MIT School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts

MIT School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts, aims at providing the highest standard of art & design education so that students gain a strong foundation in the artistic tradition via both established & new media, thus enriching their capacity for communication & expression as a whole. Our vision is to help students think, research, & communicate clearly, equipping them with intellectual skills & academic abilities to develop a stimulating & rewarding career. It offers an incredible array of academic programs; a diverse, committed, & accessible faculty; sophisticated facilities; & an unusual emphasis on experiential learning and project-based learning.

Objectives of the Program:

To promote self-awareness through reflection and art-making.
To learn the fundamentals of art therapy theory and practice.
To develop art therapy as a professional therapeutic practice.
To prepare students for a career that uses the therapeutic application of art in a variety of settings and with a wide range of populations.
To inculcate, integrate, and strengthen the cultural rootedness and appropriateness of art therapy knowledge and practice with a global outlook.

Semester Pattern and Credit System:

The Master of Fine Art in Art Therapy course is a full-time program that runs for two academic years, consisting of four semesters.
One Academic Year – Two Semesters
The first two semesters will be held offline at MIT-ADT University in MIT School of Fine Arts & Applied Arts College Pune.
The 3rd and 4th semesters in the 2nd year, which includes the Internship, can be done from anywhere in India, including the student’s city of residence.

Testimonials

Jui Jadhav

The MFA in Art Therapy program by MIT-ADT University ignited a sense of purpose and equipped me with a profound understanding of art as a therapeutic tool leading to the confidence to make a career shift from films to art therapy. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone seeking a meaningful and impactful career in art therapy.

Kamiya Dargan

It has been a profound transformation, both internally and externally. I am incredibly grateful for this chance to study art therapy in an Indian context. The curriculum thoughtfully places a strong emphasis on the intersection of ethics, psychology, and artistic expression.

Amancia Menezes Sandra

My journey as the ﬁrst cohort in the art therapy master’s program at MIT ADT has been exhilarating. I am sincerely grateful for all the support and nurturing I received by the entire art therapy faculty including respected Dean Dr. Milind Dhobley, for providing me with the education that has exceeded my expectations, and for equipping me to make a positive diﬀerence in this world through the cathartic experience of art therapy.

Mayaika Lamar

"I am immensely grateful for my experience in the art therapy master's course. The curriculum was extensive, covering a wide range of compelling topics which not only expanded my knowledge but also honed my practical skills. It has played a pivotal role in shaping my perspective and expertise in the field of art therapy.”