Master of Fine Arts in Painting — Two-Year Postgraduate Program

Advance your studio practice through a rigorous two-year Master of Fine Arts in Painting at Artemisia College of Art & Design. Designed for BFA Painting graduates, the program develops technical command, original visual language, research skills, exhibition readiness, and art-business confidence. Please note: teaching is full-time and on campus; online or offline interviews are available during the portfolio-based admission process.

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Our MFA Painting Services

Advanced studio, research, exhibition, and professional-practice learning for emerging painters.

Studio Painting

Develop composition or portrait work through experimentation with scale, medium, visual synthesis, conceptual depth, and a personal artistic language across four semesters.

Art Research

Build critical understanding through Indian and global art history, aesthetics, seminars, research ethics, thesis formats, dissertation writing, and publication preparation.

Exhibition Practice

Prepare for professional presentation with curatorial planning, gallery etiquette, artwork documentation, inventory management, degree-show development, portfolio creation, and art-business learning.

Advanced Studio Development

Build a Distinct Professional Painting Practice

The MFA Painting program supports artists moving beyond technical polish toward an individual, research-informed practice. Across four semesters, you will explore composition or portraiture, materials and methods, art history, aesthetics, exhibition planning, and art business. Optional digital painting develops Photoshop-based workflows for textures, layouts, and portfolios. Your final semester culminates in creating, curating, and presenting a museum-quality body of work at the Degree Show.

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Industry-Ready Support

Creative Career Paths

See how structured portfolio and placement guidance supports creative professionals.

"I'm thrilled to share my 5-star experience with the placement cell and Megha Mam's support. The placement cell's outstanding efforts helped me secure a job at Studio 56, one of the top animation studios in the industry. Her expertise and industry insights helped me develop the skills and confidence needed..."

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"Zynga has had consistent success with Tech Art interns we have hired over past 4 years from Artemisia College. The students were found to have good fundamentals while also equipped with understanding of game engines which allowed us to train them further and have them be a part of Zynga..."

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The Artemisia Difference

Why Choose Artemisia College of Art & Design?

Develop your creative practice with academic depth and career-focused support.

Advanced Curriculum

Four semesters unite studio exploration, research, aesthetics, exhibition work, and professional art-business knowledge.

Portfolio Admission

Portfolio evaluation, technical interview, and personal interview identify readiness for advanced painting study.

Career Guidance

A dedicated Placement Cell provides portfolio, CV, interview, and offer-evaluation support for students.

Industry Connection

The college builds industry-integrated education through mentorship and strategic preparation for creative careers.

Meet the Artemisia Team

Creative education guided by industry-focused leadership and mentorship.

Portrait of Nishant Goel, Director of Artemisia College of Art & Design

Nishant Goel

Director

Nishant Goel serves as the Director of Artemisia College of Art & Design, headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. In his leadership role, he oversees the college's mission to bridge creative education with industry demands through structured training, mentorship, and strategic placements. Nishant is committed to building a dynamic, industry-integrated placement ecosystem that empowers students across disciplines such as Animation & VFX, Game Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Fine Arts. Under his direction, Artemisia College has cultivated partnerships with leading global studios and creative firms, ensuring students receive access to quality career opportunities. He is dedicated to transforming academic potential into professional excellence, guiding every student toward a meaningful and sustainable career in the creative industry.

Nilanjan Bhattacharya

Nilanjan Bhattacharya

Creative Director & 2D Animation | Faculty

Mr. Bhattacharya was the Creative Director and Head of Production at ACAD Studios, Artemisia's in-house production unit, with more than 20 years of experience in the animation industry. He began his career as a Flash Animator, Rigging Artist and Lip-sync Artist on the stereoscopic feature film Krishna Aur Kans, and later worked at Metaphor Studios as a Senior Flash Animator on Mahisasur Mardini (Devi Durga). He has also worked with Majic N Colors Entertainment Studio, Hyderabad, on Shaktiman, and at Hitech Film and Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. as a 2D Animation Supervisor and Content Developer. His portfolio includes Kakababu and Santu Adventures, Kisna Series, Sholay Adventures, Gaju Bhai, Thomas Edison's Secret Lab, Astra Force, Bal Ganesh, Prince Jay Daamdaar Veeru, Jholmaal and Bajrangi.

Sanjoy Chakroborty

Sanjoy Chakroborty

Pre-production | Faculty

Mr. Sanjoy is a skilled Pre-Production Artist and classical animator with expertise in animation, cinematography and filmmaking. He trained under industry experts including Mr. Denis Deegan, Mr. Arnab De and Mr. Hirek Sha. He has worked with leading Indian animation studios including Toonz, Famous House of Animation and Surinder Films. His core strengths lie in storyboarding, character design, background layout and classical animation, making him a versatile artist across the pre-production pipeline.

Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad

Raja Ravi Chandra Prasad

Game Director | Head of Department, Game Design

Mr. Raja is an accomplished game development professional and Head of the Department of Game Design, with over a decade of experience since 2013. He is an Unreal Authorized Instructor, Game Director and Project Manager with expertise across the entire game development lifecycle from pre-production to post-production. He has collaborated with several indie game studios as game developer, game designer, level designer and game tester. His expertise includes game writing, level design and non-linear storytelling. He is proficient in Unreal Engine, Unity, 3ds Max, Substance Designer, Photoshop and Illustrator, along with C# programming, across 2D, 3D and VR projects, environmental design and animated short films.

Rakhi Chavhan

Rakhi Chavhan

Game Development | Faculty

Ms. Rakhi is a game development professional with extensive experience in both 2D and 3D game development. She has worked across multiple platforms as a Unity, Unreal, Android and J2ME game developer. She brings leadership and project management experience from roles as Senior Game Developer and Team Lead in various gaming companies, with a deep understanding of the complete game design and development pipeline from concept to execution. She is proficient in C, C++, Core J2SE, Android, J2ME, PHP and C#.

Vishesh Srivastava

Vishesh Srivastava

Game Lighting | Faculty

Mr. Vishesh Srivastava is an accomplished Lighting Artist with over eight years of international industry experience, specialising in real-time and cinematic lighting for AAA games.

Vikas Gupta

Vikas Gupta

Visual Effects | Industry Mentor

Mr. Vikas Gupta is a seasoned VFX and Animation professional with over 18 years of experience across leading studios such as DNEG, Green Gold and Prana Studios. He has held key roles including Line Producer, HOD FX and Supervisor, managing large teams and complex productions. His portfolio features Brahmastra, RRR, Black Adam, Spy Kids, 83, Maidaan and Kung Fu Fury, along with Disney's Tinker Bell series and India's first Netflix original animated show Mighty Little Bheem. He has supervised Kungfu Dhamaka, Rudra and international productions for Disney, BBC and Netflix. He is currently Co-Founder and CEO of Oysta Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

Ritesh Verma

Ritesh Verma

3D Art | Faculty

Mr. Ritesh is a 3D Modelling and Texturing Artist with over seven years of industry experience in animation and design. He worked with Prahalad Motion Picture as a Lead Modelling and Texturing Artist and served as Team Lead at Sterling Pixels and JSM Digital Studios, managing teams and streamlining workflows. His expertise spans both organic and inorganic modelling, and he is proficient in Autodesk Maya and ZBrush.

Yamini Verma

Yamini Verma

Fashion Design | Head of Department

Ms. Yamini is a senior Fashion Designer with over 15 years of industry experience in creative design and garment production. She has worked as Design Head with Black Onyx, Design House and Mirage Design Studio. She has managed exhibitions and has extensive experience in embroidery, pattern making and garment construction. Her work includes collaboration with Paris-based Lakme Fashion Week designer Parul Bhargava, contributing to garments worn by Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Swara Bhaskar. She specialises in traditional and western wear, with expertise in tie-dye, block printing and batik on Malmal, Chanderi, Maheshwari and crepe silk.

Shreyasi Khandwe

Shreyasi Khandwe

Fashion Design | Faculty

Ms. Shreyasi Khandwe is a Fashion Designer holding a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design (B.Des) from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). She has worked with multiple companies across India as a Head Designer, leading design teams and developing diverse fashion collections, and also runs her own fashion label. She has a strong command of merchandising, balancing design aesthetics with market demands.

Shubhi Bansal

Shubhi Bansal

Textile Design | Faculty

Ms. Shubhi Bansal is a Textile Designer with expertise in weaving, printing, embroidery and digital textile design. She holds a Master's degree in Textile Designing from Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur and a Bachelor's in Fashion Design from SDPS Women's College, Indore. She has worked with Amanta Fabrics LLP and Thavki Sarees Pvt. Ltd., Surat, with internships at Mafatlal Industries and design collaborations in Auroville and Indore. She has hands-on experience in Ajrakh, Dabu, Batik, Zari, Aari and Kalamkari.

Kriti Singh Dhir

Kriti Singh Dhir

Interior & Furniture Design | Faculty

Ms. Kriti Singh Dhir is an Interior Designer with a background in residential, commercial and furniture design. She holds a Master's degree in Interior and Furniture Design from Karnavati University (UID) and a Bachelor's in Interior Design from Amity University, Gwalior. She has worked with Paper Plane Design Studios and The Design Charette (TDC) on end-to-end project execution including concept development, space planning, detailing, rendering and material selection, and has participated in exhibitions including Smart Home Expo and Light Element.

Mahima Soni

Mahima Soni

Interior Design & Architecture | Faculty

Mrs. Mahima Soni is a designer and architect holding a Bachelor of Architecture from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. She has worked under senior architects at firms including Archaids and Aadarshila, and currently serves as Principal Designer at her own firm, leading multiple high-end residential and commercial projects.

Aniket Goswami

Aniket Goswami

Interior Design | Faculty

Mr. Aniket Goswami is an Interior Designer and artist with expertise in space planning, interior detailing and on-site execution. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and has worked with Modern House Maker, MyHouseDesign and Medley Rooms, and currently practices as a freelance interior designer at Devansh Interiors. He has received the Best Academic Award and has participated in design competitions and exhibitions.

Ritu Lahoti

Ritu Lahoti

Fine Arts | Head of Department

Ms. Lahoti is a painter and caricature artist holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Painting. She has exhibited across multiple cities in India and was honoured with the Meera Kala Award. In addition to painting she specialises in caricatures and illustrations, and has undertaken professional work for publications and newspapers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MFA Painting program available online?

No. The Master of Fine Arts in Painting program is a full-time, on-campus course at Artemisia College of Art & Design and is not offered through distance education. Applicants may complete the technical and personal interview online or offline after portfolio submission, but regular teaching, studio practice, seminars, and exhibitions take place on campus.

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Questions About Your MFA Application?

Speak with our admissions team about portfolios and interviews.

Trusted Learning Pathways

Awards and Recognition

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University Affiliation

Affiliated with a government-recognized, UGC-approved university.

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Portfolio-Based Admission

Advanced-entry evaluation for postgraduate painting applicants.

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Dedicated Placement Cell

Professional guidance for creative career preparation.

Start Your MFA Painting Application

Share your portfolio details and our admissions team will guide you through evaluation and interview requirements.

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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 7389650220. You can also send us a quick email at info@artemisiacollege.com.