Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

If you've completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) but have a strong interest in arts and painting, you absolutely can transition into the field of Fine Arts. Many successful artists and designers have shifted from technical backgrounds to creative careers.

You can pursue a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or a Diploma in Fine Arts (Painting), depending on your experience and portfolio. Some universities, such as AAFT University of Media and Arts (Raipur), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Visva-Bharati (Santiniketan), and JJ School of Art (Mumbai), welcome students from diverse educational backgrounds, provided they clear the entrance test and portfolio review.

If you're still developing your skills, you can start by taking short-term or part-time art courses in drawing, painting, or digital media to build your fundamentals. Platforms like Coursera, Skillshare, and the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) art programs can help you prepare. Alongside, maintain a portfolio of your work, sketches, paintings, or mixed-media experiments, which will be crucial for higher studies or exhibitions.

Ultimately, combining your analytical and technical skills from engineering with creativity and visual expression can open up exciting opportunities in fields like visual arts, design, illustration, digital art, art education, or creative entrepreneurship. The key is to stay consistent, practice regularly, and engage with the art community through workshops, exhibitions, or residencies.

Chandigarh University has an environment that is well-facilitated and inventive for students working in Fine Arts. The Fine Arts department has ample studio space for painting, sculpture, and design, as well as easy access to digital labs for photography and video editing. The students are able to develop their own creative processes grounded in traditional and contemporary art forms, all with an emphasis on practical support. The campus is equipped with exhibition space, workshops, and materials that facilitate experimentation. Faculty members work with students through practical projects and interdisciplinary collaboration. The general environment is conducive to working towards artistic expression and professional development, with contemporary facilities, and a vivacious campus culture, fine arts students have varied opportunities to build on their skills.