B.A. VISUAL ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY
- 3 Years
Duration
- ₹ 4.4 L / Year
2 Installments
- 12th Pass
Any Stream
ACADEMICS
B.A. ( Visual Arts and Photography )
Photography @ Symbiosis offers a comprehensive three-year bachelor's degree in Visual Arts and Photography, designed to empower students with the skills needed to excel in the dynamic field of photography and visual storytelling. Students benefit from study tours, industry-based workshops, live projects, on-field demonstrations, and industry visits across a wide range of photography genres.
The program provides a strong foundation in photography while training students to multitask in film-making & visual effects as supplementary courses.
Courses
Fee Structure
Batch 2026-2029
Details of fees for the Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts and Photography) programme at Symbiosis School of Visual Arts and Photography as applicable for Batch 2026-2029 is as under:
The fee mentioned below are as applicable for year 1 only.
| Particulars | Year 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | |
| (Amount in Rs) | (Amount in Rs) | |
| Academic Fees | 2,20,000 | 2,20,000 |
| Institute Deposit (Refundable) | 30,000 | - |
| Total Fees | 2,50,000 | 2,20,000 |
| Last Date/ Due Date for payment of Fees | At the time of Admission | 25-Nov-2026 |
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
01
Plan and execute the creation of photographic imagery following an iterative process of research, ideation, visualization, analysis, production and evaluation.
02
Analyse and complement textual content in photographic assignments.
03
Select the photographic format and process most appropriate to the goals of the project.
04
Use a variety of technologies and processes to capture, manipulate, output, and manage photographic images.
05
Incorporate the knowledge of photography theories, principles and historical practices into the conceptualization and development of effective photographs.
06
Develop visual communication concepts appropriate for specific purposes and audiences (e.g. education/ information, different socio-economic consumer groups).
07
Create imagery which meets the requirements of different media (e.g. print sequential and interactive media) and cross media applications.
08
Integrate pictorial visual concepts with design parameters intended for a variety of social/cultural contexts (e.g. retail displays, galleries).
09
Produce photographic images which reflect critical understanding of contemporary visual culture (e.g. visual communications media, the built environment).
10
Exhibit effective leadership skills when working in multidisciplinary teams.
11
Integrate knowledge of ethical and legal frameworks with effective business practices in dealings with clients, colleagues, suppliers and employees.
12
Exhibit professional attitudes and behaviours including:
- Commitment to a healthy work environment
- Openness to peer critiques
- Acceptance of differing viewpoints
- Willingness to work collaboratively
- Commitment to meeting project due dates
- Willingness to be self-directed
SCHOLARSHIP
Eligible criterion of scholarship policy for A.Y. 2017 onwards
SIU Scholarships details and other scholarships offered by SIU can be seen at - https://www.siu.edu.in/admissions/scholarship
Scholarship Policy
With the objective of encouraging meritorious students and academic excellence, Scholarships/ Awards are offered to deserving students of the University by the Symbiosis Society Foundation.
SSVAP
SSVAP awards merit scholarship under SIU policy for our undergraduate programmes.
The Scheme
Merit Scholarship for Semester / Annual Toppers - (Under Graduate programmes)
Applicability and Commencement: This scholarship is applicable to:
- All UG / PG degree programmes which follow semester pattern.
- UG / PG degree programmes which follow annual pattern (except SMCW)
- A student can avail only one SIU scholarship per semester.
Awarded to:
- Four semester toppers in the order of merit of every batch of every degree programme (UG and PG) under SIU.
- Four toppers which follow annual pattern.
Nature of the scholarship:
First four toppers in the order of merit of every batch of every programme in every semester/ annually will be awarded the Merit Scholarship.
The Scholarship recipients are granted concession in Academic Fees of the semester, applicable to all full time Post Graduate and Under Graduate degree programmes of all the Constituents of SIU, as below:
- 1st topper gets 20%,
- 2nd topper gets 15%,
- 3rd topper gets 10%,
- 4th topper gets 5%
The scholarship amount will not be paid directly to the students. It will be transferred by the University directly to the Constituent, for the adjustment in academic fee of the following semester.
In case the student is a topper in the last semester of the programme, the scholarship amount will be transferred to the student’s bank account as per available records
| Name of the Student | Course Name | Semester | Type of Scholarship | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Karan Gupta | BA (VA & P) 2021-2024 | Semester-5 | UG Merit | 48,400 |
| Mr. Ahan Bhattacharyya | BA (VA & P) 2022-2025 | Semester-3 | UG Merit | 46,200 |
| Ms. Liana Alice Zacharia | BA (VA & P) 2023-2026 | Semester-I | UG Merit | 44,000 |
| Mr. Jaskaran Singh | BA (VA & P)-2020-2023 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 46,200 |
| Ms. Jannan Kazmi | BA (VA & P)-2020-2023 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 34,650 |
| Mr. Shivam Satyavan Harmalkar | BA (VA & P)-2020-2023 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 23,100 |
| Mr. Tawde Ruturaj Vilas | BA (VA & P)-2020-2023 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 11,550 |
| Ms. Manya Sharma | BA (VA & P)-2022-2025 | Semester-2 | UG Merit | 44,000 |
| Mr. Ahan Bhattacharyya | BA (VA & P)-2022-2025 | Semester-2 | UG Merit | 33,000 |
| Ms. Kamble Amrapali | BA (VA & P)-2022-2025 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 48800 |
| Ms. Manya Sharma | BA (VA & P)-2022-2025 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 36300 |
| Mr. Ahan Bhattacharyya | BA (VA & P)-2022-2025 | Semester-6 | UG Merit | 24200 |
SIU GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES
| Attributes | Facilitation and Monitoring | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship: research, inquiry and lifelong learning | Teaching- learning process, curriculum design, updating of curriculum in emerging areas, student centric teaching methodologies, project based learning, case studies, FCP | Research output by students, case studies, publishing and presenting papers; desire for further higher education |
| Global citizenship: ethical, social and professional understanding | Projects, internships, field trips, service learning and extension activities, GIP, promoting social sensitivity | Interest in volunteering and working for social causes, cross cultural sensitivity, ability to work in cross cultural groups, |
| Eco-literate: sensitivity towards a sustainable environment | Programmes/courses related to environment sustainability, participation in activities related to environment/ecology preservation, environment projects and study tours | Environmental sensitivity among students, involvement in NGOs, and commitment toeco-friendly spaces |
| Employability: equipped with skills, attributes, leadership and entrepreneurial qualities that society needs; being capable of making a contribution to society through earning a living | Domain specific expertise, training/internship with industry, enhancement and value added courses. Co-curricular activities. Assessments that include presentations, public speaking and oratory, class leads, team learning and group activities. | Excellent placements, Entrepreneurial opportunities, good team work skills, work ethic, understanding of corporate working, successful internships |
Assessment
At SSVAP, the assessment pattern is a combination of formative and summative methods. The evaluation is generally conducted in two categories: internal and external assessment.
The internal assessment is based on practical assignments which includes coursework, field trips and individual research. It covers almost 80% of the evaluation. The remaining 20% of the assessment is conducted by external experts. These external examiners are Subject experts from renowned universities or practicing industry professionals. They share feedback on students’ portfolios to help students understand their competition better. Apart from these, our faculty members also evaluate the students on the basis of their classroom participation and share their inputs regularly. This individual feedback helps students to identify and build on their strengths, and work on areas they need improvement in.
Orientation and Pedagogy
At Symbiosis School of Photography, a new batch is welcomed with various expert sessions and activities. The 6-day induction program usually starts with a talk delivered by an eminent field expert as the chief guest. This is followed by 4 days of intense talks by industry experts. We also engage our new students in Alumni talks during this program.
The visual art program has courses, academic curriculum and an evaluation process which is updated regularly. In order to give over-all and industry related learning, pedagogy of the program is multi-dimensional. With the help of academic council, alumni experts, industry experts, internal faculty and students we structure our teaching methodology.
Keeping the skills and requirements of the industry in mind, SSP engages in various pedagogy methods such as in-class teaching, group learning, studio-based classes, on-field classes, field projects, live projects, guest lectures, simulation, industry visits and internships.
Eligibility Criteria
10+2 or
equivalent from any recognized Board.
