Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

MA Fine Arts is a 2-year postgraduate degree program that is designed to help candidates refine their skills and become an artist in their chosen field. The course offers subjects such as Applied Arts, Painting, Art History, Sculpture, Visual Communication, Printmaking, Ceramics, etc.

The minimum eligibility for this course is a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts or equivalent from a recognized institute. Admission to MA Fine Arts is based on a candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam and subsequent rounds. The average annual fee for the course ranges between INR 4,000 to 2 lakhs for 2 years. There are ample career opportunities for candidates with this degree in different sectors.

MA Fine Arts jobs are available in advertising, clothing, printmaking, magazines, dance studios, digital media, publishing houses, and so on. MA Fine Arts graduate can work as Art Director, Photographer, Graphic Designer, Art Teacher, Musicians, Creative Director, Music Teacher, Drawing Teacher, Art Restorer, Art Critic & Writer, Animator, etc. The average starting MA Fine Arts salary can range from INR 3 to 8 Lakhs per annum for the freshers.