Department of Fine Arts – University of Home Economics Lahore

Department of Fine Arts – University of Home Economics Lahore
Department of Fine Arts
About
Faculty
Programs
Admission Criteria
Structure
FAQs
About
The Fine Art Department serves as the vibrant nucleus of creative exploration and expression within our academic community. Nestled at the intersection of tradition and innovation, our department celebrates the rich tapestry of artistic endeavors while fostering a dynamic environment for experimentation and growth. With an unwavering commitment to nurturing the talents and visions of emerging artists, we provide a platform for the cultivation of technical skill, conceptual depth, and cultural dialogue. Through rigorous instruction, collaborative engagement, and a diverse array of mediums, our department empowers individuals to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and forge their unique paths in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. Whether painting, sculpture, printmaking, or multimedia installations, our students and faculty alike engage in a profound exploration of creativity that transcends boundaries and inspires transformative experiences. Welcome to the Fine Art Department, where imagination knows no bounds and artistic expression knows no limits.
Faculty
Dr. Aysha Bilal Associate Professor Chairperson
DR. Munazza Rashid Assistant Professor
Hajira Ahmad Lecturer
Suffah Naeem Lecturer
Programs
BS Fine Arts, Course Overview
Fine Arts course is an amalgamation of array of sub disciplines in art that can teach the students explore and master different techniques and mediums of drawing and painting,  transferable skills, good communication skills, research skills, digital literacy in their own discipline, dexterity in treating art mediums and team work skills to say the least, all those capabilities that help the students to turn into proficient professionals and researchers and enhance their prospects of employability.
Teaching Methodology
The course shall be a combination of various methods including lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips, tutorials and group discussions using audio visual aids. The teacher will only discuss the basic of the concerned topic with pupil subsequently guiding them how to collect, recognize and interpret remaining information.
Evaluation Method
The courses are designed for better understanding of the subject. Concerned teacher will be responsible for the method of evaluation. A criterion will be set for the evaluation. There will be a separate evaluation system for assignments, presentations and essay writing as per HEC requirements. Student learning will be evaluated with efforts to assess at every level, from group assignments to the individual assignment. System use a variety of methods to inquire into our students learning experiences, relying on both direct and indirect measures, and using both quantitative and qualitative methods. System is abide by a principle of transparency in assessment to ensure confidence
Objectives of BS Fine Arts
Familiarize with the historical contexts for artistic and cultural heritage.
Develop art historical skills, critical inquiry and independent analytical thinking in the discipline of Fine Arts.
Relate, compare and contrast the major painting styles that emerged in art traditions.
Understand the work of art in relationship to the societies in which they were created and be able to discuss the cultural, geographical, philosophical, political and social factors that contribute to their creation.
Prepare students to be effective educators who contribute to the curriculum of contemporary institutes.
Develop the ability to translate research and practice.
Develop contemporary artistic skills to use their imagination and observation to create works of art.
Effectively express concepts in solid and presentable form.
Skillfully create artistic forms using different techniques and methods appropriate for the works of art.
Understand the meaning of work of arts in the contemporary art world.
Develop understanding of current professional standards in their chosen fields of contemporary art as well as the ability to meet the standards.
Being a professional artist, it will develop artistic ability to focus on their individual art practice and ideas to continue to learn and implement over the length of their career.
Outcomes
Be informed, intelligent citizens and be valuable members of society committed to making a difference as influential cultural procedures, leaders and trend-setters.
Learners will be able to Demonstrate independent
Learners will be able to solve creative problem through original thinking and the development of a distinct and personal approach
student will be able to develop personal approach to art-making informed by contemporary issues and historical precedents
Learner will be efficient enough to acquire fluency in the major discourses informing their concentrations in Studio Art.
Be ready for careers in the creative industry as studio artist.
With the completion of degree student will be exposed to current trends in art.
Be able to integrate multiple disciplines and media for their creative projects in both personal work and professional pursuits.
Not only excel in the area of concentration within their degree, but also in their ability to continually embrace, innovate and advance the ever-changing developments in art and research.
Be able to integrate multiple disciplines and media for their creative projects in both personal work and professional pursuits.
Learner will be ready for careers in the creative industry as studio artists, illustrators, interactive- media practitioners, gallery administrators, art critics and/ or researchers.
Scope
After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to transfer knowledge in various areas of Fine Arts. The curriculum would enable the students to interact with the world, their past and present, through the art that was created over centuries.  Learning through this curriculum would mean learning about skills, instructional education, social, religious, political and cultural history and contemporary ways to approach research in multifarious fields of art. Students can find their ways in the practical field as painters, designers, art historians, art critics, teachers, research advisors, entrepreneurs. They can find job placements with educational institutes, art galleries, museums, governmental and semi government organizations to name a few.
Admission Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the BS Fine Arts are as follows:
Candidates must have completed their (intermediate or equivalent) education with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized board / as per university policy.
In addition to the academic qualifications, prospective students are required to take the University’s entrance exams, which consist of aptitude and drawing tests.
Academic Record 70%
Entry Test 20%
Interview 10%
(50% passing marks for both test and interview are mandatory to qualify)
*(Eligibility Criteria may be changed as per the Admission Committee of UHE).
Number of Seats
Open Merit: 100
Self-Supporting: 100
Seats may be increased (If required with the approval of the Competent Authority)
Structure
Scheme of Studies
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Single Major with One Minor: An undergraduate/equivalent degree program with a Single major and one minor is focused on one disciplinary specialization and one Secondary but supporting concentration and comprises of a minimum of 132 credit hours Including the requirements of field experience/internship and capstone project. The Breakup of credit hours is as under:
General education courses: 32 credit hours
Major: minimum 72 credit hours
Interdisciplinary/allied courses: minimum 12 credit hours
Minor: minimum 12 credit hours
Field experience/internship: 03 credit hours
Capstone project: 03 credit hours
Note:
Minor will be offered subject to the approval of the relevant statutory body upon the recommendation of the concerned department.
Category
Min. Number of Courses
Min. Number of Credit Hours
General Education Courses
15
34
Majors
27
72
Interdisciplinary Courses
04
12
Internship
01
03
Capstone Project
01
03
Minor
04
12
50
136
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Total number of credit hours
136
Duration
4 years
Semester duration
16 weeks
Semesters
8
Course load per Semester
15-20 credit hours
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Nature of Course
Course Code
Name of Subject
Cr. Hrs.
SEMESTERÂ
1
GEN-I
ENG-103
Functional English
3(3+0)
GEN-II
ICP-100
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
2(2+0)
GEN-III
Arts & Humanities
2 (2+0)
GEN-IV
Natural Sciences
3(2+1)
MAJ-I
AD-101
Art of Ancient Civilizations
2(2+0)
MAJ-II
AD-102
Basic Drawing I
3(0+3)
MAJ-III
AD-103
Foundation Design I
3(0+3)
Total
18
SEMESTERÂ
2
GEN-V
CS-102
Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
3(2+1)
GEN-VI
ENG-104
Expository Writing
3(3+0)
GEN-VII
IS-200
IS-201
Islamic Studies OR
Religious Education/Ethics
2(2+0)
INTR-I
Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses (Choose from the list)
3 (0+3)
MAJ-IV
AD-104
Basic Drawing II
3(0+3)
MAJ-V
AD-105
Foundation Design II
3(0+3)
Total
17
SEMESTERÂ
3
GEN- VIII
Choose from the list of Social Sciences Cluster
2(2+0)
GEN-IX
SOC-102
Civics and Community Engagement
2(2+0)
GEN-X
SC-200
Quantitative Reasoning-I
3(3+0)
GEN-XI
HE-209
Entrepreneurship
2(2+0)
GEN-XII
Understanding of Holy Quran I/ Fehm- e- Quran I
1 (1+0)
MAJ-VI
AD-201
Art & Design Practices I
3(1+2)
MAJ-VII
AD-202
Printmaking
3(0+3)
MAJ-VIII
AD-203
History of South Asian Art
2(2+0)
Total
18
SEMESTERÂ
4
GEN-XIII
SC-207
Quantitative Reasoning-II
3(3+0)
GEN-XIV
Pakistan Studies
2(2+0)
GEN-XV
Understanding of Holy Quran II/ Fehm- e- Quran II
1 (1+0)
INTR-II
Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses (Choose from the list)
3 (1+2)
MAJ-IX
AD-204
Art & Design Practices II
3(1+2)
MAJ- X
AD-205
Ways of Seeing
3(0+3)
MAJ-XI
AD-206
3D – Modeling
3(0+3)
Total
18
SEMESTERÂ
5
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MAJ- XII
AD-301
Animation
3(0+3)
MAJ-XIII
AD-302
Methods of Research in Art & Design
2(2+0)
MAJ-XIV
AD-303
Material and Model
2(0+2)
MAJ-XV
AD-304
Moving Image
2 (0+2)
INTR-III
Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses (Choose from the list)
3 (1+2)
INTR-IV
Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses (Choose from the list)
3(0+3)
MIN-I
(Choose from the list)
3(0+3)
Total
18
SEMESTERÂ
6
MAJ-XVI
AD-307
Islamic Architecture and Geometric Design
3(1+2)
MAJ-XVII
AD-308
Artisanal Practices in Pakistan
3(1+2)
MAJ-XVIII
AD-309
Interactive media
3(0+3)
MAJ-XIX
AD-310
Integrated Studio- Art & Design
3(0+3)
MAJ-XX
AD-311
Art, Identity, and Globalization
2(2+0)
MIN-II
(Choose from the list)
3(0+3)
Total
17
SEMESTERÂ
7
MAJ- XXI
AD-401
Capstone Project
3(0+3)
MAJ-XXII
AD-402
Researching Material Culture through Oral Narratives
3(0+3)
MAJ-XXIII
AD-403
Sustainable Design and Eco-Art
3(1+2)
MAJ-XXIV
AD-404
Internship
3(0+3)
MIN-III
FIN- 408
(Choose from the list)
3(0+3)
Total
15
SEMESTERÂ
8
MAJ-XXV
AD-405
Thesis
6(0+6)
MAJ-XXVI
AD-406
Report Writing
3(3+0)
MAJ- XXVII
AD-407
Art & Design Seminar (Professional practices)
3(0+3)
MIN-IV
FIN- 409
(Choose from the list)
3(0+3)
Total
15
Total Credit Hours
136
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List of General Education Cluster CoursesÂ
offered by the Department of Art & Design
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Nature of Course
Course Code
Name of Subject
Cr. Hrs.
GEN-I
AD-106
Digital Art and New Media
2(0+2)
GEN-II
AD-107
Art and Design Anthropology
2(0+2)
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List of Interdisciplinary/Allied Courses
offered by the Department of Art & Design
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Nature of Course
Course Code
Name of Subject
Cr. Hrs.
INTR-II
AD-108
Mosaic Art
3(0+3)
INTR-IV
AD-206
Virtual Reality (VR) Art
3(0+3)
INTR-V
AD-207
Artificial Intelligence in Art
3(1+2)
INTR-VI
AD-252
Decorative Arts
3(0+3)
INTR-VII
AD-313
Public Art
3(0+3)
INTR-VIII
AD-314
Music Composition
3(0+3)
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List of Minor CoursesÂ
offered by the Department of Art & Design
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Nature of Course
Course Code
Name of Subject
Cr. Hrs.
MIN-I
AD-315
Environmental Art and Design
3(0+3)
MIN-II
AD-316
Photography and Visual Storytelling
3(0+3)
MIN-III
AD-317
Theater
3(0+3)
MIN-IV
AD-318
Printmaking- I
3 (1+2)
MIN-V
AD-319
Printmaking- II
3 (1+2)
MIN-VI
AD-410
Performance Art
3(0+3)
MIN-VII
AD-411
Ornamental Design
3(0+3)
MIN-VIII
AD-412
Curation and Exhibition Design
3(0+3)
MIN-IX
AD-413
Art, Culture and Community Engagement
3 (1+2)
FAQs
Q1. Is the University of Home Economics (UHE) degree recognized?
Yes, UHE is a public sector university, and all degrees are recognized by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.
Q2. How long is the duration for BS Degree programs?
Four (04) years/eight Semesters
Q3. From where can I obtain the prospectus, admission forms and challan forms
?
From the University of Home Economics website:
https://uhe.edu.pk/bs-degree-programs/
https://uhe.edu.pk/associate-degree-programs1/
Q4. Are there any specific quotas in admissions?
Yes, visit page 55 of the prospectus 2022.
Q5. How many programs can I apply to?
A candidate can apply to as many degree programs as she may deem fit.
Q6. What is the admission processing fee for each application?
Rs 1000/-
Q7. What is the last date and mode of submission for admission forms?
The last date of submission of admission forms will be 31
st
October, and they can be submitted via hand.
Q8. What criteria is set for applicants who missed the documents (e.g., Fee Challan, Admission Forms, Matric / inter result etc.?
The applicants must submit their missing documents by 31
st
October positively otherwise application forms with missing documents will not be entertained.
Q9. Are there any Scholarship programs available?
Ehsaas program by HEC, UHE need based scholarship, UHE merit-based scholarship are available.
Q10. Who can apply for scholarships?
All students admitted are eligible for scholarships as per criteria.
Q11. Are there any provisions for students applying in UHE from outside of Lahore to have hostel facility in University of Home Economics?
Yes, the hostel facility is available on first come first serve basis.
Q12. Do you offer weekend classes?
No.
Q13. Is there a fee refund policy?
Yes, the fee can be refunded within one week of the commencement of classes.
Q14. What if I want to migrate to another program?
As per HEC Policy, you can migrate from one program to another only once.