Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Visual Arts
by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bengaluru Kendra
Kala Bharathi Visual Arts Diploma
A drawing and painting diploma at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, spanning traditional Indian art forms and contemporary techniques.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
Junior or senior course completion
Time needed
Weekend classes: Saturday 4:00-6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Eligibility
Open to learners interested in drawing and painting. Classes are held in person at the Kala Bharathi campus on Race Course Road, Bengaluru, on weekends. No prior training requirement is stated.
- Age range
- 5 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Academic requirement
- No specific requirements.
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Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Kala Bharathi Visual Arts Diploma
Junior and senior diploma certification awarded after assessment by external examiners on theory and practical components.
Recognition
Diploma from a long-standing arts centre
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kala Bharathi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
How to apply
- 1Submit an enquiry through the Bhavan Karnataka Kala Bharathi drawing and painting course page
- 2Confirm the preferred Bhavan centre
- 3Complete admission formalities at the Bhavan office
Rules and guidelines
- Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners
- Examinations are optional but required for diploma certification
- Regular weekend attendance is expected to progress through junior and senior levels
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Kala Bharathi charges a course fee, and an examination fee for students who take the optional certification exams. The amounts are not published.
About this opportunity
The Kala Bharathi Diploma Course in Visual Arts is offered by the Bengaluru Kendra of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan through its cultural wing, Kala Bharathi. The course covers drawing and painting across both traditional Indian art forms and contemporary techniques, taught at the Race Course Road campus.
The diploma is structured into graded junior and senior levels and is conducted in person on weekends, allowing school-going children to pursue fine-arts training alongside their academics. Learners progress from foundational drawing to a range of painting media and styles.
The curriculum spans watercolour, acrylic and oil painting, traditional Mysore and Tanjore painting, modern and realistic art, and printmaking such as lino and wood cuts. Theory and practical examinations are conducted by external examiners, leading to diploma certification.
Teaching is led by experienced artists associated with Kala Bharathi, including a faculty member holding a Master of Fine Arts from Chitrakala Parishath, within Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's wider mission of nurturing Indian arts.
Course details
Trainers
Experienced artists including Ms. Insha Ummehani (Master of Fine Arts, Chitrakala Parishath) and Mr. Karthik S (award-winning artist specialising in speed painting).
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Graded training in drawing and painting covering watercolour, acrylic and oil, traditional Mysore and Tanjore painting, modern and realistic art, and printmaking, assessed through external examinations across junior and senior diploma levels.
Frequently asked questions
Does the course cover traditional Indian painting styles?
Yes. The curriculum includes traditional Mysore and Tanjore painting alongside watercolour, acrylic, oil painting, modern art and printmaking.
Is prior drawing experience required to join?
No prior experience requirement is stated. The diploma is graded across junior and senior levels, taking learners from foundational drawing to advanced techniques.
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