Job Description

What: Development of fine arts was primarily for appreciation and expression of aesthetics. Its practical applications were considered to be negligible. But owing to the globalization, this is developing into a full-fledged profession providing employment to the artists like painters, sculptors etc. One has many options in Commercial and Fine Arts. There are various courses ranging from sculpture, applied arts, painting, craft, graphic interior design and painting. A professional and formal training can equip the person with various technical skills and a competitive edge in the industry. Commercial Fine Arts happens to be a recent phenomenon in a country like India. It actually means the use of art media for the purpose of commercial functions. It is about converting the imaginary into reality through the use of creative concepts. Commercial fine arts as a career option aligns and nurtures the creativity within the individual, thereby giving a technical finesse and edge that has become the need of the hour for individuals to survive in the industry of arts. Visualisers may earn from Rs.8000 to Rs.50000 p.m. An Assistant Art Director may earn from Rs.12000 to Rs.20000 p.m. An Art Director may earn from Rs.25000 to Rs.40000 p.m. Graphic designers in publishing houses, the print and electronic media and other e-learning businesses can command salaries going into the six-digit category. Working with media and publishing houses, advertising agencies and textile industries can get the candidates pay packages of Rs 12,000 to Rs 55,000 per month. Those who get employment in theatre, drama and production houses can get starting salary of Rs 8,000 to Rs 20,000 per month. Teachers can also earn well. How: Those entering in the field must have creativity, self-confidence and love for art. One should be sensitive to the environment around and should have great observational skills. One needs to be aware of the tastes, needs and changing trends of the times. The artist should be able to work in teams with great amount of communicational skills. They should have pragmatism, originality and skills to sell. One needs perseverance and the ability to accept criticism. In order to pursue Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, one must complete the 10+2 level or equivalent, while to go for a Post Graduate program in Commercial Fine Arts, one must have a graduation degree in Fine Arts. Bachelors program in commercial fine arts is 3 years course, divided into three parts consisting of one year each. The various things that are taught at the graduation level are the possible ways in which Fine Arts can be commercialized, how the arts and products can be commercialized, how the conversion of imaginary to reality made possible is and many more aspects. Individuals in India with a Commercial Fine Arts degree can pursue a career in designing, advertisement industry, art studios etc. One can also go for designing of the non-verbal presentations for the various television shows that involve election results, trade figure analysis etc. The artist in fine arts can go for designing letter heads and stamps at the government organizations. They can work as Graphic Equalizers in software and advertisement companies. Commercial Fine Arts professionals can design cinema slides, technical catalogues, cinema slides, window slides and many more. Further they also have the opportunity to work as art directors in films and theaters. Where: Commercial Fine Arts as a career option would also allow you to work as a freelancer and design murals, portraits and also auction his drawings and creations at the exhibition. A career in Commercial Fine Arts open up wide career prospects for individuals, in countries like Italy, France, Germany etc. s these are the nations which have been the epitome of evolutionary changes when it comes to Commercial Fine Arts and have been producing maestros in this field. Institutions: (see below)