Applied Arts

Candidates who pursue BFA or MFA in Arts Education can also specialise in the field of Applied Arts. Some of the top colleges offering various courses in Applied Arts are given as follows:

• MIT-WPU
• Amity University, Noida
• Parul University
• Jamia Millia Islamia

There is not very broad difference as both are a part of Fine Art degree but there is a key difference.

BFA :- It means doing paintings and artistic work, not a designers work, they can be free thinker, they have no limitation or restrictions. They can draw and create anything that they like and feel important.

BVA:- It means doing designers work, visual artist need to design the work for clients and for customers basically for others and not for themselves but according to the requirement and demand of clients and customers, the work not only includes just paintings, posters, illustrations but content and research also.

The term "applied arts" refers to a broad range of fields in which aesthetic ideas are used to create useful or functional items. Here are a few important applied arts categories:

Candidates who have completed Class 10 from recognised board can apply for this course. This course acts as a refresher or beginner's level course for candidates who wish to pursue Applied Arts in undergraduate level. The colleges are as follows:

• Meerabai Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University
• Dr. HJ Bhabha Delhi Skill and Entreprenuership University

BFA Applied Arts is an undergraduate Fine Arts course. The course is usually 4 years long and the examinations can be either semester wise or yearly. BFA Applied Arts covers topics like Advertising, Calligraphy, Clay Modelling, Animation, Graphic Designing, etc. It is also offered under various specialisations such as:

• Art History
• Visual Communication
• Design Theory
• Animation

The following colleges offer UG Diploma courses in Applied Arts, namely:

• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
• Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University
• Raja Mansingh Tomar Music and Arts University
• Shri Krishna University
• Appejay Institute of Design

To pursue BFA (Bachelor in Fine Arts) in Applied Arts, candidates should have:

• Passed 10+2 from a recognised board with a minimum 50% marks.
• Some institutions may require applicants to have passed an entrance exam or portfolio review.
• Applicants must have a strong portfolio of their artistic work.
• Applicants must be creative, self-motivated, and have a passion for art.

The difference between fine arts and applied arts is related to work. In Fine Arts, work is done based on freehand approach while in Applied Arts it is based on technicality. 

Some of the colleges offering certificate courses in the field of Applied Arts are as follows:

• IGNOU
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
• Academy of Fine Arts and Crafts
• Rahini College of Art and Design
• M.S. Panwar Group of Institutions