The course is planned so as to prepare students to face challenges of the changing art scene and take on the demands of the ever-growing field of Communication Design. The programme has been meticulously drawn up to meet the contemporary requirement in related fields. The course is sub divided into one year of basic study and three years of advanced study in either painting or Applied Art.
To supplement practical knowledge and provide a sturdier foundation, theory subjects such as Fundamentals of Art, Visual Communication, History of Art, Art Appreciation, Aesthetics and Advertising are also included. This will provide the required theoretical background for artistic expression in Painting and Methodology based solutions in Communication Design.
The course TWELVE + FOUR is designed as per the norms laid by the A.I.C.T.E.
The course commences after H.S.S.C.
Nature of Course
Medium of instruction/teaching: English.
Examination Pattern:
For I year B.F.A., the examination pattern is divided into THREE Groups
Group I --------------- (Theory)
Group II -------------- (Practical)
Group III ------------- (Not for Examination)
For II year B.F.A., the examination pattern is divided into TWO Groups
Group I --------------- (Theory)
Group II--------------- (Practical)
For III year B.F.A., the examination pattern is divided into TWO Groups
Group I --------------- (Theory)
Group II -------------- (Practical)
For IV year B.F.A., the examination pattern is divided into TWO Groups
Group I --------------- (Theory)
Group II -------------- (Practical)
To be eligible for admission to the First Year B.F.A. Course for the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting/Applied Art, a candidate must have:
(i) Passed the XIIth (H.S.S.C.) examination conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or an examination of any other University or Body recognised as an equivalent thereto.
(ii) Passed the Entrance Exam conducted by the College concerned.
Candidates studying for the Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting/Applied Art will have to undergo a training in prescribed courses of study extending over four academic years–one year of basic study and three years of advanced study, and will have to pass the following examinations.
| YEAR | EXAM TYPE | MARKS | |
| First Year | College Exam | 800 |
Group I and Group II |
| Second Year | University Exam | 800 | Group I and Group II (major & compulsory subjects) Group II ( supplemantary subjects) ( Not for Examination) |
| Third Year | College Exam | 500 |
Group I and Group II |
| Fourth Year | University Exam | 600 | Group I and Group II |
(i.e. Painting/Applied Art) wherein he/she will opt for any one of the specialization subjects offered in the course.
Admission to any subject of specialization in either stream will be strictly on the basis of total aggregate marks obtained in Group II - Major and
Group II - Compulsory subjects, at the Second Year B.F.A. Examination, put together.
After successfully passing the Third Year B.F.A. Examination, a student will be eligible for admission to the Fourth Year B.F.A. Degree Course.
A.T.K.T. - A student who has passed in all the subjects in Group II with an aggregate of 40 % is eligible for A.T.K.T.
The candidate has to clear the A.T.K.T. Examination in two attempts i.e. first attempt examination and two consecutive attempts.
The provision for the award of grace marks at the First, Second, Third and Fourth Year B.F.A. Examinations shall be as per the general ordinance No. OA-5.16.
There shall be no re-evaluation of the answer books at the First, Second, Third and Fourth Year B.F.A. Examinations.