BFA : Syllabus & Subjects 2026: Semester-wise List, Top Colleges Syllabus PDF

BFA: Course Syllabus

The BFA syllabus is not the same for every college. It depends on the specialization and college curriculum. The complete course is spreads over either Three or Four years and it is well balanced with Theoretical, Practical and Soft skills training. BFA is provided in several universities and institutions. 

Here are the BFA course subjects taught in UPES, Dehradun :

Semester I :

• Sketching & Drawing - 1
• Elements of Design
• Color
• Geometry 1
• Engineering Graphics
• Material Exploration 1

Semester II :

• Principles of Design
• Geometry 2
• Material Exploration 2
• Material Exploration 2                           
• Introduction to Photography
• Computer Application 1

Semester III :

• Narrative skills 1
• Digital Media in Social Context
• Imaging Tools and Techniques
• Principles of Animation 1
• Introduction to Game Design
• Typography
• Design for Print
• Design Process

Semester IV :

• Digital Image and Image Editing           
• Narrative skills 2
• Intro to 3D and Animation
• Intro to Game Design 2
• Principles of Game Design 2
• Principles of Animation 2
• Intro to UI/ UX Design
• Branding and Communication

Semester V :

• UV Texturing and Mapping
• Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
• Digital Sculpting and Texturing
• Level Design in Games 1
• Sound Design 1
• Optimization Techniques

Semester VI :

• Level Design in Games 2
• Game Engines
• Type in Motion
• Elements in Video Production
• Environment Design
• Game and animation Prototyping

Semester VII :

• Digital Graphic Art
• Game Design (Serious Game)
• Portfolio Design
• Industry Internship
• Design Project
• Open Elective
• Design and Craft
• Art, Design, and Society
• Product Photography
• Packaging Graphics
• Retail and Space Design
• Transportation Design

Semester VIII :

• Graduation Project