Introduction

Department of Art & Design is one of the leading art departments in Sindh. The graduate degree of Art and Design includes studio practice and theoretical studies. There are two major areas at the undergraduate level of this program. Fine Arts and Textile Design. Fine Arts offers Painting, miniature painting, Sculpture and printmaking as major fields of study, whereas Textile Design offers Textile design, and future programs Interior design, Graphics design, Ceramic Design and Architecture, etc. Department of Arts and Design conducts workshops and seminars every semester, also invites Keynote speakers and various Professionals for Juries, Critique and Art discussions. Students and teachers are highly committed to participating in art competitions, workshops, exhibitions and seminars in the country and abroad.

As a matter of fact, the world is difficult to understand if there is no art and the world seems meaningless and perplexing without art. Since art enables individuals to express their imaginations, it becomes extremely significant to impart the insights of art among students. Concerning teaching art, it is an established fact that teaching art develops creative, self-expressive and innovative people with strong aesthetic sense. Undoubtedly art has a monumental impact on a particular culture and society. In order to promote culture and aesthetic among the individuals, it is imperative to establish the teaching of art which is the need of this modern era in which the world has driven itself towards materialism. Therefore, art stands as consolation to the creative souls.

Vision

The Department of Art and Design will lead to promote the art by fostering critical & creative thinking, artistic expression, effective communication, cultural awareness. To produce best artists and designers who are empowered to create with profound and practical impact in terms of employment & community service.

Mission

The Department of Art & Design is an artistic and intellectual community that fosters creative thinking and lifelong learning. We prepare individuals for professional careers in the areas of visual art and design. Our faculty guides aspiring artists and designers to build both theoretical and practical foundations, and encourage personal development in art, design, and the humanities.

Our mission is to enable students to learn and to enhance their aesthetic sense skills so that they can work in the field of Fine Arts and Designing. Besides, it aims at providing the learners with a sort of motivation through theories and technical skills to deeply indulge in art, attain expertise and subsequently establish their own business and render their services for the promotion of Art which has remained ignored and unattended.