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Artistic Perception. During the Midterm students will be introduced to Conceptual art and its practical application through various mediums. They will be encouraged to experiment and enhance their aesthetic and intellectual learning of crafting a conceptual theme in their studio Practice. Students will be engaged in processing, analyzing and responding to sensory information through the skills and experimentations with a variety of media appropriate to the specific arts discipline. They will understand that art provides alternative, often non-linguistic strategies for examining meaning that can guide our understanding of the world around us. Creative Expression. Students will develop confidence and fluency in working within an art form by acquiring the skills required to create, produce and present works of art. This will involve learning through active practice and creation as well as exhibition of work. Evaluation: A panel of internal and external jurors will evaluate the Displayed works and artist’s statement at the end of each term (Mid and Final).

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Fine Arts enables personal, intellectual and social growth by nurturing creativity and providing opportunities for expression beyond the limits and boundaries of written language. Therefore, the intention of this course is to provide a meaningful experience with both depth and breadth of knowledge in the Fine Arts practice, so that students may apply their newly gained understanding to the appreciation and creation of art in its diverse forms.

Course Learning Outcomes

As part of the process of art making Students will develop and present analyses of works of art from structural, historical, cultural and aesthetic perspectives. The students will understand the foundation necessary for engaging in multiple opportunities for self-expression, and more deeply understanding a variety of creative efforts. Moreover, in 21st century Pakistan a focus on the arts will prepare students to participate in the social, cultural and intellectual interplay among people of differing cultural backgrounds and national origins. The student will develop an intellectual understanding of conceptual art practice and will be able to display her professional skill any medium practiced during her course duration.


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