Narmada College of Fine Arts

Ist Year – Foundation in Fine Arts

Practical Subjects:

Sculpture: Clay modeling of nature forms, human features, and decorative reliefs.

Still Life & Nature Study: Sketching objects and natural forms in pencil, black & white.

Composition: Study of human, animal, and abstract forms; colour theory.

Applied Arts: Lettering styles in English & Hindi scripts.

Print Making: Basics of lino, leaf, and stencil printing.

Design: Two-dimensional design, decorative patterns for fabrics and home decor.

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Theory:

Fundamentals of Art (Paper II): Study of line, form, composition, texture, colour theory, perspective, rhythm, and Six Limbs of Indian painting.

IInd Year – Core Development

Practical Subjects:

Composition: Human and animal-based themes using advanced compositional elements.

Portrait: Study of human skull and antique sculptures in monochrome.

Drawing: Full figure drawing, still life, and skeletal studies.

Indian Painting: Traditional styles – Ajanta, Bagh, Rajasthani, Mughal, Pahari, etc.

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Theory:

History of Art (Paper I): Kushan to Early Medieval Indian art; Christian, Byzantine, Romanesque & Gothic Western art.

Material & Method I (Paper II): Tools, painting techniques, printing methods, colour theory, oil painting materials, and support systems.

IIIrd Year – Realism & Experimentation

Practical Subjects:

Composition: Realistic and detailed compositions with contemporary concepts.

Portrait: Advanced portraiture with drapery and depth.

Drawing: Drapery, human form, and object studies.Landscape: Outdoor studies of historical architecture and surroundings.

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Theory:

History of Art (Paper I): Medieval to Modern Indian art, Renaissance in India, Western Renaissance to Rococo art.

Material & Method II (Paper II): Canvas prep, oil/tempera painting, Indian miniature techniques, fresco, and gouache.

IVth Year – Specialization & Research

Practical Subjects:

Creative Composition: Semi-realistic artworks with expressive textures and patterns.

Life Study & Drawing: Advanced human form studies.

Landscape: Historical and environmental visualization.

Project Report: Research-based report (Min. 50 pages) with viva.

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Theory:

Aesthetics (Paper I): Indian and Western aesthetic theories, Ras Siddhant, classical and modern philosophers.

Material & Method III (Paper II): Intaglio, lithography, acrylic, collage, mosaic, folk & tribal art techniques, exhibition presentation.