Department Details

Arts:

Although, this stream is not so common among students, it holds many exciting career opportunities like journalism, literature, social works, teaching, etc.

In arts stream, you have to select six subjects including one compulsory language and one optional language. Arts offers you a huge list of options to select the remaining four subjects which include, sociology, history, literature, psychology, political science, philosophy, economics etc.

What is Arts

Arts throughout the years have depicted the culture and history of mankind thus leading to the origin of arts dating back to the beginning of humanity resulting into Arts translating tradition by depicting them in forms of literature, music, dance, painting, sculpture, movies and photography.

Arts is an assorted stream which includes the study of fine arts, virtual arts, performing arts, literary arts, humanities and social science. Thus, resulting in arts being the necessary tool to measure the development of a state, creativity and social structure at a point in time. As Arts has so many subjects under it, it gives a plethora of options as to what field you may want to have a career in.

After completing their 10th, an aspirant may opt for the Arts stream and later take it up for their bachelor's and master's degree in Arts specialising in a subject of their choice. The Undergraduate course is three-year-long, and the Master's Course is for two years.

Course Subjects

Arts have a plethora of subjects providing an array of opportunities to its graduates. The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year course, whereas the Master of Arts is a two-year course. Some subjects are mentioned below:

History

Economics

Geography

Political Science

English

Psychology

Sociology

Philosophy

Music

Home Science

Public Administration

Fine Arts

Mass Media Studies

Legal Studies

Linguistic

Eligibility Criteria (UG & PG) of Arts

There are certain criteria to be satisfied to take admission in a university to pursue arts. Each of these guidelines describes the requirements a candidate needs to fulfil to apply for these courses.

Criteria for Undergraduates:

The aspirant must score at least 50% marks during their 10+2 from a recognised board – ISC/ CBSE or any state board.

The candidate should not be over 22 years old.

The applicant can belong to any stream- Science, Commerce or Humanities. Belonging to Arts stream at an intermediate level will be just an added advantage.

There are no cut off marks for students belonging to scheduled caste or scheduled tribe.

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BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree has been prominent in academics for centuries. It influenced universities to begin focusing on broad topics such as algebra, psychology, biology, art, history, and philosophy.

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduates:

The aspirant must have graduated from a recognised college/university.

The aspirant must score at least 50% marks during their graduation.

MA

The degree can be conferred in respect of completing courses and passing examinations, research, or a combination of the two.

Under the new system, it takes only 2 years but requires a previously completed 3-year bachelor's program (a Bc. title). Writing a thesis (in both master's and bachelor's programs) and passing final exams are necessary to obtain the degree. It is mostly the case that the final exams cover the main study areas of the whole study program, i.e. a student is required to prove their knowledge in the subjects they attended during the 2 resp. 3 years of their study. Exams also include the defence of a thesis before an academic board.

Entrance Exams for Arts

To get enrolled in an arts graduate degree most colleges consider 12th standard marks percentage only, while some universities have their specific entrance exams.

Careers in Arts

India is a diverse country with many religions, very old culture and a democratic government. This makes history, geography, political science, music, art very opulent and therefore, this stream has constant demand and is beaming with new job opportunities.

The need for educators, counsellors in this stressful world has increased multifold, similarly the need for good journalists to act as a bridge between the people and infinite things happening, the need for designers and animators is also always increasing.

Scope of Arts in India and Abroad

The scope of the arts discipline is diverse and immeasurable. There are several subjects under it which can be explored by an arts graduate. Art can be found everywhere as growth, and designed structure is all around, man-made or extrapolated.

Therefore, they provide magnificent flexibility to strengthen their cultural understanding and responsiveness. It also helps develop critical thinking, analytical and writing skills. Students can work in a variety of industries like- academics, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and media.

They can work both in the public and private sector. The domain is so wide and bubbling with opportunities all the time.

One must opt for this course if he/she is creative and social. Those who love reading about human societies and culture, this field will suit them. Only after graduating from an Arts student can start a professional career.

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