The Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu, offers a range of traditional art courses through its government institutions, nurturing the state's rich heritage in art, architecture, and sculpture.

Government College of Architecture & Sculpture, Mamallapuram
Courses Offered:
B.Tech. in Traditional Architecture
B.F.A. in Traditional Sculpture
B.F.A. in Traditional Drawing and Painting
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility:
For B.Tech.: Pass in 12th standard or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject.
For B.F.A.: Pass in 12th standard or equivalent.

Government College of Fine Arts
These colleges are affiliated with Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University and are located in Chennai, Kumbakonam, and Madurai.
Courses Offered:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - 4 years
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) - 2 years
Specializations:
Visual Communication Design
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramic Design (Industrial Design in Ceramics)
Textile Design (Industrial Design in Textiles)
Printmaking
Eligibility:
For B.F.A.: 12th standard or equivalent
For M.F.A.: B.F.A. in the relevant discipline

For More Information:
Visit the official website of the Department of Art and Culture: https://artandculture.tn.gov.in