Department of Fine Arts

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Department of Fine Arts

About Department

The Department of Fine Art of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is the youngest department, established on the University campus from the academic year 2005-06. The department was opened with the sole aim to impart qualitative art education under the University system in the backward region of Marathwada in the state of Maharashtra. One of the main concerns of the department is to inculcate multiple visual thinking processes among the art students who pursue post-graduation in fine art and to advocate visual culture in the artisan guild community in the region who laboriously carved the great art historical world-famous monuments of Ajanta and Ellora. Taking cue from this past tradition, it is imperative to have an advanced educational department under the University education system.

Aurangabad city is an international place in the state of Maharashtra after its capital, Mumbai. The place has its own importance on the cultural map of the country. It is fast emerging as a commercial hub in the region as well as in the state of Maharashtra. Thus, considering the future needs in the emerging commercial hub and offering greater employment opportunities for the young minds of the Marathwada region in the field of Fine Art and advertisement, the Department proposes to introduce several new full-fledged post-graduation and bridge courses. It is aimed not only to enhance academic growth but also to equip the students to have greater job opportunities in the newly emerging market economy.

Department insights

History

The Department of Fine Art was founded in the academic year 2005-06 with the aim of development in the field of visual art as a prime art educational institute on the pattern of the M.S. University Baroda, the Vishvabharati University Shantiniketan & the Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi.

As the University proposes to establish a school system for greater interdisciplinary study among the various fields of inquiries, it is proposed to have a composite building plan to accommodate the present as well as the future courses and other requirements related to visual studies including computer labs, photographic labs, a digital printing unit, a department library, digital archives and a regional documentation center, theory classrooms, projector rooms, a seminar hall, an art gallery, regular class studios, individual studios for students and teachers, & hobby workshops, etc.

Over the past 17-18 years, a progressive period, 05 foreign students & thousands of local, state, and other state students have completed their UG/PG art education from the Department of Fine Arts & are working proudly as artists in various Govt. & Private art sectors in the field of visual art.

Regarding academic contributions, 01 permanent teacher, 02 contractual teachers, 01 tutor, 06 PG Guide Teachers & 02 Language teachers are engaged in the teaching of visual art UG/PG courses.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To structure the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University to be an Epitome of Excellence by creating and imparting time responsive Quality Education to address Changing Scenario, keeping Research and Development at its core, for 'Anyone' at 'Anytime' and 'Anywhere'.

Mission

  • To offer the post-graduate and research program in the fine arts domain.
  • To inculcate multiple visual thinking processes among the art students who pursue post-graduation in fine art.
  • To advocate visual culture in the artisan guild community in the region (who laboriously carved the great art historical world-famous monuments of Ajanta and Ellora).
  • To have better access to art studies, provide impetus to individual creativity and enhance job opportunities, entrepreneurship, professional artist status, etc.

Objectives

Curriculum Related Objectives

Fine Art is a very dynamic discipline. There is a lot of addition to the scope of fine arts. It has a very close relationship with other social sciences and sciences as well. The Department of Fine Arts recently revised and updated its (Credit Based Grading System) Syllabus and implemented it from June 2011-12 & 2016-17 for all four semesters of MFA (Fine Art & Applied Art). The Department is committed to revising and updating its Syllabus every three years. The Department is introducing M.Phil. and BFA courses in Painting, Sculpture, & Applied Arts.

Research Objectives
  • Improving the quality and utility of research done in the department.
  • Strengthening research software for all faculty members.
  • Authoring reference books and research articles.
  • Initiating collaborative interdisciplinary research.
Student-focused academic objectives
  • Increasing exposure to students through student exchange programs with other universities.
  • Planning to establish a guidance center for SET/NET Examinations.
Introducing service courses

This course will be useful for any social science postgraduate who wishes to take up research as their career.

Organizing National/International workshops, seminars, conferences

The Department of Fine Arts has planned to organize one national-level seminar/workshop or conference every year during 2010-20. The department also wants to organize at least one such international event every three years.

Infrastructure Development

The Department of Fine Art has plans to construct a new independent building and acquire all related books, instruments, equipment, etc. This expenditure will be met through the departmental budget sanctioned by the university. Digitization of the departmental library is also planned.

Other Objectives
  • Making the alumni association more effective.
  • Having rapport with the parents/guardians regarding the academic progress of their wards.

HOD's Desk

Dr. Shirish Ambekar

Assistant Professor & Head

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Phone No. (office):0240-2403303

Department Phone No. : 0240-2403325/26

Mobile No. : 9860457932

E-mail : head.finearts@bamu.ac.in

Dr. S.G. Gupta

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Courses / Programs

MFA (FineArts) & Other UG Courses

Contact

Head, Department of Fine Arts

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,
Aurangabad, Pincode - 431 004

Email: head.finearts@bamu.ac.in

Head: 0240-2403326 (HOD)

Mobile: 9860457932 (HOD)

Office: 0240-2403325

Courses / Programs
Admissions
Faculty / Staff
Facilities
Research
Alumni
Achievements
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Course Structure
  • For MFA Painting & Applied Art (Regular) -Those who have completed BFA Degree in Drawing & Painting or Applied Art / GD Art &  BFA Bridge Course 
  • For MFA Painting & Applied Art (By Research) -Those who have completed BFA Degree / GD Art in Drawing & Painting or Applied Art  & Five Years Teaching Experience to the Graduation level  / Professional level with evidence & as per rules
  • For BFA Bridge Course Painting & Applied Art  (Regular) -Those who have completed GD Art
Sr. No Name of Course UG/PG Duration With Effect From Syllabus
01 MFA Painting PG 2 YEAR 2016-2017 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2021-2022 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2023-2024 [NEP 2020] View Syllabus
02 MFA Applied Art PG 2 YEAR 2016-2017 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2021-2022 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2023-2024 [NEP 2020] View Syllabus
03 MFA by Research Painting PG 2 YEAR 2015-2016 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2023-2024 [NEP 2020] View Syllabus
04 MFA by Research Applied Art PG 2 YEAR 2015-2016 [CBCGS] View Syllabus
2023-2024 [NEP 2020] View Syllabus
05 BFA Bridge Course Painting UG 1 YEAR 2007-2008 View Syllabus
2013-2014 View Syllabus
06 BFA Bridge Course Applied Art UG 1 YEAR 2007-2008 View Syllabus
2013-2014 View Syllabus
07 BFA Bridge Course Sculpture UG 1 YEAR 2024-25 View Syllabus
Admission Process
  1. In response to the advertisement for registration (in newspapers and University Website in the last week of May), interested students will have to register themselves.
  2. Duly filled Application Form (available on University website) should be filled in prescribed format and submitted to the DDUKK office.
  3. Admission will be done on the basis of performance of students at Common Entrance Test (CET). Number of students called for the written test may be finalized on merit basis if number of applications is high. The Entrance test will be conducted in the month of June every year.
  4. Selected candidates will have to go through MKCL registration process.
  1. Interested candidates are required to fill in the online registration form provided on http://bamua.digitaluniversity.ac and submit the print out of the filled in form along with the necessary attested documents & the prescribed fees to the department.
  • Photo ID proof as per Govt. of India norms (Voter Id /Aadhar card/ Driving License)
  • SSC (High School) Board Certificate as proof of date of birth
  • Mark sheet of SSC and HSC
  • All semesters Grade/Mark sheets of qualifying examination(Degree)
  • Degree / Provisional certificate (if any) if degree is completed
  • Transfer Certificate (Original) of Degree
  • Degree Certificate
  • Caste Certificate and Validity Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate of parent(s)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Non Creamy Layer Certificate (for NT-2, NT-3 and OBC candidates)
  • Students who come under the jurisdiction of other University should submit Migration Certificate in original.

Pattern of CET

B.F.A. Bridge Course, M.F.A. Regular & M.F.A. By Research (Painting & Applied Art)

Students who are seeking admission to B.F.A. Bridge Course, M.F.A. Regular & M.F.A. By Research (Painting & Applied Art) in the department for the academic year 2024-2025 have to go through the CET Examination and merit list.

The syllabus for CET is based on final year's work & viva-voce by the Experts panel / interview & presentation.

The basic study of visual art / BFA (Painting & Applied Art) / GD Art in Drawing & Painting & Applied Art - All Theory & Practical Exam Pattern of CET is based on final year's work & viva-voce by the Experts panel / interview & presentation (100 marks).

Eligibility

  • U.G – after G.D. Art (painting or Applied Art or Sculpture)
  • P.G – after – BFA, BVA (painting or Applied Art)
  • PG By Research – after – BFA or G.D. Art (painting or Applied Art) & 5 Years teaching or Professional experience.
  • Candidates desiring to seek admission for MFA (Applied Art) must have completed the B.F.A. degree from this University. In case of any vacancy, candidates from other Universities in Maharashtra/Other states having B.F.A./BVA degrees may be given admission as per merit.
  • Candidates desiring to seek admission to a particular subject on the basis of gradation must have that particular subject for his B.F.A. degree.

Intake/Reservations

  1. BFA Bridge Course (Painting): 20 Seats
  2. BFA Bridge Course (Applied Art): 20 Seats
  3. BFA Bridge Course (Sculpture): 15 Seats
  4. MFA - Painting (05 per specialization): 15 Seats
  5. MFA - Applied Art (05 per specialization): 15 Seats
  6. MFA By Research - Painting (05 per specialization): 15 Seats
  7. MFA By Research - Applied Art (05 per specialization): 20 Seats

Important Dates (Tentative)

Academic Calendar for 2024-25

Course/Program Fees

  1. BFA Bridge Course (Painting): Rs. 15281/- and Exam Fees Rs. 2855/-
  2. BFA Bridge Course (Applied Art): Rs. 15281/- and Exam Fees Rs. 2855/-
  3. BFA Bridge Course (Sculpture): Rs. 20281/- and Exam Fees Rs. 2855/-
  4. MFA (Painting & Applied Art) Regular: Rs. 20281/- and Exam Fees Rs. 1475/- per sem.
  5. MFA By Research (Painting & Applied Art): Rs. 25281/- and Exam Fees Rs. 3255/-

Scholarships

As per the Dr. B. A. M. University guidelines.

Name Specialization
Dr. Shirish Ambekar

Dr. Shirish Ambekar

Assistant Professor & Head

Qualification: Ph.D. (Painting), NET (Visual Art), MFA (Drawing & Painting), BFA (Drawing & Painting)

Email: shirishsambekar@rediffmail.com

Contact: 09860457932

Resume

 Drawing & Painting
Dr. Gajanan N. Peherkar

Dr. Gajanan N. Peherkar

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Qualification: Ph.D., NET, MFA (Applied Art), BFA (Applied Art), ATD, MA (History Museum)

Email: gajananpeherkar@gmail.com

Contact: 07588166788

Resume

 Applied Art
Dr. Nikhil M. Rajvardhan

Dr. Nikhil M. Rajvardhan

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Qualification: Ph.D. (Painting, Interdisciplinary, 2024), UGC NET (2015)

Email: rajvardhannikhil@gmail.com

Contact: 9890210156

Resume

 Painting
Dr. Vithoba Maske

Dr. Vithoba Maske

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Qualification: Ph.D., M.A., B.Ed., SET

Email: vithoba.maske1@gmail.com

Contact: 9552251905

Resume

 Applied Art
Mr. Suraj Hatagale

Mr. Suraj Hatagale

Assistant Professor (Contractual)

Qualification: A.T.D., M.A., B.A., B.F.A., M.F.A.

Email: surajhatagale75@gmail.com

Contact: 8378976021

Resume

 Applied Art
Dr. Govind Pawar

Dr. Govind Pawar

P.G. Research Guide (From 2015)

Qualification: Ph.D., MFA (Applied Art), GD Art (Applied Art), ATD

Email: pawargovindr@gmail.com

Contact: 09423778164

Resume

 Applied Art
Dr. Avadhut Atre

Dr. Avadhut Atre

P.G. Research Guide (From 2015)

Qualification: Ph.D., MFA (Applied Art), BFA (Applied Art), MA (Indology)

Email: avadhut.atre@gmail.com

Contact: 09422011754

Resume

 Applied Art
Dr. Shashikant Rewade

Dr. Shashikant Rewade

P.G. Research Guide (From 2021)

Qualification: Ph.D., MFA (Drawing & Painting), BFA (Drawing & Painting)

Email: shashikantrewade@yahoo.co.in

Contact: 07709019533

Resume

 Applied Art
Dr. Ganesh Tartare

Dr. Ganesh Tartare

P.G. Research Guide (From 2021)

Qualification: Ph.D., MFA (Drawing & Painting), MA (Indology), Dip.A.Ed., ATD

Email: ganeshtartare24@gmail.com

Contact: 9763541844

Resume

 Drawing & Painting
Dr. Ganesh Tartare

Dr. Sanjay bharati

From abhinav kala mahavidyalay pune

Qualification : Ph.D MFA[applied art] BFA[applied art] Dip.A.Ed

Email: sdbharati@gmail.com

Contact: 09822048801

Resume

 Drawing & Painting
  • Some of the Classrooms equipped with LCD projector
  • Practical work studios
  • Advanced computing laboratory with essentials software
  • Small Department library & central library facilities for visual art education

Infrastructure

ICT Facilities

Department View
Research Activity
  • Ph.D. programs in fine art are available.
  • The Department of Fine Art has continuously organized national conferences on visual art/fine art from the academic year 2011-12 to the present.
  • The Department of Fine Art started the MFA By Research (Painting & Applied Art) PG Program for UG teachers/professional artists from the academic year 2007-08 to the present. It's a teacher upgradation program.
  • Research projects have been completed and are ongoing.

Selected Research Articles

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Thurst Areas

  • Drawing
  • Painting
  • Applied Art
  • Sculpture
  • Computer Graphics
  • Printmaking (Graphics)
  • All types of Design
  • New Art Forms

Research Projects

Dr. S.S Ambekar research projects

Sr no Project Type Project Level Project Title Sanction Date Grant Received Duration Completion year Funding Agency Pi or Copi Project Status
1 Minor State study of new mediams and techniques of 21th centuries paintings in maharastra 18-07-2018 50000.00 2 years 31-03-2019 Other PI Completed
2 Minor National study of new platforms for selling art works for better sustenance of upcoming artist 05-03-2024 90000.00 2 years 04-03-2026 Other PI Ongoing

Research Scholar

  • Smt. Rupali Wagh - Barti Research fellowship for Ph.D
  • Shri. Nikhil Rajvardhan - Barti Research fellowship for Ph.D
Details of 20 Prominent Alumni
  1. Dr. A.M. Atre, Dean: Vishwakarma University, Pune
  2. Dr. G.R. Pawar, Ex. Dean: Govt. College of Art & Design, Aurangabad
  3. Dr. S.S. Ambekar, Head: Dept. of Fine Art, Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad
  4. Dr. G. Tartare, Professor: J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
  5. Dr. G.N. Peherkar, Faculty: Dept. of Fine Art, Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad
  6. Shri. Sumeet Patil, Eminent Artist: Mumbai
  7. Shri. Rajeev Shinde, Professor: Goa Art College, Panaji
  8. Shri. D.D. Bade, Ex. Dean: Govt. College of Art & Design, Aurangabad
  9. Prof. Sanjay Bharti, Principal: Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune
  10. Shri. V.D. Sable, Professor & Dean: J.J. School of Art, Mumbai
  11. Shri. Manohar Lal, Dean: Govt. Art College, Chandigarh
  12. Shri. J.P. Singh, Professor: Govt. Art College, Chandigarh
  13. Shri. Gaffar Abdul, Faculty: Govt. College of Art, Nagpur
  14. Shri. Patil Balaso, Principal: Kala Vishwa Mahavidyalaya, Sangli
  15. Shri. Digerskar Mandar, Professor: F.T.I., Pune
  16. Shri. Kulkarni Nitin, Professor: N.I.F.T., Mumbai
  17. Shri. P.P. Raju, Eminent Artist: Hyderabad
  18. Shri. Abhange Anil, Principal: Kala Mahavidyalaya, Nashik
  19. Shri. Shende Anand, Professor: Govt. Art College, Chandigarh
  20. Smt. Patil Anupma, Principal: Bharti Vidyapith, Pune
Details of Dept.PG Student Completed NET
Sr.No Student Name Painting / Applied Art Year
1 Rahul Manikrao Weldode Applied Art 2007
2 Anil Trambak Ghandat Painting 2008
3 Jayprakash Gangaram Kalwale Applied Art 2010
4 Sharad Vithalrao Mahure Applied Art 2010
5 Dhammanand Nivrutti Lone Painting 2012
6 Shruti Sunil Nigudkar Applied Art 2012
7 Rupali Vishram Wagh Applied Art 2013
8 Ganesh Gorakhnath Gule Painting 2013
9 Sanjay Jayaram Bhalerao Painting 2013
10 Pallavi Shailesh Mashram Applied Art 2013
11 Anupama Raghunath Patil Applied Art 2013
12 Gajanan Nivrutti Peherkar Applied Art 2016
13 Vivek Prakash Magar Applied Art 2016
14 Nikhil Madhavrao Kamble Painting 2016
  • Dept. completed all courses admissions with entrance test.
  • Dept. organized special lecture of eminent international artist Shri Murli Lahoti (Pune) on visual art form.
  • Dept. of Fine Art organized special lecture & Demonstration on portrait of eminent artist Prof. Ramkrushna Kamble (Pune) & Prof. Abdul Gaffar (Nagpur).
  • Dept. of Fine Art organized study tour at Patnadevi & Chalisgaon (K.K. Mus Museum).
  • Dept. of Fine Art organized annual art Exhibition of students art/class work on dated 28 Jan. to 22/25 Feb. 2016.
  • Dept. of Fine Art organized national conference on visual art on dated 18 & 19 March 2016 & 42 participants participated & presented research paper on Contribution of Fine Art in National Prosperity.
  • Dept. takes copy-free examination of all courses.
  • Dept. of Fine Art restructured all Curriculum in Choice Based Credit & Grading System (MFA Regular & MFA By Research).
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