Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
This four-year, studio-intensive program develops students’ technical proficiency, conceptual thinking, and aesthetic sensibility, while fostering a strong understanding of artistic practices, visual culture, and creative expression. Learning is situated within the broader context of Fine Arts, encompassing historical, contemporary, and emerging media, and encouraging engagement with the social, cultural, and ethical dimensions of art.
The first three semesters focus on multidisciplinary studio practice, building foundational skills in technique, composition, and spatial awareness. In the fourth semester, students are introduced to Painting and Miniature Painting, after which they select one area for specialization. From the fifth semester onwards, students pursue focused study in their chosen discipline, integrating studio practice with theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches, culminating in a capstone project.
Studio courses emphasize hands-on engagement across diverse media, while theory courses develop critical and historical perspectives, preparing graduates for professional practice and advanced study.
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.
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.
Admission Requirments
Qualifications:
- 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 Requirments
To receive Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, a student must complete a total of 133 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
Road Map
Semester 1
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| 2 | Core | Islamic Studies / Core Ethics | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
Semester 3
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 4
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 5
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 7
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 8
| Sr. No. | Course Type | Course Title | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Major | Thesis | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Courses Breakup
| Category | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Core | 19 |
| Major | 102 |
| General | 12 |
| Total | 133 |
Specialization Detail
| Specialization Name | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Painting | Painting- Basic II | 5 |
| Painting – Intermediate I | 5 | |
| Painting – Intermediate II | 5 | |
| Painting – Advance | 5 | |
| Painting- Thesis | 15 | |
| Miniature Painting | Miniature Painting- Basic II | 5 |
| Miniature Painting- Intermediate I | 5 | |
| Miniature Painting- Intermediate II | 5 | |
| Miniature Painting – Advance | 5 | |
| Thesis | 15 |