College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram

BFA Applied Art is a 3 year course for students who have completed 1 year integrated course. 20 students are enrolled for applied art graduation every year. In this 3 year course students get introduced to subjects such as typography, illustration, photography, graphic design, computer graphics, printing and theoretical study of advertising and marketing.

The course is designed to taking into consideration the growth in the industry, public welfare, information technology and advertising, the areas wherein an Applied Artist can contribute. The course prepares the students to develop individualistic vision and the confidence to take on any communication challenge. Since the very nature of the course has links to the industry, the biggest challenge this department faces is its geographical location in itself.

As Thiruvananthapuram is not an industrial city, students lack the opportunity to get the much needed exposure to the changing trends and experience in the industry. In spite of this drawback many products of this department have become veterans in various industries in and outside the country.

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