Diploma in Art and Craft 

Diploma in Art and Craft:

Course Level Higher Secondary / After 10+2
Duration of the course 1 year or 2 years, depending upon the institute
Examination Type Annual/Semester-wise, depends upon the institute
Eligibility 10+2
Admission Process Based on scores achieved in 10+2 or first come first serve basis
Course Fee INR 9000 to INR 81000
Job Positions Fine Arts Trainer/Teacher, Set Designer, Creative Director, 3D Artist, Furniture Designer and Apparel Designer
Top Recruiters Educational Institutes, Advertising Agencies, Textile Companies, Theatre Societies, Boutiques/Fashion Houses, NGOs

Diploma in Art and Craft: What is it about? 

Diploma in Art and Craft course in india
Diploma in Art and Craft course in india

Diploma in Art and Craft program has been brilliantly designed for those who are interested in their field of art & craft, and for those too who have been any such thing as a hobby. It is understood that artistic creativity comes from within, whatIT Vocational education does is that it gives the artists better ways and methods to express themselves.

Diploma in Art and Craft: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates eyeing an admission into the course Diploma in Art and Craft have to abide by eligibility points laid down by their desired institute. Only those candidates are allowed to apply for the course which fulfills the said eligibility criterion, which looks like this: -

  • The candidate must have passed Class 10+2 from a recognized board or institute. Candidates from all streams, i.e. Science, Commerce, and Arts are welcome for the course.
  • Some institutes also place a minimum marks criterion for admission. As per this, the student must have obtained at least 45% (or 50%, as per rules) to be eligible for this course.

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Diploma in Art and Craft: Syllabus and Course Description

Since there is no standardized national level syllabus for this course, there are some differences in the curriculum for this course. Also, with some institutes offering a 2-year course, their curriculum is much advanced than those offering a 1-year course.

YEAR 1
Subject Name Sub-parts
Color Concept Movement of Pencil How to Color (Basic)
Creative Art Photo Frame Flower Making Origami Puppet Pot Making Face Mask Paper Machine Candle Making
Handicraft Tie and Die Hand Embroidery Paper Work/Crafts Puppets
Painting Sand Painting Velvet Painting Emboss Painting Stick Painting Mosaic Painting Fabric Painting Stick Art Foil Painting
Sketching Landscapes Hill Scapes Seascape Creating Scenes Cityscape
YEAR II
Subject Name Sub-parts
Color Concept Drawing Measurement Freehand Drawing Landscape
Creative Art Painting on Tshirt Metal Painting Tanjore Painting Warli Art Gond Painting Marble Painting Stain Glass Painting
Handicraft Ceramic Work on Board Mobile Stand Cardboard Work Clay Work Bread Craft
Painting Sand Painting Stick Painting Mosaic Painting Velvet Painting Foil Painting
Sketching Hand Sketching Leg Sketching Portrait Sketching of Features Sketching of Face
ob Title Job Description Average Starting Salary
Fine Arts Teacher Fine Arts Teacher generally work in schools and their primary job is to equip students with basic skills of drawing, sketching and painting etc. 2.4 LPA to 3 LPA
Set Designer Set Designers work with Advertising Agencies or Theatre Societies, and help in setting a perfect theme for play/video with perfect detailing, colors and elements. 3 LPA to 4.5 LPA
Creative Director Creative Directors work with advertising agencies to create ad campaigns. They engage with video artists, marketing companies, designers, copywriters and other involved parties to create impressive Advertisements. 3.6 LPA to 6 LPA
3D Artist 3D Artists work with computers and animation softwares to create 3D Characters. Since Diploma Holders have a good knowledge of about creating such shapes, they work with software experts to ensure perfect while creating such 3D elements. 3 LPA to 4.8 LPA
Furniture Designer Furniture designers, as the name suggests, work with furniture companies to introduce unique designs in the field. 3.6 LPA to 6 LPA
Apparel Designer Apparel Designers work with fashion houses to create new designs which make the product look attractive and unique. 3.6 LPA to 6 LPA