A two-year structured diploma designed to transform creative skills into a professional career in art and craft, covering traditional Indian art, modern design techniques, and craft-based entrepreneurship.
This 2-Year Diploma in Art & Craft is designed for creative individuals looking to transform their artistic passion into a meaningful profession. The course focuses on both traditional and modern techniques in craftwork, offering a structured learning path that encourages creativity, innovation, and hands-on skills. From foundational drawing to intricate decorative arts, students will engage in a variety of activities such as paper crafts, gift decoration, soft toy making, clay modeling, wooden cut-out craft, ceramic work, and digital craft design.
This program blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students explore Indian folk art like Warli, Gond, Mandala, Lippan, and Tanjore painting, as well as contemporary crafts like pop-up card design, mirror work, punch craft, and explosion box creation. Emphasis is laid on using both traditional and waste materials to create professional, eco-friendly crafts. Through guided mentoring, students develop originality in technique and presentation, preparing them for independent careers or freelance ventures in the field.
Course Duration:
22 Months + 2 Months Project Work / Internship
Class Modes Available:
Online: 3 day in a week (1 hour/session)
On-Campus (Alternate Days): Monday, Wednesday & Friday — 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Weekend (Part-Time): Saturday & Sunday — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Note: Class timings may be adjusted based on faculty and student availability.
Students will gain complete hands-on knowledge in the following key areas:
Basics of drawing & observation
Colour theory & application
Introduction to art materials
Nature & object study
Portrait & figure sketching
Paper craft, quilling, origami
Gift wrapping & explosion box making
Pop-up cards & theme-based gift décor
Puppet & punch craft
Decorative bottle design, diya painting
Nameplate, string art, and wall hangings
Lamp making, cotton & stencil art
Soft toy making & stitching techniques
Mask making, stick art, dreamcatchers
Model making with thermocol, paper & clay
Jewellery design using thread, beads, wood & clay
Candle making (wax & gel candles)
Weaving: paper, fabric, rope & straw
Pot painting, velvet painting, spice & sand art
Mosaic, peepal leaf painting, block & tile painting
Stone painting & acrylic painting basics
Emboss & aluminum foil painting
Indian Folk Styles: Warli, Gond, Lippan, Tanjore, Mandala, Rangoli
Digital printable crafts
Shadow art installations
Photography basics for craft documentation
Display and exhibit curation
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