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Overview
The Department of Drawing & Painting is running under School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun. Drawing and Painting is the most powerful medium to express one’s feelings. Drawing and Painting has been a new stream of development in human history from the prehistoric period to the present day and has played an important role in human evolution.
A society or a nation cannot be imagined without its art and culture. To understand a civilization, one needs to study the visual arts and artefacts produced by its artists through the ages. Art practices through time have crossed many levels to reach a new environment, which is full of innovation, experiments and interventions of different disciplines. Today education in art for any Institution is equally important as science or any other area of study or discipline.
Undergraduate course:- The department offers a subject of drawing and painting in BA Programme. The course thoughtfully constructed to introduce the most recent art-historical studies to a diverse group of students while familiarizing them with the materials and techniques of art making. The courses covers a wide range of topics such as the overview of the art of the Indian subcontinent and the West, Contemporary Indian Art, Modern Western Art, Indian & Western Aesthetics, Art appreciation, and Art criticism.
Postgraduate program: M.A. Drawing and Painting (2 year Programme) is designed to sharpen artistic, intellectual and creative sensibilities. Students are groomed to become professional practising artists/painters. M.A. Drawing & Painting Programme divided into four semesters. The Syllabus is designed for candidates who have a sincere interest in the field of art and want to further explore the area.
The course mainly discuss about the theory and practices of Art, Art History, Art Education, Colour Schemes, Research Methods, Appropriate Tools, Materials and Techniques. This course also provides opportunities for artists to further explore their interests.
Vision:
1. To develop the department as a centre of excellence in Visual Arts.
2. Educating students according to the new education policy.
3. Inspire artistic expression through diverse mediums and techniques.
4. To create a supportive environment for creative exploration and experimentation.
5. Promote the integration of traditional and contemporary artistic practices.
6. Empower individuals to develop their unique visual language and style.
7. Set high professional and academic standards in the courses & research.
Mission:
1. To make aware the learners about new media & inter-disciplinary art practices and provide the opportunity to work under senior artists as interns.
2. Ability to create masterpieces in Art by moderating & blending traditional as well as modern art concepts.
3. To inculcate multiple visual thinking processes among the art students who pursue post-graduation in fine art.
4. To have better access to art studies provides impetus to individual creativity and enhances job opportunities, entrepreneurship, professionalism in artists, etc.
5. Foster creativity and innovation in visual art.
6. Contribute to cultural enrichment through exhibitions.
Career Opportunities:
1. Professional fine artist exhibiting work in galleries and museums.
2. Illustrator for publishing companies, including books, magazines, and newspapers.
3. Concept artist for animation, film, and video game industries.
4. Art therapist, utilizing drawing and painting for healing and expression.
5. Drawing and Painting students can work as an Art educator at schools, colleges, or community Centres.
6. Freelance artist creating commissioned artwork for clients.
7. Muralist, beautifying public spaces with large-scale paintings.
8. Graphic designer specializing in branding, packaging, and advertising.
9. Art director overseeing visual aspects of projects in various industries.
10. Gallery manager or curator, organizing exhibitions and managing collections.
11. Art conservationist, preserving and restoring valuable artworks.
12. Freelance art consultant advising clients on acquisitions and investments.
13. Exhibition designer creating immersive experiences for museums and events.
14. Art critic or journalist writing about contemporary art and exhibitions.
15. Entrepreneur launching art-related businesses such as studios, workshops, or online platforms.