Introduction Academic Calender The Faculty of fine Arts is dedicated to the education of Semester 1, 3, 5, 7: June to December professional artists and scholars of the history and theory of art. (Diwali vacation for 3 weeks as per University schedule) The emphasis is laid on creative identity of students and teachers Semester 2, 4, 6, 8: December to May to foster an approach to the study and practice of art which is (Followed by Summer vacation for 5 weeks) Faculty of Fine Arts inquiring, experimental and research minded. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda The major subject areas are Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art and Graphic Arts which have a constructive and interactive Under Graduate & Diploma Courses relationship. The students are admitted to the Undergraduate ADMISSIONS 2014-15 courses on the basis of their aptitude in the subject so that they can learn within a specialist environment while benefitting from 4 Years (8 Semesters) Full Time Courses: interaction with the staff, students and facilities. Students are B.V.A. & DIPLOMA expected to develop their own work with tutorials and technical B.V.A. & Diploma in Visual Arts Painting assistance according to their needs. The Faculty also offers Sculpture APPLIED ARTS research facilities in every area, leading to Ph.D. The University Applied Arts PAINTING Grants Commission has honoured the Faculty with prestigious Special Assistance Programme like D.S. A. and ASIHSS. SCULPTURE B.V.A. Art History and Aesthetics (Only Degree Course) There are about 500 students registered for taught programmes. Successful completion of the Studio Courses in Painting, ART HISTORY & AESTHETICS (B.V.A. ONLY) Regular contact between graduates and undergraduates Sculpture and Applied Arts and Theory subjects in Art History provides a healthy and active cross fertilization of ideas and requires full time work with minimum 80% attendance in the exchange of experiences. Classes. M.V.A. & POST DIPLOMA Admission to a higher class depends upon full time regular work, The Faculty is situated opposite Sayaji Baug and Baroda attendance and satisfactory completion of Class Work, APPLIED ARTS Museum and Picture Gallery in the leafy green surroundings Assignments and Tests during both Academic Terms and an adjacent to Sayajigunj. The pleasant environment is backed by Internal Examination at the end of the year. PAINTING spacious and well-equipped studios. The training offers Classes and teaching for BVA and Diploma will begin following the opportunities for students to access a range of learning resources announcement of Admission List for the year in early July. SCULPTURE and research opportunities to have individual ability and GRAPHIC ARTS expression through one to one teaching, group tutorials, seminars, visual aids, books, exhibitions, visiting artists, Post Graduate & Post Graduate Diploma Courses ART HISTORY & AESTHETICS (M.V.A. ONLY) craftsmen as well as study tours, field trips and Fine Arts Fair to provide necessary exposure. 2 years (4 Semesters) Full time Courses : M.A. (Fine) For the first time in independent India, in June 1950, a programme M.V.A. & Post Diploma of study was introduced to offer UG/Diploma, PG/Post-Diploma MUSEOLOGY Courses at the Faculty of Fine Arts, a constituent institution of the Painting Sculpture Applied Arts Graphic Arts Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Professor Markand ONE YEAR IN-SERVICE Bhatt, N.S. Bendre, Pradosh Das Gupta, Shanko Chaudhury, Dr. M.V.A. Art History and Aesthetics POST – GRADUATE DIPLOMA Motichandra, Dr. Goetz, K.G. Subramanyan are amongst the M.A. (Fine) Museology pioneers. The alumni includes a large number of best known IN MUSEOLOGY artists of the country. P.G. Diploma in Museology (1 Year Full Time in-service Course) Pushpa Baug, Prof. C.C. Mehta Road, Vadodara 390 002. Traditionally, many of the talented alumni have continued to serve Phone : 0265-2795520 email ID : [email protected] as teachers and working artists who cherish conscious understanding, engagement and awareness of various cultures, along with studio practice and study of Indian and Western Information 2014 onwards traditions apart from lively discourse of contemporary art. 1 2 3 B.V.A. & Diploma (D.V.A.) Admissions Post Graduate (M.V.A. & M.A. (Fine) & Entrance requirements for Post Graduate & Post Post Diploma (P.D.V.A.) Courses Diploma Courses Entrance Requirements (i) Applicants are required to have passed the Higher Entrance Requirements MVA in Painting & Post Diploma Secondary School Certificate Examination or XIIth Applicants seeking admission for M.V.A./Post-Diploma Studies Creative Painting Standard of the Gujarat State Board with English or an Mural Design equivalent examination recognized by the Maharaja require BVA Degree for MVA and Diploma for the Post-Diploma Sayajirao University of Baroda with minimum 50% of course either from this Faculty or qualification with the same Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studies marks, for First Year Degree course. specifications from an institution recognized by the Maharaja require B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Painting or Graphics or Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student. qualification with the same specifications from an institution (ii) For admission in Diploma, candidate must have passed recognized by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a Higher Secondary (XIIth Std.) exam conducted by Gujarat Application Procedure full time student. State Board or equivalent exam recognized by the Only online registrations/applications are accepted. Please visit University passing it with or without English as one of the www.msubaroda.ac.in for online registration. MVA in Sculpture & Post Diploma subject and minimum 50% marks. Candidates applying for Painting, Sculpture, Applied Arts and Creative Sculpture (iii) Candidates having art as one of the subjects in Xth or XIIth Graphic Arts are required to enclose the following : Ceramic Sculpture Std. OR who have cleared the intermediate drawing exam 1. Folio or minimum 10-15 photographs or reproduction of Metal Casting will be exempted from this cut line of percentage. Recent Works, duly attested by the Professor/Head of the Wood Carving (iv) The applicants who failed only in 01 subject in 12th Department or Head of the Institution. Stone Carving examination, can also appear in the Aptitude Test. If the Monumental Sculpture 2. A brief statement on the work with intent for higher study in candidate pass the Aptitude Test than he/she has to show Portraiture 250 words. the passing certificate of that 01 subject in which he/she Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studies failed. 3. Evidence of eligibility qualification with the mark sheets and certificate. require B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Sculpture or qualification with Students who passed H.S.C. examination before 2012 are the same specifications from an institution recognized by the not eligible for the B.V.A. & D.V.A. course. The first scrutiny will be done on the basis of Photographs and the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student. It is desirable to maintain and produce portfolio of work in support Statement of intent by the applicant and selected candidates will of the applicant’s interest in Fine Arts during a personal interview. be called for an Entrance Test and Personal Interview in the MVA in Applied Arts & Post Diploma respective department on the notified dates printed on the form. Visualization Application Procedure All Applied Arts candidates should remain present for the Illustration Only online registrations/applications are accepted. Please visit Admission Test. www.msubaroda.ac.in for online registration. Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studies require B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Applied Arts (or Painting may Aptitude Tests for B.V.A. & D.V.A. Candidates are required to produce portfolio of work during be considered for illustration) or qualification with the same the interview. specifications from an institution recognized by the Maharaja B.V.A. & Diploma in Painting, Sculpture and Applied Arts The final selection is subject to the candidates is aptitude and Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student. On 7-8-9 July, 2014 the following tests will be conducted by the excellence in the subject to specialization. Candidates whose Faculty of Fine Arts. results of qualifying examinations are awaited may submit the MVA in Graphic Arts & Post Diploma form and appear for the Aptitude Test provisionally. Their Specialization in Printmaking include any two of the following: 1. General Knowledge (Written paper in English for B.V.A. and admissions, however can be confirmed only after they have Relief Process in Hindi for Diploma candidates). passed the requisite qualifying examination before beginnings of Intaglio Process 2. Drawing the Classes in the Faculty. Plano Graphic Process 3. Aptitude for Applied Arts* Incomplete Applications will be rejected. Screen Printing 4. Clay Modeling* Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studies 5. Design and Colour* Return of Photographs of Candidate’s work 6. Personal Interview (for short listed candidates only) require B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Painting, Sculpture or * Choice based. Candidates wishing to receive Photographs of their work returned qualification with the same specifications from an institution by post should enclose a self-addressed envelope with recognized by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a B.V.A. Art History and Aesthetics necessary postage stamps. full time student. 1. General Knowledge 2. Language Proficiency Test 3. Personal Interview 4 5 6 MVA in Art History and Aesthetics Overseas Students READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studies BEFORE SENDING THE FORM TO DEAN'S OFFICE, require B.V.A. Degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts or Humanities with FACULTY OF FINE ARTS Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Diploma Courses or special aptitude and background in Fine Arts/Visual Arts subjects.