“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.” ~ Berthold Brecht Applied art refers to the application of artistic design to practical and functional things in everyday use. Applied arts is a specialisation of fine arts which basically deals in graphic design, interior design, fashion design, advertising and visual communication. It gives exposure to print media, electronic media and advertising. Applied arts can include architecture, pottery, basket weaving, costumes, interior design, jewellery, tools, weapons, and bookbinding as well.
| Level | Under-Graduate |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (any discipline) with 50% marks |
| Entrance Exam | Every institution/college conduct its own entrance test. Some of them are: MH AAC CET (Maharashtra Applied Arts and Crafts Common Entrance Test), Delhi University BFA Entrance Exam, BHU (Banaras Hindu University) BFA Entrance Exam, Kerala BFA Entrance Exam, JNAFAU (Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University) BFA Entrance Exam, Allahabad University UGAT (Under Graduate Admission Test), RBU (Rabindra Bharati University) BFA Admission Test Some colleges take direct admissions on merit basis. |
| Specialization | -- |
| Average Course Fee | ₹20,000 to ₹5,00,000 |
| Mode | Regular |
| Goal | Illustrator, Visualizer, Applied Arts Artist, Graphic Designer, Art Teacher |
