The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Official website :www.msubaroda.ac.in

Faculty of Fine Arts

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

ADMISSIONS 2013-14

B.V.A. &DIPLOMA

APPLIED AIUS

PAINTING

SCULPTURE

ART HISTORY &AESTHETICS (B.V.A ONLY)

M.V.A. &POST DIPLOMA

APPLIED AIUS

PAINTING

SCULPTURE

GRAPHIC AIUS

ART HISTORY &AESTHETICS (M.V.A ONLY)

M.A. (Fine)

MUSEOLOGY

PushpaBaug, Prof. C.C. Mehta Road, Vadodara 390 002.

Phone : 0265-2795520 emaiiiD : flhmsu@yahoo.com

Information 2013 onwards

Introduction

The Faculty of fine Arts is dedicated to the education ofprofessional artists and scholars of the history and theory of art. The emphasis is laid on creative identity of students and teachers to foster an approach to the study and practice of art which isinquiring, experimental and research minded.

The major subject areas are Painting, Sculpture, Applied Art andGraphic Arts which have a constructive and interactiverelationship. The students are admitted to the Undergraduatecourses on the basis of their aptitude in the subject so that theycan learn within a specialist environment while benefitting frominteraction with the staff, students and facilities. Students areexpected to develop their own work with tutorials and technicalassistance according to their needs. The Faculty also offersresearch facilities in every area, leading to Ph.D. The UniversityGrants Commission has honoured the Faculty with prestigiousSpecial Assistance Programme like D.S.A. andASIHSS.

There are about 500 students registered for taught programmes.Regular contact between graduates and undergraduatesprovides a healthy and active cross fertilization of ideas andexchange of experiences.

The Faculty is situated opposite SayajiBaug and Baroda

Museum and Picture Gallery in the leafy green surroundingsadjacent to Sayajigunj. The pleasant environment is backed byspacious and well-equipped studios. The training offersopportunities for students to access a range of learning resourcesand research opportunities to have individual ability andexpression through one to one teaching, group tutorials,seminars, visual aids, books, exhibitions, visiting artists,craftsmen as well as study tours, field trips and Fine Arts Fair toprovide necessary exposure.

For the first time in independent India, in June 1950, a programmeof study was introduced to offer UG/Diploma, PG/Post-DiplomaCourses at the Faculty of Fine Arts, a constituent institution of theMaharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. Professor MarkandBhatt, N.S. Bendre, Pradosh Das Gupta, ShankoChaudhury, Dr.Motichandra, Dr. Goetz, K.G. Subramanyan are amongst thepioneers. The alumni includes a large number of best knownartists of the country.

Traditionally, many of the talented alumni have continued to serveas teachers and working artists who cherish consciousunderstanding, engagement and awareness of various cultures,along with studio practice and study of Indian and Westerntraditions apart from lively discourse of contemporary art.

Academic Calender

Semester 1 , 3, 5, 7: June to December

(Diwali vacation for 3 weeks as per University schedule)

Semester 2, 4, 6, 8: December to May

(Followed by Summer vacation for 5weeks)

Under Graduate &Diploma Courses

4 Years(8Semesters) Full lime Courses:

B.V.A. &Diploma in Visual Arts

Painting

Sculpture

Applied Arts

B.V.A.Art History and Aesthetics(Only Degree Course)Successful completion of the Studio Courses in Painting,Sculpture and Applied Arts and Theory subjects in Art Historyrequires fulltime work with minimum 80% attendance in theClasses.

Admission to a higher class depends upon full lime regular work,attendance and satisfactory completion of Class Work,Assignments and Tests during both Academic Terms and anInternal Examination atthe end ofthe year.Classes and teaching for BVAand Diploma will begin following theannouncement of Admission List for the year in early July.

Post Graduate &Post Graduate Diploma Courses

2 years (4 Semesters) Full time Courses:

M.V.A. &Post Diploma

Painting                                 Sculpture

Applied Arts                          GraphicArts

M.V.A. Art History and Aesthetics

M.A. (Fine) Museology

P.G. Diploma in Museology (1 Year Full Time in-service Course)

B.V.A. &Diploma (D.V.A.) Admissions

Entrance Requirements

(i) Applicants are required to have passed the HigherSecondary School Certificate Examination or XII^thStandard of the Gujarat State Board with English or anequivalent examination recognized by the MaharajaSayajirao University of Baroda with minimum 50% ofmarks, for First Year Degree course.

(ii) For admission in Diploma, candidate must have passedHigher Secondary (XII^th Std.) exam conducted by GujaratState Board or equivalent exam recognized by theUniversity passing it with or without English as one of thesubject and minimum 50% marks.

(iii) Candidates having art as one of the subjects in Xth or XIIthStd. OR who have cleared the intermediate drawing examwill be exempted from this cut line of percentage.

(iv) The applicants who failed only in 01 subject in 12^thexamination can also appear in the Aptitude Test. If thecandidate pass the Aptitude Test than he/she has to how the passing certificate of that 01 subject in which he/she

failed.

Students who passed H.S.C. examination before 2011 arenot eligible for the B.V.A. &D.V.A. course.

It is desirable to maintain and produce portfolio of work in supportof the applicants interest in Fine Arts during a personal interview.

Application Procedure

Only online registrations/applications are accepted.Please visitwww.msubaroda.ac.in for online registration.

Aptitude Tests for B.V.A. &D.V.A.

B.V.A. &Diploma in Painting, Sculpture and Applied Aria

On 20,21& 22 June’13, the following tests will be conducted bythe FacultyofFineArts.

1. General Knowledge (Written paper in English forB.V.A. andin Hindi for Diploma candidates).

2. Drawing

3. AptitudeforAppliedArts*

4. Clay Modelling*

5. Design and Colour*

6. Personal Interview (for short listed candidates only)

• Choice based.

B.V.A. Art History and Aesthetics

1. General Knowledge

2. Language Proficiency Test

3. Personal Interview

Post Graduate (M.V.A. &M.A. (Fine) &Post Diploma (P.D.V.A.) Courses

Entrance Requirements

Applicants seeking admission for M.V.A./Post-Diploma Studiesrequire BVA Degree for MVA and Diploma for the Post-Diplomacourse either from this Faculty or qualification with the samespecifications from an institution recognized by the MaharajaSayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student.

Application Procedure

Only online registrations/applications are accepted. Please visitwww.msubaroda.ac.in for online registration.

Candidates applying for Painting, Sculpture, AppliedAria andGraphic Aria are required to enclose the following:

1. Folio or minimum 10-15 photographs or reproduction ofRecent Works, duly attested by the Professor/Head of theDepartment or Head of the Institution.

2. A brief statement on the work with intent for higher study in250words.

3. Evidence of eligibility qualification with the mark sheets andcertificate.

The first scrutiny will be done on the basis of Photographs and theStatement of intent by the applicant and selected candidates willbe called for an Entrance Test and Personal Interview in therespective department on the notified dates printed on the form.

All Applied Aria candidates should remain present for theAdmission Test.

Candidates are required to produce portfolio of work duringthe interview.

The final selection is subject to the candidates is aptitude andexcellence in the subject to specialization. Candidates whoseresults of qualifying examinations are awaited may submit theform and appear for the Aptitude Test provisionally. Theiradmissions, however can be confirmed only after they havepassed the requisite qualifying examination before beginnings ofthe Classes in the Faculty.

Incomplete Applications will be rejected.

Return of Photographs of Candidate’s work

Candidates wishing to receive Photographs oftheirwork returnedby post should enclose a self-addressed envelope withnecessary postage stamps.

Entrance requirements for Post Graduate &Post Diploma Courses

MVAin Painting & Post Diploma

Creative Painting

Mural Design

Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studiesrequire B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Painting or Graphics orqualification with the same specifications from an institutionrecognized by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as afull time student.

MVAin Sculpture &Post Diploma

Creative Sculpture

Ceramic Sculpture

Metal Casting

Wood Carving

Stone Carving

Monumental Sculpture

Portraiture

Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studiesrequire B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Sculpture or qualification withthe same specifications from an institution recognized by theMaharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student.

MVA in Applied Aria & Post Diploma

Visualization

Illustration

Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studiesrequire B.V.A. Degree or Diploma inAppliedArts (or Painting maybe considered for illustration) or qualification with the samespecifications from an institution recognized by the MaharajaSayajirao University of Baroda, as a full time student.

MVAin Graphic Aria & Post Diploma

Specialization in Printmaking includeany two ofthe following:

Relief Process

Intaglio Process

Plano Graphic Process

Screen Printing

Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studiesrequire B.V.A. Degree or Diploma in Painting, Sculpture orqualification with the same specifications from an institutionrecognized by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, as afull time student.

MVAinArtHistoryandAesthetlcs

Applicants seeking admission for the Post-Graduate studiesrequire B.V.A. Degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts or Humanities withspecial aptitude and background in FineArtsNisuaiArts subjects.

University graduates in subjects other than Fine ArtNisual Artsmay be considered subject to their individual aptitude andfamiliarity with the subject; provided that they put in an additionalyearofstudyto cover the prerequisites.

MA(Fine) in Museology Course

Applicants seeking admission to M.A. {Fine) Museology musthave passed a Bachelor’s degree examination or a Master’sDegree examination in Arts or Science {with) subjects like History,Sociology, Political Science, Ancient History, Archaeology,Anthropology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Botany, Zoology or aBachelor’s degree examination or Master’s degree examinationin Visual Arts/Fine Arts, Education, Library Science and HomeScience. The candidates possessing Master’s degree in varioussubjects as stated above will be given preference for admission tothe degree course in Museology.One Year in service Post-Graduate Diploma in MuseologyCandidate who would like to join this course must have put in atleast one year service in a recognized museum and shouldpossess at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of the subjects likeHistory, Ancient History, Sociology, Political Science,Archaeology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Botany, Zoology,Visual Arts/Fine Arts, Education, Psychology, Home Science andLibrary Science from any recognized university.

The condition of experience can be relaxed in case of candidateswho possess collections and intend to set up a museum. Suchcases will be decided by the departmental committee withapproval of the Dean.

Certificate Course for in service Foreign/Indian Students

Admission requirements:

{a) Admission is open to persons who have already put in atleast two years of service in a recognized museum on a postinvolving organization.

{b) He/She should possess good knowledge of English andproduce a certificate from a competent authority to thiseffect.

{c) He/She should have passed a school leaving examinationequivalent to Matriculation or S.S.C. in India or the SeniorCambridge certificate.

{d) Durationofthecourseisoneyear.

{e) The candidate having passed graduate or post-graduatedegree with at least six months museum experience{technical) can be considered for admission.

Overseas Students

Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Diploma Courses orNon-Collegiate

For the foreign/NRI students: Online registration is not availableforforeign/NRI students So, they are requested to send a demanddraft of Rs. 500/- in favourof ‘The Registrar, The M.S. Universityof Baroda’ payable at vadodara along with photocopies of all thecertificates and 02 passport size photographs for offlineregistration. They are requested to send these documents anddemand draft to The Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts, Prof. C. C. MehtaRoad, PushpaBaug, The M.S. University of Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat, IndiaOverseas Applicants are required to follow similar procedure foradmission except that they are not expected to attend AptitudeTest or Interview in person.

Entrance requirements for the courses are same as for otherstudents as shown in this brochure.

However, they require to send necessary documents by Post forthe admission committee by enclosing the following to The Dean,FacultyofFineArts:

1. Enclose Port Folio {minimum 15 Photographs/slides).

2. Proposal of intent for the Programme of Study or Project.

3. Evidence of eligibility qualification with mark sheets andcertificates.

4.Minimum 2 Reference letters from Teacher/Professor/Headof the Institution.

5. Evidence of Financial Support.

Aptitude Tests for M.V.A., M.A. (Fine) &P.D.V.A.

AptitudeTestsforM.V.A., M.A. {Fine) &P.D.V.A. will beheld on 8,9& 10July’13

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYBEFORE SENDING THE FORM TO DEAN’S OFFICE,FACULTY OF FINE ARTS

A. For Under Graduate/Diploma admissions:

All the applicants are informed to attach the followingcertificates/documentation along with their Admission Formswithout fail. If the applicant fails to attach the requiredcertificates/documentation, the application will be rejected.

1. 10th Mark-sheet & Passing Certificate/credit certificate

2.12th Mark-sheet&Passing Certificate/credit certificate

3. School Leaving Certificate

4. Attempt Certificate

5. Caste Certificate {Only for Gujarat- reserved category)

6. Migration Certificate

Other Important Instructions–

7. Write your 1st and 2nd choice on top of the application formclearly in which you seek the admission. E.g. 1st choice isSculpture and 2nd choice is Painting than you have to write 1.Sculpture 2.Painting.

8. The applicants who failed only in 01 subject in 12^thexamination, they can also appear in the Aptitude Test. If thecandidate pass the Aptitude Test than he/she has to show thepassing certificateofthat01 subject in which he/she failed.

9. For the foreign/NRI students: Online registration is not

available for foreign/NRI students So, they are requested to senda demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of ‘TheRegistrar, The M.S.University of Baroda’ payable at vadodara along withphotocopies of all the certificates and 02 passport sizephotographs for offline registration. They are requested to sendthese documents and demand draft to The Dean, Faculty of FineArts, Prof. C.C. Mehta Road, PushpaBaug, The M.S. Universityof Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat, India.

B. For Post Graduate/Post Diploma admissions:

All the applicants are informed to attach the followingcertificates/documentation along with their Admission Formswithout fail. If the applicant fails to attach the requiredcertificates/documentation, the application will be rejected.

1.1Oth Marks heat &Passing Certificate/credit certificate

2.12th Marksheet&Passing Certificate/credit certificate

3.School Leaving Certificate

4.Attempt Certificate

5.B.V.A./Diploma(5years) Certificate &Degree Certificate

6. Caste Certificate (Only for Gujarat- reserved category)

6. Migration Certificate

Other important instructions-

7. Write the subject (e.g. Applied Arts-visualization ORIllustration/Art History/Graphic Arts/Painting- Creative PaintingOR Murai/Sculpture/Museology etc.) on top of the applicationform clearly in which you seek the admission.

8. For the foreign/NRI students: Online registration is not

available for foreign/NRI students So, they are requested to senda demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of ‘The Registrar, The M.S.University of Baroda’ payable at vadodara along withphotocopies of all the certificates and 02 passport sizephotographs for offline registration. They are requested to sendthese documents and demand draft to The Dean, Faculty of FineArts, Prof. C.C. Mehta Road, PushpaBaug, The M.S. Universityof Baroda, Vadodara-390002, Gujarat, India

Name of the FacultyFACULTY OF FINE ARTSTitle of the ProgrammeBachelor of Visual ArtBrief Description about the ProgrammeB.V.A. (4 Year Degree Course)
Painting
Sculpture
Applied Arts
Level of ProgrammeUnder Graduate DegreeNature of ProgrammeRegularEligibility Criteria

1. Applicants are required to have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination or XIIth Standard of the Gujarat State Board with English or an equivalent examination recognized by the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda with minimum 50% of marks, for First Year Degree course.
2. Candidates having art as one of the subjects in Xth or XIIth Std. OR who have cleared the intermediate drawing exam will be exempted from this cut line of percentage. The candidates will remain eligible for admission only for 3 consecutive years after passing their qualifying examination. It is desirable to maintain and produce portfolio of work in support of the applicant’s interest in Fine Arts during a personal interview.

More Information/ Faculty Prospectus/ BrochureIntake Capacity70 Seats (Total)+10 (Art History) (Including Diploma)
Painting,Sculpture 15, Applied Arts-30 Art History-10Duration of Programme4 yearsFee Structure of the Programme
The Fees are only indicative and are subject to change as per university policies. Boys: Rs. 2260/- and Girls:Rs. 1060/-Mode of Admission Entrance test & Personal Interview, Vanue- Faculty of Fine Arts., Time :Time – 8.30 am.
Entrance test Admit Cards can be collected from the Faculty Office from 2.00 pm. onwards on 19th June 2013. & choice option can be filled up in the Admit Card.Dates for Merit Admission/ Dates for Entrance Test
Merit Admission requires Compulsory Physical Presence of the applicants along with necessary documents in original and self-attested copy. 20,21,22 June 2013Closing date of online application for the Program05/06/13 for Online Registration and 10/06/13 for submitting hardcopy of documents at Faculty officeContactInformationThe Dean Faculty of Fine Arts The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Prof. C.C. Mehta Road Vadodara 390002 Phone: +91-265-2795520 Email : ffnmsu@yahoo.com

M. S. Universtiy, Faculty of Fine Arts, Vadodara, Gujarat is world famous for its Fine Arts courses.

In fact Faculty of Fine Arts is foundation stone of entire M.S. University. This university was started as “Kala Bhavan” to impart training in Painting. The University was the first in the Country to  offering Degree and Post-Graduate Courses in the various branches of Fine Arts.

Following courses are offered at UG level in Fine Arts.

1. Painting
2. Applied Arts
3. Sculpture
4. Art Historian

Following courses are offered at PG level in Fine Arts.

1. Painting
2. Applied Arts
3. Sculpture
4. Art History