History of College
The present College of Fine Arts has a history of more than
100 years even though it changed
its name and belonging many times.
Founded in1881 by the then king of Travancore His Highness
Visakham Thirunal Rama Varma as His Highness Maharajas School of Arts.
Later on in the 20th century, administration of the school
was transferred to The University of Travancore. In 1957
after the formation of first democratically elected government
in Kerala, the School of Arts was brought under the Directorate
of Technical Education. In 1975 the school
was upgraded as the College of Fine Arts and got affiliated to the University of Kerala. From 1979 onwards the college started Bachelor
of Fine Arts (BFA) courses in three disciplines - Painting,
Sculpture and Applied Art. In the year 2001 the college celebrated
its Silver Jubilee
Year with exhibitions, seminars and workshops.
Over the years a number of distinguished artists and art
educators of the country have nurtured the college. Veteran
artists and scholars like the late K. K. Hebbar, the late
N. S. Bendre, Prof. Gulam Sheikh and Prof. Hanumante visited the institute and inspired and students..
Currently the college is under both the Kerala
University (for examination) and Directorate of Technical
Education (for administration). The college over the years
has produced some of the finest painters, sculptors and designers
many of whom are internationally renowned artists today
in their own right.
The college offers Bachelor
of fine Arts (BFA) courses broadly in three disciplines
Painting, Sculpture and Applied Art. Duration
of the course is 4 y
ears, after the completion of 4 years
students have to appear for the examination conducted by The University
of Kerala.
Location
College of Fine Arts
Near Public Library, Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. PIN 695 033.
Phone: +91 471 322028.
Facilities
- Hostel
- Library
- Studios & Labs
- Art Gallery
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