The Foundation Year Studies introduces students to the study of art and design, both in theory and practice. The course includes a broad spectrum of skills which enable the students to identify with art and design tools, processes, and materials to develop suitable design ideas.
The course provides an integral base for students to pursue their major degree in any of the five Schools of the Institute.
The core feature of this programme consists of exciting opportunities to experiment, investigate, explore and evaluate. The teaching methodology helps students to understand art and design through experiential learning, lectures, seminars, hands-on studio interaction, market research, group studies, and projects.
By the end of Foundation Year Studies, the students attain an appropriate level of skills and creativity in the use of basic elements of design, materials, and hand tools. They are able to identify important elements of a problem, justify their work convincingly, and evaluate their performance. Working asa team, students are required to define problems, analyse, and devise solutions as an integral part of coursework.
The Foundation Year Studies introduces students to the study of art and design, both in theory and practice. The course includes a broad spectrum of skills which enable the students to identify with art and design tools, processes, and materials to develop suitable design ideas.
| Semester I & II | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Title | ||
| Aesthetics, Design, and Fashion (Research) | ||
| Drawing-I | ||
| Applications of Information & Communication Technologies | ||
| Studio-l: Material, Form, and Shape | ||
| English-I: Functional English & Presentation Skills | ||
| Seminar-I | ||
| Islamic Studies/Ethics | ||
| Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | ||
| Social Psychology of Fashion | ||
| Drawing-I | ||
| Digital Mediums | ||
| Studio-II: Material, Form, and Shape | ||
| English-II: Expository Writing | ||
| Fashion and Textiles in World Cultures | ||
| Technique-l | ||
| Pakistan Studies | ||
| Seminar-II: Visits & Documentation (Research Methods) | ||
