School of Athens Launches University-Recognised Diploma in Fine Art — Now Open at HSR Layout

A rigorous, career-focused Diploma in Drawing & Painting, recognised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University — now enrolling at our brand new HSR Layout studio.

If you've ever thought seriously about a career in fine art, and wondered whether there's a structured, credible path to get there — this is it.

School of Athens is proud to announce the launch of our Diploma in Drawing & Painting, a full one-year programme now recognised by the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University (TNJJMFAU) — a statutory university under the Government of Tamil Nadu, backed by one of India's dedicated fine arts universities. The programme is launching at our newly opened HSR Layout studio — a state-of-the-art, purpose-built fine art space designed from the ground up for serious artistic practice.

What the Diploma Covers

The Diploma is designed for students who want to build a real, lasting foundation — the kind that holds up whether you go on to teach, exhibit, illustrate, or create professionally. Over the course of one year, students work across eight colour mediums — graphite, charcoal, watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil, and more — developing command across the full spectrum of drawing and painting Every module is built on an industry-standard, evidence-based curriculum — not convention, not guesswork. What we teach is what actually produces strong, capable artists.

What Makes This Different

What Makes This Different

• Expert Mentors Every mentor at School of Athens is a practising artist. They bring real professional experience into the classroom — which means students don't just learn technique, they learn how working artists think and operate.
• Active Career Guidance Career guidance isn't an afterthought here. The programme includes structured sessions with professors and industry practitioners to help students understand where their skills can take them and how to build toward it.
• Workshops by Industry Professionals Throughout the year, students get access to workshops conducted by established professionals from the fine arts field — offering perspective, exposure, and connections that go beyond the studio walls.
• State-of-the-Art Studio Space The HSR studio is built specifically for fine art — atelier-inspired layout, professional-grade lighting with no harsh shadows, high-quality equipment throughout, and a dedicated live session space for demonstrations and group critiques. This is what a serious art education environment looks like.

Who This Is For

The Diploma is the right programme if you're serious about fine art as a career — not as a hobby, not as a side interest, but as the thing you want to actually do. It's rigorous, structured, and demanding in the best way. If you're ready to put in a year of real work, you'll leave with skills, a university credential, and a portfolio that speaks for itself. The Diploma programme is now open for enrolment at our HSR Layout studio — School of Athens' newest and most spacious campus, located at 12th Main Road, 6th Sector, behind BDA Complex, Bangalore 560102. Seats are limited.