MFA

An MFA Full form Master of Fine Arts degree opens doors to a wide variety of creative and professional fields both in India and abroad. MFA is not like other postgraduate degree as it focuses on honing specialised artistic skills while also preparing students for professional careers in creative industries.
With an MFA, graduates can work in:

• Museums & Art Galleries
• Dance Academies
• Music Studios
• Gaming Industry
• TV Channels & Media Houses
• Academics & Research

To choose the right MFA course, first ask yourself what excites you most painting, design, photography, theatre, or writing. Look at colleges that are strong in that specialisation and check the kind of faculty, studios, and industry exposure they offer. Compare the curriculum with your career goals whether you want to become a professional artist, join the media/design industry, or enter academics. The right MFA course for you is the one that balances your creative passion with career prospects.

Fresh MFA graduates can expect an average salary of INR 3 - 6 LPA, depending on their specialisation and skills. With experience, especially in design studios, art direction, teaching, or freelancing, professionals can earn INR 8 - 15 LPA or more.

If you want to pursue MFA in India, then you generally need a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree which is also popular as BFA or equivalent degree in a relevant stream with at least 50% marks. Some universities or colleges also accept graduates from Humanities or Arts backgrounds with proven artistic aptitude. The Entrance exams and portfolio assessments of the students are common in top institutes in India.

Indian applicants thinking to apply to AFI MFA course must submit the following:

• Online application with an application fee of USD 100 (Around INR 8,800)
• Narrative statement
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• Academic transcripts
• Certificate of completion
• AFI Scholarship application
• English language proficiency score

To enrol in an MFA course at Imagination Academy of Fine Art, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. The institute offers full-time MFA courses lasting two years. Students are selected based on merit. A total of five seats are available for this course.

Yes, MFA course is available at Imagination Academy of Fine Art. The institute offers MFA courses at the PG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for MFA course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass BFA course. IAFA admission process is based on merit.

Studying MFA at Parsons New York can be expensive. The total cost ranges between INR 36 L - 54.54 L which includes tuition fees, insurance etc. A detailed breakdown of cost of MFA is given in the table below.