits promoting visual arts
9. Government Bodies (Ministry of Culture, Art Councils)
10. Freelance and commissioned art projects.
     

B.A. (Hons.) in Painting graduate's average salary can range from Rs 20,000 and Rs 50,000 per month, depending on previous experience and nature of the job.