The Department of Visual & Performing Arts was first established as Institute of Visual & Performing Arts in 2007. After two years, this institute had been renamed as Institute of Visual Performing Arts & Research in 2009. Due to operational changes and reorganization of institute structure, IVPAR was converted as Department of Visual & Performing Arts (DVPA) in 2015. At present, this department comes under the Faculty of Humanities.
Established in 2007, we have evolved from an institute to a full-fledged department dedicated to preserving and promoting India's rich artistic heritage.
Our department has well qualified faculty members from distinguished institutions with extensive experience in various art forms and cultural studies.
We have well-equipped studios, performance spaces, and galleries to support artistic expression and practical learning in visual and performing arts.
"To explore, understand and preserve rich cultural and artistic heritage of India by developing high professional and academic standards with research oriented Fine Arts along with building a learning and creative fraternity".
To enlighten mind, manifest talent, develop abilities and promote creativity.
To preserve aesthetic values while training and encouraging students to meet the creative and intellectual challenges of society.
To promote suitable training and career oriented skill development in order to nurture rich cultural heritage.
To convey the Indian tradition to subsequent generations through exposure in education and employment.
State-of-the-art creative spaces for artistic exploration and performance
Equipped with natural lighting and professional-grade materials for various painting techniques
Dedicated space for clay modeling, stone carving, and metal casting
Spring floor and mirrored walls for classical and contemporary dance practices
Acoustically treated space with various traditional and contemporary instruments
Black box theater with professional lighting and sound systems for performances
Equipped with computers, graphic tablets, and software for digital art creation
We offer a wide range of programs in visual and performing arts to suit different artistic aspirations.
4-year undergraduate program focusing on various painting techniques, art history, and contemporary practices.
Specialized program focusing on three-dimensional art forms, materials, and spatial concepts.
Focuses on classical and contemporary dance forms, choreography, and performance techniques.
Advanced postgraduate program for specialization in commercial and applied art forms.
Focuses on the study of art movements, critical theory, and conservation of artistic heritage.
Research programs in various specializations of visual and performing arts, art history, and cultural studies.
What makes our department stand out in the field of arts education
Years of Excellence
Expert Faculty Members
Successful Alumni
Specialized Studios
Our department focuses on diverse art forms and specializations in visual and performing arts
Our graduates have pursued successful careers in various fields of arts and culture
Create and sell original artworks through galleries, exhibitions, and commissions.
Lead creative vision for advertising agencies, publications, and media companies.
Teach art techniques and theory at educational institutions and workshops.
Lalit Kala Academy
Sangeet Natak Academy
ICCR
ICHR
National School of Drama
Archaeological Survey of India
FTII
UNESCO