MFA Sculpture

History of Art I – Study of major art traditions including Prehistoric Indian Art, Indian Folk & Tribal Art
(Eastern, Western & Central regions), Indian Iconography, Egyptian Art, and Greek Art.

Materials and Methods I – In-depth understanding of materials such as Clay, Plaster, Wood, and Stone, along with techniques like enlarging and pointing.

Composition / Portrait – Creative (Realistic & Conceptual) works in any medium, focusing on originality, expression, and personal visual language.

Exhibition & Viva – Presentation of artworks with concept explanation, gallery etiquette, portfolio basics, and
documentation.

Seminar – Presentations on new techniques, styles, and research developments in sculpture.

Digital Sculpting (ZBrush) – Introduction to digital sculpting, focusing on form development, detailing, and virtual modeling.

Art Business – Understanding marketing, pricing, branding, and gallery practices for building a sustainable
art career.

History of Art II -Prehistoric Art (Europe), Indian Folk & Tribal Art (North & South), Indian Iconography, Aegean Art, and Greek Art (Etruscan & Roman development).

Materials and Methods II -Advanced casting, foundry practices, metals, alloys, welding, fiber work, and contemporary sculptural processes including restoration and display techniques.

Composition / Portrait – Advanced creative exploration in chosen mediums with emphasis on concept and style.

Exhibition & Viva – Includes curatorial basics and exhibition planning along with presentation and
documentation.

Seminar – Focus on research presentation and introduction to thesis writing formats.

Digital Sculpting (ZBrush) – Advanced digital modeling and integration with contemporary workflows.

Art Business – Professional practices including branding, pricing, and art market understanding.

History of Art III – Modern Indian sculptors, Tribal and Folk traditions (African & Oceanic), Indian Iconography, Roman Art, and development of Indian Asian art traditions.

Aesthetics I -Indian aesthetic philosophy including Bharata Muni, Ananda Coomaraswamy, and
Abhinavagupta, along with art’s relation to society, culture, nature, and religion.

Composition / Portrait – Concept-driven works with a strong focus on personal style and innovation.

Exhibition & Viva – Includes curatorial practices, exhibition planning, photography, and inventory management.

Seminar – Research presentations with thesis writing and research ethics.

Digital Sculpting (ZBrush) – Application of advanced digital sculpting techniques.

Art Business – Career development through professional art practices.

History of Art IV – Western sculptors, Tribal & Folk traditions (American & Indian), Indian Iconography, Early Christian & Roman Art, and spread of Indian art in Asia.

Aesthetics II – Western philosophy including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hegel, and Kant with critical analysis
and interpretation.

Composition / Portrait – Final body of work showcasing artistic identity and mastery.

Exhibition & Viva (Degree Show) – Final exhibition with complete presentation, documentation, curatorial planning, photography, and inventory management.

Dissertation – Research writing, thesis development, journal publication, and presentation with focus on
research ethics.

Digital Sculpting (ZBrush) – Advanced integration of digital sculpting in professional practice.

Art Business – Preparation for a professional career in the art industry.