If you are a person who wants to become an artist, and make a living from your paintings
and art work, then the 1 year Fine Arts or the Visual Design diploma is appropriate. They
not only teach you the basics of fine arts but also train you thoroughly.
Some of the subjects that are taught are the basics of drawing and painting, visualising,
composition, illustration, calligraphy, and also computer aided design.
After finishing the diploma you can start selling your art work and put up exhibitions.
You can join an advertising agency as a visualiser, or a magazine as a designer. These
courses are ideal for those who do not wish to join regular courses. The fees differs from
institute to institute as also the schedule of classes. One institute that offers these
two courses is the Institute of Fine Arts and Visual Design at 48, College Road,
Nungambakkam, Phone: 8216571.
B.Sc. Microbiology: Is a course that is fast gaining popularity in the city. This is a
course that opens up a whole new avenue of study for you.
Some of the subjects covered during the 3 years are; general microbiology, bio-chemistry,
food microbiology, industrial microbiology, applied microbiology, and genetics.
After completing this course you can go on to do your M.A. in microbiology or specialise
in Food microbiology, Applied microbiology, or go abroad and pursue a course in Genetic engineering.
However Ashwini, a student says, "this course requires lots of research and lab work.
You should only join if you are prepared to work really hard. After finishing it you can
do a diploma in Medical Lab Technology and work for any hospital."
This course is available in Ethiraj College, Asan Memorial College, Kumarani Meena
Muthaiah College, and Mohammed Sathak. The fee structure can vary from Rs. 39,000 to even
Rs. 50,000. Before joining you should check out the teaching staff and the lab facilities
which are available.
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