Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Vision

Our vision is to impart substantial and meaningful learning; enriching the quality of life for our students and community through creative learning in the arts. To be a distinguished learning institution that commits itself to the task of nurturing career artists dedicated to the perfection of their craft and the enrichment of society.

Mission

Our mission is to foster an environment that will enhance the artistic creativity and intellectual development of our students. We strive to train graduates with analytical thinking skills and the values of authentic creativity with an aim that they not only excel as eminent artists extending the boundaries of artistic expression and increasing the levels of aesthetic appreciation in the society but are able to contribute to the globalized world of contemporary art.

Overview

This 4-year program starts with a foundation courses for the first two semesters where students are introduced to the basics of Drawing, Design, Sculpture and Drafting. Students are divided into Painting and Miniature painting in the fourth semester. The last four semesters are dedicated to the study and practice of their chosen specialization. The students are required to produce a body of work which constitutes as their thesis project in the last semester. Along with practical courses, theory courses constitute as 30% of the degree requirements.

Admission Requirement

  • FA/F.Sc with minimum 50% marks OR A-level in three main subjects (no subsidiary) with minimum Grade C (50%) with Equivalence Certificate OR Grade 12 with minimum Grade C (50%) with Equivalence Certificate
  • All applicants must appear for an aptitude test based on drawing and design ability. An interview and portfolio review of previous work will be conducted of the short listed applicants.

Degree Requirements for Bachelors of Fine Arts 4 years program

To receive Bachelors of Fine Arts degree, a student must complete a total of 133 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.

Road Map

Sr. No. Course Type Course Title Cr. Hrs.
Semester I
1 Major Drawing-Foundation I  3
2 Major 3D Studio – Foundation I  3
3 Major Drafting- Foundation I  3
4 Major Design-Foundation I  3
5 Major History of Art I 3
6 Core English – I 3
Total 18
Semester II
1 Major Drawing- Foundation II  3
2 Major 3D Studio – Foundation II  3
3 Major Design- Foundation II  3
4 Major History of Art II  2
5 Core English – II 3
6 Core Pakistan Studies 2
Total 16
Summer
1 Core Introduction to Computers 3
2 Core Islamic Studies / Core Ethics 2
Semester III
1 Major Drawing- Intermediate I 2
2 Major Painting- Basic I 2
3 Major Miniature Painting- Basic I  2
4 Major Sculpture- Basic I  2
5 Major History of Art III-  2
6 Major History of South Asian Art I  2
7 General: Digital Art I  2
8 Core English – III 3
Total 17
Semester IV
1 Major Drawing- Intermediate II 2
2 Major History of Art IV 2
3 Major Elective I 3
4 Major Specialization Course – I 5
5 General: Digital Art II 2
6 Core Mathematics  3
Total 17
Semester V
1 Major Drawing- Advance I 2
2 Major History of Art V- Modern Art  2
3 Major Specialization Course – II 5
4 Major Elective II 3
5 General General I  3
Total 15
Semester VI
1 Major Drawing- Advance II  2
2 Major History of Art VI 2
3 Major Research Methodology  3
4 Major Elective III  3
5 Major Specialization course III  5
Total 15
Semester VII
1 Major Drawing –Advance III 2
2 Major Contemporary Art in Pakistan 2
3 Major Specialization course IV 5
4 Major Elective IV  3
5 General Report Writing 2
Total 14
Semester VIII
1 Major Thesis  15
Total 15
Core 19
Major 102
General 12
Total Hrs 133
Specialization Detail
Sr. No. Specialization Name Course Name Credit Hrs
1 Painting Painting- Basic II 5
Painting – Intermediate I 5
Painting – Intermediate II 5
Painting – Advance 5
Painting- Thesis 15
2 Miniature Painting Miniature Painting- Basic II  5
Miniature Painting – Intermediate I 5
Miniature Painting – Intermediate II 5
Miniature Painting – Advance 5
Thesis– 15 credit hours 15

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