The Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) is an undergraduate program that nurtures creative talent, technical ability, and conceptual thinking across visual art practices. Typically lasting three to four years, the course blends studio-based practice with art history, aesthetics, and critical theory. Students learn to make deliberate, idea-driven work across both traditional and digital media — from painting and sculpture to animation, photography, and multimedia design.
The course aims to produce versatile visual professionals who can work as artists, designers, animators, photographers, art educators, or continue on to postgraduate studies such as an MFA or design program.
Why parents should consider BVA for their child
Career flexibility — graduates work in creative studios, media houses, education, advertising, gaming, film VFX, or start independent art practices.
Skill-building — students gain marketable digital skills (animation, design software) as well as traditional craft.
Critical thinking — the program emphasizes concept development and communication — useful in many non-art fields too.
Portfolio and industry exposure — internships, exhibitions, and collaborative projects prepare students for real-world work.
Entrepreneurial pathways — many artists earn through freelance design, commissions, teaching, prints, and digital products.
What students will study — core subjects
Top 10 Key Subjects (core to most BVA programs):
● Drawing and Illustration
● Painting Techniques
● Art History and Aesthetics
● Visual Communication
● Digital Media and Design
● Printmaking Techniques
● Photography
● Animation and Multimedia
● Sculpture and Ceramics
● Portfolio Development
These subjects balance practical studio time (making art) with lectures, critiques, and written study to build both craft and reflective ability.
Skills you’ll graduate with
Top Skills gained through a BVA:
● Drawing and Illustration
● Painting Techniques
● Digital Media Skills
● Visual Communication
● Art History and Theory
● Animation Basics
● Conceptual Development
● Printmaking Techniques
● Portfolio Building
● Photography Skills
These transferable skills are helpful in creative industries and beyond — design thinking, visual literacy, and digital media fluency are increasingly valuable.
Tools and software you’ll learn
Top Tools used inside BVA courses:
● Adobe Photoshop
● Adobe Illustrator
● CorelDRAW
● Adobe After Effects
● Autodesk SketchBook
● Blender
● Wacom Drawing Tablets
● Adobe Premiere Pro
● SketchUp
● Lightroom
Familiarity with these tools helps students access internships and entry-level creative roles quickly after graduation.
Specializations & popular tracks
Common specializations let students focus and deepen expertise:
● Animation and Game Design
● Animation and Multimedia
● Game Art and Animation
● General
● Graphic Design
● Graphic Design and Interior Design
● VFX and Animation
Choosing a specialization helps students target careers (e.g., animation for studios, VFX for film, graphic design for agencies).
SALARY RANGE
per annum
Ashoka University
Bengaluru
Cambridge College
Bengaluru
