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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course in Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present by Swayam delves into the socio-political, aesthetic, and cultural factors that have shaped the history of Indian art movements. Beginning from the colonial period, it traces the evolution of Indian art forms as a function of external and internal factors, such as shifts in patronage from kings to the erstwhile colonial rulers.

The Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present course is designed to look at vital moments in Indian history and correlate them with changing art styles. It also highlights how the art style changed from nationalistic to individualistic. The candidates will get to study the significant Indian artists, their works of art, and how they influenced the movement.

The Course in Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present encourages art appreciation amongst the candidates and teaches them how to critique art forms. It is a 4-week long programme, offered by the expert faculty from Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan.

The Highlights

Free online course
Expert faculty
Undergraduate-level arts course
Short-term course
Exam optional
Optional course accreditation

Programme Offerings

Quick Completion
Esteemed Faculty
Free online course
online platform
Optional certificate
Weekly Assignments

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	Visva Bharati University

Swayam provides this course for free. The candidates need to pay a fee to get the certificate, which is optional.

Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present course Fee Structure

Course	Total Fee
Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present course certificate	Rs. 1000

Eligibility Criteria

Certificate Qualifying Details

To get the Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present certificate, the interested applicants will have to appear for an exam and score the minimum passing marks. They must also achieve the minimum marks stipulated for the weekly assignments. These two will be combined to create the final score, and the candidates whose final score is >= 40/100 will get the certificate.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

After completing the Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present programme, the applicants will know the following:

The social, political, cultural, and aesthetic factors that have shaped the history of Indian art
Independent Indian artists of the Modern Indian movement
Art appreciation and critique
How the statistic, thematic and aesthetic diversities have influenced Indian art
Historical background of Indian art

Who it is for

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This course is for anyone who wishes to learn about the evolution of modern Indian art. People who harbor a curiosity and appreciation for the arts and humanities can apply for this course.

Admission Details

First, click on the link given ahead and open the Swayam website page for the Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present course: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_hs84/preview.
Click on the ‘Sign up/Register’ button.
The page will direct students to the next page, where students can create a Swayam account or use their Facebook, Microsoft or Google accounts to proceed.
Once your registration is complete; you can access the course materials.

Application Details

There is no application form to register for the Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present course by Swayam. The candidates have to create an account to get access to the course modules.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

The candidates who wish to receive the Modern Indian Art from the Colonial Period to the Present certification have to take the certification exam at the end of the course. To pass the exam, they must score >=30/75 marks. Also, the candidates need to secure at least >=10/25 marks in their weekly assignments.

To get the certification, the candidates must ensure that both the criteria are fulfilled. The candidates will not receive the certificate if either one of these conditions is not fulfilled by them.

Instructors

Visva Bharati University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are the assignments and final exam given equal weightage for the final score?

The assignments hold a 25% weightage while the final exam has a 75% weightage in the final score.

2: Can people from the science stream undertake this course?

Yes, this course is open for all individuals, and its main aim is to create an awareness and appreciation for Modern Indian art.

3: Who are the intended audience for this course?

Although the intended audience is individuals from Humanities and Social Sciences, Architecture or Fine Arts streams, the course admits students from all backgrounds who appreciate art history.

4: What is the course fee?

This course is completely free of cost; the fee has to be paid only if the candidates want to appear for the certification exam.

5: Does this course provide industry support?

There is no industry support for this course.