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About The Career
Applied Arts covers practical creative work: graphic design, illustration, product & industrial design, stage and exhibition design, photography, animation and more. Professionals work in advertising, media, product companies, museums, galleries, theatres, film/TV and as independent freelancers. Recent education reforms (and clearer regulation of courses) are making diploma and degree routes faster and more industry-focused — which is good for students who want a quick start.
Applied Arts
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Visually creative and curious
- Comfortable with hands-on work (drawing, cameras, software)
- Patient, detail-oriented and able to take feedback
- Likes teamwork and also can work independently (freelance)
- Class XII pass (any stream for many applied/fine-art degrees). Some diploma courses accept Class X for certain state programs; top colleges often ask for a portfolio and/or entrance test
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Any stream, but Arts/Humanities or Science with an interest in visual subjects helps. For technical applied courses (animation, product design) stronger maths/physics or computer-skills are useful
- Class XII → BFA / B.Sc / BA in Applied Arts, Design, Photography or Film (typically 3 years; some BFA variants are 3–4 years). Many colleges require a portfolio and may hold entrance tests.
- Shorter Diploma / Certificate courses (6 months–2 years) for faster entry to jobs or freelancing. Recent state reforms have also shortened some art diploma lengths to 3 years and made access easier (check your state college rules)
Average Starting Salary
- Approx. ₹12,000 – ₹45,000 / month for early-career role
Fine Arts
Fine Arts is about making art for expression and culture — painting, sculpture, printmaking, and visual storytelling. It’s for people who want to create work that can hang in galleries, teach others, or join creative teams.
Film Making
Film making turns stories into moving pictures — directing, camera work, editing, sound and production. If you love storytelling, teamwork and on-site work, film can be thrilling and fast-paced.
Photography
Photography is about telling stories with images — weddings, magazines, ads, wildlife, news, or product photography. It’s flexible: freelance, studio work, or in-house creative roles.
Exhibition Curator
Exhibition curators plan and present artworks or historical objects in galleries and museums — they design how things look, tell stories, and connect art to people.
