Bachelor in Fine Arts - Print Making
COURSE OVERVIEW
The BFA Printmaking program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in traditional and contemporary printmaking practices while encouraging creative exploration, critical thinking, and visual experimentation. The program introduces printmaking as both a technical discipline and a powerful medium for artistic expression, image-making, and visual communication.
In the first year, students undertake a common foundation programme that develops essential skills in drawing, design, colour studies, visual culture, and material exploration. This multidisciplinary foundation helps students build strong observational, technical, and conceptual abilities before entering their chosen specialization.
From the second year onwards, students engage with a wide range of printmaking processes including relief, intaglio, lithography, screen printing, and experimental printmaking. Alongside studio practice, they study the history of printmaking, contemporary art practices, visual culture, and professional methodologies. Through workshops, critiques, exhibitions, and interdisciplinary projects, students develop technical expertise while cultivating a unique artistic voice.
In the final year, students create a self-directed body of work that demonstrates conceptual maturity, technical proficiency, and creative innovation. Professional practice courses, portfolio development, exhibition opportunities, and industry exposure prepare graduates for careers as contemporary artists, printmakers, educators, researchers, designers, and cultural practitioners.
Additional Information
Maximum Seats
 |
Eligibility
| 12th Class pass Certificate in any stream. Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.Based on Personal interview with Director |
Class Days & Batch Timings
| Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm |
Course Fee
| Total Course Fee | Rs. 9,60,000/- |
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Drawing & Visual Thinking
Observational drawing, figure study, anatomy, perspective, composition - the foundational skill that separates trained artists from software operators. Runs across all four years.
Professional Practice & Entrepreneurship
Portfolio development, client management, pricing creative work, freelancing, grant writing, studio management, intellectual property - career readiness from Day 1.
Art History & Indian Design Heritage
From Mughal miniatures and Warli art to Bollywood poster art and Indian Printmaking History to Contemporary Indian Printmakers- a deep cultural grounding that gives you a distinctive voice in the global market.
Foundations of Print Expression
Visual communication and image interpretation. Evolution of print traditions. Advance technical proficiency.
Printing Traditions
Indian Printing Traditions. Classical and Folk Art Practices. Global Printing Traditions. Traditional Materials and Techniques. Continuity and Transformation of Traditions.
Print & Technology
Digital Tools for Artistic Practice. Modern art movements. Photography and Visual Reference Creation. Integrate traditional printing techniques with digital media. Spatial printmaking.
Art Business & Entrepreneurship
Art Marketing and Branding. Entrepreneurship and Creative Enterprise. Intellectual Property and Professional Ethics.
Contemporary Media integration
Expanded Approaches to Printing. Conceptual and Contextual Art Practices. Digital and Interactive Media Applications. Global contemporary printmaking.
AI-Assisted Design & Emerging Tech
Generative imagery, prompt-based design, automated layouts, AR for branding and future-ready creative workflows..
The Curriculum
1st Year: Foundation (Semesters I & II)
Semesters I
- Foundation Drawing I (Observational & Analytical)
- Introduction to Print Making: Relief Processes
- History of Art I (Indian Art: Ancient to Medieval)
- Foundation Painting (Colour Theory & Application)
- English Communication for Artists
- Indian Knowledge Systems & Visual Heritage
- Digital Literacy & Visual Documentation
Semester II
- Foundation Drawing II (Figure & Anatomy)
- Relief Print Making: Woodcut & Linocut
- History of Art II (Western Art: Classical to Modern)
- Foundation Sculpture & 3D Thinking
- Modern Indian Language (Hindi/ Regional Language)
- Environmental Science & Sustainability in Art Practice
- Typography & Lettering for Printmakers
2nd Year: Core Techniques (Semesters III & IV)
Semester III
- Intaglio I: Etching & Drypoint
- Relief Print Making II: Wood Engraving & Colour Reduction
- History of Printmaking : Global & Indian Traditions
- Drawing for Printmakers I (Composition & Tone)
- Photography for Visual Artists
- Art Entrepreneurship & Studio Management
Semester IV
- Intaglio II: Aquatint, Mezzotint & Viscosity Printing
- Lithography I: Stone & Plate Lithography
- Indian Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art
- Drawing for Printmakers II (Expressive & Experimental)
- Digital Imaging & Photo-Processes for Print
- Paper Making & Book Arts
3rd Year: Advanced Practice (Semesters V & VI)
Semester V
- Serigraphy/ Screen Printing (Stencil Processes)
- Advanced Intaglio: Combined & Experimental Techniques
- Contemporary Art & Visual Culture
- Printmaking & Indian Craft Traditions (Textile Printing, Block Making)
- Multidisciplinary Elective I (Literature/ Philosophy/ History)
- Professional Portfolio Development
Semester VI
- Advanced Lithography & Monotype
- Large-Format & Installation Printmaking
- Curatorial Practice & Exhibition Design
- Independent Studio Project I
- Multidisciplinary Elective II
- Art Market, Licensing & Intellectual Property
4th Year: Specialisation & Professional Practice (Semesters VII & VIII)
Semester VII
- Advanced Studio Specialisation (Chosen Technique)
- Digital Printmaking & New Media
- Research Methodology for Visual Arts
- Seminar: Printmaking Discourse & Critical Writing
- Open Elective (Any Faculty)
Semester VIII
- BFA Thesis Exhibition (Curated Body of Work)
- Dissertation/ Research Project (Honours with Research) OR Advanced Studio Project + 3 Courses (Honours)
- Professional Practice: Artist Statement, CV, Grant Writing
- Viva Voce & External Jury Review
Course Outcomes
- The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Printmaking) program is designed to develop creative practitioners who possess a deep understanding of visual language, image-making processes, and the rich traditions of print-based artistic expression. The program introduces students to the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual foundations of printmaking while encouraging experimentation, innovation, and interdisciplinary thinking.
- Students gain hands-on experience in a wide range of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, including relief, intaglio, lithography, screen printing, mixed-media processes, and emerging digital applications. Through studio-based practice, critical discussions, research, and project-based learning, they develop the ability to translate ideas into meaningful visual narratives and original works of art.
- The curriculum fosters an appreciation of the historical evolution of printmaking and its significance in artistic, cultural, and social contexts. Students learn to balance craftsmanship with conceptual development, enabling them to create work that is both technically proficient and intellectually engaging.
- Beyond technical training, students are regularly exposed to the professional art ecosystem through exhibitions, print studios, artist residencies, galleries, museums, workshops, cultural explorations, and interactions with established artists and industry professionals. At IIP, learning extends beyond the studio environment, placing students at the centre stage of the creative fraternity where networking, collaboration, and professional engagement become an essential part of artistic growth.
- A defining feature of the program is IIP’s mentor–mentee based teaching pedagogy, which provides personalized guidance, continuous handholding, and individual attention throughout the learning journey. This approach helps students build creative confidence, professional discipline, critical thinking abilities, and a strong artistic identity.
- Upon graduation, students will be equipped to pursue careers as professional printmakers, visual artists, studio practitioners, educators, researchers, curators, designers, creative entrepreneurs, or contributors to the broader cultural and creative industries. Their academic journey culminates in a professionally curated exhibition showcasing an original body of work that reflects technical mastery, conceptual depth, and readiness for professional practice.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor: BFA in Applied Art, College of Art, Delhi (1994)
Postgraduate: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Painting
Professional Experience: Ms. Goyal serves as Principal and Chair, Faculty of Fine Arts, Bareilly International University. An alumna of the prestigious College of Art, Delhi, renowned for its rich printmaking legacy, she brings a deep understanding of artistic processes and a strong connection to the evolution of contemporary print practice in India. Her interdisciplinary background in Applied Art and Painting informs a broad, innovative approach to printmaking education.
Under her leadership, the programme encourages exploration of both classical and contemporary printmaking processes, integrating emerging technologies, interdisciplinary practices, and global artistic dialogues. Ms. Goyal actively promotes exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops, visiting artist programmes, and international cultural collaborations that enrich the student experience and strengthen professional engagement.
The BFA Printmaking programme is envisioned as a dynamic platform for artistic inquiry, technical excellence, and creative innovation, preparing students to become accomplished printmakers, artists, educators, and cultural practitioners within local, national, and global contexts.
