Diploma in Drawing & Painting
A full-year academic program built on strong fundamentals — taught by practising artists inside the largest dedicated fine art studio in Bangalore.
1 Year
Full Program
8+
Colour Mediums
3000
Sq.Ft. Studio
100
Studio Stations
Affiliated University
Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University
Our Diploma in Drawing & Painting is an officially affiliated program. Upon completion, students receive a university-recognised credential — the same credential accepted by institutions across India for further study or professional qualification.
What you will work with
8 Mediums. One complete painter.
Graphite
Foundational drawing, form and value studies
Charcoal
Tonal mass, expressive mark-making
Ink
Line quality, gestural and technical control
Watercolour
Transparency, wet-on-wet, colour relationships
Gouache
Opaque painting, illustration applications
Acrylic
Versatile surface work, layering and texture
Oil
Classical technique, glazing and blending
Mixed Media
Experimental methods and personal style
Academic Curriculum
A year of deliberate, structured study
Foundations of Seeing
- Observational drawing — line, contour, proportion
- Value and tonal studies in graphite & charcoal
- Basic colour theory and the colour wheel
- Perspective: one-point, two-point, atmospheric
- Still life composition — setting up and reading light
Medium Mastery
- Watercolour — washes, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry
- Gouache and ink illustration techniques
- Introduction to acrylic — underpainting and glazing
- Colour mixing systems in practice
- Figure and portrait fundamentals
Studio Practice
- Oil painting — grounds, mediums, classical methods
- Landscape and plein-air sessions
- Advanced figure study and anatomy
- Personal sketchbook as research tool
- Mixed media exploration and experimentation
Voice & Presentation
- Development of a personal body of work
- Art history survey — contextualising your practice
- Portfolio documentation and artist statement
- Diploma exhibition: curated and assessed showcase
- University examination and certification
What you walk away with
Credentials that open doors
University Diploma
Degree-equivalent credential from Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University — recognised across India.
Professional Portfolio
A curated body of work across 8 mediums, documented and ready for higher education or employment applications.
Teach Art Independently
Graduates are equipped to take workshops, join institutions, or open their own art classes.
Exhibition Credit
Every student participates in a formal end-of-year exhibition — a real entry on your CV.
Where you will study
Bangalore's largest fine art studio — built for serious practice
Our HSR Layout studio spans 3,000 sq.ft. with 100 dedicated stations — engineered for professional studio practice. Natural light, archival-quality materials, and space to work at scale.
- 100 dedicated studio stations — no hot-desking
- North-facing natural light optimised for colour accuracy
- Full range of mediums and materials provided
- Open studio hours for independent practice
3,000
Sq.Ft.
100
Studio Stations
HSR
Layout, Blr
Common questions
Before you enrol
Begin your certified artistic journey
Limited seats for the upcoming academic batch. Reach out to learn about admission, fees, and studio visits.
