The need, requirements, process, and prospects of BFA courses

 


Bachelor of Fine Arts, or BFA, offers a lot of prospects. It is an undergraduate course and usually is for three years, but it can be more than that if you want to specialize in any specific field under BFA.

The course includes fine arts, both visual and performing. Performing arts or fine arts include:

         Pottery

     ●        Painting and

     ●        Animation.

You can avail of BFA courses in Lucknow depending on your merit and the entrance exam score.

If you want to take BFA for your graduation, here are a few essential things to know.

Significance

The most significant reason to take up BFA is its diversity, which enhances the career option in different fields over and above arts. It includes:

        Entertainment

        Writing

        Media and more.

 In this course, you will learn about unique but interesting topics. Therefore, you will have more inclination towards when you learn about new things, such as:

        Painting

        Pottery

        Ceramics making

        Aesthetics and more.

The flexible career opportunities are another important reason for taking this course. You can choose from different job profiles, such as:

        Art Teacher

        Art Director

        Painter

        Sculptor

        Creative Writer, to name a few.

And, of course, a BFA candidate's prospects and average salary are also quite good.

Entrance exam

Over and above your 12th-grade marks, you will have to take an entrance exam to study BFA. Though the pattern of this exam is the same MCQ type as all other entrance exams, it may differ a bit according to the specific college or university you choose.

If you pass the test, you will be called for counseling before admission.

Eligibility

An aspiring BFA student must have:

        Passed Class 12th-grade with at least 50% of the aggregate mark and

        English or Hindi as one of the main subjects.

Syllabus

The curriculum of BFA may vary from one specific college to another, comprising three years. The subjects for each year also vary, as explained below.

1st year:

        Aesthetics

        History of Art

        Methods

        Materials

        Portrait painting

        Painting from a full figure

        Poster designing

        Composition painting and more.

2nd year:

        Graphics

        Printmaking

        Magazine ads

        Composition related to environmental education

        Stone carving

        Wood carving

        Ceramics

        Molds and more.

3rd year:

        Specialization courses

        Drawing

        Life study

        Portrait painting

        Printmaking and more.

Types

You can avail of different BFA courses depending on your need, convenience, and preference. Colleges today do not confine their imparting knowledge to physical classrooms only.

The options open for you to choose from are:

        Full-time BFA course

        Part-time BFA courses and

        Distance learning. 

However, all colleges may not offer all three modes. Therefore, you must research a bit before you put in your application.

Higher learning

Like all other courses, BFA also offers you an opportunity for higher learning in this specific field.

You can pursue different courses once you complete BFA, typically under MFA or Master of Fine Arts.

Once again, you must meet the minimum requirements, which may vary according to the specific type of course structure you want to take and its level.

However, the essential requirement is to complete BFA with at least 55% aggregate marks or CGPA equivalent.

Prospects

Finally, the prospects of a BFA student are as good as, if not better than, that enjoyed by a bachelor of hm colleges in UP. You can get a job in various fields, such as:

        Entertainment

        Teaching

        Therapy

        Graphic designing

        Music

        Acting

        Animation and more.

The salary you may earn is also relatively high than any regular 9 to 5 office job.

Verdict

Students today need to choose a particular course to study that has a lot of prospects and promises a bright future, like BFA.

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