DCA – DELHI COLLEGE OF ART

DELHI COLLEGE OF ART

DELHI COLLEGE OF ART

College of Art is an institution established in1942 for advanced training in Visual Art (Creative and Applied) leading to the Bachelor of Fine Art Degree of the University of Delhi, further providing advance training in Master in Fine Art course(except Art History) in (a) Applied Art (b) Art History (c) Painting (d) Printmaking (e) Sculpture and (f) Visual Communication with emphasis on studio practicals, prescribed theory subjects and research in selected fields.

The College is under the Faculty of Music & Fine Art, University of Delhi, for all academic matters and wholly administrated by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi.

The objective of the syllabus/teaching programmes in the College is to achieve an overall refinement of the student perception not confined to the skills of the profession alone but also to create the kind of intellect as well as emotional cultivation to arrive at a level of composite creativity and thought. It aims to prepare the students for creative and applied responsibilities in the world of art and design.

The Faculty are practicing artists - painters, sculptors and graphic designers of national, international repute, and also a selected group of visiting Faculty who enrich the teaching programmes with their expertise, thus providing the students with the opportunity of discussion and interaction with eminent and contemporary artists, designers and entrepreneurs.

Admissions :

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PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION-BFA

Student seeking admission must apply on the prescribed Form available along with the Prospectus from the Academic Cell of the College from 9th June, 2014 to 21st June, 2014 on cash payment of Rs.500/- for General/OBC Category, and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST and Physically challenged (Deaf & Dumb & Physically Handicapped) categories. The Application Form duly filled along with documents specified as under must reach the Office of the Principal or delivered personally against Counter Foil at the College between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any working day including Saturday on or before, 21st June, 2014, and by 24th June 2014 for applications by Registered/Speed Post/Courier. No application received thereafter will be considered. The candidates may also download the Application Form from the College Website and submit the same duly filled along with the requisite Demand Draft from State Bank of India or/ a crossed Indian Postal Order payable to the DDO, College of Art, New Delhi, at New Delhi and enclosures on or before the stipulated date. The College accepts no responsibility for loss or delay in transit by post.

PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION-MFA

The Application Form duly filled along with documents specified as under must reach the Office of the Principal or delivered personally against Counter Foil at the College between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any working day from 25th June, 2014 to 4th July, 2014 and by 5th July 2014 for applications by Registered/Speed Post/Courier. No application received thereafter will be considered. The candidates may also download the Application Form from the College Website and submit the same duly filled along with the requisite Demand Draft from State Bank of India or/ a crossed Indian Postal Order payable to the DDO, College of Art, New Delhi , at New Delhi with enclosures on or before the stipulated date. Enclosures for BFA: List of Photostat attested documents/certificates to be attached with the Application Form.

MFA - DETAILS OF COURSES :

APPLIED ART SPECIALISATION - OBJECTIVE

Aimed at furthering the knowledge of design and skills acquired during the undergraduate studies, the program of post graduate studies in Applied Art is designed to emphasize upon the professional aspects and gain expertise in directing a full advertising campaign from concept to finish, including market research, strategy, copywriting and presentation. Instilling in the student the capability of formulating expression in the traditional media and with equal confidence through finished exercises in Cell Animation.

SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION - OBJECTIVE

The curriculum in planned to further enhance the skills of the student while encouraging personal growth based on research in various styles of Sculpture and the related technology. An in-depth portfolio building Course that explores opportunities for expression through vigorous sculptural work in varied media, high level content based projects and creating quality work. Emphasis is on opening avenues for sculptural expression and professional presentation. Art historical and contemporary contextual issues will be extensively discussed.

PRINTMAKING SPECIALIZATION - OBJECTIVE

In a world where environmental, social, political, religious and professional issues and structures are changing kaleidoscopically, no area of cultural activity is more challenging than the field of communications. With traditional boundaries between disciplines dissolving, the structure and ethos of the training demands an ideally equipped program of pre-professional experimentation tailored to the individual needs and skills of the learner. The aim is to create an understanding of industry needs by building each student's knowledge and technical skills through exposure to professional examples; the ability use appropriate visual media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, in order to convey at an advanced level the essential formal elements at each stage of the creative process; to execute complex creative concepts in detail using digital tools accurately; ability to rapidly visualize sophisticated creative ideas and images for the purpose of conceptual communication; Ability to communicate terminology as it refers to various international norms; ability to express concepts and strategies in a clear and professional manner (in the language chosen) with correct sentence construction and grammar for effective communication.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIZATION - OBJECTIVE

This is the era of Communication Technology that has transformed the life of people all over the world. The digital revolution has transformed even traditional media such as Television, Film, Radio and Print. The new interactive technology driven media such as the Internet, Web, Interactive learning, games and various forms of Animation are all the additions of Visual Media of the decade that provide excellent career for creative people with an analytical mindset.

The aim of this two year duration post-graduate Specialization Course is to create an understanding of industry needs by enhancing knowledge and technical skills and production process of various media and exposure to professional examples and to develop the ability to use appropriate visual media, from freehand drawing to digital technology to communicate.

MFA - DETAILS OF COURSES :

APPLIED ART SPECIALISATION - OBJECTIVE

Aimed at furthering the knowledge of design and skills acquired during the undergraduate studies, the program of post graduate studies in Applied Art is designed to emphasize upon the professional aspects and gain expertise in directing a full advertising campaign from concept to finish, including market research, strategy, copywriting and presentation. Instilling in the student the capability of formulating expression in the traditional media and with equal confidence through finished exercises in Cell Animation.

SCULPTURE SPECIALISATION - OBJECTIVE

The curriculum in planned to further enhance the skills of the student while encouraging personal growth based on research in various styles of Sculpture and the related technology. An in-depth portfolio building Course that explores opportunities for expression through vigorous sculptural work in varied media, high level content based projects and creating quality work. Emphasis is on opening avenues for sculptural expression and professional presentation. Art historical and contemporary contextual issues will be extensively discussed.

PRINTMAKING SPECIALIZATION - OBJECTIVE

In a world where environmental, social, political, religious and professional issues and structures are changing kaleidoscopically, no area of cultural activity is more challenging than the field of communications. With traditional boundaries between disciplines dissolving, the structure and ethos of the training demands an ideally equipped program of pre-professional experimentation tailored to the individual needs and skills of the learner. The aim is to create an understanding of industry needs by building each student's knowledge and technical skills through exposure to professional examples; the ability use appropriate visual media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, in order to convey at an advanced level the essential formal elements at each stage of the creative process; to execute complex creative concepts in detail using digital tools accurately; ability to rapidly visualize sophisticated creative ideas and images for the purpose of conceptual communication; Ability to communicate terminology as it refers to various international norms; ability to express concepts and strategies in a clear and professional manner (in the language chosen) with correct sentence construction and grammar for effective communication.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALIZATION - OBJECTIVE

This is the era of Communication Technology that has transformed the life of people all over the world. The digital revolution has transformed even traditional media such as Television, Film, Radio and Print. The new interactive technology driven media such as the Internet, Web, Interactive learning, games and various forms of Animation are all the additions of Visual Media of the decade that provide excellent career for creative people with an analytical mindset.

The aim of this two year duration post-graduate Specialization Course is to create an understanding of industry needs by enhancing knowledge and technical skills and production process of various media and exposure to professional examples and to develop the ability to use appropriate visual media, from freehand drawing to digital technology to communicate.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION-BFA

  1. The candidates seeking admission to BFA Degree Course must have passed any one of the following examinations with 50% or more marks in the aggregate of five Subjects.
    • Senior School Certificate Examination with all subjects (12 year course) of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
    • Indian School Certificate Examination with all subjects (12 year course) of the Council for Indian School Certificates Examination, New Delhi.
    • Intermediate Examination with all subjects of the Indian University/Board recognized by the University of Delhi.
    • Pre-University (2 years) Examination of an Indian University/Board recognized by the University of Delhi.
    • Any other Examination recognized as equivalent to the Senior School Certificate Examination (12 year course) of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
  2. Concession of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility requirement will be allowed to :-
    • Candidates who have taken Drawing, Painting, Sculpture or Applied Art as one of the subjects in their qualifying examination.
    • For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC Candidates.
    • For Widows and/or children of Armed Personnel/Para-Military Forces.
    • For Physically Handicapped Candidates.
  3. Candidates with compartments are not eligible to apply.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION-MFA

  1. A candidate seeking admission to the Course must have passed the Bachelor of Fine Art Degree of four year duration after 10+2 offered by the University of Delhi or an examination recognized equivalent thereto with 50% or more marks in the aggregate.
  2. Concession of 5% marks in the minimum eligibility requirement will be allowed to:-
    • (a) Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC Candidates.
    • Widows and/or children of Armed Personnel.
    • Physically Handicapped Candidates.

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