Bachelor of Fine Arts-University of Comsats Lahore

Course overview:

According to Nietzsche, art is not just a form of human activity but is rather the highest expression of the human spirit. Art is a multidisciplinary and collaborative field of knowledge, thus the overall objective of the BFA program is to lead in art-practice, to play a proactive role in developing a philosophy of art relevant to the region and context, and creating an environment that nourishes and instigates creativity to impart education that will help the students to follow their own interests and fully develop their creative abilities.

In BFA the students explore different genres of Fine Arts such as Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, and Print-making with their own complex context and history. They are trained to develop individual ways of expression based on interpretation, innovation and experimentation and to decide where they stand in relation to the wide-ranging debate on the subject.

Integrating conceptual development with technical skills and introducing interdisciplinary mediums of expression by merging conventional and non-conventional mediums, the course is spread over 140 credit hours and follows three core domains of learning, thinking and skill development, i.e. History of Philosophy of Art, Art Technologies, and Studio Practice culminating into a Thesis. Preparing students to have a meaningful presence within the profession, the whole process is supported by visits, class discussions, presentations, report writing, critique, maintaining of journals, and interaction with guest speakers, extra-curricular activities, workshop experiences and participation in community development.

No. of semesters: 8 semester

Requirements:

Intermediate or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks from an accredited institution. The following procedures are followed for admission:

• All applicants appear in the entrance test (NTS)
  
• All applicants appear in the Creative Aptitude Test conducted by the department
  
• A list of selected applicants is prepared observing the following criteria:
  
• 30% of General Merit (Matric/O-Levels 03% + Intermediate/A-Levels 12% + NTS 15%)
  
• 70% Creative Aptitude Test (Writing 10% + Drawing/Making 40% + Interview 20%)
  

Course duration: 4 Years

How to apply:

• Sign Up at Online Admissions System
  
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• Print your Application Form and NTS Challan Form (visible after login).
  
• Submit Printed Application Form, Required documents (list is given in admission form) and Paid NTS Challan form, Application prcessing fee Rs. 1000/- ( if you have not purchased a prospectus for current Session) to CIIT Admission Office, if you have purchased a prospectus for current session then please attach the admission form in prospectus with your printed application form.
  
• NTS Test Slip will be issued to you at the Admission Office.
  

Curriculum:

List of Core Courses:

Course Title                            Cadt Hours

Foundation Studio I                        6(0, 6)

Foundation Studio II                        6(0, 6)

Art Appreciation                        3(3, 0)

Digital Drawing and Graphics I                3(0, 3)

Digital Drawing and Graphics II                3(0, 3)

Proportions and Geometry in ART                3(3, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture I            3(3, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture II            3(3, 0)

Studio I                            9(0, 9)

Studio II                            9(0, 9)

Art Technologies I                        6(6, 0)

Art Technologies II                        6(6, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture III            3(3, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture IV            3(3, 0)

Studio III                            9(0, 9)

Studio IV                            9(0, 9)

Art Technologies III                        6(6, 0)

Art Technologies IV                        6(6, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture V            3(3, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture VI            3(3, 0)

Studio V                            9(0, 9)

Art Technologies V                        6(6, 0)

History of Philosophy of Arts and Culture VI        I    3(3, 0)

Thesis                                12(0, 12)

English Comprehension and Composition            3(3, 0)

Islamic Studies                            3(3, 0)

Pakistan Studies                        3(3, 0)