Certificate Program in Painting
The Indian Institute of Crafts and Design (IICD) is offering a Certificate Program in Painting designed to nurture creativity and artistic expression. This practice-based course will provide foundational skills, techniques, and exposure to diverse painting styles and mediums. It is ideal for aspiring artists and creative professionals seeking structured learning in visual arts.
Eligibility
10th passed from a recognised board of education.
Course Duration
5 months (August, 2025 – December, 2025)
*Exact dates of course commencement will be emailed to selected candidates.
Class Timings
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Number of Seats
25
Special Features
- IICD Library Access
- Live model during Life Study classes
- Plein Air Nature drawing practice
- Course End Exhibition
- Hostel & Mess facilities (as per availability)
Fee Structure
Particulars | Amount (INR) |
---|---|
Application Fees (non-refundable) | Rs. 500 |
Course Fees (including GST and non-refundable) | Rs. 29,500 |
Security Fees (refundable) | Rs. 5,000 |
Total | Rs. 35,000 |
Course Subjects

VISUALIZATION & REPRESENTATION
Fundamental of art, Drawing practice based on Environment study, detailing, perspective, analytical- OF NATURE, OBJECT, SURROUNDINGS etc. (medium: pencil, pen and ink)

STILL LIFE STUDY
Object study with light - shadow, still life composition study with different type of objects, fruits, vegetables & drapery.(medium: dry and colour medium)

NATURE STUDY
Composition practice from nature, plein air landscape study. (Medium: dry, water, acrylic and oil medium)

LIFE STUDY
Proportion practice of human figure, free hand sketching of human, full figurelife study practice, portrait/portraiture.( Medium: dry, water, acrylic and oil medium)

COMPOSITION
Basic idea of creative composition, depict the emotions or concept through figurative/ non-figurative composition, portfolio development.(Medium: acrylic, oil and mix-medium)