The Course for BFA (Sculpture) begins with preliminary aspects of clay modeling of simple human parts like ear, nose and eyes and is led to the studies of human head. As the student progress he or she is exposed to other medium like wood-carving and stone carving of human head and full life studies — along with the knowledge of composition. Finally, a student will have known the sound knowledge of human full form and composition. Simultaneously, techniques of Metal Casting are also given to the students.
For the students of the Traditional Sculpture, in addition to the basics at drawings, the lessons on the relief and round compositions based on traditions sculpture are provided. Other elements of traditional sculpture like relief and round carvings on motifs and patterns in story, also gradually introduced. In the following years, the student will have learnt to sculpt, or create independently — full figures of deities — as according to the traditional ways.
Salient Features
Entrance Form Rs 1000/-
1st-year admission and tuition fee approx Rs. 20000/- per year.
2nd-year admission and tuition fee approx Rs. 20000/- per year.
3rd-year admission and tuition fee approx Rs. 20000/- per year.
4th-year admission and tuition fee approx Rs. 20000/- per year.
- Books, stationery, and other materials are excluded from the above fees.
- Fees are subject to change.
- Scholarships are available to regular, talented, and needy students according to rules.
Eligibility
All the candidates must have passed +2. Students from every discipline are accepted.
All the candidates must appear for the entrance test and clear the test for admission.
Admission Criteria
Documents required for registration:
- 1. Copy of SEE Mark-sheet and Character Certificate
- 2. Original Migration Certificate of +2
- 3. Copy of +2 Mark-sheet and Character Certificate
- 4. PP size photo 2 Copy
- 5. Rs 1000/- for the Entrance form and approx. Rs 20000/- per year for admission
Job Prospects
Possible Career Paths after Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Sculpture and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Traditional Nepali sculpture
Artist, Art Educator, Exhibition Designer, Industrial Designer, Museum Technicians and Conservators, Curator, Craft Artist, etc.
Other options after specialization
Art Historian, Curator, Art Administrator, Art Activist, Museum Manager, Researcher, Tattoo Artist, Art Critic, Interior Designer, Conservator, Restorer, Heritage Expert, Museologist, etc.
Curricular Structure
Program Format:
- Foundation: BFA First Year
- Specialization: BFA Second, Third, and Fourth Years
Students enrolled in BFA in Painting, BFA in Sculpture, and BFA in Graphic Communication, are offered the same course in the first year and specialization starts only in the second year. Similarly, students enrolled in BFA Classical Vocal/Instrument (Music), BFA in Classical Tabala (Music), and BFA in Classical Dance (Music), are offered the same basic course in the First Year and Specialization starts in the Second Year.
First Year
| S.N. | Paper | Subject | Code | Full Marks | Pass Marks |
| 1. | 1 | Compulsory English | ptg c1 | 100 | 35 |
| 2. | 1 | Compulsory Nepali | ptg c2 | 100 | 35 |
| 3. | 1 | Drawing | ptg 311 | 100 | 40 |
| 4. | ii | Head Study | ptg 312 | 100 | 40 |
| 5. | iii | Composition | ptg 313 | 100 | 40 |
| 6. | iv | History of Art Theory and Aesthetics | ptg 314 | 100 | 35 |
| Total | 600 |
Second Year
| SN. | Paper | Subject | Code | Ful Marks | Pass Marks |
| 1. | ii | Compulsory English | Sculp. c1 | 100 | 35 |
| 2. | v | Drawing | Sculp.315 | 50 | 20 |
| 3. | vi | Head Study | Sculp.316 | 100 | 40 |
| 4. | vii | Composition | Sculp.317 | 100 | 40 |
| 5. | viii | Wood Carving | Sculp.318 | 100 | 40 |
| 6. | xi | Technical Theory | Sculp.319 | 50 | 18 |
| 7. | x | History of Arts, Aesthetics | Sculp.320 | 100 | 35 |
| Total | 600 |
Third Year
| S.N. | Paper | Subject | Code | Full Marks | Pass Marks |
| 1. | xi | Drawing | Sculp 321 | 50 | 20 |
| 2. | xii | Life Study | Sculp 322 | 100 | 40 |
| 3. | xiii | Composition | Sculp 323 | 100 | 40 |
| 4. | xiv | Stone Carving | Sculp 324 | 100 | 40 |
| 5. | xn | Technical Theory | Sculp 325 | 50 | 18 |
| 6. | xvi | History of Arts and Aesthetics | Sculp 326 | 100 | 35 |
| Total | 500 |
Fourth Year
| S.N. | Paper | Subject | Code | Full Marks | Pass Marks |
| 1. | xvii | Drawing | sculp 327 | 100 | 40 |
| 2. | xviii | Life Study | sculp 328 | 100 | 40 |
| 3. | xix | Composition | sculp 329 | 100 | 40 |
| 4. | xx | Metal Casting | sculp 330 | 100 | 40 |
| 5. | xxi | New Media | sculp 331 | 100 | 40 |
| 6. | xxii | History of Arts and Aesthetics | sculp 332 | 100 | 35 |
| Total | 600 |