Overview

The BA in Visual Studies and Creative Industries mixes lecture and studio classes to gain a wider understanding and appreciation of the background, situation and frontiers of visual culture and its regional and global social and economic impact. Visual studies lecture courses provide exposure to great traditions of Islamic, Eastern, African, Western and local culture. In addition, students will gain valuable knowledge of cross-cultural and multi-curricular ideas and values and how these can be communicated in professional settings. Visual studies studio classes provide hands-on training in the production of fine art, analog & digital artifacts. Employment opportunities after completion include graphic design, web design, industrial design, and creative entrepreneurship, as well museum administration and arts management. (1 Credit Hour “CH” is equivalent to 2 ECTS Credit Hours “European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System”).