The programme aims to provide education to the discerning students who do not have access to study Fine Arts through the conventional system. Master of Fine Arts (Painting) (MFAP) programme has been designed for serious Fine Arts students to pursue higher education having pedagogy in theory, practice and research in art through open and distance learning. The programme broadly covers core components like; elements and principles of art, Art history, Art education, Aesthetics theories and research methods; and develop awareness about appropriate art tools, material, techniques and methods to analyze and create their own art work. The programme provides opportunities to the learners to identify and develop their own style in chosen medium at an advanced level so as to become a professional Artist.

This programme has the following broad objectives:
The programme focuses on skill and competences development having both professional and academic proficiency
leading to job opportunities and over all development. Thus, on completing this programme, the learner will be able to:
• Attain fundamental understanding of theory and practice.
• Describe the concept of Indian Art Practices and Aesthetics in historical and contemporary context.
• Demonstrate elements and principle of art through drawing and painting.
• Use of Material and Technique for Drawing and Painting.
• Observe, analyze and create an Art Work.
• Work independently to research, identify and develop their own style and express through chosen medium(s) to
become a professional Artist.

Who can benefit from this programme (Target group):

Employed, Self-employed, Free-lancers, School and College teachers, aspiring professionals, etc. in the field of Fine Arts who desires to upgrade their knowledge
and skills in addition to acquiring a Postgraduate Degree, subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Persons having one of the following degrees from a recognized University are eligible to join the programme:

i. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) 
ii. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Mural Painting) 
iii. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Print Making)
iv. Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) 
v. Bachelor of Visual Arts (Mural Painting)  
vi. Bachelor of Visual Arts (Print Making)

Rs. 9000/- per year plus Registration/Development fee as applicable