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Bachelor of Visual Arts

  1. The program aims to promote excellence in teaching and learning by providing students with quality coaching in art history and studio courses in the visual arts.
  2. To provide learning opportunities for the liberal arts, in prepration for diverse professions in the world of visual arts.
  3. To develop art graduates who are well versed in liberal arts, good critical thinkers and effective communications and reflect the ability to use art as a medium to create a constructive attitude in their life, their work and in their community.

After completion of BVA degree students will:

  1. Have a working knowledge of visual arts studio practice.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of arts theoretical and historical content through studio practice.
  3. Demonstrate particular depth of knowledge in the studio practice of paining and drawing.
  4. Acquire the ability to analyze and interpret art and culture products within the art world and within a broader context of cultural production.
  5. Able to express ideas and opinions cogently through oral, written, and nonverbal (visual) channels.
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the art industry and its cultural contexts through written and oral communication.
  7. Be able to employ a range of digtial media technologies to create art works.
  8. Demonstrate a high level of skill in both the manipulation of digital technologies as well as the creative extension of such technologies.
  9. Develop skills in identifying, analyzing and solving creative problems through studio practice.
  10. Employ visual arts methodologies to define and explore new problems or re-frame existing ones.

1st Semester

2nd Semester
ENG-1091 Functional English 3 0 3 ENG-1092 Communication & Presentation Skills-I 3 0 3
FA-1091 Basic Drawing-I 0 2 2 HU-1092 Pakistan Studies 2 0 2
CS-1072 Digital Communication-I 1 1 2 FA-1093 Basic Drawing-II 0 2 2
DES-1091 Fundamentals of Design 2 1 3 CS-1073 Digital Communication-II 1 1 2
DES-1092 History of Visual Arts & Culture-I 2 0 2 DES-1094 Design Developments  2 1 3
DES-1093 Mathematics for Designers 2 0 2 DES-1095 History of Visual Arts and Culture-II 2 0 2
FA-1092 Sculpture-I 0 2 2 DES-1096 Drafting 1 1 2
          FA-1094 Sculpture-II 0 2 2
Total Cr. Hrs. 10 6 16 Total Cr. Hrs. 11 7 18

3rd Semester

4th Semester
VA-2091 Print Making studio 0 2 2 VA-2094 Painting Studio 0 2 2
FA-2094 Advanced Sculpture studio 0 2 2 VA-2095 Miniature painting  Studio 0 1 1
FA-2091 Anatomy & Portrait Drawing 0 2 2 FA-2096 Advanced Drawing-I 0 2 2
BUS-2083 Oral Communication 3 0 3 VA-2096 Video art                                          1 1 2
HOA-2091 History of Art and artists-l 2 0 2 HOA-2092 History of Art and artist-II 2 0 2
VA-2092 South Asian art and design-I 2 0 2 VA-2097 South Asian art and Design-Il 2 0 2
FA-2095 Calligraphy-I                                    1 1 2 FA-2097 Calligraphy-II 1 1 2
VA-2093 Studio elective (Textile design/ Fashion Design) 1 1 2 VA-2098 Studio Elective (Jewelry design/Ceramics 1 1 2
          FD-2098  Color Science for Designers 2 0 2
Total Cr. Hrs. 9 8 17 Total Cr. Hrs. 9 8 17

5th Semester

6th Semester
ENG-3091 Technical Writing 2 0 2 FA-3096 Fine Arts Major Studio-II (Painting/Sculpture/Miniature Painting/Print Making) 0 3 3
FA-3093 Fine Arts Major studio-I (Painting/Sculpture/Miniature Painting/Print Making) 0 3 3 HU-3097 Research Methodology  & Dissertation 2 0 2
FA-3094 Art criticism 2 0 2 FA-3097 Advanced Drawing-III 0 2 2
FA-3095 Advanced Drawing-II 0 2 2 VA-3095 Contemporary art-II 2 0 2
VA-3091 Contemporary art-I 2 0 2 VA-3096 Art restoration 1 1 2
VA-3092 Culture factors in art-II 2 0 2 VA-3097 Performance art 0 2 2
VA-3093 Video Installation and modern media Art 0 2 2 FD-3097 Photography 1 1 2
VA-3094 Fundamentals of Graphic Design 1 1 2          
Total Cr. Hrs. 9 8 17 Total Cr. Hrs. 6 9 15

7th Semester

8th Semester
FA-4091 Advanced Drawing-IV 0 2 2 VA-4093 Mass communications 2 0 2
VA-4091 Art Practices/experiments with digital tools 2 1 3 VA-4092 Final project-II 0 6 6
VA-4092 Final project-I 0 6 6 TD-4098 visual merchandizing 2 0 2
SS-2092 Introduction to Sociology 2 0 2 HU-1091 Islamic Studies/Ethics 2 0 2
VA-4095 Advance graphic design 2 1 3 HU-3096 Foreign Language  2 0 2
          VA-4094 Art for Activism  2 0 2
                   
Total Cr. Hrs. 6 10 16 Total Cr. Hrs. 10 6 16
Internship during summer holidays 0 1 1
Total Credits for Bachelor in Visual Arts 133

  • Candidates holding Intermediate certificate (F.A., F.Sc., I.Com, I.C.S. etc.) or Equivalent, with at least 45% marks from any institute recognized by HEC in Pakistan or abroad are eligible to apply. 
  • Admissions to the Design Programs of the University are decided on the basis of candidates’ marks in:
  1. Marks of Intermediate (65% weightage)
  2. Marks of Matriculation (35% weightage)
  • Note: Please note that passing of University Drawing test in compulsory for the admission to Design Program.

SEMESTER-WISE PAYMENT IN PAK RUPEES

Fee Head1st 2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th
Tuition Fee 42,500 42,500 42,500 42,500 42,500 42,500 42,500 42,500
Admission Fee 20,000 - - - - - - -
Degree Fee - - - - - - - 5000
Certificate Verification Fee 2000 - - - - - - -
Processing Fee 5000 - - - - - - -
University Security 5000 - - - - - - -
Red Crescent  Donation 50 - - - - - - -
University Card Fee 300 - - - - - - -
Library Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Examination Fee 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Medical Fee 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Student Activity Fund 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000
Endowment Fund 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Annual Exhibition Fee Only Fashion Design 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Transport Fee Only for Non-Border * 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
TOTAL 94,850 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 67,500

*There is no Transport Fee for Hostel Residents but they will pay Hostel Charges

*1/3rd of the Tuition Fee along with Examination Fee will be charged in Summer Semester

Hostel Dues
 Hostel Dues  Rupees
 Room Rent  Rs. 4,500/-
 Electricity Charges  Rs. 4,750/-
 Sui Gas Charges  Rs. 2,750/-
 Mess Service Charges  Rs. 2,000/- 
 Hostel Activity  Rs. 500/- 
 Hostel Security (Refundable)  Rs. 5,000/- 
 1st Semester Total Hostel Dues  Rs. 19,500/-
 Per Semester Hostel Dues  Rs. 14,500/-

Self Finance with Installments (Bachelor of Visual Arts)

  1st  2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
Regular Fee 89,850 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 62,500 67,500
Self Finance Fee Installments 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500 37,500
Total Taxable Fee 127,350 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 105,000
Income Tax Advance 6,370 - -   -   -   -   -   -  
University Security (Refundable) 5,000 -   -   -   -   -   -   -  
Total Fee Payable Per Semester 138,720 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 105,000
  1. The candidates seeking admission against self-finance seats will have to apply on separate application form. The application packet (Prospectus and Application Form) can be collected in person for Rs. 2,000/- from the Admission Office of the University for each Program. The minimum eligibility criterion for the admission on Self-Finance Basis is the same as prescribed for Open Merit.
  2. The completed application form with required supporting documents as mentioned in the application form along with a bank draft of following (Self-Finance Dues + Regular 1st Semester dues + I.T Advance) should reach the Admission Office of the University  on or before the notified closing date.
  3. Advance Income Tax will be collected as per applicable rates in the subsequent semesters.
  4. Deduction of Rs.5000/- is of University Security for Tax Calculation
        40,500