Program Overview
OVERVIEW:
DYPIU offers B.F.A. Applied Arts, an undergraduate Fine Arts course for those who have a bent towards creativity and artistic skills. It covers a wide range of subjects and topics that are essential for aspirants to learn who wish to establish a career in applied arts. The 4 years long course has 8 semesters in total which are divided into core and elective categories. The first two years covers the syllabus from core category and are called foundation years; after the completion of foundation years the students can choose between any of the two tracks i.e. Print & Publication Design or Retail and Display Design.
B.F.A. Applied Arts covers topics like Advertising, Calligraphy, Identity Design, Visual Scripting, Graphic Designing, etc. To ensure that the students remain updated with new media and emerging technologies DYPIU also included a module called Fab Lab in this course where students develop advanced skills in 3D printing, CNC cutting, laser etching, sublimation printing, etc.
Course Structure
The curriculum of the B.F.A. Applied Arts program is designed to be relevant to the needs of the industry as well as the society in both the local and global context. We adopt a holistic approach in our teaching by emphasizing on project work and providing industry exposure via internships, industry projects, as well as visits to companies, advertising and design houses as well as print and production units. Regular interactions with industry experts will help build a bridge between the students and the industry.
The B.F.A. Applied Arts program is a four-year full-time program with the first two years consisting of foundational courses as part of a common curriculum. After completing the first two years, students can opt to specialize in a track of their choice for the remaining two years.
BFA - FIRST YEAR
Semester-I |
Credit |
History of Art, Design & Technology - I |
2 |
History of Visual Communications -I |
2 |
Communication Skills |
2 |
Sketching & Drawing - I |
3 |
Colour Theory & 2D Design – 1 |
2 |
3D Design – 1 |
2 |
Semiotics, Semantics & Generative AI - I |
2 |
Fundamentals of Layout – I |
2 |
Calligraphy & Typography – I |
2 |
Introduction to Photography |
1 |
Total |
20 |
Semester-II |
Credit |
History of Art, Design & Technology - II |
2 |
History of Visual Communications – II |
2 |
Art Appreciation |
2 |
Sketching & Drawing - II |
3 |
Colour Theory & 2D Design – II |
2 |
Fab-Lab - I |
2 |
Semiotics, Semantics & Generative AI - II |
3 |
Fundamentals of Layout – II |
2 |
Calligraphy & Typography – II |
2 |
|
|
Total |
20 |
BFA - SECOND YEAR
Semester-III |
Credit |
Theory of Communication-I |
2 |
History of Global Art |
2 |
Printing, Generative Design & Fab Lab |
2 |
Sustainable Design |
2 |
Cyber Security |
1 |
Advanced Drawing Techniques |
2 |
Typography |
2 |
Visualisation |
2 |
Brand Identity |
2 |
Communication Design Strategy-I |
3 |
Total |
20 |
Semester-IV |
Credit |
Theory of Communication-II |
2 |
History of Modern Art |
2 |
Creative Copy Writing |
2 |
Introduction to User Experience |
2 |
Illustration & Basic Animation |
3 |
Introduction to UI/UX |
2 |
Photography and Image Editing |
2 |
Display Design |
2 |
Communication Design Strategy - II |
3 |
|
|
Total |
20 |
BFA - THIRD YEAR
Semester-V |
Credit |
Theory of Communication -III |
2 |
User Experience Study - I |
2 |
Presentation Skills /Resume Writing / E-Portfolio Making |
2 |
Experiential learning - Community Work |
1 |
Human Rights |
1 |
Design for Brands & Motion Graphics |
3 |
Campaign for Advertising |
3 |
Design for Publication |
3 |
Elective (Illustration, Photography, Typography, Visualisation, User interface, Display Design) |
3 |
Total |
20 |
Semester-VI |
Credit |
Theory of Communication - IV |
2 |
Research Methodology |
2 |
Workshop/Seminar/Exhibition |
2 |
Experiential learning – Outdoor Study |
1 |
Physical Education |
1 |
Design for Social awareness |
3 |
Graphic for retail & Merchandising |
3 |
Story Boarding, Cinematography & Ad Films. |
3 |
Elective (Illustration, Photography, Typography, Visualisation, User interface, Display Design) |
3 |
Total |
20 |
BFA - FINAL YEAR
Semester-VII |
Credit |
Theory of Communication Design-V |
2 |
Dissertation |
2 |
Research for Campaign for Advertising |
2 |
Research for Elective |
2 |
Live Project / Internship |
2 |
Campaign for Advertising |
5 |
Design for Social awareness |
5 |
Total |
20 |
Semester-VIII |
Credit |
Theory of Communication Design-VI |
2 |
Dissertation |
2 |
User Experience Study – III (In reference to all electives) |
2 |
Research for Brand |
2 |
Elective (Illustration, Photography, Typography, Visualisation, User interface, Display Design) |
6 |
Design for Brands |
6 |
|
|
Total |
20 |
Eligibility and Fees
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Duration – 4 years
Qualifying Examination:
Passed (10+2) from any stream or equivalent examination from any recognized board with minimum of 45% marks (40% for reserved category candidate as per Maharashtra state government rules) or equivalent grade.
OR
Passed Diploma/D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector.
Selection criteria:
FEES STRUCTURE
- Tuition fee - Rs. 75,000/- per semester
- Registration fee - Rs. 2,500/- per semester
- Caution Deposit - Rs. 10,000/- (refundable at the end of the program)
Opportunity and Career Pathway
After the successful completion of B.F.A. Applied Arts program from DYPIU, students are offered jobs in diverse creative sectors such as:
- Graphics and Art Designer
- Visualizer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Creative Designer
- Illustrator
- Art Editor
- Application Designer
- Advertising Director
- Aerial Photographer
- Art Activity Writer
- Art Appraiser
- Art Book Editor
- Art Consultant
- Art Coordinator
- Art Critic
- Art Dealer
- Art Director
- Art Distributor
- Art Historian
- Art Insurance Agent
- Art Librarian
- Art Magazine Editor
- Art Researcher
- Art Restorer
- Art Specialist
- Art Supervisor
- Art Teacher
- Assistant Professor
- Art Therapist
- Artist in Residence
- Artists Agent
- Audio/Visual Designer
- Automobile Designer
- Background Artist (TV)
- Bank Note Designer
- Basket Maker
- Block Engraver
- Botanical Designer
- Calendar Editor
- Calligrapher
- Camera Operator
- Cartographer (mapmaker)
- Cartoonist
- Cinematographer
- Comic Strip Artist
- Commercial Photographer
- Computer Graphic Artist
- Conceptual Artist
- Copywriter
- Curriculum Writer (Art)
- Editorial Art Director
- Environmental Artist
- Environmental Planner
- Exhibition Coordinator
- Fabric Designer
- Gallery Director
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