Sarvajanik School of Fine Arts

Bachelor Of Visual Arts

IDPT, under the umbrella of Sarvajanik University, offers a four-year full-time Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) program offering three specializations i.e. Painting, Sculpture and Applied Arts. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to be learner-centric, globally relevant, and responsive to contemporary artistic, cultural, and social contexts. It includes a dynamic mix of professional electives, transdisciplinary electives, liberal studies and life skill courses. With a strong foundation in both traditional and contemporary visual practices, students are mentored by experienced faculty through studio-based learning, research-led inquiry, and community-engaged art projects. This hands-on, process-driven approach equips students to critically analyze and creatively address the cultural, emotional, and aesthetic dimensions of the world we inhabit—fostering artistic voices that are expressive, responsible, and attuned to the evolving global creative landscape.
The unique delivery framework is designed to empower faculty to facilitate a learning environment where the synthesis of knowledge, creative exploration, and practical application come together. Through intensive studio practice, critical theory, core courses, and a range of electives, students are guided to identify, develop, and articulate their artistic voice, areas of interest, and creative strengths. This comprehensive approach enables each learner to build a distinctive professional identity within the broader practice of visual arts, equipping them to position themselves confidently in fields such as fine arts, illustration, design, art education, and cultural practice.
In a world flooded with data and information the graduate of IDPT, SCET will be able to synthesize information and convert it to knowledge, through a process rich in critical thinking and appropriate expression in keeping with the benevolent and progressive Sarvajanik tradition of Inclusive education, Diversity of students, Inculcation of respect, Civic participation and Community inclusivity, shall be seeded in the young minds that meet here. The distribution of courses ensures progressive development of student potential. Along with core courses of Art and History, Humanities, Liberal studies and life skills, a plethora of professional and open electives promote inter-disciplinary learning. An integrated approach synonymous with multidisciplinary understanding is crucial to encourage Integrated and critical thinking, to build linkages between diverse academic inputs and practices. A wide array of professional and open electives promotes interdisciplinary exploration, encouraging students to build connections across fields, media, and modes of expression. This integrated and critical approach fosters the ability to analyze diverse
perspectives and create contextually relevant artistic responses. The BVA syllabus empowers students to design their own educational pathways based on personal interests and professional goals, ultimately shaping them into unique, responsible, and impactful visual art practitioners attuned to societal and humanistic concerns.
Innovation is embraced as a vital catalyst for artistic and personal growth. Through inventive and student-centric pedagogical approaches, the delivery of the curriculum is grounded in the principle of joyful learning, leading to deeper engagement and enhanced learning outcomes. The Visual Arts program is designed to nurture each emerging artist’s metacognitive abilities, empowering them to manage their own creative processes, reflect on their learning strategies, and channel their artistic exploration towards meaningful visual expressions. This approach fosters not only technical excellence and conceptual depth but also cultivates a lifelong curiosity and commitment to personal and societal transformation through art.

Objective: The BVA program aims to nurture visually sophisticated artists who are intellectually driven, ethically conscious, and culturally aware. Students will be trained to express their unique ideas confidently, while considering the historical, social, and cultural contexts of their work.

Course Duration: BVA is a 4-year full-time course. The first year is a common foundation, followed by three years of specialization. After the foundation year, students may choose from the following specializations based on seat availability and departmental criteria:

BVA Specializations

Applied Arts

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Painting

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Sculptures

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