Overview
BFA in Graphic Communications at Sirjana College of Fine Arts (SCoFA)
The BFA in Graphic Communications at Sirjana College of Fine Arts (SCoFA) under Tribhuvan University prepares you for visual communication across print and digital media.
Highlights
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Four-year TU structure with a studio-first workflow.
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Drawing, illustration, typography, layout, and image production.
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Print workflows for labels, packages, press advertisements, and campaigns.
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History of Arts & Aesthetics and Nepal Studies for cultural grounding.
Curriculum Details
Year 1 follows the BFA foundation shared by the college: Drawing, Painting, Graphic Communications basics, Sculpture, History of Arts & Aesthetics, and Compulsory English. Studio tasks strengthen observation, composition, and visual hierarchy.
Year 2 introduces subject blocks such as Drawing, Illustration, Fundamentals of Design and Typography, Digital Tools and Photography, Technical Theory, and History of Arts & Aesthetics (e.g., Graph 316–321). Exercises move from thumbnail studies to complete page layouts and image treatments.
Year 3 develops Label and Package Design, Image Development (drawing/illustration), Corporate Identity, Press Advertisements, Digital Tools and Photography, plus an Elective and History (e.g., Graph 322–327). You learn dielines, print specs, brand marks, and editorial grids through supervised projects.
Year 4 focuses on Drawing; Caricature Drawing and Digital Tools; Image Development; and an Integrated Campaign, alongside an Elective, History of Arts & Aesthetics, and Nepal Studies. The final campaign brings research, audience profiling, copy coordination, visual systems, and production deliverables into one portfolio-ready project.
Objectives
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Build strong drawing and layout judgment.
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Produce print-ready and screen-ready assets with correct technical specs.
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Apply visual communication ethics and attribution practices.
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Present a coherent, research-backed portfolio.
Scope
Graduates work in studios, agencies, print houses, publishers, cultural organizations, and independent practice. Skills carry to branding, editorial layout, packaging, and exhibition graphics.
Learning Outcomes
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Create identity systems, publication spreads, and packaging mockups that meet brief requirements.
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Prepare images, color modes, and files aligned with printing and digital standards.
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Explain choices using visual language, history, and audience needs.
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Document projects with process notes and production files.
Skill Development Modules
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Drawing drills; composition and spacing.
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Typography practice: letterforms, legibility testing, and hierarchy.
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Image creation: illustration and basic studio photography.
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File preparation: prepress, color management, and exports.
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Research and copy coordination for campaigns.
Teaching Methodology
Studios combine weekly briefs, desk critiques, and milestone reviews. Faculty guide step-by-step work from sketches to final art. Guest sessions focus on print production, image licensing, and accessibility standards.
Admission Requirements
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Eligibility: +2 or equivalent accepted by TU.
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Process: Application, document screening, and visual aptitude interaction that may include drawing and layout tasks.
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Intake and dates follow college notices.
Career Opportunities
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Visual communicator, publication layout artist, identity and brand systems contributor, packaging artworker, exhibition graphics support, or independent practitioner.
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Pathways to postgraduate study and specialized certificates.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Departmental recognitions are available. Graphic Communications students are considered for the Shree Lions Manram Foundation Award. The college also confers an annual Outstanding Student of the Year based on overall performance.
Why Choose This Course?
The pathway joins drawing skill, typographic clarity, and file accuracy. Your portfolio shows thinking from brief to production, which helps employers and clients understand your process.
Conclusion
The BFA in Graphic Communications at SCoFA follows TU guidelines and the college’s studio culture. Students finish with a documented portfolio that reflects practical knowledge of identity work, publication layout, packaging, and integrated campaigns.
