BFA

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.

In order to apply for the BFA course at Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Aspirants must pass Class 12. However, the selection criteria for the course is Personal Statement + Supplemental question + Evaluation of Class 10 and 12 scores, Faculty Interview + JAAT/ JSAT/ SAT/ ACT/ CUET score of 55% aggregate.

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

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.

Choosing between a B.Des in Graphic Design and a BFA in Graphic Design really depends on you and your  goals.  B.Des is more industry-focused, teaching practical skills in areas like UX design and digital media, making it great for roles in corporate settings. On the other side , a BFA focus  towards the artistic side, emphasizing creativity and studio work, which is ideal if you want to explore different art forms. If you’re looking for a job right after college, B.Des might be better. But if you’re passionate about art, go for the BFA. 

Both these professional undergraduate degrees are in the creative field, but BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) is different from BDes because of the following points: