Ordinance of Master of Fine Arts Programme, Faculty of Fine Arts, SVSU, Meerut
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resulting in a thorough investigation within the concentration. Students leave the
program with a portfolio of work that can lead to the beginning of a career as a
studio artist or to opportunities for employment in the art world.
Students post graduating with a concentration in Sculptural practices will have the
confidence and ability to manipulate new and existing materials with various
methods and conceptual approaches to create works of art. This confidence is
gained through working with wood, metal, plaster and other media with hands-on
experience and a wide range of hand and power tools. In critique, students develop
skills to examine, discuss and improve their work and the work of their peers.
Advanced assignments introduce kinetic, interactive and public-based artwork and
their unique demands, expanding the notions of what and where sculpture can be.
Through projects and individual exploration, training in the wood and metal shops
and the development of creative problem solving, their skills sharpen and become
applicable to their artwork as well as practical applications.
Achievement of formal and technical proficiency in the medium(s) of choice.
Conceptual development of ideas and issues supporting creative research.
Ability to locate the work verbally and in writing in the context of contemporary
critical and art historical thought.
Record of exhibiting work in the professional world and awareness of and
preparation for teaching opportunities and professional practices.
Advanced level of proficiency and continued development of technical skills in
chosen medium(s).
Conceptual development of ideas and issues supporting creative work and practice.
Ability to articulate the significance of the work verbally and in writing.
Understanding of art history and art criticism.
ii. Programme Outcome:
Students will develop a strong foundation in the visual arts through the study of concepts,
skills and vocabulary which will enable them to create and understand art as a means of
visual expression and communication. Emphasis shall be placed on the appreciation,
understanding and practice of art and design including: