College of Art is an Institution established in 1942 for training in visual art, creative and applied, leading to the Bachelor of Fine Art Course of four years duration in disciplines of Painting, Sculpture and Applied Art at the Undergraduate Level and the Postgraduate course of Master of Fine Art in the above mentioned disciplines of two years duration. The emphasis is on practical studio work, study of prescribed theory subjects and research in selected areas of Specialization.
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. In its span of existence of over 64 years,the College has gradually grown to ensure an exalted position in the teaching of fine art in the country and comparable to any other in the world. In future proposals, an unsurpassed range of patronage is envisaged to orient our teaching programmes to bond relationship with Industry, Commerce and Professionals including NGOs. This is in addition to the already existing extensive student research development projects, illustrated lectures/demonstrations by invited guests, workshops,seminar, educational tours etc., in all the departments to create a catalyst for a richly rewarding learning experience and the future success of the students.
Courses Offered
MASTER OF FINE ART
Painting
Sculpture
Applied Art
BACHELOR OF FINE ART
Painting
Sculpture
Applied Art
