Faculty of
Arts, Communication & Indic Studies
- Learn from inspiring, world-class academics
- Experience state-of-the-art facilities
- Gain hands-on, real-world skills
- Ignite your scholarly, critical, and creative thinking
- Benefit from personalized, one-on-one teaching
- Thrive with an innovative, outcome-driven curriculum (LOCF)
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Faculty of
Arts, Communication & Indic Studies
- Learn from renowned academics
- Outstanding facilities
- Practical skills
- Develop scholarly, critical & creative thinking
- Individualised Teaching
- Learning Outcome-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF)
Your Gateway to – English Studies | Sanskrit & Hindu Studies | Odissi Dance & Hindustani Vocal | Animation | Applied Arts & Painting
Study Performance & Fine Arts, and Languages & Communication
Discover excellence at the Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies, home to three renowned schools: the School of Languages, the School of Performing Arts, and the School of Fine Arts. As one of the leading fine arts colleges in Odisha, each school is committed to nurturing creativity, cultural awareness, and academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning practices.
Introduction
The Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies brings together three distinguished schools: the School of Languages, the School of Performing Arts, and the School of Fine Arts. Each school is committed to nurturing creativity, cultural awareness and academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning practices.
Our Schools
Study Performing Arts & Fine Arts, and Languages & Communication
- School of Performing Arts – Dedicated to Odissi dance, combining rigorous training, performance, research, and outreach, fostering artistic excellence and disciplined creativity.
- School of Languages – Dedicated to English and Sanskrit studies, developing language proficiency, literary analysis, critical thinking, and cultural understanding through research and discourse.
- School of Fine Arts – Dedicated to traditional and contemporary art, offering BFA programmes in Painting, Sculpture, Textile Art & Design and Applied Arts, fostering creativity, studio practice and interdisciplinary innovation.
Discover excellence at the Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies, home to three renowned schools: the School of Languages, the School of Performing Arts, and the School of Fine Arts. As one of the leading fine arts colleges in Odisha, each
school is committed to nurturing creativity, cultural awareness, and academic excellence through innovative teaching and learning practices.
Why choose SSU for Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies ?
Experience a flexible and transformative journey in studying languages, dance, music, art, and communication. Our distinguished faculty empowers you to shift your perspective from ‘what to think’ to ‘how to think’ by fostering creative, critical, and scholarly thought. With our innovative pedagogy, we emphasize holistic development, nurturing well-rounded, balanced, and mature individuals.
How Long Does It Take?
3 years Bachelors Degree with Specialisation + 2 years Masters Program
What are the future career prospects?
After completing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Arts, students can choose from a wide range of professions—including education, government services, entrepreneurship, and corporate or private sector roles, both nationally and internationally. Our dedicated career counsellors provide continuous guidance and support, helping students select careers that best match their aptitudes and future aspirations.
What are the Placement Opportunities provided?
The Placement Cell maintains strong partnerships with leading business organizations both in India and internationally. It offers comprehensive guidance, support, and essential training to students, preparing them for successful job searches and interviews.
What can I Study?
Current UG Programs:
BPA Hindustani Vocal Music
BPA Odissi Dance
B.A. (Hons.) English
BFA Painting
BFA Sculpture
BFA Textile Art & Design
BFA Applied Arts
Current PG and Ph.D. Programs:
M.P.A. Odissi Dance
M.A. in Hindu Studies
MA Sanskrit
MA English
Are there financial aid and scholarships available?
SSU offers a range of scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Know more @ Scholarship Support Division
Looking for personalised advice?
Talk to our counsellor @ Phone: 7894424562
About the Course
The courses offered by the Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies—including those at the School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies—utilize innovative teaching and learning methods such as modular-based instruction, video-based learning, e-learning, webinars, and quiz competitions. As one of the top art colleges in India and recognized as one of the best universities in India, we offer a diverse array of programs for students who wish to study arts, including the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, Hindustani Vocal Music, Bachelor of Applied Arts, English Honours, Hindu Studies and Odissi Dance. Comprehensive counselling is provided to help students address academic and personal challenges. Remedial classes are organized to support student progress, while regular sessions and assignments help evaluate their development.
FACIS provides students with opportunities to develop their soft skills through seminars and workshops. Meditation and breathing practices are incorporated to help students enhance focus, manage stress, and gain greater self-awareness. An E-notice facility keeps students informed, and feedback from parents and students on teaching and evaluation strategies is actively acknowledged.
A comprehensive and forward-looking curriculum, developed by a team of experts, places creative learning at its core. Students, especially those enrolled in our Bachelor of Fine Arts program—recognized among the leading Bachelor of Fine Arts colleges in India—benefit from specialized training in disciplines such as Painting and Drawing, Hindustani Vocal Music, Odissi Dance, and Applied Arts. They learn in studios equipped with dedicated design spaces and undertake projects that require them to produce drawings and models to communicate their ideas effectively.
Studio work is guided through individual tutorials and group critical reviews, encouraging students to develop essential design skills. Learning extends beyond the studio, with opportunities for students to explore and draw inspiration from nature, further enriching their experience in the study of arts.
Vision
The Faculty of Arts, Communication & Indic Studies, including the renowned School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, is dedicated to empowering students to fully realize their creative potential through the comprehensive study of language, music, painting, dance, Sanskrit, and the fine arts. Our faculty offers distinguished programs such as the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing, Bachelor of Applied Arts, Hindustani Vocal Music, English Honours, and Odissi Dance—enabling students to study arts at the highest level. We embody the Best of the West through excellence in English language and English Honours, and the Best of the East through our diverse offerings in Indic studies, classical arts, and fine arts. Recognized as one of the top art colleges in India and counted among the best universities in India, we are committed to nurturing holistic, innovative, and globally relevant artistic growth.
Mission
Our mission is to provide students with a natural, beautiful, and serene environment that fosters artistic excellence and personal growth. Through a holistic educational approach, a career-oriented curriculum, and expert guidance, we deliver comprehensive training in body, mind, and knowledge. Our programs prepare students for successful careers as fine artists—whether in painting, drawing, applied arts, Hindustani Vocal Music, Odissi Dance, or other disciplines. As one of the leading Bachelor of Fine Arts colleges in India, we are devoted to instilling values that help students become disciplined, confident, self-sufficient, and noble human beings, while promoting excellence across all areas of the arts.
Our Faculty
Faculty Dean & Professor
Faculty of Arts, Communication and Indic Studies
From the Dean’s Desk,
The Faculty of Arts, Communication and Indic Studies (FACIS) at Sri Sri University stands as a vibrant centre of interdisciplinary learning where creativity, scholarship, and cultural heritage converge. Conceived as a dynamic academic space, FACIS nurtures intellectual inquiry while celebrating India’s rich artistic and linguistic traditions within a contemporary global framework.
The faculty is structured into three distinct yet interconnected schools: the School of Languages and Social Sciences (SoLSS), the School of Fine Arts (SoFA), and the School of Performing Arts (SoPA). Through these schools, FACIS offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed to foster critical thinking, artistic excellence, and cultural understanding. Students engage with disciplines such as English, Sanskrit, painting, applied arts, textile art and design, sculpture, Odissi dance, and Hindustani vocal music.
hat distinguishes FACIS is its holistic approach to education, where theory and practice move together in a vibrant ecosystem of studios, classrooms, performances, and research initiatives. The faculty also offers doctoral programmes in select disciplines, encouraging advanced research in language, arts, aesthetics, and cultural studies.
With an emphasis on creativity, scholarship, and the preservation of India’s intangible heritage, FACIS prepares students not only as professionals and researchers but also as culturally sensitive global citizens. It stands as a thriving academic hub where tradition meets innovation, inspiring the next generation of artists, scholars, and thought leaders.