Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied Arts(CVAA)

A Basic Programme To Learn Graphic Design (Manually) in Distance Mode


This Programme includes

  • Self learning course material

  • Video

  • Discussion Forum

  • Access on Mobile

  • Certificate from IGNOU after Completion

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  • To develop the visualization and Designing sensibility to create an art work.

  • To understand and use of Material and Technique for graphic design.

  • Introduce them to concept of Indian Art Practices and Aesthetics.

  • To impart basic knowledge of Graphic designing and advertising.

Programme Fee

The fee for the programme is Rs.3600/- (University may revise the fee time to time. Please check with the advertisement or IGNOU website).

Eligibility

10th Pass (no upper age limit) are eligible for admission in Certificate in Visual Arts - Applied Arts (CVAA).

Target group

The programme is meant for young adults, working people and persons above the age of 18 who have successfully completed 10 or equivalent with basic understanding of art.

Duration of the Programme

Minimum duration: 6 months. Maximum duration: Two years

Programme Features

Programme Structure

The CVAA programme is of 16 credits (1 credit = 30 hours of self study). The programme consists of the 3 theory courses and 3 practical courses.

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OVA-001: Indian Cultural Heritage

Block 1: Introduction to Indian Culture

Block 2: Popular Culture

Block 3 : Introductions to Indian Arts

OVA-002: Understanding Indian Art Forms

Block 4: Introductions to Performing Arts

Block 5: Introductions to Visual Arts

OVA-003: An Introduction to Indian Arts

Block 6: Indian Painting – Major school

Block 7: Indian Sculpture

OVA-004: Direct Study from Simpler Objects

A: Sketching (line)

B: Drawing

OVA-007: Geometrical Design

A: Still Life of Solid Geometrical Shapes

B: Arrangement of Geometrical Shapes and Perspective.

C: Arrangement of Line, Checks & Dots with Knowledge of Colours.

OVA-008: Graphic Design

A: Calligraphy and Lettering

B: Logo, Trade mark and Symbol Design

C: Stationary Design

Primary Contact

Dr. Mohd. Tahir Siddiqui,

Assistant Professor, and Programme Coordinator (CPVAA)

School of Performing and Visual Art (SOPVA),

Block-15G, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.

Phone: 011-29571656


E-mail: tahir.sid@ignou.ac.in

Director

School of Performing and Visual Art (SOPVA),

Block-15G,

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.