Career in Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Introduction

Bachelor of Arts is a three year degree course after +2 in which mostly 4 or 5 subjects are taught such as Hindi, English or other language, Political Science, History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Psychology or other social science subjects or Fine Arts, Health Physical Education etc. Specialisation or Honours courses can also be done in any one subject as a major such as B.A. in Fine Arts or English etc.

Eligibility

10+2

Courses

• B.A.
• M.A.
• Ph.D

Institutes/Universities

A large number of colleges under central and state universities offer BA degree programmes in the country with various combinations both at Honours and general program level.

Diploma  in  Elementary Education (D.EL.ED.)/Bachelor of  Education (B.Ed.)

Introduction

Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed/D.Ed) programme is meant for training of in-service teachers working in primary/ upper primary schools. Whereas Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course is meant for training of teachers for teaching at secondary and senior secondary classes.

Eligibility

Eligibility (D.EL.ED) - 10+2 standard examination with 50% marks and teaching experience at the time of seeking admission is also required in some institutes

(B.Ed.) - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).

• D.El.Ed/D.Ed.
• B.Ed.
• B.Ed. (Special-Visual Impairment)
• B.Ed. (Special-Hearing Impairment)
• B.Ed. (Special-Mental Retardation)
• M.Ed.
• M.Ed. (Special-Visual Impairment)
• M.Ed. (Special-Hearing Impairment)
• M.Ed. (Special- Mental Retardation)
• M.Ed. (Part Time)
• Ph.D. (Education)

• National Institute of Open Schooling, Noida
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP
• University of Lucknow, Lucknow, UP
• Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
• MD University, Rohtak, Haryana
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana
• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamilnadu
• State Council of Educational Research and Training, Delhi

Educational /Vocational School Counsellor

Introduction

The course deals in techniques of counselling individuals and providing group educational and vocational guidance services, crisis intervention for students, how to resolve behavioural, academic, and other problems.

Eligibility

Graduate/ Master’s degree (Social Work /Psychology/Child Development/Community Resource Management/ Development Communication Extension/Nursing/Special Education/ M. Ed. / B. Ed. with experience of teaching/working with children. The candidates applying for admission should be proficient in English.

Courses

• Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling
• Diploma Course in Guidance and Counselling
• Certificate Course in Counselling and Guidance
• BA /MA in psychology, child development or social work

Institutes/Universities

• Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (http://www.ignou.ac.in/)
• Ambedkar University, Delhi
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Telangana
• University of Delhi
• National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, New Delhi
• National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi

Physical Education

Physical Education is an interdisciplinary course that covers the physical knowledge of sports, exercises or physical activities. It teaches care, development of body of a person or a group of people through training and management skills.

10+2 in any stream

• B. Sc. (P.E., H.E. S.)
• B.P. Ed.
• M.P. Ed.
• Ph. D.

• Allahabad University, Allahabad
• Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
• Annamalai University, Chennai
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• College of Physical Education, Pune
• Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education Sports Sciences, New Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram
• Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior
• Manipur University, Imphal
• North Eastern Hill University, Shillong
• University of Mysore, Mysuru
• University of Pune, Pune
• University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

Anthropology

Introduction

Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present in their cultural and biological conditions. This combination sets anthropology apart from other humanities and natural sciences. In simple terms, anthropology deals with determining what humans are, how they evolved, and how they differ from one another.

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/ or Mathematics as main subjects.

Courses

• B. A. / B. Sc.
• M. A. / M. Sc.
• M. Phil.
• Ph. D

Colleges/Institutes/Universities

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• AU - Andhra University Visakhapatnam
• Panjab University, Chandigarh
• Dibrugarh University, Assam
• Guwahati University, Guwahati
• Karnataka University, Dharwad
• Sambalpur University, Orissa
• Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi,

Archaeology

Introduction

The course is a subfield of Anthropology. It exposes students to reconstruct extinct cultures from the artefacts as it studies the ancient and recent human past through material remains.

Eligibility

10+2 with History

Courses

• Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture.
• Bachelors of Arts in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
• Bachelors of Arts Archaeology and Museology
• Master of Arts in Archaeology
• Master of Arts in Museology

Institutes/Universities

• Institute of Archaeology, New Delhi
• National Museum Institute, New Delhi
• Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi
• MSG University, Baroda
• University of Madras, Chennai
• Tamil University, Thanjavur

Art Restoration

Introduction

Art restoration is a specialized course which involves inspection, documentation, treatment and precautionary care of the art objects.

Eligibility

Pass 12th class in any stream

Courses

• Bachelor's degree in art history, studio art, anthropology, archaeology
• M. A. in art history, studio art, anthropology, archaeology
• PhD in Art Conservation

Institutes/Universities

• Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana
• Mysore University, Mysuru, Kanataka
• University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• National Museum, New Delhi
• University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Curation

Introduction

A curator is a manager or overseer of a cultural heritage institution such as gallery, museum, library, or archives in charge of content and institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material.

Eligibility

10+2 and Bachelor's degree in art, history, archaeology, museum studies or a related field

Courses

• M.A.
• Ph.D

Institutes/Universities

• National Archives of India, Director General of Archives, National Archives of India (School of Archival Studies), New Delhi
• National Museum Institute, History of Art, Conservation and Museology (Deemed to be University), New Delhi

Monuments and sculpture restoration

Introduction

Restoration (cultural heritage), is the process through which trained professionals clean, repair and restore a damaged artwork. These types of art work could include paintings to sculptures to even manuscripts. These ancient artefacts, monuments and paintings are maintained and are given a new life by art conservators and art restoration or by Monuments and Sculpture restoration experts.

Eligibility

10+2 with History

Courses

• Bachelor's Degree- in archaeology, ancient and medieval history, world history, studio art, fine art, art history, or a related field.
• M.A. in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management
• Ph.D

Institutes/Universities

• National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property - NRLC, Lucknow
• Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, New Delhi.
• Sinhgad College of Architecture, Pune

Museology

Introduction

Museology is the branch of knowledge concerned with the study of the purposes and organisation of museums with emphasis on development of museums and in evolving fresh methods and techniques to improve their working. It covers activities such as preservation, restoration and excavation of ancient monuments and the art material.

Eligibility

10+2

Courses

• PG Diploma in Museology (for some students who complete M.S.C./ M.A. /B.A History Archaeology)
• MA in Museology

Institutes/Universities

• National Museum of Institute of History of Art (Delhi),
• Bhartiya Kala Nidhi, Institute of Archaeology, ASI, New Delhi.
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
• Barkatullah University.

Foreign languages

Introduction

Learning foreign languages not only strengthens better understanding of cultures ,perspectives, employability but also improves cognitive skills, concentration span, memorisation and multi-tasking skills in an individual.

Eligibility

• 10th /10+2 for Diploma & Certificate courses.
• 10+2 with Diploma or Certificate courses for BA.
• The eligibility criteria is also varied for MA among the universities & language centres.

Courses

There are a variety of short & long duration courses to learn languages like Japanese, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Persian, Arabic and French.

• Short term (2months-1 year): Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma Courses.
• Long term (2years-3years): Bachelor’s Degree & PG Diploma Courses.
• Masters degree (1 or 2 year): MPhil, MA, Ph. D, etc.
• 5 year Integrated Masters course
• Summer courses-21months

Institutes/Universities

• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
• Central Institute of English & Foreign Languages, Hyderabad.
• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
• Barkatullah Vishwa vidyalaya, Bhopal.
• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Social Work

Introduction

Social work course is the study to prevent and alleviate the social problems in the society like social injustice, unemployment, destitution, etc. which has damaging effects and providing support to individuals through removal of barriers amongst the individuals, groups & communities.

Eligibility

• For BA Course: 10+2
• For PG course: Graduate in any stream preferably with sociology & psychology as options during graduation.

Generally an All India level test is conducted by Universities followed by interview. Some Institutes offer admissions on the basis of marks obtained in last qualified exam.

Courses

• BSW / BA – Bachelor’s in Social Work.
• MSW – Master’s in Social Work.

Institutes/Universities

• Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.
• Xavier institute of social science, Ranchi
• Delhi School of Social work, Delhi.
• Bangalore University. Bangalore.
• Osmania University, Hyderabad
• Mangalore University, Univ. Campus, Mangalagangotri
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
• Loyola College, Chennai

Source: Central Board of Secondary Education, India