BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) is an undergraduate degree course which deals with the study of Visual or Performing Arts. The course is sometimes also referred to as Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) in which the study of Visual Arts includes subjects such as painting, sculpture, photography, literature, animation, etc. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree often requires an area of specialization to be chosen by the candidate as per his/her interest.

Depending on the candidate’s chosen specialization, BFA is typically a four-year duration course that can be pursued as a full-time.

A BFA course not only educates but reforms the skills of candidates to enable them to become artists in their chosen field. Career opportunities for fine arts graduates are ample wherein they can choose to be an art teacher and a lot more. These days many students are opting for a career in Fine Arts not only to earn high remuneration but also to gain popularity and prestige.

Aspirants can choose an area in which they can specialize in subjects that can not only enhance their skills and fine-tune the aspirant’s creativeness, it also allows candidates to explore varied options.

BFA assists the candidate to grow in the area of the subject chosen. From fine arts to visual arts to performing arts, aspirants can check colleges according to location which can help candidates pursue BFA.

All candidates who have cleared Standard XII in any stream from a recognised Board meet Bachelor of Fine Arts eligibility criteria. Although there is usually no other set criteria except that candidate need to secure 50% or more marks in calss XII.

Apart from this, preference at the time of admission will be given to candidates who have studied Arts/ Humanities in Class 12th and have some basic knowledge of the Fine Arts subject which they are looking to pursue.