Fine Arts/Applied Arts prepare a person to work in area of design work. It has gained prominence as it uses various techniques for commercial purposes.
NATURE OF WORK:
This work is highly creative and imaginative. The work of fine artists is a work of self expression while work of applied arts finds commercial application.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Anybody willing to pursue a career in fine arts needs to be creative and imaginative. Patience, keen observation, eye hand coordination are some of the traits required to be successful in the field.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Applied artists find employment in advertising agencies, interior design and display, exhibition work, government undertakings, etc.
Advertising agencies recruit trainee visualisers who are responsible for the production of layout for advertising campaign.
Creative director conceptualizes the advertisement. Graphic artists prepare graphics.
REMUNERATION:
Visualisers: Rs.8000 - Rs.12000 p.m.
Assistant Art Director: Rs.12000 - Rs.20000 p.m.
Art Director: Rs.25000 - Rs.40000 p.m.
COURSES OFFERED AND ELIGIBILITY:
Fine Arts courses can be pursued at under graduate as well as post graduate level.
Bachelor's degree course is of 4-5 yrs while diploma course is of 2-3 yrs. Arts school conducts entrance test for school leavers.
Subjects studies are: painting, sculpture, art, education and applied art.
Masters course can be pursued after completing B.F.A.
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