This document discusses careers in fine arts. It describes fine arts as encompassing subjects like dancing, design, sculpture, architecture, pottery, interior design, painting, drama and music. It notes that fine artists engage in highly creative and imaginative work, though most also take up another career due to limited opportunities. Careers in fine arts require attributes like creativity, patience, observation skills and the ability to accept criticism. Students can study fine arts by obtaining degrees and diplomas from various universities and institutes across India. Employment opportunities exist in art studios, advertising, publishing and more.

1. CAREER IN FINE ARTS

2. INTRODUCTION
 Fine Arts encompass
subjects such as dancing,
design, sculpture,
architecture, pottery,
interior design, painting,
drama and music.
 Fine Arts essentially is an
art form, which includes
objects mainly created for
concept or aesthetic value
rather than utility.
 the use of art is definitely a
valuable asset in today's
businesses.
• Some of its specialized
fields are: -
– Painting and drawing
– Illustration
– Dance
– Comics
– Printmaking and imaging
– Photography
– Conceptual Art
– Theatre
– Architecture
– Sculpture

3. NATURE OF WORK
 This work is highly creative & imaginative.
The work of fine artists is a work of self
expression while work of applied arts finds
commercial application.
 Most artists choose to keep their talent alive
but alongside take up another career, since
there are very few options open where pure
painting and sculpture work is concerned.
Artists today wish to use their skills in other
areas such as commercial art, which is
relatively more popular.

4. CONDITIONS OF WORK AND JOB HAZARDS
 Mostly indoor work if you are a painter. But if
you have selected Dance, Photography,
Theatre etc. you have to work mostly
outdoor.
 Can feel energetic from colours or makeup.
 Can get injuries while performing and
practice in dance

5. HOURS OF WORK AND EARNINGS
 No fixed hours, may work longer hours to
meet deadlines
 A graduate in fine arts can initially start
earning Rs. 4000 - 9000/- every month
 People working in publishing houses, media
houses and advertising agencies are
expected to earn attractive compensation of
nearly Rs. 15000 - 75,000/- every month.

6. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
 the basic education required to get admission in
certificate, diploma and degree level courses is
10 + 2 (any stream)
 Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts
 1 year international program in Visual Arts
 2 year diploma program in Painting, Textile
Design and Photography
 3 year Advanced Diploma in fashion design
 2 Year Diploma & 1-Year Certificate Course in
Computer Graphics

7. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
 Creative,
 Patience,
 Pragmatism,
 Marketing skills
 Keen observation,
 Imaginative &
original.
 Eye hand
coordination
• Indomitable will
power
• Creative problem
solving
• research and
analytical skills
• An openness to new
influences and
concepts
• The ability to learn
from criticism and be
objective about your
work

8. METHODS OF ENTERING THE JOB
 through entrance exam conducted by
different universities
 After completion of course either get job in
any reputed company or can work
independently.

9. TYPICAL PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT/SELF
EMPLOYMENT
 Art students have a large spectrum of options
in front of them, ranging from working in art
studios, advertising companies, publishing
houses, fashion houses etc. A number of
artists chose to be freelance workers;
 Other related careers are teaching, direction,
photography, television, clothing and fashion,
as art directors for magazines, on-line
services, software companies,
manufacturers, advertising, promotion and
product design.

10. INSTITUTES
 College of Arts, Tilak Marg, New Delhi–
110001.
 Indian Institute of Fine Arts, Modinagar,
Delhi – 201201.
 Jamia Millia Islamia University, Jamia
Nagar, New Delhi–110028
 University of Delhi, Delhi;
 Allahabad University, Allahabad
 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
 Nagpur University, Nagpur – 440001
 Gujarat University, Ahmedabad;
 Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra;
 University of Ajmer, Ajmer;
 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
 Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Fort,
Mumbai–400001
 Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai
 University of Mumbai; Mumbai;
 Bharati College of Fine Arts, Pune–
411043
 Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil College of
Applied Arts and Crafts, Pune–411044
 University of Pune, Pune;
 Goa College of Arts, Panaji, Goa.
• Goa University, Goa;
• Visva-Bharati, West Bengal
• University of Calcutta, Kolkata;
• Rabindra Bharati University,
Kolkata;
• Bangalore University, Bangalore.
• Sri Venketeswara University,
Tirupati.
• University of Madras, Chepauk,
Chennai – 600005
• University of Chennai, Chennai;
• Anna University, Chennai;
• The College of Fine Arts, Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram,
• The RLV College of Music and
Fine Arts, Thripunithura
• Andhra University, College of Arts
and Commerce, Visakapatanam.
• Guru Nanak Dev University,
Amritsar;
• Karnataka University, Dharwad,
• Punjab University, Chandigarh;

11. SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION
 CIRTES
 http://www.educationinfoindia.com/fineartsfaq.htm
 http://www.careernextmove.com/career_options/Fine_Arts
.php
 http://www.successcds.net/Career/Fine-%20Arts.html
 http://www.minglebox.com/courses/arts/fine-arts
 http://www.highereducationinindia.com/career-
options/careers-in-fine-arts-41.php
 http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_fine_art.htm
 http://www.educationinfoindia.com/fineartsfaq.htm
 http://www.thehindu.com/features/education/careers/for-a-
career-in-fine-arts-and-graphics-design/article46193.ece