School of Performing & Fine Arts

Vision / Mission / Core Objectives

Certificate & Diploma Programs

Under Graduate Programs (UG Level)

Post Graduate Programs (PG Level)

PhD Programs

Career Potential

Vision / Mission / Core Objectives

Certificate & Diploma Programs

Program	Duration	Eligibility
Theatre & Performing Arts (Certificate)	6 months	≥ 50% in Class 12; followed by audition
Certificate in Performing Arts (e.g., Theatre, Dance, Music)	1–12 months (commonly 6 months)	Typically Class 10 or 12
Certificate in Acting, Filmmaking, Dance	Acting: 6 mo–1 yr; Dance: ~1 yr; Filmmaking: ~9 mo	Commonly Class 10 or 12; varies
Certificate in Visual Arts – Painting	6 months	Class 10 pass
Certificate in Museology	5 months	Class 10 pass
Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama)	2 years	Completion of 10+2
Diploma in Performing Arts (Music, Theatre, etc.)	6 months to 1 year (diplomas generally)	Varies; often Class 10 or 12
Diploma in Performing Arts (Drama)	2 years	Generally Class 10 or 12
Diploma in Acting for Television	1 year	Class 10 or 12
Diploma in Theatre, Acting & Filmmaking	1 year	–
Diploma in Dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak)	1 year	Class 10 or 12
Diploma in Fine Arts	1 year	50% in 10+2 (some allow 45% for reserved categories)
Diploma in Fine Arts (Painting, etc.)	4 years	CUET (12th based admissions)
Advance Diploma in Design (Ceramic & Glass)	2 years	As per university requirements
Diploma in Theatre Arts	1 year	12th (CBSE/ISC)
Diploma in Teaching Methodology (Abhinaya & Nattuvangam)	6 months	12th pass (Tamil Nadu)
Diploma in Teaching Methodology in Music	6 months	12th pass
Diploma in Kathak & Folk Dance	1 year	12th pass
Diploma course (Theatre Training)	2 years	Likely UG pass
Certificate (4 years) and Diploma (2 years) in Music	Certificate: 4 yrsDiploma: 2 yrs	—

Under Graduate Programs (UG Level)

Program & Specialization	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art)	4 years	10+2 or equivalent; entrance via Kerala DTE exam (no age limit)
BFA Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, etc.)	5 years	10+2 or equivalent (standard UG eligibility)
BA Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre)	3–6 years (flexible)	10+2 from recognized board; no minimum marks; no age limit
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama)	2 years (per source)	10+2 in any stream with at least 45% marks
Bachelor of Performing Arts (General)	3 years (some 4)	10+2 with minimum 50% marks; preference for background in fine arts
Bachelor of Performing Arts in Theatre (BPA Theatre Arts)	4 years	10+2 with minimum 55% aggregate
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Theatre)	4 years (8 semesters)	Standard 10+2 eligibility implied (not specified)
BPA (Performing Arts)	4 years (UG music degree)	10+2 from recognized boards (CBSE/ICSE/IB/State Board)
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Performing Arts – broader)	3–5 years depending on program	10+2; often requiring auditions or entrance tests (varies by institution)
BFA / BVA / BA Animation	3–4 years (BFA/BVA/B.A. Animation)	10+2 with around 50% marks

Post Graduate Programs (PG Level)

Program & Specialization	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
MFA (Painting, Sculpture)	4 semesters (~2 years)	BFA or equivalent; typically via University of Kerala admission
MFA (Painting, Graphics, Sculpture)	Not specified (~2 years)	BFA degree; admission via eligibility test
Master of Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama)	2 years (4 semesters)	Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Performing Arts); minimum 50% marks; entrance exam score often required
Master of Visual Arts – Applied Art/Painting, Master of Design (Fashion Design)	Typically 2 years (PG)	Undergraduate degree; specific eligibility not listed in source
Diploma (converted to Master in Dramatic Arts)	2 years	Admission via audition/testing; now affiliated to Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (PG degree)

PhD Programs

Program (PhD)	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
PhD in Performing & Visual Arts (Fine Arts, Theatre Arts, Music, Dance)	Min 3 yrs – Max 6 yrs	Master’s in relevant field with ≥ 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Entrance exam + interview required
PhD in Visual Arts (Painting, Applied Art, Printmaking, Sculpture, Visual Communication)	Not specified (~3–5 yrs)	Master’s degree in relevant visual arts discipline
PhD in Fine Arts	3 yrs (min) – 6 yrs (max)	Master’s in Fine Arts or related field with ≥ 55%. NET/JRF holders exempt from entrance exam. Entrance + interview
PhD in Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Visual Communication)	3–5 yrs	Master’s in Fine Arts or related field with ≥ 55%. Requires entrance and interview
PhD in Music & Theatre	3–5 yrs	Typically Master’s in Theatre or Music; admission via department norms

Career Potential

Program Level	Examples of Programs	Career Potential / Opportunities in India
Certificate Programs (3–12 months)	Certificate in Dance, Music, Theatre, Painting, Photography, Digital Arts, Makeup & Styling	✔ Entry-level jobs in event companies, theatres, studios ✔ Freelancing (dance trainer, art workshops) ✔ Assistant roles in music production, stage management, photography ✔ Pathway to higher studies
Diploma Programs (1–2 years)	Diploma in Acting, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Fine Arts, Cinematography, Graphic Design, Fashion Design	✔ Performer/Artist (actor, dancer, singer, musician) ✔ Assistant Director / Choreographer ✔ Graphic & Visual Designer ✔ Jobs in advertising agencies, media houses, OTT platforms ✔ Teaching in hobby schools & institutes
Undergraduate (3–4 years)	BFA (Painting, Applied Arts, Sculpture), BPA (Dance, Music), B.Voc (Design, Theatre, Animation), BA Performing Arts	✔ Professional careers as actor, musician, dancer, painter, sculptor, designer ✔ Entry into film, TV, OTT, theatre ✔ Media, fashion, entertainment industries ✔ Art galleries, museums, cultural organizations ✔ Government jobs via UPSC/SSC (arts & culture)
Postgraduate (2 years)	MFA (Painting, Applied Arts, Theatre), MPA (Dance, Music, Drama), MA (Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Film Studies)	✔ Advanced careers in direction, choreography, music composition ✔ Art critics, curators, cultural managers ✔ Lecturer/Assistant Professor in universities (after NET) ✔ High-profile jobs in film production, advertising, event management, animation studios
PhD (3–6 years)	PhD in Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts	✔ University Professor / Researcher ✔ Cultural Policy Advisor ✔ Senior roles in arts councils, cultural organizations ✔ Author / Scholar / Critic in Fine Arts ✔ Leadership roles in film institutes, drama schools, art academies

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