Two-Year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts

What is an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts?

The Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts is a two-year comprehensive program. The course can be taken by those willing to turn their passion for art into a professional career. In this course, students will go through a detailed study of various art styles and techniques. Most of them combining traditional art methods with contemporary approaches. 

In the Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts, learners develop the skills to draw and paint, think creatively, can work in an independent fashion on art projects, and communicate visually. Based on practical learning, studio work, and hands-on experience, this diploma provides a strong basis for entry into the professional fields of visual arts, design, and education in the arts.

Whether you are a beginner with a talent for pursuing advanced arts or someone with basic art skills, an Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts will make you into a competent, skilled, and expressive artist.

Course Objective: Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts

The primary aim of the Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts is -

• To help students discover their interests in art.
• To help them develop the appropriate visual vocabulary necessary to express their thought, be it realistic, abstract, or experimental.
• To stimulate an investigation into both historical art practices and contemporary art practices.
• To provide exposure to different art forms, mediums, and styles.
• Helping the students to gain much-improved creative skills and confidence.
• The program will prepare students for a professional career in the art and design industries.

Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts Highlights

Highlights	Details
Course Level	Advanced Diploma
Eligibility	10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum score of 50%. It can vary from institute to institute.
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester-wise
Fee Range	INR 10,000 - 1,50,000
Top Colleges	Rabindra Bharati University, Banaras Hindu University, UPES School of Design, Amity University
Salary	INR 2.5 - 20 LPA
Job Scope	Graphic Designer Art Director Animator Photographer Fashion designer Book Illustrator Multimedia artist Concept artist Multimedia Programmer Musician Painter
Entrance Exams	CUET CUET PG LPUNEST CUCET
Top Recruiters	Google, Tata Elxsi, NIIT, Adobe, Faber-Castell, Technicolor, Infosys, Wacom, Toonz Animation, Pepperfry, HCL Technologies, NDTV, TCS, Zee Media, Maya Digital Studios, etc.

Eligibility for Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts

Listed below are the standard eligibility requirements for admission to the Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts-

• Educational Qualification:10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board
• Minimum Marks: The usual requirement is a minimum aggregate of 50%. Check before applying, as there may be different cutoffs for reserved category.
  
• Portfolio: Colleges like the College of Art (University of Delhi) and the YMCA Institute for Fashion Technology and Design require a portfolio of artwork as part of the admission process. 
• Specific Requirements: Some course may require a 1-year painting diploma or certificate. 
• Age Limit: None. 

Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts Syllabus

Check out the syllabus of a Two-Year Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts.

Drawing and Sketching

Unit	Topics Covered
Drawing Basics	Lines, Shapes, Forms, Textures
Drawing Anything and Everything	Observational Practice
Perspective Drawing	One-point, Two-point, and Three-point
Pencil Rendering	Shading, Gradients, Tonal Control
Pen and Ink Techniques	Technical Pen, Indian Ink
Human Anatomy	Proportion, Muscle Structure, Gesture Drawing
Hands and Feet	Structure and Movement
Still Life Drawing	Light, Shadow, Tonal Variations
Architectural and Interior Drawing
Drawing in Indian Styles and Linear Techniques
Master Study	Drawing Like the Great Masters
Caricature and Stylised Drawing
Drawing as an Art Form	Concept Development

Colour Pencil Techniques

Learn how to develop colorful, detailed images using colored pencils with layering and texturing techniques.

Topics Covered

Portrait Drawing with Colour Pencils

Detailed Drawings of Flora and Fauna

Landscape Drawing in Colour Pencils

Realistic and Creative Figure Drawing

Still Life with Colour Pencils

Texture and Layering Techniques

Acrylic Painting

Explore modern and traditional painting styles using fast-drying acrylic colours on different surfaces.

Topics Covered

Acrylic Techniques and Surface Preparation

Acrylic Canvas Painting: Still Life and Landscapes

Modern and Abstract Landscape Styles

Figurative Acrylic Painting

Creative Approaches to Acrylic Media

Contemporary Art Techniques in Acrylic

Oil Painting

Master the classical and contemporary techniques of oil painting for still life, portraits, and figures.

Topics Covered

Oil Colour Basics: Tools, Surfaces, Mediums

Still Life in Great Masters’ Style

Mood-Based Landscape in Oil

Oil Colour Portrait Techniques

Figurative and Narrative Painting in Oil

Classical Styles: Renaissance and Neo-Classical Techniques

Art Styles and Movements

Understand the evolution of art through the time and develop your unique artistic style.

Topics Covered

Renaissance and Neo-Classical Art

Realism and Naturalism

Cubism and Surrealism

Abstract and Pointillism

Contemporary and Experimental Art

Understanding gallery trends and art markets

Individual Style Development

Applied Art and Design

Develop practical design skills to create advertising, branding, illustration, and digital artwork.

Topics Covered

Basics of Applied Art: Function, Purpose, Aesthetics

Logo Design and Business Branding

Creation of Posters, Brochures, and Templates

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Illustration for Print and Digital Media

Basics of Photography for Artists

Introduction to Content Creation

Advertisement Design: Concepts and Layouts

Printing Methods and Production Basics

7. Art Theory and History

Study the historical context of art forms and their meanings, along with the influence of global art movements.

Topics Covered

Introduction to Art History

Styles of Art Across Different Ages and Cultures

Evolution of Art Movements

Modern Art and Its Meaning

Art Criticism and Aesthetic Evaluation

Identifying and Classifying Artworks

Valuation of Artwork and Market Trends

Top Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts Colleges

Colleges Offering Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts	Tuition Fee
Advance Diploma in fine arts by National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA), Vivek Vihar	INR 40,000 - 70,000
Advance Diploma in Fine Arts (Sketching, Sculpture) at AD - The Design School, Malviya Nagar	INR 63,000
Advance Diploma in Fine Arts at Inframe College of Art, Design and Business, Jodhpur	INR 72,000
Advance Diploma in Fine Arts by National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA)	INR 40,000 - 70,000
Advance Diploma in Fine Arts at Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University, Gwalior	INR 1600
Advanced Diploma in Fine Arts (Painting) at Graffiti Institute of Fashion Technology, Indore	INR 57,000