Fine art refers to arts that are concerned with a limited number of visual and performing art forms, including painting, sculpture, dance, theatre, architecture and printmaking. An academic course of study in fine art may include a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Master of Fine Arts degree. Doctor of Fine Arts degrees (received as opposed to honorary degrees) have begun to emerge at some academic institutions.

Pune City is renowned for its art and cultural surroundings, that’s why Pune is known as the cultural capital of Maharastra. One of the well known art colleges is Abhinav Kala Mahawidyalaya: Oldest art school of Pune. It is known for programs in Applied Arts, Fine Arts and Art education training.

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India. FTII was founded in 1960 at the previous Prabhat studio building at Pune. The institute has produced some distinguished alumni such as Subhash Ghai, Jaya Bhaduri, and Shatrughan Sinha etc.

Creative-i College

The Creative-i College is one of the India's important places for the study, practice and development of arts and design. The college, located in Pune, provides an energetic, pioneering and complete environment, one centered on alliance and community. Students should have increased their knowledge, hone analytical skills, and develop their imagination to meet the challenges of a global community. Creative-i College is India's pioneer of creative education. It operates from a new, sophisticated campus in Pune. Admissions are made on all India bases. Selection is based on a written test followed by a personal Interview.

Contact Details

Ganga Dham Comm. Phase I,
Sr. No. 612 - 615, Lullanagar Bibwewadi Road, Market Yard,
Pune 411 037.
Maharashtra. India
Telephone: 91 - 020 –32917340, 3254 0900, 64000776, 64001810
Fax: 91 – 020 – 2612 9420
Email: info@creativei.info,  admissions.creativei@gmail.com
Website: http://www.creativei.info/

Courses:

Bachelor's Degree Courses in: Product Design (industrial design), Fine Arts (painting), Applied Arts (commercial art), Digital Arts (multimedia & animation), Fashion Design, Interior Design, Performing Arts (dance / drama / music). Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A): Applied Art. (Approved by A.I.C.T.E. New Delhi & Affiliated to University of Pune),
Duration: Four years.
Eligibility: Candidate seeking admission to the first year of the degree course in applied Art must have passed Maharashtra State Board of the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination, State Board Higher Secondary Education or an Examination of any other University or Board Recognized as equivalent. Candidate should have passed entrance examination conducted by the college with minimum 50% marks.
Admission: Prescribed application form duly filled must be submitted to the college along with the following certificates: Birth certificate, Std. XII (HSC) passing Certificate & mark sheet. Caste certificate. (If applicable). School leaving Certificate. Gap certificate. (If applicable), Migration certificate. (If applicable).

Fine arts Colleges in Pune 

Bharati (KalaMahavidyalaya) College of Fine Arts,
Katraj -Dhankawadi Campus,
Pune - Satara Road,
Pune 411 043
Tel. :24335701, 24335510, 24331317
Fax : 020 -24339121
Email: bharati@vsnl.com, intoffice@bharatividyapeeth.edu
Website: http://www.bharatividyapeeth.edu/

Courses:

B.F.A.(Drawing and Painting)    
B.F.A.(Sculpture)
B.F.A.(Applied Arts)

Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Applied Arts & Crafts
SectorNo.-29, Nigdi-Pradhikaran,
Behind Akurdi Railway Station,
Pune 411044.
PhoneNo.-27654501/27654468
Fax No.-27652794
Email: info@dypcaac.com
Website: http://www.dypcaac.com/

Courses:

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A)
(Seats:60)

University of Pune
Faculty of Arts & Fine Arts & Faculty of Mental,
Moral & Social Sciences,
Pune 411007
Ph: 020-356061
E-mail: regis@unipune.ernet.in
Website: www.unipune.ernet.in

Courses:

B.A Music
Diploma in Music