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Our college is approved by AICTE & recognized by Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra. We offer full-time Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Applied Art & Painting Affiliated to the University of Mumbai.

B.F.A. in Applied Art is an undergraduate four years’ degree program having 5 versatile specializations i.e.Exhibition Display Design and stage crafts, Illustration, Typography, Photography & Computer Graphics which deals with the application of Web Interface Design and Digital Publishing design.

In today's competitive world advertising field is growing faster day by day thus the job opportunities for the Applied artists are increasing and this degree course gives full exposure to advertising, communication design, print media and electronic media.

Applied Art students can also generate self-employment by working as a freelance artist. They can work in field of Animation, 3D Design, Game design, Website design, Graphic Art, Set Designer, Product designer, Photography and other visual art related fields.

We also offer B.F.A. in Painting which is an undergraduate four years’ degree program having 4 major subjects like Portrait Painting, Painting, Mural and Print Making.

In B.F.A. Painting we mainly focus on the drawing skills of the students as well as their self-expression abilities through drawing and painting.

Majorly makes their living by displaying their artworks in the Art galleries and commission paintings. Through the field of painting focus more on self-expression besides students also have opportunities in the Field of Animation, Graphic Designing, Set/stage Designing, Mural designing, digital painting, Fabric Designing etc.

Shri. Nandkumar M. Katkar

President

Adv. Appasaheb S. Desai

General Secretary

Prof.Ashok Chavan

Campus Director

Dr. Alam N. Shaikh

Principal

Dr. Muktadevi P. Mohite

Dean

Bachelor of Fine Art

(BFA in Applied Art)

This college has been approved by AICTE & recognized by Directorate of Art, Government of Maharashtra. We offer full-time Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA in Applied Art) 4 year degree course Affiliated to the University of Mumbai

B.F.A. (Applied Art) or Bachelor of Fine Art in Applied Art is an undergraduate Fine Art course. It is a four years program of study with specialization of Illustration, Typography, Photography, Exhibition & Display Design & Computer Graphic. Which deals with the application of Web Interface Design, Digital Publishing design and aesthetics to objects of function and everyday use.

An integrated course is offered in the first year, and the remaining three years are allocated for specialization in Applied Art. In other words, B.F.A. (Applied Art) is a degree that trains a student in the fields of Communication Design, Information design, Graphic design, Exhibition/Display design, Advertising and Photography etc.

The B.F.A. (Applied art) degree course gives full exposure to advertising, communication design, print media and electronic media.

  • Rules and Regulation
  • Admission

    Admission Eligibility

    Candidate should have passed the HSC (Std.XII) examination of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education, its equivalent examination with English as one of the subject and secured minimum 45% marks in aggregate (40% marks in aggregate for backward class category candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only).

    Prescribed application form duly filled must be submitted to the college along with the following Certificates:

  • Birth Certificate/Domicile Certificate
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • 10th Mark sheet
  • 12th Mark sheet
  • 12th Leaving Certificate (Those appeared can submit bonafide/ hall ticket)
  • Maharashtra State Intermediate Drawing Grade Certificate (not mandatory)
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Gap certificate and Migration certificate (if applicable)
  • Non Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
  • How to appear for CET?

    For information regarding MH-AAC-CET 2019 check ‘http://doa.org.in’

    Course Duration : 4 years

    Number of Seats : 60 seats

    Examination Pattern : Annual Pattern

    Medium of Instruction : English

    Entrance Examination : State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai

    305,Government Polytechnic Building,49,Kherwadi,Bandra(E),Mumbai 400051(M.S.).

    DIRECTORATE OF ART, MAHARASHTRA STATE, MUMBAI

    Sir J. J. School of Art Campus, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001

    Telephone: 022-22620231 Helpline: 022-22632063.

    Online form application: Website: http://doa.org.in

    Facilities

    Spread over 7.5 acres of land the college is located in the heart of city - with excellent connectivity and means to transportation.

    Drawing Studio

    We have a drawing studio where students learn to draw actual inspirational life. We also have facility to learn in natural environment which gives the opportunity to the students to study in day light.

    Library

    The college provides adequate reading facilities to the staff and the students. Selected, valuable books recommended by experts in relevant subjects have being acquired by the library. The library subscriptions include well known art journals, periodicals and online journals as well.

    Photography Studio

    The college has an excellent professional photo studio which fulfills all academic requirements. It has adequate lights, camera, tables, and backdrop system as per professional studio.

    Computer Lab

    The college has a well-equipped and spacious computer lab with the latest imaging software. The computers are updated with the latest versions of software's like Adobe creative suite, Corel Draw, 3D Studio max, Flash etc.

    Auditorium

    The college has a well equipped auditorium with projector and audio facility for conducting presentations, seminars and workshops. It has the capacity for accommodating more than 120 students.

    Canteen

    The college has a spacious canteen within the campus premises. Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, soft drinks etc are served here at subsidized rates. The canteen provides hygienic food to the students, staff and visitors.

    Stationary Shop

    Looking at the needs of the students, where in art students keep on requiring different types of papers, colours and other necessary material. this is made readily available within the premises of the college.

    Hostel

    A seven storey hostel with capacity of 200 Economically backward class student placed at Antop hill. This hostel will be ready by August 2019. It has 71 rooms in total.

    Dr. Minal Rajurkar

    Head Of Department
    Associate Professor

    FACULTIES OF APPLIED ART

    Dr. Supriya Dudhal

    Associate Professor

    Mr. Vrushasen Mohite

    Assistant Professor

    Mr. Girish Ramtake

    Assistant Professor

    Mr. Akshay Chaudhari

    Assistant Professor

    Mrs. Surabhi Durshettiwar

    Assistant Professor

    Mr. Sachin Ghayal

    Assistant Professor

    Mr. Sapan Yadav

    Assistant Professor

    Mrs. Suchita Kamble

    Assistant Professor

    Mrs.Mohini Khadilkar

    Assistant Professor

    Mr.Gaurav Panchal

    Assistant Professor

    Mr.Kunal Thakre

    Assistant Professor

    Mr.Sagar Shejwal

    Assistant Professor

    Mrs.Sayali Juikar

    Assistant Professor

    FACULTIES OF PAINTING

    Mr. Amit Kshirsagar

    Assistant Professor

    Mrs.Shraddha Kumbhar

    Assistant Professor

    Mr.Tushar Moleshwari

    Assistant Professor

    Mr. Gopal Shinde

    Assistant Professor

    Mr.Mandar Bhapkar

    Assistant Professor

    Visiting Faculties

    Mr.Shirish Mitbawkar

    Mrs.Kirti Sanjay Jadhav

    GUEST SPEAKER

    Dr. Santosh Kshirsagar

    Dean Sir J J School of Applied Art

    Dr. Prajakta Parvatikar

    Associate Professor Rachana Sansad

    Achyut Palav

    Eminent Calligrapher

    Smt. Shraddha Palav

    Mr. Prassana Jagtap

    Mrs.Maya Vichare

    Mrs.Poonam Yatin Pandit

    Mrs.Nivedita Chaudhari

    Address: Vasantdada Patil Educational Complex, Eastern Express Highway, Padmabhushan Vasantdada Patil Marg, Sion Mumbai 400022.

    Telephone: 2084 7225, 2084 7226, 2084 7227, 2084 7229 Email: appliedarts@pvppcoe.ac.in

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