Dear Mayank Sir, My daughter has done 12th Medical from CBSE in 2020. She tried for NEET 2 times but not got government seat for MBBS. But now she has changed her mind and want to some Fine Arts related course from Canada/USA. To save the gap year she has taken admission in BSc. Medical in local college. Sir, Kindly guide about: 1. What is the best option to do Graduation/Diploma (after 12th) in Fine Arts in India/outside India. 2. Is Fine Arts A good career option for job/business in India. Thanking You Sunil Bhardwaj 8799715580

Ans: Hello Sunil!
Pursuing a career in Fine Arts requires dedication, hard work, and continuous skill development. Researching different programs and institutions and building a strong portfolio are crucial in this competitive field. A Fine Arts degree can open up various career opportunities in fields such as graphic design, animation, film, advertising, art direction, and more, with increasing demand for creative skills in industries like gaming, web design, and social media marketing. Some good career options after graduating in this field include Art director, Artist, Photographer, Production artist, creative director and many more. I recommend exploring Fine Arts programs that align with your daughter's interests and career aspirations.

Ans: A background in commerce can help her with the business aspect of designing too. She could explore furthering her career in UI/UX Designing, Graphic Designing &/or courses in Animation that may interest her.

Ans: ​Hi, The situation ​is a bit challenging due to his educational background but there are different options you can suggest:

​a) He can opt for bridge courses ​that will provide him with essential skills and knowledge in art and design to bridge the gap between his diploma in computer engineering and pursuing a degree in fine arts.
​b) He can work on building a strong portfolio showcasing his musical and painting skills. A well-curated portfolio can often compensate for the lack of formal education in arts. He can take up personal projects, attend workshops, and seek opportunities to showcase his work locally.
​c) If possible, h​e​ can try signing up for part-time or evening courses related to fine arts while pursuing his current diploma​ to gradually transition towards his passion
​d) Can also consider some open universities that offer flexible admission criteria and are more lenient with prior educational backgrounds. These institutions might have options for him to pursue a degree in fine arts even without a traditional 12th Arts background.​ OPJ's School of Arts and Social Studies offers short-duration courses while he can try opting for Masters in fine arts or Music, Calicut University has a few options as well. or can also look into art schools that have more flexible admissions policies, taking into account his unique educational background and skills.
​e) Encourage internships as well. He could seek out apprenticeships or internships with established artists or art studios to gain hands-on experience and learn from professionals in the field.