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B.V.A. Performing Arts: Eligibility, Duration, Syllabus & Career Scope

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B.V.A. Performing Arts

Bachelor of Visual Arts in Performing Arts

Eligibility | 10+2

B.V.A. Performing Arts (Bachelor of Visual Arts in Performing Arts) is a 3 to 4-year undergraduate programme in design and the arts (performing arts). It covers theory and practice of music, dance or theatre, stagecraft, history and criticism, and performance practicals.

Level
Undergraduate (UG)
Duration
3-4 years
Eligibility
10+2
Stream
Design & Fine Arts

About B.V.A. Performing Arts

Overview

B.V.A. Performing Arts (Bachelor of Visual Arts in Performing Arts) is a 3 to 4-year undergraduate programme in design and the arts (performing arts). It covers theory and practice of music, dance or theatre, stagecraft, history and criticism, and performance practicals.

Course Details

  • Level: Undergraduate (UG)
  • Duration: 3-4 years

B.V.A. Performing Arts is listed as a 3 to 4-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Eligibility

10+2 from a recognised board in any stream (some institutes prefer or require specific subjects), with the minimum marks set by the institute and a valid entrance score (UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, CUET or the institute's own test), plus a studio test, portfolio or audition where required.

Admission

Admission is through the university or institute's entrance test, with an audition or practical test, or merit. Check each institute's notice.

Registration & Recognition

There is no licence needed to work as a designer, artist or performer in India. Employers look at your portfolio, skills and tool knowledge, and some institutes (for example NID and NIFT) are national institutes with their own admission systems. School teaching posts in art or music need the relevant teaching qualification and, where required, a TET.

What You Will Learn

The programme covers theory and practice of music, dance or theatre, stagecraft, history and criticism, and performance practicals.

Where You Can Work

Typical settings include design studios and agencies, brands and manufacturers, media and entertainment companies, technology and gaming firms, galleries, museums and cultural organisations, schools and institutes, theatre and music organisations, and independent freelance practice.

Career Options

Graduates can work as performer, teacher, choreographer or director, arts administrator. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

After This Course

You can move on to a master's (M.Des., M.F.A. or M.Sc. as relevant), a PG diploma, work in studios, agencies and brands, or your own studio.

Path to reach this course

The route from school to B.V.A. Performing Arts, step by step.

  1. 10th
  2. 12th
  3. 12th Arts
  4. BFA Undergraduate (UG)
  5. B.V.A. Performing Arts You are here

Skill & certification programmes

Certification programmes for this course are being compiled. Meanwhile, browse all skill courses.

Top colleges for this course (10)

Rank College Location Type
— ALVA'S COLLEGE, SUNDARI ANANADA ALVA CAMPUS, MOODABIDRI Rural, Karnataka Affiliated College
— ANANT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Rural, Gujarat State Private University
— ASIAN INSTITUTE OF GAMING AND ANIMATION, BENGALURU URBAN Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— BANGALORE ANIMATION COLLEGE, BENGALURU URBAN Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— BENGALURU SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS EVENING Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— CHITRAKALA MAHAVIDYALAYA, HOOVINAHIPPARAGI Rural, Karnataka Recognized Center
— CHRIST COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, KOLAR Rural, Karnataka Affiliated College
— COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS KARNATAKA CHITRAKALA PARISHATH ART COMPLEX KUMARAKRUPA RD BANGALORE, BENGALURU URBAN Urban, Karnataka Affiliated College
— DADA LAKHMI CHAND STATE UNIVERSITY OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS, ROHTAK Urban, Haryana State Public University
— DR. SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJEE UNIVERSITY, RANCHI Urban, Jharkhand State Public University

Frequently asked questions

B.V.A. Performing Arts (Bachelor of Visual Arts in Performing Arts) is a 3 to 4-year undergraduate programme in design and the arts (performing arts). It covers theory and practice of music, dance or theatre, stagecraft, history and criticism, and performance practicals.

10+2 from a recognised board in any stream (some institutes prefer or require specific subjects), with the minimum marks set by the institute and a valid entrance score (UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT, CUET or the institute's own test), plus a studio test, portfolio or audition where required.

B.V.A. Performing Arts is listed as a 3 to 4-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.

Admission is through the university or institute's entrance test, with an audition or practical test, or merit. Check each institute's notice.

There is no licence needed to work as a designer, artist or performer in India. Employers look at your portfolio, skills and tool knowledge, and some institutes (for example NID and NIFT) are national institutes with their own admission systems. School teaching posts in art or music need the relevant teaching qualification and, where required, a TET.

Graduates can work as performer, teacher, choreographer or director, arts administrator. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.

You can move on to a master's (M.Des., M.F.A. or M.Sc. as relevant), a PG diploma, work in studios, agencies and brands, or your own studio.

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