Painting is one of the fascinating subjects of Fine Arts. It is a completely different world of art which is made up of colours and sketches. A painter uses colours and sketches as the medium of expression. Painting to some extent is a talent by birth, and hence it cannot be taught entirely to anybody. Some of the traits of a good painter are- a nature lover; a keen observational eye; humble; politeness; imagination and creativity. A painter with the power of his/her creativity and tools of paintings (brushes, canvas, and colours) can recreate a new world on the painting canvas. However, training can sharpen and perfect one’s painting skills. Here are the details on career opportunities, courses, eligibility for a Career in Painting.
Nowadays, there is an excellent opportunity for students who have done the painting course. They get hired by Art galleries, Museums, Colleges and Universities, Corporates for making their art collection etc. They can also work independently as workshop organisers, Pottery painting, Glass painting, Tattoo painting etc. Since basic computer training is also included in the painting course, so a student can work as a Graphics designer also.
A painter can work on number of exciting profiles. Some of these profiles are –
1.Commercial Artist
2.Muralist
3.Visiting Artist
4.Painting Engineer
5.Painter
6.Interior Designer
7.Comics artist
8.Teacher
9.Art Director
10.Graphic Designer
11.Art Restoration specialist
12.Arts Administrator.
13.Industries for Employment in Painting
Some of the industries which are dependent on painters hire them at a good salary package. Some of these industries are – Ceramic industries, clothing industries, Animation, Advertising, Software companies, Online services, Digital media, Graphics Designing, Textile Designing industries, Fashion houses, and Printmaking.
The starting salary offered to a fresher candidate is ₹10, 000 to 20,000. In a few years, this goes up to 5-6 lakhs per annum.
1.College of Art, Delhi
2.Sir J.J Institute of Applied Arts, Mumbai.
3.Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Art University, Hyderabad.
4.Maharani Laxmibai Girls P.G. College, Indore.
5.Kala Bhavan (Institute of Fine Arts), Santiniketan
The students learn many things about Painting and Art in the Painting curricula. They are taught about the history of painting, the culture of painting in India and the world, and the colour theories.
| Name of the Diploma course | Duration of the Course |
|---|---|
| Diploma in Painting | 1-2 years. |
| Junior in Diploma in Painting Part-1, | 1-2 years. |
| Junior in Diploma in Painting Part-2 | 1-2 years. |
| Name of the Certificate Course in Painting | Duration |
|---|---|
| Junior Diploma in Fine Art, Part -1 | 6 months -1 year. |
| Junior Diploma in Fine Art, Part-2 | 6 months -1 year. |
| Certificate in Visual Arts in Painting | 6 months -1 year. |
| Certificate in Painting | 6 months -1 year. |
| Name of the Bachelor Course in Painting | Duration |
|---|---|
| B.A Drawing and Painting | 3-4 years. |
| BFA Painting | 3-4 years. |
| BFA Applied Arts | 3-4 years. |
| B.A Painting | 3-4 years. |
Portrait Painting
Organic Painting
Still Life Painting
Landscape Painting
Art Business
Abstract Art Painting
Business Course
Apart from these courses, candidates can also go for Masters and higher-level courses such as M.A., M.F.A, M.Phil., PhD, and PG diploma courses.
A candidate can opt for the painting course after Class 12th. There are various institutions, colleges, and universities that are offering courses in painting. A student can do a Diploma, Certificate, online or Bachelor’s course in painting. Higher study options are also available.
Some colleges also conduct entrance examinations for admission which comprises screening, GD, and personal interview.
Some of the entrance examinations conducted for admission to Drawing and Painting courses are:
NIFT Entrance Exam
BFA Entrance Exam
NID Entrance Exam
PEARL Entrance Exam
CEED Entrance Exam
J.J. College of Arts Entrance Exam
Jamia Millia Islamia BFA (Painting) Admission Entrance Exam
Yes, a candidate can do a painting course.
A candidate should have passed 10+2.
There are various courses which are available on the Bachelor’s level. Students can also do Diploma, Online and Certificate courses.
Yes, one can do a diploma in painting.
There is a number of industries where a painter can get employed. Some of the sectors are – ceramic, clothing, textile, fashion houses, graphic designer, animation etc.
