BFA Syllabus 3rd Year

Study & Evaluation Scheme
Of
Bachelor of Fine Arts

(B.F.A.)
[Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2012-13]

[With revision approved by AC/EC meeting date September 21, 2013]
TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY

N.H. 24, Delhi Road, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh-244001
Website: www.tmu.ac.in
BFA Syllabus Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2012-2013[21092013] Page 1

TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY
(Established under Govt. of U. P. Act No. 30, 2008)
Delhi Road, Bagarpur, Moradabad (U.P)
Study & Evaluation Scheme

of
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
SUMMARY
Programme : Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Duration : Four years full time (Eight Semesters)

Medium : English/ Hindi
Minimum Required Attendance : 75 percent
Maximum Credit : 192
Minimum credit required for the degree : 188

Assessment (Theory) Internal External Total
:
30% 70% 100%
Assessment (Practical) Internal External Total

:
50% 50% 100%
Class Class Assignment(s) Other Total

Test Test Activity
I II (including
Internal Evaluation (Theory Papers)
attendance)
10 10 5 5 30 Marks
Marks Marks Marks Marks
Class Class Assignment(s) Other Total

Test Test Activity
I II (including
Internal Evaluation (Practical Papers)
attendance)
15 15 10 10 50
Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks
External Internal
Duration of Examination (Theory) :
3 hrs. 1 ½ hr
Duration of Examination (Practical) : As per the requirement of the practical paper.

To qualify the course a student is required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate including the semester end
examination and teachers continuous evaluation.(i.e. both internal and external).
A candidate who secures less than of 40% of marks in a course shall be deemed to have failed in that course. The
student should have at least 50% marks in aggregate to clear the semester. In case a student has more than 40% in each
course, but less than 50% overall in a semester , he/she shall re-appear in courses where the marks are less than 50% to
achieve the required aggregate percentage of 50% in the semester.
Question Paper Structure
1. The question paper shall consist of eight questions. Out of which first question shall be of short answer type (not
exceeding 50 words) and will be compulsory. Question No. 1 shall contain 8 parts representing all units of the
syllabus and students shall have to answer any five (weight age 4 marks each).
2. Out of the rest seven questions, students shall be required to attempt any five questions. There will be minimum
one and maximum two questions from each unit of the syllabus. The weight age of Question No. 2 to 8 shall be
10 marks each.

Study and Evaluation Scheme
Bachelor of Fine Art (Foundation Course)
Semester I
Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

no. Code L T P Internal External Total
1. BFA 101 History of Art I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2. BFA 102 Foundation English I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
3. BFA 103 Environmental Studies 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4. BFA 151 Drawing , Still Life Cast I - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 152 2D Art & Colour Design I - - 6 3 50 50 100
6. BFA 153 Color Composition I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7. BFA 154 3D Art & Modeling I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 155 Print Making I - - 6 3 50 50 100
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800
Semester II
no. Code
L T P Internal External Total
1. BFA 201 History of Art II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2. BFA 202 Foundation English II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
3. BFA 203 Basics of Computer 2 - 2 3 30 70 100
Fundamental
4. BFA 251 Drawing II - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 252 2D Art & Design (Applied Art) - - 6 3 50 50 100
II
6. BFA 253 Color Composition II - - 6 3 50 50 100
7. BFA 254 3D Art & Modeling II - - 6 3 50 50 100
8. BFA 255 Print Making II - - 6 3 50 50 100
Total 8 - 32 24 340 460 800

Semester III
1 BFA 302 History of Western Art I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2 BFA 306 Indian Aesthetics I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3 BFA 303 Advertising Theory I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 351 Lettering and Typography - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 354 Poster design I - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 355 Composition For Painting I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 357 Drawing & Illustration I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 360 Photography & Reproduction - - 6 3 50 50 100
Techniques I
Painting
3 BFA 304 Methods and Materials For Painting I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 352 Drawing For Painting I - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 355 Composition For Painting I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 358 Portrait head study/ Outdoor I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 361 Mural Design and Print Making I - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3 BFA 305 Methods and Materials For Sculpture I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 353 Drawing For Sculpture I - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 356 Composition For Sculpture I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 359 Study from Life I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 362 Wood carving/stone carving / simple - - 6 3 50 50 100
metal casting/Ceramics I
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800

Semester IV

1 BFA 406 Western Aesthetics I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2 BFA 402 History of Western Art II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3 BFA 403 Advertising Theory II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 451 Press Layout II - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 454 Poster design II - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 455 Composition For Painting / Outdoor - - 6 3 50 50 100
II
7 BFA 457 Drawing & Illustration II - - 6 3 50 50 100
Techniques II
Painting
3. BFA 405 Methods and Materials For 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Sculpture II
4. BFA 452 Drawing For Painting II - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 455 Composition For Painting / Outdoor - - 6 3 50 50 100
II
7 BFA 458 Portrait head study/ Outdoor II - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 461 Mural Design and Print Making II - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3. BFA 405 Methods and Materials For 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Sculpture II
4. BFA 453 Drawing For Sculpture II - - 6 3 50 50 100

6 BFA 456 Composition For Sculpture II - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 459 Study from Life II - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 462 Wood carving/stone carving / - - 6 3 50 50 100
simple metal casting/Ceramics II
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800

Semester V

1 BFA 506 Western Aesthetics II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2 BFA 502 History of far Eastern Art I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3 BFA 503 Advertising theory III 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 551 Press layout III - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 554 Poster Design III - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 557 Drawing & Illustration III - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 560 Photography & Reproduction
- - 6 3 50 50 100
Techniques III
8 BFA 568 Computer Graphics I - - 6 3 50 50 100
Painting
3 BFA 504 Methods and materials For 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Painting III
4 BFA 552 Drawing For Painting III - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 555 Life Study/Portrait I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 558 Thematic Composition I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 561 Mural Design and Print Making III - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3 BFA 505 Methods and Materials For
3 - - 3 30 70 100
Sculpture II
4 BFA 553 Drawing For Sculpture III - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 556 Study from Life III - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 559 Composition III - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 562 Simple metal casting/Ceramics/
- - 6 3 50 50 100
Stone Carving III
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800

Semester VI

No Code
. L T P Internal External Total
1 BFA 606 Indian Aesthetics II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2 BFA 602 History of far Eastern Art II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3 BFA 603 Advertising theory IV 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 651 Press layout IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 654 Poster Design IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 657 Drawing & Illustration IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
Techniques IV
8 BFA 668 Computer Graphics II - - 6 3 50 50 100
Painting
3 BFA 604 Methods and materials For Painting IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
4 BFA 652 Drawing For Painting IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 655 Life Study/Portrait II - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 658 Thematic Composition II - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 661 Mural Design/Print Making IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3 BFA 605 Methods and materials For 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Sculpture IV
4 BFA 653 Drawing For Sculpture IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 656 Study from Life IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 659 Composition IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 662 Simple metal casting/ Ceramics/ - - 6 3 50 50 100
Stone Carving IV
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800

Semester VII

1 History of Modern Western Art I

BFA 701 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2 BFA 702 History of Modern Indian Art I 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3 BFA 703 Advertising Theory V 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4 BFA 751 Poster Design V - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 754 Drawing & Illustration V - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 757 Add Campaign Project I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 760 Press Layout V - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 768 Computer Graphics III - - 6 3 50 50 100
Painting
3 BFA 704 Methods and materials For Painting V 3 - - 3 30 70 100
5 BFA 752 Drawing For Painting V - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 755 Life Study I - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 758 Creative Composition I - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 761 Mural Design/Print Making V - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3 BFA 705 Methods and materials For Sculpture V 3 - - 3 30 70 100
5 BFA 753 Drawing For Sculpture V - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 756 Study from Life V - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 759 Metal casting/Stone Carving/Ceramics V - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 762 Composition V - - 6 3 50 50 100
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800

Semester VIII

No. Code
L T P Internal External Total
1. BFA 801 History of Modern Western Art II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
2. BFA 802 History of Modern Indian Art II 3 - - 3 30 70 100
Applied Art
3. BFA 803 Advertising Theory VI 3 - - 3 30 70 100
4. BFA 851 Poster Design VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
5. BFA 854 Drawing & Illustration VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
6. BFA 857 Add Campaign Project II - - 6 3 50 50 100
7. BFA 860 Press Layout VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 868 Computer Graphics IV - - 6 3 50 50 100
Painting
3. BFA 804 Methods and materials For Painting
3 - - 3 30 70 100
VI
4 BFA 851 Poster Design VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 852 Drawing For Painting VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 855 Life Study II - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 858 Creative Composition II - - 6 3 50 50 100
8 BFA 861 Mural Design/Print Making VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
Sculpture
3. BFA 805 Methods and materials For
3 - - 3 30 70 100
Sculpture VI
4 BFA 851 Poster Design VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
5 BFA 853 Drawing For Sculpture VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
6 BFA 856 Study from Life VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
7 BFA 859 Metal casting/Stone Carving/ - - 6 3 50 50 100
Ceramics VI
8 BFA 862 Composition VI - - 6 3 50 50 100
Total 9 - 30 24 340 460 800
Note: L-Lecture; T-Tutorial; P-Practical; C-Credits; 1L-1 Credit, 2 Tutorials – 1 Credit, 2P- 1 Credit.

Foundation Course
(B.F.A- I & II Semester)
Objective: The objective of the foundation course is to provide a sound exposure and fundamental
training in inter-related areas of art, viz. drawing, design, color, clay modeling, painting, methods and
materials in all its forms and expressions.
The course puts premium on educating the students about the principles and practical dynamics.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -I
History of Art I
Course Code: BFA101 L T P C

OBJECTIVES 3 0 0 3
 A comprehensive understanding of art in all forms, expression and appreciation.
 Understanding of art in historical perspective incorporating the changing environment and
technologies.
Contents:
Unit-I (Lectures 8)
 Outline of history of man and prehistoric Civilization with special reference to important cultures and
there arts from Paleolithic age to the beginning of historical period.
Unit-II (Lectures 8)
 Understanding basic elements of visual art i.e. line, form, space, tone, texture and color.
Unit-III (Lectures 8)
 Concept of Line, Shape, Space, Form, Value of color hues etc.
Unit-IV (Lectures 8)
 Visual acquaintance of selected works of art of outstanding artists from different eras in Indian.
 Contemporary Art in India and the works of Abanindranath Tagore, Amrita Sher Gil, Jamini Roy ,
Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ravi Verma, M.F. Husain, Satish Gujral and S.H. Raza.
Unit-V (Lectures 8)
 Visual acquaintance of selected great works of art of great artists from different eras Western Art
Contemporary Art in west and with special Reference of works of Salvador Dali, Michelangelo
Raphel, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Edouard Manet and Leonardo da Vinci.
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1) Purpose of art Albert Alsen-1972 New York

2) The transformation of nature in art by Ananda Coomaraswany-1934canada
3) Principles of art by R.G.Collingwood,London.uk 1938
4) Art of ancient India, by Susan Huntington, New York, 1985
5) History of Indian painting,by Krishna Chaityanya,Abhinav Publications,New Delhi,1997
6) Art in India, Asher, f.m.
7) Art an introduction, Cleaver, d.g.
8) Bhartiya Kalaby Uday Narayan Rai

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-I
Foundation English I

3 0 0 3
Course Contents:
Unit I (Lectures 10)

 Functional Grammar: Patterns & Parts of speech Subject, Predicate, Noun, Pronoun, Adjective,
Adverb, Verb, Verb phrases, Conjunction, Interjection.
Unit II (Lectures 10)
 Vocabulary: Word formation, Prefix, Suffix, Compound words, Conversion, Synonyms, Antonyms,
Homophones and Homonyms, How to look up a dictionary.
Unit III (Lectures 10)
 Communication: Meaning & importance of communication, Barriers to effective communication,

Channels of communication, Language as a tool of communication.
Unit IV (Lectures 10)
 Requisites of Sentence writing: Fragmented sentences, A good sentence, expletives, Garbled

sentences, Rambling sentences, Loaded sentences, Parallel Comparison, Squinting construction, Loose
& periodic sentences.
Text Books:
1. Martin & Wren - High School English Grammar & Composition, S.Chand & Co. Delhi.
2. Lewis Norman - Word Power made easy, W.R. Goyal. Publication & Distributors Delhi.
3. Better Your English- A Workbook for 1st year Students- Macmillan India, New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Raman Meenakshi & Sharma Sangeeta, Technical Communication-Principles & Practice – New Delhi.
2007.
2. Mohan Krishna & Banerji Meera, Developing Communication Skills – Macmillan India Ltd. Delhi.
3. Rosen Blum M., How to Build Better Vocabulary – Bloomsbury Publication. London.
NOTE:
This Course Structure has been designed to improve the oral and written communication skills of students.
The faculty members should put emphasis on practical (oral) activities for generating students’ interest in
language learning.

Environmental Studies

3 0 0 3
Objective:
 To create awareness among students about environment protection

General: Definition, Scope, Segments of Environment and its Multidisciplinary Nature, Some Major
Environmental Problems, Definition and Scope of Ecology.

Ecology And Environment: Concept of an Ecosystem- its components and functions, Atrophic Levels-
Producer, Consumer and Decomposer, Energy Flow in an Ecosystem, Biogeochemical Cycles, Food Chain,
Food Web and Ecological Pyramid

Air pollution: Various segments of Atmosphere and their Significance, Sources and Effects of Air Pollution,
Classification of Air Pollutants, Stationary and Mobile Sources of Air Pollution, Photochemical Smog, Acid
Rain, Global Warming (Greenhouse Effect), Ozone Layer - Its Depletion and Control Measures, El-Nino

Water pollution: Water Resources of the Earth and Indian Scenario, Point and non-Point sources of Water
Pollution, Treatment of Water Pollution, Eutrophication,
Bio-Diversity- Hot Spots of Biodiversity in India and World, Conservation, Importance and Factors
Responsible for Loss of Biodiversity, Deforestation- causes and effects, Biogeographically Classification of
India.
Unit V (Lectures 08)

Soil pollution-Sources and Consequences, Noise, Thermal - sources and consequences, Sustainable
Development, Dams and Reservoirs- Their Benefits and Problems, Solid Wastes - Pollution, Treatment &
Disposal, Environment Conservation Movement in India (Chipko Movement, Appiko Movement),
Bioremediation, Biological Magnification
Text Books:
1. “Environmental Chemistry”, Dr, A.K., New Age Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2. “Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science”, G.M., Prentice Hall
India Pvt.Ltd.
3. “Fundamentals of Ecology”, Odem,E.P., W.B.Sannders Co.
Reference Books:
1. “Biodiversity and Conservation”, Bryant,P.J., Hypertext Book
2. “Textbook of Environment Studies”, Tewari, Khulbe & Tewari, I.K. Publication

Drawing I
Course Code: BFA151
L T P C
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Making the students aware about drawing as a tool to realize and promote aesthetics, visual and
textural sensibility.
1) Object Drawing – Drawing from cubes, cones, cylindrical object, casts, drapery, and still Objects in
groups etc. Observed and studied in various rendering media and techniques in Different light
conditions. In pencil rendering with shade and light.
2) Nature drawing
a. To develop the sense of structure. Study from any kind of forms in nature Such as, shells,
butterflies, flowers, plants, insects, stones, bones etc. To understand how these forms achieve
their structural unity through adherence to principles with physical nature of the material being
observed and studied through various rendering media and techniques in various light
conditions.& arrangement
b. Drawing from human figures – mainly based on general form and gesture in rapid sketches &
pencil Drawing , Head study in pencil Charcoal & ink
3) Drawing from Memory – To develop the sense of observation and the Imagination to retain and
recall images and their combination
Reference books:
1. Drawing By Daniel Marcus Mendelowitz

2. Dynamic Figure Drawing Watson-Guptill Publications, 1996
3. Keys to drawing By Bert Dodson
4. Drawing: Space, Form, and Expression Wayne Enstice, Melody Peters
5. Drawing distinctions: the varieties of graphic expression By Patrick Maynard
6. Basic figure drawing techniques By Greg Albert
7. Secrets to Drawing Realistic Children by Carrie Stuart Parks, Rick Parks

2D Art & Color Design I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 The objective is to provide fundamental training to the students about the principles of visual and design
experience and to prepare them for the specialization course.
1) Study of two dimensional space and its organizational possibilities, exploration.

2) Elements of pictorial Imageries related to concepts of space and forms. Developing Possibility of
pictorial with application of elements such as point, line, shape, volume texture, light and color
3) Study of various types of objects (natural and man-made) with a view to transform them into flat pictorial
images.
4) Exploration of pictorial space, division of space, form and its relation with other visual space, observed in
primitive, folk and miniature paintings as well as in Contemporary graphical Images.
Reference Books:
1. Design: history, theory and practice of product design By Bernhard E. Bürdek

2. Advertising design and typography By Alex W. White
3. Design Basics By David A. Lauer, Stephen Pentak
4. Universal principles of design: 125 ways to enhance usability influence.
5. By William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill Butler
6. Mastering digital 2D and 3D art Les Pardew, Don Seegmiller
7. Digital texturing and painting Owen Demers, Christine Urszenyi

Colour Composition I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 To develop understanding with possibility of color mediums through analysis of color theory and its
Different Techniques. Through experiments in various media:
1) Transparent Color (Water colors, Waterproof ink , pigments etc)
2) Opaque colors (Poster color, gauche etc)
3) Pastels, Wax Crayons, Dry pastel, application on transparent papers, pastel paper, canson sheet etc.
Reference Books:
1) Color and Composition for the Creative Quilter: Improve Any Quilt with Easy...
By Katie Pasquini Masopust, Brett Barker
2) Color Composition Andrew Bellamy
3) Color: a course in mastering the art of mixing colors Betty Edwards
4) Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All...
By Terry Marks, MINE, Origin, Tina Sutton

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester I
3D Art & Modeling I

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Handling of sculpture Material Clay, Plaster etc in round and relief form in Different Techniques-
Content
1. Carving
2. Modeling
3. Relief
4. Assemblage with scrap material, metal, wood etc.
5. Various methods of joining such as interlocking, pasting, forms in different shapes & materials
Reference Books:
1. Clay: the history and evolution of humankind's relationship with Earth's most primal element Suzanne
Staubach
2. Clay: a studio handbook Vince Pitelka
3. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists By Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
Clay Tobacco Pipes By Eric G. Ayto

Print Making I
Course Code: BFA155
L T P C
0 0 6 3
Objectives:
 To develop understanding of printing method through stages incorporating traditional & modern.
1) Basic techniques in surface printing in one and more colors, simple methods of making blocks with
wood cardboard , Board or linoleum ,stencil, silk-screen , frottage
Reference Books:
1. Printmaking: history and process Donald Staff, Deli Sacilotto

2. Printmaking: A Contemporary Perspective Paul Coldwell
3. Creative photo printmaking Theresa Airey
4. The complete printmaker: techniques, traditions, innovations By John Ross, Clare Romano, Tim Ross,
Roundtable Press

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-II
History of Art II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
 A comprehensive understanding of art in all forms, expression and appreciation.
 Understanding of art in historical perspective incorporating the changing environment and technologies.
BEGINNING OF CIVILIZATION:
Unit-1 (Lectures 8)
Pre-Historic Art, evidences through chronological study of rock painting in Different Caves & sights of art
Historical Importance
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
Oriental Art: Indus Valley Civilization & its Cultural aspect
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
Middle Eastern Art: Babylonian Art
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
Occidental Art: Greece
Reference Books:
1. Purpose Of Art Albert Alsen-1972 New York

2. The Transformation Of Nature In Art By Ananda Coomaraswany-1934
3. Principles of Art by R.G. Collingwood, Landon. Uk 1938
4. Art Of Ancient India, By Susan Huntigton, New York, 1985
5. History Of Indian Painting , By Krishna Chaityanya , Abhinav Publications , New Delhi, 1997
6. Art In India, Asher, F.M.
7. Art An Introduction, Cleaver, And D.G.

Foundation English II
3 0 0 3
Functional Grammar: Articles, Preposition, Tenses Functions, Synthesis, Transformation, Spotting errors
and correction of sentences.

Pre- Requisites of Technical written Communication: One word substitution, spelling rules, Words often
confused & misused, Phrases.

The Structure of sentences/ clauses: Adverb clause, Adjective clause, Noun clause. Sentences: Simple,
Double, Multiple and complex, Transformation of sentences: simple to complex & vice versa, simple to
compound & vice-versa, Interrogative to assertive & to negative & vice-versa.

Technical Communication: Nature, Origin and Development, Salient features, Scope & Significance, Forms
of Technical Communication, Difference between Technical Communication & General writing, Objective
Style vs. Literary Composition.
Text-Books:
1. Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar & Composition – S. Chand & Co. Delhi.
2. Raman Meenakshi & Sharma Sangeeta, Technical Communication-Principles & Practice – New Delhi.
2007.
3. Mitra Barum K., Effective Technical Communication – New Delhi. 2006.
4. Better Your English- A Workbook for 1st year Students- Macmillan India, New Delhi.
Reference Books:
1. Horn A.S., Guide to Patterns & Usage in English – New Delhi.

NOTE:
This syllabus has been designed to improve the oral and written communication skills of students. The faculty
members should put emphasis on practical (oral) activities for generating students’ interest in language
learning.

Basics of Computer Fundamental

3 0 0 3
Objective:
 The objective is to know the fundamentals of computer.

Concepts in Computer Application: Definition of Electronic Computer, History, Generations, Characteristic
and Application of Computers, Classification of Computers, Functional Component of Computer: CPU, I/O
devices, Type of Memory & Memory Hierarchy, Firmware and Human ware.

Programming Language Classification & Number System: Generation of Languages, Introduction to 4GLs.
Translators: Assembler, Compiler, and Interpreter. Number System: Decimal, Octal, Binary and Hexadecimal
&their Conversions. Various Codes: BCD, ASCII and EBCDIC and Gray Code.

Concepts in Operating System, Office Tools and Data Management: Elementary Concepts in Operating
System, textual Vs GUI Interface, Introduction to DOS, MS Windows, MS office Tools, MS WORD, MS
EXCEL, MS Power Point.

Data Communication & Networks: Basic Concepts in Computer Networks, Networking of computers-
Introduction of LAN and WAN, Network Topologies.
Internet and Web Technologies: Hypertext Markup Language, DHTML, WWW, Gopher, FTP, Telnet, Web
Browsers, Net Surfing, Search Engines, Email.
Unit V (Lectures 08)

IT Industry Trends: Careers and Applications in India Basic Awareness of NICNET and ERNET.
Application of IT to Areas like E Commerce, electronic governance, Multimedia, and Entertainment.
Information Representation: Introduction to Information representation in Digital Media, Text, image,
graphics, Animation, Audio, Video etc., Introduction to JPEG, MPEG, MHEG, MP3 & AVI.
Text Books (Lectures 08)

1. Sinha P.K., Computer Fundamentals
2. Yadav, D S, Foundations of IT, New Age, Delhi
3. Rajaraman, Introduction to Computers, Prentice-Hall India
Reference Books
1. Peter Nortans, Introduction to Computers, THYME
2. Leon & Leon, Fundamental of Information Technology, Vikas Publishing
3. Lehngart, Internet 101, Addison Wesley

Drawing II
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Making the students aware about drawing as a tool to realize and promote aesthetics, visual and
textural sensibility.
1) Introduction to Elements of Perspective – Study of basic, solids, plan, main aspects of parallel and angular
perspective.
2) Calligraphy - Basic discipline of beautiful Handwriting, sense of letter formation– Simultaneous judgment
of the composition of the letters – spacing – organization – intuitive and logical planning of writing –
development of style.
3) A Co-ordinate series of assignments of script writing with different types of traditional and modern tools.
Students are exposed to Calligraphic examples of various traditional scripts.
4) Outdoor sketching – Rapid sketching from any objects from places like – streets, market, stations etc. and
also from Museums and Zoo. Students should be exposed to such drawing made by master artists of
different times.
Reference Books:
1) Drawing by Daniel Marcus Mendelowitz

2) Dynamic Figure Drawing Watson-Guptill Publications, 1996
3) Keys to drawing By Bert Dodson
4) Drawing: Space, Form, and Expression Wayne Enstice, Melody Peters
5) Drawing distinctions: the varieties of graphic expression By Patrick Maynard
6) Basic figure drawing techniques By Greg Albert
7) Secrets to Drawing Realistic Children By Carrie Stuart Parks, Rick Parks

2D Art & Design (Applied Art) II
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 The objective is to provide fundamental training to the students about the principles of visual and
design experience and to prepare them for the specialization course.
1) Developing an awareness of inter-relationship of different shapes and forms, Combination of colour

values. Arrangement on space through form and color-optical illusion.
2) Handling of various types of material for pictorial organization and rendering such as: Pencil, Pen,
Brushes, Water Colors, Poster Paints, Crayon, and Inks etc.
3) News – Print and other college material, Gums and Adhesives, Wax Crayon with Inks, etc.
4) A coordinated series of basic design problems with Aesthetic and analytical approach.
Reference Books:
1) Design: history, theory and practice of product design By Bernhard E. Bürdek

2) Advertising design and typography By Alex W. White
3) Design Basics By David A. Lauer, Stephen Pentak
4) Universal principles of design: 125 ways to enhance usability, influence ...by William Lidwell, Kritina
Holden, Jill Butler
5) Mastering digital 2D and 3D art Les Pardew, Don Seegmiller
6) Digital texturing and painting Owen Demers, Christine Urszenyi

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -II
Colour Composition II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: The objective of painting lessons is to learn theory of colors and develop the ability to draw
and paint also to understand the formal structure of color through analysis of color theory and notation.
Experience of color through experiments in various media:
1) To understand the formal structure of color through analysis of color theory and notation. Experience of color
Experience of color as:
a) Visual Effect
b) What is light?
c) What is color?
d) Function of Eye.
2) Physical Properties Hue; Value Chrome, Tint, Shade and Tone, Gray Scale, chromatic value, Scale
and color value scale.
3) Color Experience in: Painting from objects and nature (landscape) study of color, form, perspective, tone and
texture.
Medium: Water Color and Tempera.
Reference Books:
1) Color And Composition For The Creative Quilter: Improve Any Quilt With Easy...
By Katie Pasquini Masopust, Brett Barker
2) Color Composition Andrew Bellamy
3) Color: A Course in Mastering the Art of Mixing Colors Betty Edwards
4) Color Harmony Compendium: A Complete Color Reference for Designers of All.
By Terry Marks, MINE, Origin, Tina Sutton

3D Art & Modeling II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVE:
 Experimenting with various types of material and their combinations.
1. A Co-ordinate series and basic design problems with analytical approach, Color should be introduced at
various stages of experiments with:
2. Paper, Card board, Wood block, Wire, Clay, Plasticine, Plaster of Parries, Metal sheets, Plastic foam,
thermo Cole, String, Gums and adhesives, Wax, Found objects, etc.
Reference Books:
1) Clay: the history and evolution of humankind's relationship with Earth's most primal element Suzanne
Staubach
2) Clay: a studio handbook Vince Pitelka
3) The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott
4) Clay Tobacco Pipes by Eric G. Ayto

Print Making II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVE:
 Experimenting printing with other materials and there combination.
Experimentation with printing taking recourse to materials such as
1) wire mesh,
2) coarse fabric,
3) Cord.
Reference Books:
1. Printmaking: history and process Donald Saff, Deli Sacilotto

2. Printmaking: A Contemporary Perspective Paul Coldwell
3. Creative photo printmaking Theresa Airey
4. The complete printmaker: techniques, traditions, innovations By John Ross, Clare Romano, Tim Ross,
Roundtable Press

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-III
History of Western Art I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Evolution Growth and Appreciation of Art in Historical Perspective
Unit-1 (Lectures 08)

 Early Christian
 Byzantine Period
 Romanesque Period
 Gothic Period

 Renaissance-Proto & Early (Painters and Sculptors)
Reference Books:
1. A History of Western Art Laurie Adams

2. The Oxford History of Western Art edited by Martin Kemp
3. A History of Western Art: From Prehistory to the 20th Century Antony Mason, John T. Spike
4. History of Western Art with Guide to Electronic Research in Art Laurie Schneider Adam

Advertising Theory I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding the Fundamentals and Principles of Advertising and Its Practical Dynamics.
Unit-1
(Lectures 08)
 Introduction to Advertising: Introduction, Definitions of advertising.

 Introduction to Advertising Part- 1: Features of advertising, Objectives of advertising,
Importance of advertising.
 Introduction to Advertising Part- 2: Active Participant in advertising, Roll of Advertising marketing

mire, Roll of advertising in society.

 Interacted marketing communication part-1: Introduction, Meaning of IMC.

 Interacted marketing communication part-2: Tools of IMC, Importance of IMC, Farming
integrated marketing.
Reference Books:
1. Advertising: Principles And Practice, 7/E By Well

2. Advertising and Marketing By Ferguson, David Strelecky

Methods and Materials for Painting I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the Methods and Materials, Nature and Characteristics of Drawing and Painting Media,
Great Scholars and Masters.
1. Importance of methods and Materials.

2. Permanence - Beautiful matiere, deterioration of paint.
3. nature and characteristics of Drawing and Painting Media such as Pencil, Crayon, Charcoal, Pen &
ink, Water color, Gouache, Pastel and Oil paint.
4. Introduction of Mural and print making media.
5. Fresco-Buono, Fresco- Seeco, mosaic, and silk-screen, Etching, Lithography and weaving respectively
and weaving.
Reference Books:
1. Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Masters By Sir Charles Lock Eastlake
2. Tibetan Thangka Painting: Methods & Materials David Paul Jackson, Janice A. Jackson
3. The painter's guide to studio methods and materials Reed Kay
4. Historical painting techniques, materials, and studio practice:
5. preprints of a symposium, University of Leiden, the Netherlands, 26-29 June, 1995 Arie
Wallert, Erma Hermens, Marja Peek

Methods and Materials for Sculpture I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the various dimensions and methodology of sculpture; advantages and disadvantages of
the materials and suitability to sculpture.
1. Clay: Types of clay and their use.

2. Preparation of natural earth clays and their storage, shrinkage, porosity, use of grog and quartz,
terracotta baking methods.
3. Plaster o Pairs use.
4. Its properties advantages and disadvantages, its suitability to Sculpture, different ways to reinforcing
the plaster moldings and casing, surface treatment of plaster.
5. Cement: Its properties, different proportions of sand and cement, armature, laminations, and durability,
methods of working directly, texture and finishing.
Reference Books:
1. The materials and methods of sculpture By Jack C. Rich

2. Modeling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methods By Albert Toft
3. Modeling and sculpting animals By Edouard Lanteri
4. Sculpture: principles and practice By Louis Slobodkin
5. Sculpture in Wood by Jack C. Rich
6. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists by Lark Books

Indian Aesthetics I

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding Indian Aesthetics, concept of beauty, different schools of Aesthetics and Hindu shilp
texts.
Contents:

 An introduction to Indian Aesthetics and its brief historical background.

 Concept of Beauty based on ancient scriptures and their relevance of Art.

 Elements of Art-Five Schools of Indian Aesthetics.

 Fundamentals of Indian Art based on Hindu Silpa texts such as Vishnudharmotar-Puran, Samara nana.

 Sutracharana, Sukranitisara and Silparatham.
Reference Books:
1. Indian aesthetics and musicology: the art and science of Indian music, Volume 1 Premalatā
Śarmā, Sangeet Natak Akademi
2. Indian Kāvya Literature, Volume 4 by A. K. Warder
3. Abhinavagupta on Indian aesthetics Y. S. Walimbe
4. Comparative Aesthetics: Indian aesthetics Kanti Chandra Pandey

Lettering and Typography
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding history of letter forms of both Roman and Vernacular as design form: spacing, study of
basic type faces.
Reference Books:
1. Layout workbook: a real-world guide to building pages in graphic design By Kristin Cullen
2. Layout index By Jim Krause
3. Type and Typography By Phil Baines, Andrew Haslam
4. Typography: The Best Work from the Web By Jeff Carlson, Toby Malina, Glenn Fleishman
5. The New Typography By Jan Tschichold
6. An Essay on Typography By Eric Gill, Christopher Skelton

Drawing for Painting I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding composition, tonal and textural values and medium of the drawing and related aspects.
1. Still life: selection and arrangement of objects
2. Composition with objects & Figures
3. eye level , structure, source of light and its effect, tonal and textural values
4. Life Drawing: Head study in Pencil, Crayon Charcoal & dry Pastel etc.
5. Construction of the Head: planes and masses of the head from different angles and finishing.
6. Technical application of Mediums like: Pencil, Charcoal, Crayon and ink.
Reference Books:
1. Drawing and painting animals By Bill Tilton

2. John Sloan on Drawing and Painting By John Sloan
3. Painting and Drawing Children By John Norton
4. The Complete Drawing & Painting Course By Parramon
5. Drawing & Painting Flowers Problems & Solutions By Trudy Friend
6. An introduction to Painting flowers
7. Anatomy & Figure Drawing Handbook
8. Anatomy and drawing

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester- III
Drawing for Sculpture I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Learning structure and proportions in drawing and modeling
1. Head Study (male and female)

2. Building of Armature, basic formation of Structure
3. Studies in Drawing and Modeling in Clay from Life
4. Understanding of Structure and Proportions
5. Waste Mould and Casting
Reference Books:

2. Sculpture since 1945 Andrew Causey
3. Matisse: painter as sculptor By Dorothy M. Kosinski, Jay McKean Fisher, Steven A. Nash, Henri
Matisse
4. David Smith, drawing + sculpting Steven A. Nash, Candida N. Smith, David Smith, Nasher Sculpture
Center

Poster Design I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Learning Poster Design, Show cards, Optical Illusion and other exercises
 Application of common and simple rendering techniques in poster color with

 Especial emphasis on bold lettering based composition
 Exercise Differentiating with both Hoarding & poster
 Minimal & descriptive Differentiation in learning Process of Poster making
 Use of Digital Graphics & imageries with Combination of icons in poster making
Reference Books:
1. Poster design Walter George Raffé

2. Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art By Robynne Raye, Michael Strassburger
3. New Master's of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century By John Foster
4. Posters; designing, making, reproducing George F. Horn
5. Best Poster Designs Zeixs Staff

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -III
Composition for Painting I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Learning form and content of the composition, the 2-d surface and various mediums.
1. The 2-D surface and its structural possibilities

2. Use of color and textural values
3. Form and content compositions
4. Use of objects, nature, human figures and animals
5. Exercises based on traditional formats.
6. Medium: water color & Acrylics.
Reference Books:
1. Painting Composition Betty L. Schlemm, Sara M. Doherty
2. Composition of Outdoor Painting Edgar Payne
3. The composition of landscape painting: the dynamic integration of graphic elements from land and sea
for expression
4. Practical hints on composition in painting By John Burnet
5. A manual on composition in drawing and painting Len A. Doust

Composition for Sculpture I
0 0 6 3
Objectives:
 Learning the creative dynamics of clay art and human figures.
1. Sketches in clay on given subjects and the enlargement in round and relief with two or more human
figures, birds, animals, molding and casting, direct building processes. Plaster, Cement and terracotta.
2. Application of Plaster cast ,Molding in figurative composition
3. Technical application in Figure Making with plaster, Cement & wood carving
Reference Books:
1. Creative Composition
2. Shrotiya
3. Creative composition
4. Shrotriya
5. Principles of composition in Hindu sculpture: cave temple period By Alice Boner
6. Modeling and sculpting the human figure by Edouard Lanteri

Drawing & Illustration I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding illustration, styles and mediums.
1. Study of Human Figure: draped and undraped, study of anatomy, proportion, blocking of mass with the
aid of light and shade.
2. Outdoor: Sketching from nature. Public place, Riversides & landscape
3. Figurative Drawing Suitable for Illustration Purpose in Medium of Pencil, Pen, ink & water color.
Reference Books:

Portrait head study/ Outdoor I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Learning portrait techniques, relationship of head with neck, study of variation in different
arrangement, balance and rhythms in composition.
1. From life: head study, blocking of planes and masses, foreshortening relationship of head with neck and
shoulders, techniques of color application in monochrome and full color .
2. Outdoor: selection of spot, picture frames, observation and study of variations in nature, addition and
elimination, simplification, eye level and perspective, balance and rhythms for use in composition.
Reference Books:
1. Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using
Today's Art Materials Jane Jones
2. The art of portrait drawing By Joy Thomas
3. Portrait Drawing: A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book

Study from Life I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding structure and proportions of drawing in clay from life.
 Head study (male and female), building of armature, and studies in drawing and modeling in clay
from life, understanding of structure and proportions, waste mould and casting.
Reference Books:
1. Handbook of nature study Anna Botsford Comstock


Photography & Reproduction Techniques I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding processing, developing and printing of photography and use of camera
 Use of Camera, observation, selection of subject, composition with other indoors and outdoors sight,
Process of developing and printing (contact and enlargements). Films and product photography.
Reference Books:
1. Photography Barbara London, Jim Stone, John Upton

2. Complete Introduction to Photography J. Harris Gable
3. The art of digital photography John Hedgecoe

Mural Design/ Print Making I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Introduction to the various method and materials used in the following media. Submission of one work in
each at the end of program.
1. Print making (wood cut print, Leno cut print, engraving & printing, Print, collograph etc.
2. Mural (3-Dimensional Exercises). Execution in clay, terracotta, sand cast relief & Fresco Techniques
3. Seiko fresco & Buenos Fresco process.
Reference Books:
1. Creative Art Design: Mural Art & Wall Finishes: Project Ideas & Guidebook Heidi MacDonald, Maili
Rohner
2. Printmaking: traditional and contemporary techniques Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morris
3. The printmaking bible: the complete guide to materials and techniques Ann D'Arcy Hughes, Hebe
Vernon-Morris

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester- III
Wood carving/stone carving / simple metal casting/Ceramics I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Techniques, designs and principles of wood/ stone carving and ceramics.

1. Studio Practice: Simple compositions suitable for carving with appropriate emphasis on techniques.
2. Practice with plaster cast , wood carving, stone carving& Assemblage wield techniques
3. Simple forms in round & relief in carving process.
Reference Books:
1. The complete guide to sculpture, modeling and ceramics: techniques and materials Barry Midgley
Barry Midgley
2. The book of wood carving: technique, designs, and projects By Charles Marshall Sayers
3. Principles of Metal Casting By Richard W. Heine
4. Fundamentals of ceramics M. W. Barsoum

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -IV
History of Western Art II

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding western art in historical perspective taking into account Renaissance to
Romanticism in art

 Renaissance- High, Late Renaissance Period, Bottichilli, Leonardo da vinci, michelengilo
Painters& Sculptors

 Netherland school- Durer, Bosch, Brughel etc.
 Baroque Period

 th
(.c) Rococo: (18 c) Watteau, Boucher, Gainsborough, Hogarth, Reynolds.

 Romanticism- revolt against Conservatism and Return To nature
 Artists- Goya, Daunmier, Gericault, Casper David, Rambrant, constable
Reference Books:
1. A History of Western Art Laurie Adams the Oxford History of Western Art edited by Martín Kemp
2. A History of Western Art: From Prehistory to the 20th Century Antony Mason, John T. Spike
3. History of Western Art with Guide to Electronic Research in Art Laurie Schneider Adams

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-IV
Advertising Theory II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding Advertising theory incorporating typography, printing process, layout etc.

 Classification of Advertising : Classification of Advertising based on design classification
advertising, Display classification advertising, Classification of Advertising based on Advertiser
and Customer, Classification on the basis of area Coverage Local Advertising, Classification on
the basis of Media, Difference between national advertising and retail Advertising.

 Advertising Media Part-1 : Determinants of advertising media-:Nature of the product, Market
Requirements, Advertising objectives, Distribution Strategy. Nature of the massage and Appeals
budget-: Competitors choices, Media Circulation, Media Availability Penetration, Size and Nature
of the Business Enterer.
 Advertising Media Part-2 : Radio advertising-:Advantages or merits of radio advertising,
Disadvantages, Demerits or limitations of radio advertising, FM board casting. Internet
advertising-: type of internet advertising, Websites, Banners, Buttons, Sponsorships, Television
Advertising, Press Advertising, Film Advertising. Video Advertising, Outdoor Advertising
 Media planning Part-1: Introduction, Steps in Media Planning,
 Media planning Part-2: Media vehicle choice, Significance of reach frequency and continually in
media and zipping and zapping.
Reference Books:

2. Advertising and Marketing By Ferguson, David Streleck

Methods and Materials for Painting II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Descriptive Knowledge of Different forms of folk arts, miniature painting and the
techniques used.
1. Folk Art: Madhubani, Kalamkari and Pat-Chitra. Warli Painting

2. Making of Miniature Painting, Preparation of ground for tempera , binder color & earth color
3. Drying Oils, Thinners and Siccatives. Varnish
4. Practical: Mounting and Pasting of art works/coating surface on paper etc.
Reference Books:
1. Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Masters By Sir Charles Lock Eastlake
2. Methods and Materials of Painting of the Great Schools and Masters by Sir Charles Lock Eastlake
6. preprints of a symposium, University of Leiden, the Netherlands, 26-29 June, 1995 Arie Wallert, Erma
Hermens, Marja Peek

Methods and Materials for Sculpture II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: To understand nature and types of Wood seasoning use of various tools; preparation and new
approaches.
Wood: Nature and types of wood, its growth and process of seasoning use of various tools and equipment,
blocking out toughening and hollowing surface treatment and finishing treatment for preservation; mixed
methods: new approaches.
Reference Books:
1. The materials and methods of sculpture by Jack C. Rich
2. Modeling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methods by Albert Toft
3. Modeling and sculpting animals by Edouard Lanteri
6. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Tehniques by Master Artists by Lark Books

Western Aesthetics I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: A study of the main elements of the western aesthetics viz. expressiveness, pleasure etc.

 Art as imitation – Plato, Rereading of Plato and concept of Catharsis- Aristotle

 Aesthetics of Pure Idea- Kant, Longinus & Plotinus

 Hegal- Spirit of the Age

 Roger- Fry and Clive Bell

 Art as In tuition- Croce
 Comparative Study of Oriental and western Aesthetics
Reference Books:
1. Ethics in culture: the dissemination of values through literature and other media Astrid Erll, Herbert
Grabes, Ansgar Nünning
2. Modern Japanese Aesthetics: A Reader by Michele Marra
3. The Pursuit of Comparative Aesthetics: An Interface between East and West by Dr. Mazhar Husain,
Robert Wilkinson
4. Intercultural Aesthetics: A Worldview Perspective edited by Antoon Van Den Braembussche, Heinz
Kimmerle, Nicole Note

Press Layout II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding fundamentals of layout, practical knowledge and practices in print media.
 Study of fundamentals of layout and their practical application, preparation of simple

typographical layout of News papers.
Reference Books:
2. Layout index By Jim Krause

Drawing for Painting II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding Human Anatomy, Structure Rhythm and Unity
1. Full figure: study of human anatomy, proportion planes and masses, posture and rhythm, unity of body
parts, foreshortening, quick time-sketches and finished drawings.
elimination, simplification, eye level and perspective, balance and rhythms for use in composition
3. Life Drawing: Head study; construction of the skull: planes and masses of the head from different angles
and finishing.
4. Medium: Pencil, Charcoal, Crayon and ink
Reference Books:

4. Painting birds & animals by Monahan
5. Painting for the Mughal Emperor by Stronge
6. Painting from A to Z
7. Painting On Glass by Gilichrist
8. Painting Pilgrim,Exile,Sorcerer by Hoskote
9. Painting Romantic Landscapes 6 step by step
10. projects in acrylics by Buononato

Drawing for Sculpture II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding of structure and proportion of Head, modeling in clay from life Model
 Head study (male and female), building of armature, studies in drawing and modeling in clay from
life, understanding of structure and proportions, waste mould and casting.
Reference Books:


Poster Design II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding different schools of posters, showcards and multisheet posters.
 Study of different schools of posters and their application to the given project. Making of poster,
show card and multisheet posters etc.
Reference Books:

6. Calligraphy a complete beginner's guide
7. Calligraphy and Islamic Culture
8. Calligraphy School
9. Calligraphy With Photoshop
1.
2.
3.
4.

Composition for Painting /Outdoor II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding & making of 2 D surface, use of color and Material
The 2-D surface and its structural possibilities, use of color and textural values, form and content
compositions, use of unconventional materials, composition with human figures and animals& objects
Exercises based on traditional formats.
Reference Books:

9. Painting Romantic Landscapes 6 step by step projects in acrylics by Buononato

Composition for Sculpture II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Learning structure and proportions in drawing and modeling
 Sketches in clay of given subjects and the enlargement in round and relief with two of more human
figures, birds, animals, moldings and casting, direct building processes. Plaster, Cement and
terracotta.
Reference Books:

Matisse
Center

Drawing & Illustration II
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding dynamics of form in illustration.
 Drawing Techniques for use in Illustration, Story Illustration in Pen and Wash for Children Books.
Reference Books:


Portrait head study/ Outdoor II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding head, techniques of color application; outdoor process, study of variations in
nature and rhythms for use in composition.
1. From life: head study, blocking of planes and masses, foreshortening relationship of head with neck and
shoulders, techniques of color application in monochrome and full color .
elimination, simplification, eye level and perspective, balance and rhythms for use in composition
Reference Books:
1. Classic Still Life Painting: A Contemporary Master Shows How to Achieve Old Master Effects Using
Today's Art Materials Jane Jones
2. The art of portrait drawing By Joy Thomas
3. Portrait Drawing: A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book

Study from Life II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Experiment with different techniques of rendering, study of human figure Along with
detailed Drawing of head, Hand & Feet, also rapid sketches
Full Figure drawing With Its Partial study, Blocks & division, Different Rendering Techniques with Use of
Crayon, Pastel Color and water Color
Reference Books:
1. Handbook of nature study Anna Bots ford Comstock

2. Nature study and the child Charles B. Scott

Photography & Reproduction Techniques II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding photography process and reproduction techniques.
Brief historical Background Of the process, introduction to Different Types of Camera It’s Mechanism
Understanding Exposure, Shutter speed, Aperture etc.
 Black & White photography Experiment in Composition, effects Through Light & shade
 Developing Techniques Towards Final Prints, At least twenty Final Print For Assignment
Reference Books:
1. Photography Barbara London, Jim Stone, John Upton

2. Complete Introduction to Photography J. Harris Gable
3. The art of digital photography John Hedgecoe

Mural Design and Print Making II
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the art and technique of fresco painting and mural.
 Fresco secco, Fresco Bueno
Reference Books:
Rohner.
2. Mughal and Deccani Paintings by Daljeet

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-V
History of Eastern Arts I

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Undertaking chine’s art in historical perspective and its major achievements.
 Chinese Art
Unit-1
 Shan –yin to early chou Sculpture ,early painting, The Han Dynasty, Funeral Stone and Tiles
 Beginning of Buddhist Sculpture, Yun Kang, Painting during Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties
(Lectures 08)
Unit-2
 Hang Chou Academy, Birds, Flowers and Animals, yuan Dynasty Painting, The early Painters
 The Academy and The Chee school
(Lectures 08)
Unit-3
 The Jin Period
 The Tang period (6-10 century Ad) (internationalism& Xenophobia).

 The Song period & the Aesthetics of simplicity.
 Yuan period – under Mongol Rule (1279-1368).

 Ming –traditions & inventions(1368-1644).The early Painters, The Academy and The Chee School, Tun
chi chang, Landscape, Painters of Ching Dynasty and 17-18 th Century Painters
Reference Books
1. History of Far Eastern Art Sherman E. Lee

2. Eastern Art History: Buddhist Art, Bhutanese Art, Cambodian Art, Chinese Art, Indian Art, Indonesian
Art, Japanese Art, Korean Art, Laotian Art, Thai Miles Branum
3. The Art Museum as Educator: A Collection of Studies as Guides to Practice ...By Council on Museums
and Education in the Visual Arts

Advertising Theory III
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding trends, agencies and structure of Modern advertising.

 Introduction Media Research: Introduction, Role of Media Research.
 Media Research Part-1: Audit bureau of circulation (ABC), Television Rating Points (TRPS).
 Media Research Part-2: National Readership Survey (NRS), Media Survey.
 Emerging media options Part-1: Introduction, Media Options,
 Emerging media options Part-2: Marketing through social sites, marketing through social
networking sites, advertising though cell phone.
Reference Books:

2. Advertising and Marketing By Ferguson, David Strele

Methods and Materials for Painting III

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Understanding Methods and materials of painting of the great schools and masters.
 Classification of color Primary Pigment, Light Theory, Secondary, Tertiary , Quaternary

 Course of changing colors. Hue Value, Tint Shade and tone Mounting Of the Work of art – Water
color, silk .Tempera Painting etc.
 Fresco (Seeco/Buono) Jaipuri fresco technique Glaze and wall, Plastering, and Painting, colors,
Reference Books:
Hermens, Marja Peek

Methods and Materials for Sculpture III

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Analysis of fundamentals of Sculpture in various media.
1. Stone: Nature and types of stone, differences between sand and stones, marble and granite formation of
stones, limitations, and their strength, use of various tools and equipments methods of polishing.
2. Enlarging and Pointing: Enlarging and reducing devices i.e. compasses: universal compass and cage
methods; the basic principle of enlargement: methods of adjusting: pinging compass and taking points for
copying sculpture.
Reference Books:

2. Modeling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methods By Albert Toft
3. Modeling and sculpting animals By Edouard Lanteri
6. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists by Lark Books

Western Aesthetics II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES:
 A comprehensive understanding of Art in all forms, expression and appreciation.
 Understanding of art in historical perspective incorporating the changing environment and technologies.
 Nature of beauty, Plato, Aristotle, Longinus, Descartes, Berkeley, Kant, Hegal,

 Schophenhouser, Nietzsche, Dewey, Croce, William Fraud
 Herbert Read,
 Alexender Gottlib, Baumgarten-sensory Perception

 Art as Intuition - Croce
 Role of the sub-conscious in artistic creation.
 Theories relating to works of Art

 Croce Social Realism, Susan Langer, Walter Benjamin
Reference Books:
1. The impossible nude: Chinese art and western aesthetics François Jullien
2. Japan, France, and East-West Aesthetics: French Literature, 1867-2000 by Jan Hokenson
3. Art, beauty, and creativity: Indian and Western aesthetics Shyamala Gupta

Press Layout III
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Comparative study of different types of layout. Designing for press and magazine advertisements,
Folders and booklets etc. (Single color). Study and selection of typefaces. Calculation of copy
according to given space.
 Format of Folder & booklet Design with use of Computer Graphic, Digital Images.
Reference Books:
2. Layout Design Iain Rice
3. Facility Planning and Layout Design by Chandrasekhar Hiregoudar
4. A Guide to Layout, Design and Publication Scott Down man
5. The Layout Book by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harri

Drawing for Painting III
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
DRAWING:
 Enhancement to the previous Year emphasis to analytical drawing, drawing as an art form, and
formation of style.
 Still Life: Drawing created by integrating assorted still life objects, drapery etc.
 Life drawing: Portrait: Delineation of structural character of human head, study of features, drawing in
various media with emphasis on manner of execution.
 Full figure: Study of the human form and its features, proportion, line and mass
Reference Books:

7. Painting On Glass by Gilchrist
8. Painting Pilgrim, Exile, Sorcerer by Hoskote

Drawing for Sculpture III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Interpretation of ideas through realistic approach in different mediums of Drawing

charcoal ink and dry pastel.
 Detail study of head plains, division, propositions of body and anatomy in different mediums of
drawing.
 Realistic application in composition with more than two or three figures.
 Inclination towards Abstract approach in figurative and objective composition.
Reference Books:


Poster Design III
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 History of Poster, Different influences on poster designing, exercise to make different theme based of
poster.
 Introduction of Digital Letters / Font / Symbols & Text in Poster Design with basic use of tools.
Reference Books:

9. Calligraphy With Photoshop
10.
11.
12.
13.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester- V
Life Study/Portrait I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Emphasis to study from Life Model with a View to exploring Various Application method And
Rendering Techniques.
 Critical Study of Works of Great Master, Exercise in Organization and rendering
Techniques in Life Study& Portrait.
Reference Books:
1. Immigrant America: A Portrait by Alejandro Portes, Rubén G. Rumbaut

2. The Preacher's Portrait: Some New Testament Word Studies by John R. W. Stott
3. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce
4. Portrait Photographer's Handbook by Bill Hurter
5. Le Portrait by Pierre Arnaud
6. Digital Portrait Photography: Art, Business & Style by Steve Sint

Study from Life II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Enhancement in the experiences gained from the previous year Practices with emphasis: on Head
Studies of male, female and child
Reference Books:


Drawing & Illustration III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Emphasis in development of skills in

 Study of full Human figure- draped and undraped, blocking, study of different types of drawing.
 Outdoor: Landscapes in perspective
 Illustration, Elementary exercises in Illustrations on given subjects. Pictorial and dimensional
representation in opaque and transparent color, both in line and half tone for letterpress and offset
printing
Reference Books:

4. Illustration
5. Illustrator's Reference Manual
6. Image and Imagination

Thematic Composition I

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
1. Making of Pictorial space arrangements of compositions based on objects, figures, interiors and
landscape.
2. Medium: water color collage & oil color.
Reference Books:
1. Thematic Composition in Russian Drama:

2. The Theme of Envy in Pushkin's "Mozart and Salieri", Turgenev's "A Month in the Country" and
Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"
3. A.G.F. van Holk, University of Groningen. Slavic Institute
4. Formular and thematic composition in "Beowulf": an index of lament and celebration themes Nora Baker
Barry
5. The arts and their interrelations Thomas Munro
6. Thematic Catalogues in Music: An Annotated Bibliography by Barry S. Brook, Richard J. Viano

Composition III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Experiences gained in previous year to be improvise & utilize appropriately with emphasis to:
 Elements of composition, objective and subjective, abstract, printing of kinetic, Mobiles and stabiles,
transparent mediums, and Repose.
Reference Books:
1. Composition in Art by Henry Rankin Poore

2. Composition: A Series of Exercises in Art Structure for the Use of Students ... By Arthur Wesley Dow,
Joseph Masheck
3. Photographic Composition by Tom Grill, Mark Scanlon
4. Composition: The Anatomy of Picture Making By Harry Sternberg

Photography & Reproduction Techniques III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Indoor & Outdoor & composition related to rural, urban & suburban Subjects, photography.
 Sepia tint Black & white, introduction to color printing, Also making of print & techniques.
 Use of Photoshop tools as work area, basic correction, layer basic, on transferred Digital Images for
final work.
Reference Books:
1. Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories by Glen Johnson

2. The photographer's guide to light By Nigel Hicks
3. The Everything Photography Book: Foolproof Techniques for Taking Sensational ...By Melissa Martin
Ellis
4. Close-up photography By Michael Freeman
5. Outdoor Photography: 101 Tips and Hints
6. Outdoor Photography: Portraits Cathy Joseph

Mural Design and Print Making III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the art and technique of fresco painting and mural.

 Lenocut, Manipulation of Different Textures and basic Techniques of making prints in Monocolour,
Two Colour Method of Inking
Reference Books:
Rohner
2. Mughal and Deccani Paintings by Daljeet

Simple Metal Casting/Ceramics/ Stone Carving III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Methods of Casting – lost wax and sand process. One simple composition in each process
Reference Books:
1. A manual of Gothic stone carving. Forming no. i.e. of a ser. of manuals of ... By Gothic stone carving
2. Early Christian Art and Architecture by Robert Milburn
4. Metal Casting: Principles and Practice by T V Ramana Rao
5. Metal Casting: Computer-Aided Design and Analysis by B. Ravi
3.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester V
Computer Graphics I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the Corel Draw basic tools and its implementation & CMYK theory, Vector format and Tracing
Techniques.
 Understanding the Photoshop basic tools and its implementation & the RGB theory, Pixel theory and Raster
format.
 Application of work area tools, fly outs, property bar Dockers.
Reference Books:
1. CorelDraw X6 (The Official Guide) Writer: Gary David Bouton

2. Photoshop Cs4: Visual Quickstart Guide Authors: Elaine Weinmann and Peter Lourekas

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester VI
History of Far Eastern Art II

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
 Japanese Art
 Neolithic Period early(645-710) and Late (710-784)

 Asuka Period (552-646AD)

 Nara Period early(645-710) and Late(710-784)
 Heian Period and (645-897) Late (898-1185).
 Kamakura Period (1185-1333).

 Muromachi Period (1333-1573AD).
 Momoyama Period (1573-1615).
 Tokugawa (EDO) Period (1610-1807) LaterKano and Tosa school

 Artists of Japan-Hoshokawa moronobu(1618-1694),
 Gyokudo(1745-1820),Goshun(1752-1811)Enku(1628-1695),
Ando Hiroshige(1797-1858), Betanebe Kezan(1792-1841),etc.

 Art schools & organizations of Korea
 Thailand, Combodia, Bali, Java etc.
Reference Books:
1. Ancient Japan by Mira Bartók, Christine Ronan

2. Encyclopedic Dictionary of Archaeology by Barbara Ann Kipfer
3. Japan: A Concise History by Milton Walter Meyer
4. Japan: its land, people and culture edited by Nihon Yunesuko Kokunai Iinkai

Advertising Theory IV

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES

 Economic Advertising : Introduction, Effect of Advertising on production cost, Effect of Advertising on
Distribution costs, Effect of Advertising on consumer Prices, Advertising and Monopoly Wastages in
advertising.

 Social Aspects of Advertising: Ethics in advertising, Truth in Advertising.

 Regulation Advertising

 Control on Advertising: Introduction, Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), Doordarshan
Code and Ministry of information and Broadcasting.

 Advertising Agency: Introduction, Meaning and Definition. Service Rendered by an Ad Agency -:
Agency Selection Criterion, Agency Accreditation, Agency Client Relationship. Organization Structure of
an advertising agency -: Changing of advertising Agency, Career Options in Advertising.
Reference Books:
1. Advertising Theory by Shelly Rodgers, Esther Thorson

2. Humor in the Advertising Business: Theory, Practice, and Wit by Fred K. Beard
3. Advertising theory & practice By Charles Harold Sandage, Vernon Ray Fryburger, Kim B. Rotzoll
4. An Integrated Approach to Communication Theory and Research by Don W. Stacks, Michael Brian
Salwen
5. The Theory of Advertising: A Simple Exposition of the Principles of PsychologyBy Walter Dill Scott
6. The Psychology of Advertising in Theory and Practice by Walter Dill Scott

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-VI
Methods and Materials for Painting IV

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Theory about practical process of work of Art how to make canvas, tempera painting ,silk, terracotta, fresco
etc .it’s process
Practical as Well as Theory Preparation of canvas.

1. Stretching of canvas and framing.
2. Egg tempera.
3. Short notes to be written analyzing art exhibitions taking place in the near by galleries, or on work of Art
Reference Books:
Hermens, Marja

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester
Methods and Materials for Sculpture VI

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Analysis of fundamentals of Sculpture in various media.
1. Stone: Nature and types of stone, differences between sand and stones, marble and granite formation
of stones, limitations, and their strength, use of various tools and equipments methods of polishing.
2. Enlarging and Pointing: Enlarging and reducing devices i.e. compasses: universal compass and cage
methods; the basic principle of enlargement: methods of adjusting: pinging compass and taking points
for copying sculpture.
Reference Books:

3. Modelling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methodsBy Albert Toft
4. Modelling and sculpting animalsBy Edouard Lanteri
6. Sculpture in WoodBy Jack C. Rich
7. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Tehniques by Master ArtistsBy Lark B

Indian Aesthetics II

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES

 Detailed studies related to rasa- Nishpathi , Natyashastra and Bharata
 Sadanga – the six limbs of Indian Art

 Development of theories of Rasa, Dhavani, Bhava, Alankar, Auchitya, Riti,

 Alankara School(Rehotric)Bhamha, Dandin, Udbhat and Rudra

 Vamana- The Riti school
Reference Books:
1. Indian aesthetics and musicology: the art and science of Indian music, Volume 1 Premalatā
Śarmā, Sangeet Natak Akademi
2. Indian Kāvya Literature, Volume 4 by A. K. Warder
3. Abhinavagupta on Indian aesthetics Y. S. Walimbe
4. Comparative Aesthetics: Indian aesthetics Kanti Chandra Pandey

Press Layout VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Comparative study of different types of layouts. Designing for press and magazine advertising, folders and
booklets etc. (single color). Study and selection of typefaces. Calculation of copy according to given
space.
 Manipulation of writing work & images with help of suitable computer software. (Two final Work, press
layout, for submission)
Reference Books:
3. Facility Planning And Layout Design By Chandrasekhar Hiregoudar
5. The Layout Book by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harri

Drawing for Painting IV
0 0 6 3
Experiment with color & mix medium on Drawing, Making of drawing in big size like scroll
OBJECTIVES
1. Outdoor: Landscape as a controlled design, difference of handling near and distant objects.
2. Life drawing: Portrait: Delineation of structural character of human head, study of features, drawing in
various media with emphasis on manner of execution.
3. Full figure: Study of the human form and its features, proportion, line and mass.
Reference Books:

5. Drawing & Painting Flowers Problems & Solutions By Trudy Frie

Drawing for Sculpture IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Emphasis on sculptural Quality of Drawing, Observation on Planes, Drawing for Composition Of

sculpture Geometric Division in Composition, rendering With Mix medium
Reference Books:

Matisse
Center

Poster Design IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 History of Poster, different influences on poster designing, exercise to make different theme based of
poster.
 Conceptual poster design with use of Graphic text & images effective application of Photoshop &
Illustrator.
Reference Books:


Life Study/Portrait II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Experiment with different techniques of drawing in realistic approach & with slight distortion on figure &
drawing Rendering with Different
 Drawing materials as: Charcoal, Pastel, Ink & Mix Medium
Reference Books:

2. The Preacher's Portrait: Some New Testament Word Studies by John R. W. Stott

Study from Life IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
Improvising the experiences gained from the previous year with special emphasis: on full figure drawing in
different postures
1. Full Studies: figure study in drawing and modeling in clay from (male and female) with emphasis on
character, proportions and human anatomy. Study of birds of animals.
Reference Books:


Drawing & Illustration IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Illustration, Elementary exercises in Illustrations on given subjects. Pictorial and dimensional

representation in opaque and transparent color, both in line and half tone for letterpress and offset
printing.
Reference Books:

4. Illustration
5. Illustrator's Reference Manual by Quantum
6. Image and Imagination by Sen

Thematic Composition II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
1. Pictorial space and horizon line, arrangements in 2nd and 3rd sub-division and grouping, compositions
based on objects, figures, interiors and landscape.
2. Medium: water color collage & oil color.
Reference Books:
1. Thematic Composition in Russian Drama:

2. The Theme of Envy in Pushkin's "Mozart and Salieri", Turgenev's "A Month in the Country" and
Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"
3. A.G.F. van Holk, University of Groningen. Slavic Institute
4. Formular and thematic composition in "Beowulf": an index of lament and celebration themes Nora Baker
Barry
5. The arts and their interrelations Thomas Munro
6. Thematic Catalogues in Music: An Annotated Bibliography By Barry S. Brook, Richard J. Viano

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -VI
Composition IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Experiences gained in previous year to be Manipulate further appropriately with emphasis
to:
 Elements of composition, objective and subjective, abstract, printing of kinetic, Mobiles and stabiles,
transparent mediums, and Repose.
Reference Books:

Joseph Masheck

Photography & Reproduction Techniques IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Indoor & Outdoor photography & Fashion photography for Different Media Purposes, Reproduction
Techniques, Printing, Developing etc.
 Use of advance layering, advanced composition on transferred scanned image or photographs (Two
Final work as Assignment)
Reference Books:
1. Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories by Glen Johnson

2. The photographer's guide to light By Nigel Hicks
3. The Everything Photography Book: Foolproof Techniques for Taking Sensational ...By Melissa Martin
Ellis
4. Close-up photography By Michael Freeman
5. Outdoor Photography: 101 Tips and Hints
6. Outdoor Photography: Portraits Cathy Joseph

Mural Design and Print Making IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the art and technique of fresco painting and mural. Experiment with Assemblage in wood,
Fiber Plaster & scrap work, sand casting process, making of slap & relief.
Reference Books:
1. Printmaking: In a Transforming South Africa by Philippa Hobbs, Elizabeth Deane Rankin

2. Prints and Printmaking: An Introduction to the History and Techniques by Antony Griffiths
3. Printmaking: history and process By Donald Saff, Deli Sacilotto
4. Printmaking as Therapy: Frameworks for Freedom by Lucy Mueller White
5. Printmaking: Traditional and Contemporary TechniquesBy Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morri
6. Philadelphia Murals and the Stories They Tell By Jane Golden, David M. Scobey, Robin Rice, Monica
Yant Kinney, David Graham, Jack Ramsdale
7. Mural manual: how to paint murals for the classroom, community center, and... By Mark Rogovin,
Marie Burton, Holly Highfill
8. The Problem of Assessment in Art and Design by Trevor Rayment
9. Painting Murals Fast & Easy By Terence Tse, Theodore Tse

Simple Metal Casting/Ceramics/ Stone Carving IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Methods of Casting – lost wax and sand process. One simple composition in each process
Reference Books:
1. A manual of Gothic stone carving. Forming no. i. of a ser. of manuals of ... By Gothic stone carving
5. Metal Casting: Computer-Aided Design and Analysis by B. Ravi
7. Sculpture, Issues 1-5 International Sculpture Center
8. Craft horizons, Volume 38, Issues 1-5 American Crafts Council
9.

Computer Graphics II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the methods of making effective advertisements. & Graphics effects on Corel Draw
and its implementation.
 Understanding the Mask effect on Photoshop and Image cutting techniques & the methods of Image editing and
Layers usage on Photoshop.
Reference Books:
1. The Official Guide to Corel draw! 6 Writer : Matthews Martin

2. Photoshop Cs4 Digital Classroom Author: Jennifer Smith, Aquent Creative Team.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-VII
History of Modern Western Arts I
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Unit-1
(Lectures 8)
 Classicism: (19th C.) David, Ingres, Romantism- Goya, Delacroix, Constable Turner.
Unit-2
(Lectures 8)
 Realism
Unit-3
(Lectures 8)
 Impressionism – A Magic of Light, Artist monet, Renoir,Degas, Birth Morist
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
 Post impressionism Crises of Modern Consciousness, Edward Munch
Unit-5 (Lectures 8)
 Fauvism, Cubism breaking of Form, expression of picasso
Reference Books:
1. History of Modern Art Writer: R.V.Sakhalker
2. History of Art Writer: Jhonson
3. Impressionism And Post- Impressionism Writer: Clive Bell
4. 19 century Critical history of Art Writer: Stephen F. Eisenman

History of Modern Indian Arts I

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES: Emphasis on detail study of the subject matter
Unit-1 (Lectures 8)
 Raja Ravi Verma and the Contemporaries, The period Of Revivalism and it’s Impact,
Abanindranath Tagore
 Nandlal Bose, A.R. Haldar, M.A.R. Chugtai, Kshitindranath Majumdar
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
 Pioneer of Modern Art Language: Gagnendranath tagore,Rabindranath Tagore, Amrita Shergil,
Yamini Roy
 Ramkinkar Baij , D.P. Roy
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
 Art and Political movements: ChittaPrasad, Somnath hore, Progressive Artist Movement in
Mumbai, Calcutta & Delhi
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
 60sInternational Abstruction,Neotantricism, cholamadala, 70s Calcutta, Mumbai & Baroda
Unit-5 (Lectures 8)
 80s expressionist Development in Mumbai and Baroda
Reference Books
1. Bhartiya Chitrakala and Murti kala Ka Itihas Writer: Dr. Reeta Pratap Vaishya
2. Modern Indian Art Writer: Gayetri Sinha
3. Three Tagores Writer: Ratan Parimoo
4. Vrahad (Brife) Adhunik Kala Kosh Writer: Vinod Bhardwaj

Advertising Theory V

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Unit-1 (Lectures 8)
 Planning an Advertising Campaign: Introduction.
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
 Campaign: Process of Planning the advertising Campaign, Market Segmentation, Dagmar Model,
AIDA, Unique Selling Proposition (USP), Advertising Appeal.
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
 Advertising Budget Part-1: Introduction, Meaning of Advertising Budget.
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
 Advertising Budget Part-2: Process of Advertising Budget, Methods of Farming the advertising
budget.
Unit-5 (Lectures 8)
 Types of copy and design approach of campaigning.
Reference Books:

Salwen
5. The Theory of Advertising: A Simple Exposition of the Principles of Psychology by Walter Dill Scott

Methods and Materials for Painting V

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
1. Jaipur method of Fresco painting.

2. Re-constructed Ajanta technique.
3. Mosaic: Material, Tools, wall plastering etc.
a. Direct
b. Indirect methods.
4. Ceramic and Glass, Terra-Cotta tiles.
Reference Books:
Hermens, Marja Peek

Methods and Materials for Sculpture V

3 0 0 3
Objectives: System of indigenous casting, foundry practice, metals and alloys Metals and aluminum etc.
melting points of deferent metals, properties of bronze, preparation of modeling wax and reins, making of
model with or without core, arranging of runners, air vents and core supports, preparing a mould with
refractory compound, dew axing the mould and baking, melting of metals, pouring, cleaning and finishing,
furnaces, patina and treatment.
Reference Books:
1. The materials and methods of sculptureBy Jack C. Rich

2. Modeling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methods by Albert Toft
3. Modeling and sculpting animals by Edouard Lanteri
6. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists by Lark B

Poster Design V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Study of different method & visual s of posters and their application to the given project. Making
of poster, show card and multisheet posters etc.
 Use of Graphic Fonts & Images for Conceptual and symbolic poster making.
Reference Books:


Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -VII
Drawing for Painting V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Stress on enhance study of drawing with different methodology & techniques with juxtapose
& distortion in Figure Search towards Individual Language, Study of Outstanding Works &
Artist’s.
Reference Books:


Drawing for Sculpture V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Creative drawing and study of various international trends.
 Life drawing: full figure – study from full figure with emphases on distortion, dramatization and
various expressions, composition of figure in different settings, emphasis on the development of a
personal style.
Reference Books:

Matisse
Center

Drawing & Illustration V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Drawing form life for use in Illustration, Animal, Architecture, and Monument & manmade
objects Study for Different Media study
Reference Books:


Life Study I

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES: Elaborate study of full figure drawing with different rendering techniques on Paper/ Canvas
& Mix Medium Innovative approach in Rendering and application, reference of Master artists.
Reference Books:
1. Handbook of nature study Anna Bots ford Comstock

1.

Study from Life V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Elaborate study of figure drawing with its plane & section with different techniques &
Application of rendering.
Reference Books:


Ad Campaign Project I
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Project based on market survey/study, any topics related to Contemporary Issues or Demand of
Time.
 Collection of reference from media & outdoor, application of same in Photoshop basic tool &
illustrator.
Reference Books:
1. Advertising Campaign Design: Just the Essentials by Robyn Blackman

2. The Marketing Plan: How to Prepare and Implement It by William M. Luther
3. Presidential Campaign Communication: The Quest for the White House by Craig Allen Smith

Creative Composition I

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Advancement of previous experience towards a complete pictorial interpretation, theme and

expression of mood, symbolism, dramatization, distortion for emotional effect: projects with
emphasis on independent creative work.
 Medium: Acrylics, Collage, Oil etc.
Reference Books:

2. Composition: A Series of Exercises in Art Structure for the Use of Students ... By Arthur Wesley Dow, Joseph
Masheck

Metal Costal/Stone Carving/Ceramics V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 One head or composition in Bronze. dew ax process, sand Casting, experiment with scrape metals
Reference Books:
1. A manual of Gothic stone carving, Forming no. i. of a ser. of manuals of ... By Gothic stone carving
5. Metal Casting: Computer-Aided Design and AnalysisBy B. Ravi
8. Prints and Printmaking: An Introduction to the History and Techniques By Antony Griffiths
11. Printmaking: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques by Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morris

Press Layout V
0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Base on enhancement of study of press communication media.

 Layout based on Commercial Market, Social Issues & important Contemporary happenings.
Reference Books:
3. Facility Planning and Layout Design by Chandrasekhar Hiregoudar
5. The Layout Book by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Mural Design and Print Making V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
Introduction of non conventional material with suitable combination of form and space, use of fresco
technique in two and three dimensional space.
Reference Books:
3. Printmaking as Therapy: Frameworks for Freedom By Lucy Mueller White
4. Printmaking: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques By Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morri
6. Mural manual: how to paint murals for the classroom, community center, and... By Mark Rogovin, Marie
Burton, Holly Highfill

Composition V

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
Figurative compositions with introduction of slight distortion in it, Geometrical abstraction, mix material with
stone brass and wood.
Reference Books:

Joseph Masheck

Computer Graphics III

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the Adobe Illustrator basic tools and its implementation

 Understanding the Tracing Techniques.
 Creating and Editing Shapes, Transforming objects colour and painting.
 Appling effects, attributes and graphics styles working with Symbols.
Reference Books:
1. Adobe Illustrator CS6 WOW! Book Writer: Sharon Steuer

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester-VIII
History of Modern Western Arts II
3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Unit-1
 German Expressionism the brucke Painters, Kichner, Kokosha, The blue rider artists,Search in
Spiritual in Art, Kendenskey, Paul Klee etc.
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
 Symbolism- world of Symbols, Abstraction in thought & Art, Klee, Kendenskey, Brancusi etc.
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
 Dadaism, Crises of Modern cociousness, Edward munch, Duschamp, Man Ray etc.
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
 Fantasy in art, Search of Language Through Dream – Dali, Chagal, Margritt, Andre Breten ,
Chirico, Giacommiti etc.
Unit-5
 Abstraction Shift From Paris to New York, Abstract Expressionism, Jackson Pollock, William de
Kooning, Mark Rotheko (Lectures 8)
Reference Books:
1. Audhanik Chitrakala Ka Itihas Writer: R.V. Sakhalker

2. Vrahad (Brife) Adhunik Kala Kosh Writer: Vinod Bharatdwaj
3. Paschim Ki Kala Writer:
4. Modern Art Writer: Donald Kuspit
5. Modern Art Writer: Britt
6. Social History of Art Writer: Arnold Mouser

History of Modern Indian Arts II

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Unit-1 (Lectures 8)
 Contemporary and Modern Art Concept of Indian Modernism, European Influence on Indian Art
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
 Progressive arts Group, Delhi shilpa Chakra
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
 Art Movement in Delhi, Calcutta, & Baroda School
Unit-4 (Lectures 8)
 Narrative in Contemporary Art , 80s Expressionist Development
Unit-5 (Lectures 8)
 All the contemporary Art and Artist of Post Independent India, Establishment of art institutions a
Cooperative study
Reference Books:
1. Art and Nationalism In Colonial India Writer: Parth Mittar

2. Vrahad (Brife) Adhunik Kala Kosh Writer: Vinod Bharatdwaj
3. Audhanik Chitrakala Ka Itihas Writer: R.V. Sakhalker
4. Modern Indian Art Writer: Gayetri Sinha
5. Contemporary Art In India & Pak Writer: Yashodhara Dalmia

Advertising Theory VI

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
Unit-1 (Lectures 8)
 Creativity of Advertising -1: Introduction, Consumer Psychology, Buying Motives, Selling
Points, Visualization, Copy, Headline, Slogan, Logo.
Unit-2 (Lectures 8)
 Creativity of Advertising -2: Introduction, Illustration, Layout.
Unit-3 (Lectures 8)
 Advertising Research: Introduction. Testing of an advertisement-: Pre- Testing Methods, Post-
Testing Methods.
Reference Books:

Salwen
5. The Theory of Advertising: A Simple Exposition of the Principles of Psychology By Walter Dill Scott

Methods and Materials for Painting VI

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
 Display of and lighting for art works.

 Viscosity technique in print-making, Practical, preservation and finishing.
 Open discussions on contemporary Indian and western artists (with the help visuals).
 Short notes to be written analyzing art exhibitions taking place in the capital.
Reference Books:
1. The painter's methods & materials by Arthur Pillans Laurie

3. The materials and techniques of medieval painting by Daniel Varney Thompson
4. Oil painting techniques and materials By Harold Speed
5. Chinese Painting Techniques by Alison Stilwell Cam

Methods and Materials for Sculpture VI

3 0 0 3
OBJECTIVES
 Welding: Oxygen and acetylene welding and its scope for sculpture, materials and equipment used,
electric welding for nonferrous metals.
 Restoration and Preservation of Sculpture in different media, Exhibition display and lighting for
sculpture pieces. Role of Art Galleries and museums.
Reference Books:
1. The materials and methods of sculpture by Jack C. Rich

2. Modelling and sculpture: a guide to traditional methods by Albert Toft
3. Modelling and sculpting animals by Edouard Lanteri
6. The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists by Lark Book

Poster Design VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Study of different schools of posters and their application to the given project. Making of poster, show
card and multisheet posters etc.
Reference Books:

9. Calligraphy With Phtoshop
10.
11.
12.
13.

Drawing for Painting VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Creative drawing and study of various international trends.

 Life drawing: full figure – study from full figure with emphases on distortion, dramatization and
various expressions, composition of figure in different settings, emphasis on the development of a
personal style.
Reference Books:


Drawing for Sculpture VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Sketches of human Figures in Different Postures along with detailed drawing of Head, Hand & feet
etc. Understanding Various Type of Sculptural Drawing.
Reference Books:

Matisse
Center

Drawing & Illustration VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Project oriented illustration: Influence of modern trends, Editorial illustrations for letter press and
printing.
Reference Books:

4. Illustration
5. Illustrator's Reference Manual by Quantum
6. Image and Imagination by Sen

Life Study II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Painting from Male and Female Figures in Different Postures of draped and undraped,
Sketches / Drawing of Figure, People in Group and at work.
Reference Books:

2. The Preacher's Portrait: Some New Testament Word Studies By John R. W. Stott

Study from Life VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 At least one exercise of piece mould/ rubber mould of a selected work for submission compulsory.
Reference Books:


Ad Campaign Project II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Enhance study of market survey based on analytical study of contemporary social issue & available
market product
 Advertising media’s / add campaign based on different printed Medias.
 Final submissions of projected / digital portfolio.
Reference Books:
1. Advertising Campaign Design: Just the Essentials by Robyn Blakeman

2. The Marketing Plan: How to Prepare and Implement It by William M. Luther
3. Presidential Campaign Communication: The Quest for the White House by Craig Allen Smith

Creative Composition II

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Advancement of previous experience towards a complete pictorial interpretation, theme and

expression of mood, symbolism, dramatization, distortion for emotional effect: projects with emphasis
on independent creative work.
 Medium: Acrylics, Collage, Oil etc.
Reference Books:
1. Composition In Art By Henry Rankin Poore

2. Composition: A Series Of Exercises In Art Structure For The Use Of Students ... By Arthur Wesley
Dow, Joseph Masheck
3. Photographic Composition By Tom Grill, Mark Scanlon
4. Composition: The Anatomy Of Picture Making By Harry Sternberg

Metal Costal/Stone Carving/Ceramics VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 One head or composition in Aluminum/ Ceramic & fiber Glass Composition with other forms
assemblage and Casting Process.
Reference Books:

5. Printmaking: Traditional and Contemporary TechniquesBy Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morri
7. Mural manual: how to paint murals for the classroom, community center, and... By Mark Rogovin,
Marie Burton, Holly High fill

Press Layout -VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES
 Study of different styles and their application to press and magazine advertisement. Comparative study
of Press advertisements.
 Selection of image material and them from available references, manipulation of the same with help of
computer Graphic tools.
Reference Books:
3. Facility Planning and Layout Design by Chandrashekar Hiregoudar
4. A Guide to Layout, Design and Publication Scott Downman
5. The Layout Book by Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

Mural Design and Print Making VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
Execution of mural technique with suitable demand of construction division of space etc. Material to be used
stain glass, fiber, matel scrap and ceramics.
Reference Books:
1. Printmaking: Traditional And Contemporary Techniques By Ann d'Arcy Hughes, Hebe Vernon-Morri
2. Philadelphia Murals And The Stories They Tell By Jane Golden, David M. Scobey, Robin Rice, Monica
3. Mural Manual: How To Paint Murals For The Classroom, Community Center, And... By Mark Rogovin,
Marie Burton, Holly Highfill
4. The Problem Of Assessment In Art And Design By Trevor Rayment

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Semester -VIII
Composition VI

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
Contemporary sculpture with suitable references of post modern thinking use of non conventional material
approach to sculptural installation, Site spaceship display and monumental sculpture.
Reference Books:

Joseph Masheck

Computer Graphics IV

0 0 6 3
OBJECTIVES:
 Understanding the methods of making effective advertisements

 Graphics effects, 3D techniques on Adobe Illustrator and its implementation.
 Photoshop work area photo corrections, work in selection layer basic, correction and enhancing digital
photograph.
 Marks and channels vector drawing techniques advance laying, advance compositing, painting with
the mixture brush.
Reference Books:
1. Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book Writer: Sandee Adobe Creative Team

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Bachelor of Fine Arts

[Applicable w.e.f. Academic Session 2012-13]

TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY

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Study & Evaluation Scheme

Programme : Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

Duration : Four years full time (Eight Semesters)

Maximum Credit : 192

Minimum credit required for the degree : 188

Assessment (Practical) Internal External Total

Class Class Assignment(s) Other Total

Class Class Assignment(s) Other Total

Duration of Examination (Practical) : As per the requirement of the practical paper.

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Question Paper Structure

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Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

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Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

5 BFA 454 Poster design II - - 6 3 50 50 100

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Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

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Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

1 History of Modern Western Art I

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Sl. Course Subject Periods Credits Evaluation Scheme

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Course Code: BFA101 L T P C

1) Purpose of art Albert Alsen-1972 New York

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Course Code: BFA102 L T P C

Unit I (Lectures 10)

Unit III (Lectures 10)

 Communication: Meaning & importance of communication, Barriers to effective communication,

Unit IV (Lectures 10)

 Requisites of Sentence writing: Fragmented sentences, A good sentence, expletives, Garbled

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Course Code: BFA103 L T P C

Unit I (Lectures 08)

Unit II (Lectures 08)

Unit III (Lectures 08)

Unit IV (Lectures 08)

Unit V (Lectures 08)

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1. Drawing By Daniel Marcus Mendelowitz

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1) Study of two dimensional space and its organizational possibilities, exploration.

1. Design: history, theory and practice of product design By Bernhard E. Bürdek

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Course Code: BFA154 L T P C

4. Assemblage with scrap material, metal, wood etc.

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1. Printmaking: history and process Donald Staff, Deli Sacilotto

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1. Purpose Of Art Albert Alsen-1972 New York

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