DIPLOMA IN FINE ARTS (PAINTING)
➤ Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
➤ Mode: Regular / Weekend / Hybrid
➤ Eligibility: 10+2 (Any Stream) or equivalent. Passion for art is essential.
➤ Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi
Course Objective
The Diploma in Painting is designed to develop artistic skills, creative thinking, technical excellence, and professional confidence. Students will explore traditional and contemporary painting practices while building a strong portfolio suitable for exhibitions, freelance work, commissions, and further studies.
SEMESTER I – FOUNDATION OF ART
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Program simply means imparting fine art education. The primary aim of this Program is to help students identify their own subject matter and to develop the formal language appropriate to its expression: What the language will be and whether representational, abstract or otherwise will emerge from the student's exploration and understanding of both historical precedent and contemporary context. It explores and gives the students exposure and wide opportunities to understand and train ones talent and aptitude in the creative field so as to make a good professional in areas of Art and Design in the industry.
Module 1
Fundamentals of Drawing
Basic shapes and forms
Line quality
Perspective (1, 2 & 3 Point)
Light & Shadow
Texture Studies
Composition
Module 2
Colour Theory
Colour Wheel
Warm & Cool Colours
Colour Harmony
Values
Contrast
Colour Psychology
Module 3
Still Life
Simple Objects
Fabric Studies
Glass
Metal
Fruits & Flowers
Natural Objects
Module 4
Watercolour Techniques
Washes
Wet-on-Wet
Wet-on-Dry
Glazing
Negative Painting
Floral Studies
Landscape Studies
Module 5
Sketchbook Practice
Daily Sketching
Outdoor Drawing
Urban Sketching
Nature Journaling
Module 6
History of Art
Indian Art
Mughal Art
Miniatures
Bengal School
Modern Indian Masters
Western Art Movements
SEMESTER II
Module 7
Acrylic Painting
Materials
Layering
Texture
Palette Knife
Contemporary Techniques
Module 8
Oil Painting
Mediums
Underpainting
Glazing
Portrait Basics
Landscape
Module 9
Mixed Media
Collage
Texture Paste
Gold Leaf
Experimental Techniques
Module 10
Creative Composition
Storytelling
Concept Development
Mood Creation
Large Format Paintings
Module 11
Professional Practice
Portfolio Development
Pricing Artwork
Photography of Paintings
Branding
Social Media
Exhibition Planning
Copyright
Client Communication
Module 12
Final Project
Students create:
10 Finished Paintings
Artist Statement
Portfolio
Exhibition Display
Viva Voce