The department of Fine Art of Aligarh Muslim University established under the Faculty of Arts. Since its beginning the department is progressing consistently. Under Xth Five year Plan the department started Four years BFA professional course and two years MFA professional course for Bachelor Degree Course and Master Degree Course respectively. The department also offers Diploma in 'Applied Art' (A course affiliated with Centre of Professional Course, AMU). The department also patronizes BA (Hons.) Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art which is conducted in the Women's College of the university. Each programme is studio-based and students are developed to independently pursue their work supplemented with tutorial and technical assistance according to their individual needs.