Department of UG Visual Arts

Introduction

B.V.A., (Bachelor of Visual Art) at Alva’s college is a unit of Alva’s Education Foundation established in the year 1998. It is affiliated to Mangalore University and is a unique educational institution that embodies all the academic and cultural charters of AEF. It offers a wide range of graduate and post graduate programs and traditional courses Re-designed with new combinations to link them closely with employment market. It provides a caring environment in the field of Visual and Performing arts where the students, a rich mix from different cultures and backgrounds, are initiated to discover and develop their individual creative abilities. Besides quality education, it is the quality of life on campus that provides for wellbeing and overall development of students. A superb hilly landscape, rich in vegetation, provides an ideal ambience for study. The AEF organizes many cultural and literary festivals and workshops like Alva’s Virasat, Varna Virasat, Shilpa Virasat, Nudisiri, Shilpasiri, Chitrasiri and many more to infuse rich meaning into the contemporary social life which is otherwise fraught with modem monotony and mundane fullness. The relevant curriculum substantiates this by opening avenues in assimilating knowledge of the latest trends in the various disciplines taught, ensuring their mindset. Our Endeavour is to motivate them to realize their academic pursuit as well as finding out satisfying and rewarding career. The future holds opportunities of professional fulfillment with a sense of contribution to the betterment of society.

Vision

In the symphony of creation, our art department orchestrates a kaleidoscope of innovation and imagination. With brushes as batons and canvases as stages, we compose a melody of colors that dance in harmony, transcending the boundaries of the ordinary. Our vision pulses with rhythm, each stroke a beat, each hue a note, weaving a tapestry of boundless creativity. We are the storytellers, painting narratives that sing with emotion and resonate with truth. Together, we sculpt a world where every line is a lyric, every shade a stanza, and every creation a masterpiece in the grand opus of artistic vision along with 100 students every year.

Mission

In the heartbeat of our art department, rhythms of purpose and passion synchronize, forging a symphony of boundless creativity. Our mission is to ignite flames of inspiration, to sculpt moments that linger in the soul, and to paint landscapes that transcend the mundane. With brushes poised and minds ablaze, we navigate the vast canvas of imagination, weaving stories that resonate with truth and beauty. Through our creations, we strive to challenge perceptions, provoke thought, and stir emotions that reverberate through the corridors of time. We are the guardians of expression, champions of innovation, and ambassadors of the extraordinary. Together, we embark on a quest to illuminate the world with the radiant hues of our collective vision, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience.

Facilities

Well-furnished hostel.
Well-conditioned Computer-Lab.
Good network of conveyance.
Well-equipped Independent Class rooms for Theory and Practical.
Opportunities to be a part of ‘Alvas Virasat’ and ‘Varna Virasat’, an internationally known cultural festivals.
Opportunities to be a part of ‘Nudisiri’ a state level literary conference and ‘Chitrasiri’ a state level painters’ camp.
Along with these you can also be a part of the group of Theatre performances, Dance program, Sports events which run throughout the year at the Alva’s college and known for its achievements throughout the country.
Carrier Guidance.
Campus recruitment.

Career Opportunities

Graphic Designers / Web Designers / Animators / Art Directors / Illustrators – In Advertising Agency, Software & Many other Companies.
Professional Sculptor / Painter / Freelance Artist.
Art Teachers in Central Schools.
Art Directors for small screens and big screens.
Landscape designing.
Mural Designers.
Interior designers.
Stage settings for theaters, Events, TV Shows.
Textile designers and any kind of design-oriented work.

Courses Offered

B.V.A., (Bachelor of Visual Art)
- The course duration is of 8 Semesters, extend over a period of 4 academic years.

Eligibility

A Candidate who has passed the two years Pre-University Examination in any general or vocational stream (Class XII or 10+2) Examination conducted by the Pre-University Education Board in the State of Karnataka or any other Board considered as equivalent thereto by Mangalore University is eligible for admission to the BVA Course.

Teaching Faculty

Name	Designation	Qualification	Experience
Mr. Parameshwar N. P.	Assistant Professor	MFA in Painting	25 Years
Mr. Shreeshail S. H.	Lecturer	MVA in Painting	2 Years
Mr. Sharath Kumar Shetty	Guest Faculty	MFA in Applied Art	25 Years

Classroom Activities

Extension Activities

The social service of giving an aesthetic value to the public bus shelter under JCI Club, Moodubidire.
The wall painting done in the Alva’s Engineering college to enhance the beauty of the building at Mijar, Moodubidire.
The corridor wall works done in the basement floor of the Alva’s Degree College building for its beautification.
The installation of a banyan tree done with armature of bamboo sticks and the body covered with colour papers upon the newspaper during Chitrasiri and Nudisiri.