Prospectus 2022

NATIONAL
COLLEGE OF ARTS
Contents
06 Message from the Principal 92 Post Graduate Programmes

08 Welcome to NCA 92 MPhil Cultural Studies
14 History & Heritage 93 MPhil & PhD in Cultural Heritage Conservation
and Management
20 Campus
26 NCA Laurels
94 Graduate Programmes
30 Foreign Linkages
94 Multimedia Art
34 Undergraduate Programmes
95 Interior Design
35 The Foundation Semesters

96 Visual Arts
40 Department of Fine Arts

98 Facilities
100 Archives
41 Painting
102 Tollinton Block NCA
41 Printmaking & Digital Media
104 Design & Research Centre
41 Miniature Painting
Produced under:
108 Admission
41 Sculpture
48 Department of Design 109 Admission Policy & Procedures
111 Fee Structure 2022
50 Visual Communication Design
54 Textile Design
112 Societies
58 Ceramic Design
113 Scholarships
DESIGN & RESEARCH CENTRE 62 Product Design

114 Academic Awards
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS
116 Rules & Regulations
68 Department of Architecture
118 Administration
DISCLAIMER
74 Department of Film & Television
This prospectus represents the most accurate information available at the time of publication. The College
78 Department of Musicology
reserves the right to correct or otherwise change any information without prior notice at its sole discretion. 84 Department of Cultural Studies
The most updated version is available at www.nca.edu.pk 88 Elective Courses
“Each one of us is born with a bird, free
unfettered, reaching out for the infinite.
But owing to the prejudices of our
civilization, the restriction of our families
and the superimposition of convention,
that bird is caged and loses its notes of
freedom. I am trying to find that bird in
me. And if I do, I will pass it on. That bird
will go right from me to you.”
Shakir Ali
Message from the
Principal
The National College of Arts, since its efficient system to regulate online classes and this
establishment, has maintained a visionary year the students will also have the opportunity to
approach to the arts. From an industrial be guided by teachers in person and on campus
polytechnic in 1875, to a contemporary arts college staff in ensuring the protocols in attending both
starting with three major departments in 1958, online and in-person classes responsibly.
the college now boasts of an impressive number
The NCA in both of its campuses, Lahore and
of undergraduate, graduate, MPhil and PhD
Rawalpindi is making sure that students satiate
programmes. There are nine undergraduate,
their curiosity by various means, to explore
four graduate level and two post-graduate level
creative avenues and critical thinking even in these
programmes currently offered by the college.
uncertain times. It has also effectively maintained
The NCA alumni form the pool of Pakistan’s best
an inclusive approach, imparting progressive
artists, architects, designers, film makers, cultural
ideals and disseminating awareness of art to the
researchers and musicologists.
public at large by participating in and initiating
The college has evolved at par with international multiple community outreach programmes
standards engaging well with pedagogical under the umbrella of skill development for the
requirements of the current times. As we step underprivileged.
into this new academic year, filled with hopes and
I am grateful to the faculty, staff, and students
dreams of scaling new heights, I proudly affirm
who have ensured that NCA continues to engage
that with our experienced and dedicated teachers
in education, research, scholarship, preservation,
and excellent infrastructure, National College of
and practice of art at the highest caliber despite
Arts serves as a conduit to equip students with
the challenges of the pandemic. We will greet
the ability to learn at an accelerated pace within
the new academic year with the prospect of being
a given timeframe, simultaneously instilling the
able to support one another, and a continued
capacity to balance creativity with criticism.
commitment to safeguarding our community’s
Following the prevalent situation of pandemic, health. With hope and positive thoughts I invite
NCA has taken relevant steps to promote the you all to be a part of an incredible learning
safety and welfare of college community; including experience at this one-of-a- kind institution in the
our vaccine policies. COVID-19 Vaccine certification country.
is mandatory for all undergraduate and graduate
students on arrival, adherence to all SOPs while
in the college vicinity and carrying out awareness Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
about public health conditions including taking Principal
necessary precautions. We have also enabled an National College of Arts
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Welcome to
NCA
At the National
College of Arts
(NCA), we believe
that education is a
fluid process, where
students are assisted
in the exploration,
investigation and
expression of their
ideas.
“…At the National College of Arts (NCA), within a critical space. The diversity of both the Pakistani art had already begun with Professor and graphic design and what is now called Visual
we imagine a world. Not one world, faculty and the student body ensures that no Shakir Ali, teacher and Principal at the NCA. The Communication Design. Professors and artists the
but many. One for each of us, one from particular ideological or theoretical position is students of Professor Mark Ritter Sponenburgh likes of Professors Salima Hashmi, Colin David,
each of us, with these we write the sacrosanct. Discussion, critique and research form at the NCA, spearheaded modern art education in Saeed Akhtar and Muhammad Asif trained entire
autobiographies of our times, in objects, in the backbone of all the courses offered. We are Pakistan. generations that studied at the NCA. Such has been
lines, in mortar, and in perishable clay. In unique as we draw both our faculty and our student the contribution of others, such as Professors Kamil
The Renaissance man Bhai Ram Singh; alumnus,
tracing ourselves, we leave traces. These body from a diverse cultural mix. This facilitates Khan Mumtaz, Javed Najam, Tanveer Hussain,
faculty and principal at the Mayo School, was an
are the traces that make our cities. Turn and allows a pluralistic culture within the College. Abdul Rehman Khan, Shehrazad Alam and Bashir
architect, designer, and craftsman who in one short,
us inside out like pillowcases with that Students benefit from exposure to a wide range of Ahmed who are all pioneers in their fields. The
inimitable lifetime discovered in himself, both a
remembered smell, like shed skins. These ideas, sub-cultural identities and practice drawn Textile Design Department was established under
builder and a wood carver. Aitchison College, the
are the traces that populate our nights, from often conflicting and contested geographical, the leadership of Professor Abbassi Abidi, who later
Lahore Museum and the NCA itself bear testimony
and from these traces we dare to dream socio-political and historical locales. on became the Principal of the NCA. The product
to his greatness.
again…” designer Professor Qadir Bakhsh, the founding
The visual is a language that must be learnt. The
Excerpts from NCA teacher - students conversations. The history of the NCA is bound up with the father of the department of Product Design
knowledge of technique and medium forms the
incredible legacy of personalities that have emerged established a venerable reputation nationally and
basis of personal expression, and that innovation
from it. Nayyar Ali Dada’s eclectic expression internationally; as did Ustad Mohamed Ali with his
The NCA offers a number of professional comes through understanding and learning of
bears much of Pakistan’s creative expression in fine woodcarvings. Shirin Pasha, the film-maker
undergraduate and graduate degree courses. visual language. We believe that creative expression
architecture; Professor Emeritus Khalid Iqbal gave with the sensibility of a painter who founded the
Courses have been conceived in such a way in which has the power to change the world. An artist is a
us the sensitive soul of the Punjab in painting; department of Film and TV; Professor Iqbal Hassan
the student’s unique creative and internal impetus philosopher, linguist, idealist, writer, critic, theorist
Zahoor ul Akhlaque the reflective artist, left behind the eternal academic who took charge of teaching
is aligned with the requirements of the job market and above all human at the same time.
an imperishable legacy; Mian Ijaz ul Hassan’s art history and headed the department that can
in an increasingly diverse world. Tradition and
Our students have made their mark and moved on works of art and Mian Salahuddin the ceramist rightly be called the intellectual backbone of studio
individual talent both form an integral part of the
to become pioneering professionals in a number generated provocative controversies; Nayyara programmes offered at the NCA.
history for a more meaningful participation in the
of creative fields both locally and internationally. Noor, whose music and voice has touched the
future. Freedom, plurality and an interdisciplinary
Professor Mark Ritter Sponenburgh, the first hearts of generations; Graphic Designers Niaz Ali
approach allows ideas, histories, theoretical
Principal of NCA, introduced the modern art college Shah and Ahmad Khan established the technical,
positions and technical procedures to be located
curriculum, in 1958. The modern movement in perceptual, theoretical peripheries of publicity
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Amongst NCA’s many contributions is the We believe that the cutting edge of creativity and
“The tendency of instruction in a school of contemporary miniature painting movement, expression is to be discovered within ourselves
art should be to develop art and to produce headed by Professor Bashir Ahmed. and for that we individually nurture the potential
in each student. We teach our students to reject
a knowledge and love of truth and beauty, The first Musicology and Film and Television degree
programmes offered in Pakistan were initiated at
nothing, to examine everything; they are taught
how to think but never what to think. In this
not to develop industry, not to produce the NCA in 2002 and 2004 respectively. Apart from
lies freedom, ours and theirs. Expression is to
the establishment of pioneering departments,
marketable commodities…the curriculum the NCA, its faculty and students have been
be discovered within ourselves and for that we
individually nurture the potential in each student.
should…tend to elevate the pupil, to expand advocates and participants of pivotal heritage and
conservation projects, such as the conservation of
his mind and to render him capable of the Lahore Fort.
receiving and knowing and retaining and The NCA library and archives section houses original
appreciating…not aimless mannerism or documents spanning over a hundred years, as well
as a continuously updated bank of contemporary
stolid reproduction” publications; this makes it one of the best visual art
research libraries in South Asia. The environment
Sir Richard Temple at the NCA is professional, creative and research
oriented, and has over the years, attracted a
number of professionals and educationists of calibre
from all over the world, who have come to this
institution for teaching and learning. All of our
faculty members are practitioners in their fields.

History &
Heritage
In reaction to The Industrial
Revolution, a worldwide movement
gained strength i.e. Arts & Crafts
Movement 1850-1920. The
movement believed in indigenous
art & crafts as an essential part
of artistic and industrial progress.
Many of the proponents of art and
craft education were followers of
the Arts and Crafts Movement and
disciples of William Morris and his
counterparts.
Sir JJ School of Arts, Bombay, Govt. College of Art, Following the partition of the Indian Subcontinent, Communication and Cultural Studies (2005). The
Madras, Govt. College of Art and Craft, Calcutta and the Mayo School underwent many changes. From College offers MA degrees in Visual Art, Interior
the Mayo School of Arts, Lahore were the four art 1956 to 1958 the Mayo School went through a Design and Multimedia Design and an MPhil
institutions established by the Crown in India. The process of restructuring by the Government of leading to PhD in Communication and Cultural
Mayo School of Industrial Art was set up in memory Pakistan to become the National College of Arts. Studies. The departments of Musicology, Film &
of the assassinated British Viceroy of India, Lord Professor Mark Ritter Sponenburg (1916-2012), a Television were established in a few years later,
Mayo. John Lockwood Kipling (father of author graduate of the prestigious Cranbrook Academy along with the Centre for Conservation and Cultural
Rudyard Kipling), a teacher of painting, sculpture of Art, Michigan, and the L’ Ecole des Beaux Arts Heritage Management.
and architectural embellishment and proponent Paris, was given charge as Principal. A celebrated
The Research and Publication Centre was
of the Arts and Crafts Movement working then at artist well versed in American and European art
established in 1999, and has produced milestone
the J.J. School of Art Bombay, was appointed as and design education, Sponenburgh introduced
publications on history, art, and the social sciences.
the Mayo School of Art’s first Principal. He also the modernised curriculum which is the root of
A project for the restoration and conservation of
held charge as the curator of the Central Museum today’s National College of Arts. He encouraged an
the archival records of Mayo School of Arts was
Lahore. understanding and exploration of indigenous craft
also initiated in 1999. Today the NCA Archives is
and culture. The exhibition ‘Folk Arts of Swat’ based
The Mayo School of Art was established in 1875 on considered an essential resource for research on
on research in Swat, in collaboration with NCA
the lines of the Kensington model, in conjunction art history and the history of art, craft, design and
students, is still on display at the Lahore Museum.
with the Central Museum. The School was to architecture of Pakistan and pre- partition Punjab.
document the arts and crafts of the Punjab, with The departments of Fine Arts, Design and
the aim of training excellent craftsmen who would Architecture were established in 1958 and the Mayo
serve the demands of craft production. The Mayo School was finally transferred to the Ministry of
School became a centre of craft excellence under Education. The College was sanctioned a Board of
the direction of a line of accomplished heads, Governors as recognition of its superior quality
including J.L Kipling, Sir Percy Brown, Lionel of education. The new breed of artists, designers
Heath, Bhai Ram Singh and S. N. Gupta. The school and architects filled many professional voids. A
was also tasked with the monitoring of craft new policy introduced in 1972 recognized the
institutions of the Punjab and in such capacity, was achievements of the College and further planned
well connected with other institutions throughout its development as a centre of excellence in the arts.
the province. Over the years, inclusion of the A unique measure of autonomy, under the Federal
fine arts became part of the school’s curriculum, Government, was ensured from this point on. In
along with architectural drafting and drawing, 1985 the College was granted a degree awarding
embellishment crafts, woodwork, wood carving, status. This also empowered the NCA to institute
weaving, embroidery, blacksmith, metalwork and graduate programmes in the field of Visual Arts and TOP: First batch of students of Mayo School of Arts with Principal J L Kipling, 1880.
BELOW: Lord Mayo, Viceroy of India
bookbinding. Interior Design (1999), Multimedia Arts (2001) and BOTTOM: Evolution of Logos from Mayo School of Arts to National College of Arts

“In establishing a School of Art
in Lahore in 1875, the idea of the
authorities was rather the revival
and encouragement of indigenous
means of Art than the importation
of European notions”
Sir Richard Temple
Prof. Shakir Ali
Prof. Tanveer Hussain

Prof. Zahoor ul Akhlaq
Prof. Abdur Rehman Ustad Haji Sharif

Prof. Ahmad Khan
Prof. Sponenberg
Prof. Iqbal Hasan
Mr. Nayyer Ali Dada

Campus
The Mayo School of
Art was established
in 1875, with the
intention of having
a centre that served
the demands of the
local and British peers
and the government,
by preserving and
patronizing the craft of
Punjab.
The foundation stone of the Kipling Block (now the NCA is ideally located in the heart of the cultural What is unique about studying at the NCA is that The campus has a visiting faculty hostel, equipment
Administration block) was laid on January 3,1880 by capital and enjoys a historically rich neighbourhood. students are not merely observers in the drama of for studios and laboratories, academic buildings
Prince Albert Victor, and presents an early example The College is flanked on either side by the Lahore a city. Students of the NCA take their performances and a library. The faculty, in keeping with the NCA
of the utilization of Mughal imagery. Referred to Museum and the Town Hall respectively, with the into the public sphere, in its streets, galleries and model, comprises of a core permanent faculty, as
as ‘late Mughal’ style in contemporary accounts, its Punjab University Old Campus across the road. The work in its industries. well as visiting, guest and contract faculty, both
construction was supervised by a famous engineer lure of the city for students is not just limited to the national and international.
The Rawalpindi campus was set up in the historic,
from Lahore, Khan Bahadur Ganga Ram, who later magic of history and the world heritage sites. The
Liaquat Memorial Hall in January 2006. The iconic It is the student body that truly makes the NCA
became well known for his philanthropy. Initially, area between the Badshahi Mosque and the NCA is
Liaquat Hall was designed by the Greek Architect, distinctive. Our students come from all parts of the
the building consisted of six rooms. Temporary a treasure trove of materials, from the traditional
Doxiadis. This multilevel building lies in the heart country and from extremely diverse socio-economic
additions were made to it in 1881. In 1891, these to the contemporary. This is a city where people
of Rawalpindi city. It has a long thriving history of backgrounds. The variety of backgrounds, identities,
temporary structures were made permanent in make things on site and a living is made from ideas;
performing arts. The Rawalpindi/Islamabad area ideological positions and languages become our
accordance with a design prepared by the Principal. from metalwork and plastics to print workshops
has an active body of professionals, many of whom strength.
Now the school had proper workshops equipped and digital art. This is an extraordinary space for
are NCA alumnus, as well as other bodies who have
with tools and machines. In 1902 four large machine research, collaboration and innovation, one that is The diversity of our student body engenders a
been working towards the setting up of professional
workshops and photolithography studio were utilized by NCA students as a home away from home unique NCA culture where debate and discourse are
art schools. Their resources are utilized in addition
already functioning. The fountain in the front of from the first day of their entry into the College. promoted. This promotes creativity, understanding,
to the inputs that the current NCA faculty provides.
the main entrance was designed by Sirdar Bahadur individuality and tolerance. Our foreign students
Not far away is Royal Park, the iconic cinema district
Bhai Ram Singh, much admired as a designer and The project is a turning point in the history of the are easily absorbed into the College stream.
where the Pakistani film industry lived and worked
craftsman when selected to decorate a section of NCA. Bearing in view the ethos and model of the
in an atmosphere of its own creation. Cinema
Queen Victoria’s Osborne House. Kipling utilized NCA, an academic plan has been developed to
hoardings with their unique style were painted and
his crafts and sculpture background to construct ensure continuity in the integrated teaching of
repainted in its narrow lanes.
a comparatively simple but elegantly detailed the visual arts through the combined foundation
structure. The beautifully laid brick masonry of the Recently Lahore has begun to reclaim its place in course.
walls ends at the roof with an outer cornice of red South Asia as a cultural and intellectual hub. The
To encourage cultural diversity and gender parity
sand- stone, which, historian Latif informs, had been city is host to theatre shows, art exhibitions, music
in the student body, the Rawalpindi Campus
obtained from Delhi. festivals, symposia and lectures all year round, with
admits students countrywide, following the same
local and international participation, all of which
procedure of testing and criterion of eligibility as
are accessible to the students of the NCA.
already established at the NCA.

The Ministry of Federal Education has allocated It is hoped that the activities will not only help us
an auditorium space in Islamabad with the aim advance our academic linkages internationally but
of making our local art and culture accessible will also help us draw international exhibitions
to a larger audience. The initiative has proven and artistic activity to Pakistan. It will thus foster
especially beneficial in the exchange of art and the promotion of culture, retaining the diversity
ideas, perpetuating a soft image of Pakistan and plurality of a number of artistic genres. The
internationally. Initiative will significantly improve the ways in
which audiences can connect with local as well as
The National College of Arts holds art exhibitions,
international arts.
cultural symposia and conferences, as well as
NCA productions, documentaries and films at the
auditorium.
A space in the capital city, dedicated to artistic
endeavours has increased access for foreign
missions to view art and engage in artistic activities.
The National College of Arts also offers short
courses on various traditional and contemporary
arts for the international missions in Islamabad and
for the public at large.

NCA
Laurels
PROFESSOR Prof. Khalid Iqbal

EMERITUS
In 2013, the National
College of Arts has
Ismail Gulgee announced an award
Arif Hasan Prof. Abbasi Abidi and a chair in the
Abdul Hafeez Pirzada Masood Ahmed Khan Ustad Bashir ud Din Shahid Sajjad Faqir Syed Aijazuddin name of Professor Zia Mohyeddin
Prof. Zahoor ul Akhlaq Qadir Bakhsh Khan Mark Ritter
Nayyar Ali Dada Adil Salahuddin Prof. M. R. Sponenburg Kh. Zaheer ud Din Intezar Hussain Prof. Dr. Arfa Syeda Zehra
Sponenburgh, the
Prof. Khalid Iqbal Farooq Qaiser Prof. Iqbal Hassan Prof. Shireen Pasha Prof. Saeed Akhtar Raza Kazim Prof. Yasmin Cheema founding Principal of Prof. Dr. Akram Dost Baloch
Prof. Ahmed Khan Prof. Mary Lewis Prof. Colin David Prof. Tanveer Hussain Asif Mirza Prof. Salima Hashmi Prof. Sajida Haider Vandal the NCA. Prof. Naazish Ata Ullah
FELLOWS
2000
2009
2013
2019
1959
1976
1989
1993
1994
1996
1998
ASSOCIATES Muhammad Latif Mian Mohammad Majeed Prof. Sajjad Kausar Rizwan Azeem Dabir Ahmad Khalid Anis Ahmad Ghazala Rahman Prof. Quddus Mirza
Prof. Mary Lewis Prof. Muhammad Asif Prof. Askari Mian Irani Farooq Qaiser Prof. Shahnaz Ismail Shahnaz Malhi Prof. Fauzia Qureshi Prof. Hina Tayyaba Khaleel
Ustad Muhammad Ali Prof. Dr. Ijaz Anwar Prof. Iqbal Hussain Talat Ahmad Prof. Syed Maqsood Pasha Rashid Rana Prof. Dr. Farida Batool
Sh. Shuja Ullah Prof. Bashir Ahmed Prof. Naazish Ata Ullah Dr. Shakeel A. Qureshi Prof. Lala Rukh Imran Qureshi Prof. Faisal Sajjad
Ustad Bashir ud Din Prof. Khalid Hussain Mohsin Banday R. M. Naeem
Prof. M. H. Jafri Asad Faruki
Prof. Abdul Rahman Khan

Foreign
Linkages
International cooperation and cultural exchange There is an established MOU between the NCA and
has become essential for institutions who think Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts Programme,
and act globally. Links were established through (VITA), Prince’s Foundation, UK. NCA is in
a variety of activities such as international film partnership with Boston Architectural College, USA,
festivals, international exhibitions and artist-in- South Asia Institute, University of Texas, Austin,
residence programmes. USA. Liaoning Communication University, China,
Xinjiang Normal University, China, University of Art,
The College has entered into a memorandum
Tehran, Iran. These opportunities provide members
of understanding (MOU) with a number of
of the NCA community with the competitive edge.
institutions: The College of Fine Arts, University
Our programmes bring together students and
of New South Wales, Australia, Ecole Nationale
staff from all over the world. Institutional partners
Superieure des Beaux Arts, France, Instituto
include the British Council, Anniemarie Schemmil
Superior de Arte Havano, Cuba, Xi’an Music
Haus, Khana-e-Farhang and Alliance Frances.
Conservatory China, Albertina Film Academy Italy,
Sienna Art Institute Italy, Ulster University Northern
Ireland, Konrad Wolf Film University of Babelsberg,
Germany, Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey and
Middlesex University, England for faculty and
student exchange programmes. Academic linkage
in the field of sustainable design is being finalized
with the University of Edgehill, United Kingdom and
European Leadership University, Northern Cyprus.

“We have to teach him(the student) by cold
light of reason why one thing is beautiful and
one ugly. We have by education to bring his
mind to the point at which he can grasp the
spirit of beauty and having grasped it to work
out at first consciously and finally intuitively,
for the love of beauty…we have to teach
him to visualise and criticise, to appreciate
indigenous arts and the arts of the west”
Lionel Heath
Undergraduate
Programmes
The NCA offers degrees at
the undergraduate level. The
stated 4 years duration of all
Bachelor degree programmes
(Architecture 5 years) includes a
one year foundation course.
An integrated programme of study has been

formulated that combines both theoretical and
The foundation year also serves as an introduction
to the city of Lahore, where students are required
Foundation Semesters
practical modules for the students of Fine Arts, to study past and present practices firsthand and Fine Arts, Design and Architecture Departments
Architecture and Design. The programme considers develop an understanding of the connection between
all creative disciplines in the visual arts as having culture, visual language and creative practice.
similar perceptual, theoretical and historical
underpinnings. Beginning a course of study in any The foundation year is demanding, rigorous,
creative field through an interdisciplinary approach and challenging. Aside from the compulsory
provides a strong base for a wider understanding theory and practice components, the course also
of the subject. This is what we offer to our students includes extended visits to historical monuments,
in the foundation year; the ability to think, contemporary buildings of architectural value,
understand, connect and analyse in the context of galleries, museums, industrial and commercial units
personal and wider human experience. and various other sites where art and music are
practiced as part of a living tradition.
History and theory courses are compulsory in the
foundation year. Project based studio courses These are all studio based programmes that are
include Sculpture, Drawing, Drafting and Design. supported by a strong theoretical framework. We
The aim is to develop technical and critical skills produce professionals who have excellent command
through an introduction to essential media, basic over techniques and materials of their relevant
techniques, creative expression and the use of disciplines. They are confident and are able to
tools and equipment. Personal understanding and independently understand, develop and articulate
insight is developed through tutorials, seminars, the conceptual and theoretical framework, solve
and critiques. Musicology, Cultural Studies and Film problems and innovate. The NCA undergraduate
& Television have their own foundation year courses programmes train professionals who are ready to
that are specific to their disciplines. enter competitive arenas, and bring with them a
strong individual style, creative flair and passion.
Fine Arts
Design
Musicology
Film & Television
Cultural Studies Architecture
04 Years 05 Years
Foundation Semesters Foundation Semesters
Musicology Department Cultural Studies Department
Foundation Semesters
Film & Television Department
Faculty Faculty
Lahore Rawalpindi/Islamabad
Khalid Ibrahim Prof. Dr. Syeda Farida Batool Hadiqa Amir
Head of Foundation Year Muhammad Arshad Saeed Muhammed Zeeshan Younas
Associate Professor Osman Haider
Architecture Zohreen Murtaza
Ammara Khalid
Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Ghazala Raees
Shehnaz Malhi
Tausif Zain Ul Abedin
Sadia Amin Raja
Wasim Akhtar
Ali Baba
Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi
Awais Aqdus
Qurat ul ain Shams
Kiran Saleem
Naveen Zehra
Natasha Cornelious

“I think that the creative process is a
continuous cycle of change, which takes
time and new meaning rather than
repeating it-self. I believe that if I am not
changing, there is something wrong with
me, yet I feel myself connected with the
cave man who started to draw or paint.
Having a strong academic art training gives
me the opportunity to loosen up well and
try to explore myself.”
Zahoor ul Akhlaq
Fine Arts
The Department of Fine Arts
offers a four-year Bachelor
Degree in Fine Arts. Many
graduates of the Department
of Fine Arts at the NCA
have found fame and
recognition in Pakistan and
internationally.
The Department of Fine Arts is the foremost Each student of Fine Arts, in the 2nd Year is Painting Printmaking & Miniature Painting Sculpture
programme for artistic and intellectual discourse introduced to all 4 Major subjects, before choosing
and activity in the country. It involves leading one to pursue in 3rd and 4th years. During this
Digital Media
professionals to contribute through their teaching/ period, Studio Drawing and Fine Art Seminar The Painting course The Printmaking & Digital Media In this course, students Sculpture as a medium
presence and provides freedom/venue to students contribute towards developing an individual introduces students to a Programme combines both are taught the skills and has moved from making
for developing into successful creative individuals approach. variety of media, including traditional and contemporary traditional techniques of three dimensional objects
oil, acrylic, water colour, mix- processes of Printmaking by miniature painting. They are to installations, videos,
with independent aesthetic choices. It aims that
The Department of Fine Arts, in accordance to media and tempera. Students suing different methods of encouraged to develop an nontangible materials
students should have academic skill, analytical printing, usually on paper, but
the vision of NCA, facilitates students to enrol in are encouraged to articulate awareness and sensibility of accessed through the sense of
ability and vision to create works of art. It trains also on fabric, wood, metal and
Elective Courses, offered by the Department as their pictorial ideas on a contemporary practices of touch, taste, sound and light.
students, at the end of their course, in becoming other surfaces, working with
well as from other departments of the institution. variety of surfaces employing this art form. They learn the The multi dimensionality
practitioners with meaningful understanding of special tools, presses and acid.
Recognizing the need for a multi-disciplinary a range of techniques and making of wasli (traditional of this process links with
tradition and information of contemporary.
pedagogy, the programme is structured to mediums. This programme encourages paper), handmade brushes, technology and materials
To attain this, the Department of Fine Arts offers a encourage exposure and experience beyond a use of traditional techniques and preparation of colours. which are traditional as well
range of courses, which include studio and theory. student’s selected course of studies/Major Subject. alongside new ways of looking
The use of the traditional as contemporary. Students
Divided into Majors of four different disciplines: at the constantly changing
world of our electronic digital along with the contemporary are encourage to explore
Painting, Printmaking & Digital Media, Sculpture approaches expand the vision materials and techniques
and Miniature Painting; along with Studio Drawing, age. All intaglio techniques of
drypoint, etching, engraving, and equip with technical available in their surrounding
Studio Electives, and Fine Art Seminar. photoetching and aquatint, as possibilities. so they can experiment with
well as planographic techniques wide range of ideas, images
of offset and direct method and techniques and open up
lithography, relief printing new frontiers of expression.
processes like woodcut and
linocut, silkscreen and digital
printmaking are tough. Digital
Media refers to images created
digitally on paper and other
surfaces, using a wide variety of
computer software.
The creative opportunity offered
by this program is hugely diverse
and exciting, allowing the
students to choose and combine
the techniques that best suit
them.

Fine Arts

Fine Arts
Faculty Lahore Shireen Bano Rizvi Saba Khan Muhammad Aakif Suri Imran Ahmad Beenish Khalid
Associate Professor Assistant Professor Lecturer Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Nausheen Saeed BFA. NCA BFA. NCA BFA. NCA BFA, NCA BFA, NCA
Incharge Sculpture MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA MFA. Boston University, Boston Master in Art Administration, M.A Art Education,
Suleman Aqeel
Associate Professor Mohammad Ali Talpur Fatima Saeed University of New south Wales, Australia Beaconhouse National University, Lahore
Lecturer
BFA. NCA Associate Professor Assistant Professor BFA. NCA Aqeel Ahmed Solangi Zahid-ul-Haq
MA (Site Specific Sculpture), BFA. NCA BFA. NCA Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Wimbledon School of Art, London MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA MFA, College of Fine Arts, University Kiran Saleem
BFA, NCA BFA, NCA
University of Surrey New South Wales, Sydney, Australia Lecturer
Saamia Ahmed MA Visual Arts, National
BFA. GCU, FSD College of Arts, Lahore M. Zeeshan Younus
Laila Mehreen Rahman Associate Professor Saulat Ajmal MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA MFA, Bath Spa University, Bath UK Lecturer
Incharge Printmaking & BFA. NCA Lecturer
Digital Media BFA, NCA
MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA BFA. Hunter College, City Hadia Zahra Nadia Rahat
Associate Professor University New York Lecturer Assistant Professor Hassan Ali
BFA. NCA R.M. Naeem MFA. Virginia Commonwealth University BFA. NCA BA, University of the Punjab, Lahore Lecturer
MFA Slade School of Fine Art Assistant Professor
Fatima Haider B Des, NCA BFA, NCA
University College London BFA. NCA
Faculty M.A Education, Allama Iqbal University,
Lecturer
Rabeya Jalil Jamil Baloch Islamabad Irum Wani
BFA (Visual Art) BNU, Lahore Rawalpindi Campus MA Computational Arts, Goldsmiths,
Assistant Professor Lecturer
Incharge Painting MFA. The School of the Art
BFA. NCA Institute of Chicago Nadia Batool Hussain University of London, UK BFA, NCA
Associate Professor
MSc. Mass Communivation, AIOU ISb
BFA. NCA Muhammad Atif Khan Ayesha Zulfiqar Head of Department Ayesha Mariam Durrani
MA Education, Columbia University, Assistant Professor Lecturer Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Amina El-Edroos
New York, USA BFA. NCA BFA. NCA BFA, Indus Valley School of Art & BFA, NCA Lecturer
MFA. University of the Arts, London Architecture, Karachi BFA, NCA
Muhammad Imran Qureshi Ali Kazim Post-Baccalaureate, Pennsylvania Fatima Hussain
Incharge Miniature Painting Assistant Professor Sobia Ahmed Academy of Fine Arts, USA Assistant Professor Osman Hyder
Assistant Professor BFA. NCA Lecturer BFA, NCA Lecturer
BFA, NCA MFA. University College London
Azam Jamal PG Dip Fine Arts, Byam
BFA. NCA BFA, NCA
London’s Global University MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA Visiting Faculty Shaw School of Art,
MFA, Experimental Animation- California
BFA, Hunarkada, Lahore UAL, London, UK Institute of Arts, Valencia CA-USA
BFA Punjab Univeristy MFA, Central Saint Martins,
MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA UAL, London, UK

“Good aesthetics is a part of civility.
In fact, art appreciation starts at a
very young age.”
Nayyar Ali Dada
Design
These four majors
are offered after the
foundation semesters.
To support design
assignments, the
Department of Design
operates metal, wood,
and ceramic workshops, as
well as textile and printing
studios. Photography and
computer labs are also
available for students.
Visual Textile Design Ceramic Design Product Design

Communication Textile is a craft as old as human civilization. The The Department of Ceramic Design offers a four This four year Degree Programme is designed
Design four year programme incorporates the current, the year course leading to a Bachelor of Design Degree. to enable students to realise their creative ideas
traditional and the classical design practices in the The curriculum aims at guiding students through and convert them into a ‘functional form’ with a
Visual Communication majors learn to apply profession. It is an interface between material and a gradual, well directed path, right from concept focus on the user, their needs, habits, culture and
critical thinking and utilize effective research making that creates a challenging and dynamic to execution. Integrated courses, containing economy. This design field borrows from various
methodologies in the study of communication environment. Patterns, weaves, knits, embroidery, theoretical, historical and practical aspects of areas of knowledge, technologies and sciences like
strategies and their social, cultural and historical embellishment and value addition through motifs, Ceramic Design are offered. International ceramists anthropometrics and ergonomics. Students are
contexts. Students engage in the design process colours, materials, fashion trends and visual are frequently invited in order to share trends, trained in the design of 3D objects. Knowledge of
through conceptualization, experimentation and merchandising are some of the areas of textile techniques and philosophies. modern processes and materials is central to the
self-evaluation while developing theoretical and design. The young textile designers are trained to subject. Professionals are frequently invited to
technical versatility and proficiency. Students face challenges pertaining to industry and economy, share their experiences in field and industry with
graduating from this discipline reflect the diversity individual and society, techniques and technologies. the students.
of the constantly evolving field of graphic design The department trains the students to weave new
with an emphasis on regional and global context Students are given assignments of 3D Object Design
ideas into industry or industry into their ideas, by
and development. focusing mainly on the design process, user analysis,
making them work around a rigorous routine of
materials, techniques, constraints of industry
This programme creates socially responsible and industry based internship programmes.
and the consumer market. Basic skills like model
strategic designers, capable of solving multi- The department maintains hand looms, block making and computer design software are part
faceted design challenges in editorial, advertising, printing, manual screen printing, and dyeing of of the curriculum. Supporting courses in drawing,
illustration, publishing, interactive, new media, fabric and yarn facilities as well as a computer sculpture and theory broaden the students’
packaging, identity, experience, motion graphics, lab for technological solutions. Ecologically and perspective of design.
installations and exhibitions. environmentally sustainable design issues are
made an important concern of the course. Hence
courses and workshops on naturally extracted dyes
and their applicability are an important part of the
curriculum. Fabric construction, surface treatments,
colour, pattern and trend forecast are the basics for
a textile designer but an ethical and conscientious
design practice is also a must for a textile designer.

Visual
Communication
Design
In 3rd & 4th semesters, students are introduced to Professionalism is the goal set for the students in
the responsibilities and requirements of the design the final two semesters. They are trained to answer
process. The research focuses on user analysis, questions about their design solution. Capacity to
materials, techniques, industry and the consumer observe, collect and classify relevant information
market. To broaden the students’ perspective, in writing is developed. This research information
the curriculum is supported by courses on model justifies the body of visual work produced, in the
making, CAD, sculpture, drawing and design theory. form of a report. Studio assignments are given for
the first twelve weeks of first semester followed
At the end of the semester each student has to by a mini-thesis. The form of this visual dialogue
prepare detail drawing sets of a studio project, is dependent on many factors like printing and
as design presentation of the design process. production industry, technological innovations,
In addition to the major, one studio subject is clients, manufacturers, suppliers and the public.
opted each semester from a wide range of studio Issues of ethics, professionalism, cost, viability and
electives offered jointly by the Design and Fine Art common appeal are also important in decision
Departments.The 5th & 6th semester is committed making. It leads to the final thesis project which the
to bring real market experience to the studio. students are required to submit at the end of the
Guest speakers and art directors from leading final semester. The final thesis project is examined
design houses are invited for critique and project for approval by a thesis committee. A panel of
evaluation. The enormous possibilities of ‘word and external jurors evaluates the final thesis project for
image’ are explored, debated and adapted to suit the award of the degree.
a specific need, (whether a poster or a corporate
identity). Courses in professional photography,
theory and digital tools are part of the curriculum.
Drawing and theoretical courses are compulsory
components of this course.

Visual
Communication
Design
Faculty Lahore Muhammad Navid Faculty

Assistant Professor
B.Des. NCA
Rawalpindi Campus
Baber Maqsood Baig
Officiating Head of Department Amna Qureshi Mehrbano Khattak
Associate Professor Assistant Professor Head of Department
B.Des. NCA B.Des. NCA Assistant Professor
Master in Art International Integrate MA Multimedia Arts, NCA B Des, NCA
Design, Anhalt University of Applied MA Education, Allama Iqbal
Sciences Dessau, Germany University, Islamabad
Saadia Amin Raja
Lecturer MA Computational Arts,
Prof. Nadeem Bashir
B.Des. NCA Goldsmiths, University of London, UK
B.Des, NCA
M. Des, University of New South MA Multimedia Arts, NCA
Sadat Hassan
Wales, Sydney, Australia
Moona Fazal Lecturer
PhD Scholar, University
of South Australia Lecturer B Des, NCA
B.Des. BZU, Multan MA (Integrated Design), Anhalt University
Saadia Bashir of Applied Sciences, Dessau-Germany
MA (Art & Design Studies),
Associate Professor BNU, Lahore
B.Des. NCA
MFA Academy of Art University, Amna Shahzad Arif
San Francisco, USA Lecturer
BFA (Graphic Design) University
Sufi Bilal Khalid of Punjab, Lahore
Assistant Professor MPhil (Art & Design) University
of Punjab, Lahore
M.Sc. Communication Studies,
Punjab University, Lahore
MA Multimedia Arts, NCA
MPhil Mass Communication,
Superior University
PhD Scholar, Media and
Communication Studies, UCP

Textile Design
Textiles is an ancient craft when entering the Ecologically and environmentally sustainable design
domain of Design, touches unfathomable depths of issues are an important and inherent concern
creativity. The Bachelor Degree Programme, while of the course. The Department maintains that
incorporating the sensibilities of the traditional, fabric construction, surface treatments, colour,
the classical and the contemporary, maintains an pattern and trend forecast are the basics for a
interface between materials and making, that textile designer but an ethical and conscientious
creates a challenging and dynamic environment. design practice is also a must for a ‘thinking’ textile
Creation of patterns, weaves, embellishment and designer.
further value addition through motifs, colours and
The department maintains hand looms, printing
materials by following current fashion trends and
and dyeing facilities as well as a computer lab for
visual merchandising are some of the major areas
technological solutions.
of textile design in which the Department trains
the students. The young textile designers of the Industry-based and craft-interventionist internships
future are trained to face challenges pertaining are arranged and highly encouraged.
to industry and economy, individual and society,
techniques and technologies. The department
expects and encourages the students to bring
forth and experiment with new ideas without a
fear of unsuccessful outcomes. It firmly believes
that overcoming the fear of failure makes a good
designer.

Textile Design
Faculty Lahore Faculty

Rawalpindi Campus
Prof. Dr. Iram Zia Raja
Head of Department Umar Waheed Madiha Ahmed Khan
B.Des. NCA Lecturer Assistant Professor
MA Multimedia Arts, NCA B.Des. NCA Bachelor of Design (Textile),
MPhil (Fine Arts) University University of Karachi
of the Punjab, Lahore Minahil Fatima MA International Relations,
PhD Scholar, Punjab University of Karachi
Lecturer
University, Lahore B.Des. Pakistan Institute of Maham Imran
Fashion and Design, Lahore
Attiya Javed Lecturer
Associate Professor B Des (Textile) Indus Valley School
B.Des. NCA of Art & Architecture Karachi
MA Interior Design, NCA
Muhammad Tayyab Qaisrani

Assistant Professor
B.Des. NCA
Mubeen Saeed Khan

Lecturer
B.Des, NCA, Lahore
Irfan Gul Dahri

Lecturer
B.Des. NCA

Ceramic Design
The umbrella goal of this programme is to equip The courses are designed to meet following
future Ceramic Designers with effective strategies curricular needs.
needed to solve design problems within the
A. Understanding the nature and
discipline of Ceramic Design, with sympathetic
possibilities of material
consideration to economic, social and aesthetic
needs of the end users. The nature of material itself in many schools
of thought is considered a significant source of
Our graduates will be able to conceptual knowledge. By exploring material to
1. Apply their basic design knowledge its limits students learn material’s behavior and
and skills to problems and challenges discovers how some physical property can be used in
encountered in their professional careers. developing a personal language or can become part
of a design solution.
2. Use digital and physical tools, techniques and
methods to solve domain specific problems. B. Gradual decision-making in
3. Engage in lifelong learning in their the process of Design
profession and practice professional Our programme of study uses PBL (Project Based
and ethical responsibility. Learning) as a system to teach practical and real-life
A well-rounded design education requires a design process. Students are challenged with loosely
meaningful cluster of supportive subjects, enabling structured PBL assignments. They answer the
the students to build up their theoretical and problems by brainstorming, drawings, models and/
practical experience in a cumulative fashion. or field study to come up with a designed ceramic
Keeping this in mind, the semesters are designed object as a fit response to the given problem. The
to progressively expose the students to the tested evaluation of such assignments is based on all the
tools and systems of problem solving of varied material outcomes of each step of design as well as
natures, so that they take up self initiated probes / the final object, compiled as a portfolio uploaded on
project themselves in last year of study. the student’s personal blog.
C. Concept building
A strong component of our curricula is the theory
and seminar courses which offer theoretical
concepts, review of current practices and supporting
tools required for a sound Design practice.

Ceramic Design
Faculty
Shazia Umbreen Mirza
Head of Department
Assistant Professor
B.Des. NCA
MFA State University of New York, USA
Javaria
Lecturer
B.Des. NCA
MA Arts and Design, BNU, Lahore
Aqsa Akbar Khan

Lecturer
B.Des. NCA

Product Design
The Department of Product Design, National These creative ideas become manifested in their
College of Arts, approaches further development in splendid, diverse works, which students have been
a comprehensive and systematic way, with a strong testing and validating through prototyping and
cultural attitude. Within an accelerated social and critiquing all this time, following a long process of
technical progress, products progressively evolve research, design and testing.
into complex systems that merge both tangible
Professionals with expertise in a wide range of
and intangible aspects. We are in a process of
areas have guided students in research using their
developing professionals in designing products
experience to create well-conceived and executed
and manufacturing systems that are functional,
objects, products and systems which make everyday
aesthetic, usable and sustainable; creating
tasks easier and exclusive.
leaders who can strengthen existing practice
and develop new practice in the areas of design Consequently, the boundaries of the degree show
and manufacturing; developing products and expand to integrate different facets, such as the
manufacturing systems that can significantly impact relationship between design and technology and
the society; developing knowledge, including the need for new augmented functions; strategic
methods and tools, to inform and empower practice and market-related actions; a focus on social and
and education of design and manufacturing. environmental issues; and a clear understanding of
the processes that concur in the definition of the
We fully support Industrial/Product Design
qualities of products.
students in creatively pursuing new means and
new meanings. Our students make fresh ideas
and compelling arguments that are informed by
research and evidence.

Product Design
Faculty
Dr. Mazhar Abbas Rizvi
Head of Department
Assistant Professor
B Des. Industrial Design, KU Pakistan
MA Car Design, DA, Italy
PhD Ergonomics,
PGD, Industrial Design, NABA Italy
Salman Waheed
Assistant Professor
B Des, NCA
MA Product Design, London
Metropolitan, University, UK
Muhammad Hussain
Lecturer
B.Des. NCA
Master of Interior Design & Electronic
Arts, University of Sydney, Australia
Mubashar Hasan
Lecturer
B. Des. (Product) UOG

“Cultural heritage is a signifier of the
whole complex of distinctive spiritual,
material, intellectual and emotional
features that characterize a society.”
Kamil Khan Mumtaz
Architecture
The main objective of the Bachelor of Architecture The fifth and sixth semesters form the intermediate
program is to train students to become level of the course and introduce advanced
professionally sound and creative architects and to structures, building technologies and systems.
prepare them for higher studies. Teaching is focused Understanding of the context in master planning
on enhancing creative abilities, critical thinking, plays a vital role in developing design as a catalyst
professional competence and for the creation of a better built environment.
ethical practice. The students at this stage are also introduced
to the issues of sustainability in design of built
After the first two foundation semesters, the third
environment.
and fourth semesters are focused on the basics
of architectural design with emphasis on the The seventh and eighth semesters are the start
understanding of architecture as a combination of advanced level that broadens the horizon of
of functional and aesthetic concerns. The course study to encompass the issues of city, its built
introduces design activity through the study of environment and the urban culture. This includes
basic interrelationship of spaces and generation of the role of individual building in its wider physical
architectural form based upon program, building and cultural context and its impact on the built
materials, technology and aesthetic sensibilities. environment. Topics like regeneration of historic
Geographical and cultural context plays a very urban centers and housing form the main focus at
important role in the design process. this level.
The ninth and tenth semesters are for the thesis
that focus on independent research on a topic of
personal interest and its articulation in the form of
a final design project.

Architecture
Faculty Lahore Khalid Ibrahim Asad Ali

Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Prof. Dr. Syed Faisal Sajjad B. Arch. NCA B. Arch. NCA
Head of Department M. Arch. U.E.T., Lahore M. Arch. Kingston University of London
MDS- Historic Preservation BAC, USA
B. Arch. NCA Umair Zia Malik
M. Arch. U.E.T, Lahore Hafsa Imtiaz Assistant Professor
PhD UET, Lahore Associate Professor B. Arch. NCA
Attiq ud Din Ahmed B. Arch. NCA M. Arch. U.E.T., Lahore
M. Arch, Urban Building from
Associate Professor Glasgow School of Art, Zunaira Batool
B. Arch. NCA Makintosh School of Architecture Assistant Professor
M. Sc. Architecture and Urban Design, B. Arch. Indus Valley School of Art &
Columbia University, New York, USA Muhammad Ali Tirmizi Architecture, Karachi
Assistant Professor M. Phil in Conservation &
Zahid Usman
B. Arch. NCA Management-NCA, Lahore
Associate Professor
B. Arch. NCA Muhammad Azib Bajwa Daniya Atta
M. Sc. in Architectural Lighting Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Design, KTH, Stockholm, Sweden B. Arch. UET, Lahore B. Arch. NCA
Rabia Ezdi M. Arch. UET, Lahore M. Arch. Colombia University,
New York, USA
Associate Professor Syed Ali Pasha
B. Arch. NCA Assistant Professor Sarah Khadijah Cheema
M. Sc. Urban Management B. Arch. NCA, Lahore Assistant Professor
and Development
M. Arch. Architecture Design, B. Arch. NCA
Institute for Housing and Urban
Development Studies, University of Nottingham, UK M. Arch. Bartlett School of Architecture,
Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Holland University College London,
Sulman Lateef London’s Global University
Amna Majeed Assistant Professor
Associate Professor B. Arch. NCA Naveed Hussain
B. Arch. NCA Lecturer
Fariha Shahid B. Arch. NCA
Master of Urban Design
Development and Design, Assistant Professor M. Arch. Punjab University,
University of New South B. Arch. UET, Lahore Arts & Design, Lahore
Wales, Sydney, Australia

Architecture
Mulghalarra Khan Faculty

Lecturer
B. Arch. NCA
Rawalpindi Campus
M.Sc. Urban Studies, Vrije
Univerisyt of Brussels Ali Ahmad Shah Rabia Tanveer Alam
Master of Arts Urban Studies (MA), Head of Department Lecturer
University of Vienna (Universitat Wien) Associate Professor B Arch, Comasts institute of
Information Technology, Islamabad
B. Arch. NCA
Sama Khan Master of Human Settlements,
MSc, Urban & Regional Plannng (NUST)
Lecturer Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium
B. Arch. NCA
M. Arch. (Architecture, Cultural Mohammad Shahzad Haider Syeda Xayneb Ali Naqvi
Identity & Globalization) Lecturer
Associate Professor
University of Westminster, B. Arch, Beacon House National
B. Arch. NCA University, Lahore
London, UK
Master of Architecture,
Mahina Reki University of New south
Wales, Australia
Lecturer
B.Arch. NCA Saima Salahudin
M.Arch. Ghazi University Ankara, Turkey Assistant Professor
B. Arch. NCA
Jabir Hussain
Lecturer Tanveer Hussain
B.Arch. NCA Assistant Professor
B. Arch. NCA
Awais Aqdus
Master of Architecture,
Lecturer
Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
B.Arch. NCA
Master of Monumental Heritage, Anhalt Saira Abbasi
University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Assistant Professor
B. Arch. NCA

Film & TV
Department of Film &
Television at National College
of Arts has become the most
renowned film school of
Pakistan.
The Department of Film and Television at the With proud alumni working on everything
National College of Arts, Lahore has made from Pakistan’s latest cinematic features to the
considerable strides since its inception in 2005. Over advertisements on your televisions; from the
the past decade and a half, we as an institution have festivals of Europe to the music videos on your
honed our craft and expanded our horizons as we phone screen, the department has come a long way
continue to educate successive batches in the art and intends to continue altering the landscape of
of filmmaking from both a traditional and modern modern Pakistani cinema.
perspective. With the aid of our qualified faculty
and the progressive technological advancement of
our technical equipment, we are able to properly
prepare our students for a global, contemporary
filmmaking landscape.
In addition to the immortal art of storytelling and
an in-depth look into the theoretical aspect of film,
the Department of Film and Television also trains its
students in vocational crafts- such as camera-work,
non-linear editing, visual effects, sound design and
so much more. In prioritising creative expression,
the Department has, since its foundation, stemmed
into more contemporary forms of media- with
modules in Video Art and Experimental Cinema. All
the while still offering courses for those that wish to
enter the practical world of media through modules
in Television Commercial Direction and Music Video
Production.

Film & TV
Faculty
Tausif Zain Ul Abedin
Head of Department
Assistant Professor
MSc Communication Studies (Film & TV)
University of the Punjab Lahore
MPhil Media & Communication Studies, UCP, Lahore
Prof. Majid Saeed Khan

MA Multimedia Arts, NCA, Lahore
MPhil Sound Design, Aix-en-Provence, France
Wasim Akhtar
Assistant Professor
B (Film & TV), NCA
MA English Literature, University of Sargodha
Muhammad Arshad Saeed

Assistant Professor
BFA. NCA, Lahore
Mujahid Sohaib Butt

Lecturer
B (Film & TV) NCA
Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi

Lecturer
B (Film & TV) NCA

Musicology
Music has always been the primary
medium of emotional expression
and communication for people
living in this part of the world.
The undergraduate programme in Musicology While their training is structured, musicology

transmits knowledge and skills of Pakistani classical students choose their areas of interest from a range
music theory and performance practice to the of elective courses. PBL (Project Based Learning),
individuals who opt to pursue career in music. the programme’s central pedagogic approach,
Being one of the most developed expressions of ensures the individual pedagogic needs, strategies,
our musical heritage, classical music is the finest and outcomes. The students are encouraged to
site to cultivate the talent besides preserving our translate their knowledge to the areas of their
prestigious tradition. interest in order to develop links among various
aspects of music and to expand the classroom
The programme enables its students to shape a
experience to the real-life music.
sustainable career in the post-COVID music economy
that is dominated by the international brands,
virtual media, eclecticism, and technology. Theory
and practice courses covering music technology,
electronic music, world rhythm, music composition,
music economy, and popular and western art music
prepare students for the 21st century professional
life as performers, composers, producers/
technicians, entrepreneurs, educationists, and
researchers.

Musicology
Faculty
Dr. Muhammad Usman Malik
Head of Department
Associate Professor
B (Musicology) NCA
MA (Music) Wesleyan University,
Middletown, USA
PhD. Ethnomusicology, Wesleyan
University, Middletown, USA
Zafar Iqbal
Lecturer
B (Musicology) NCA
MSc Mass Communication Film &
TV, Punjab University, Lahore
M.Phil Communication Management,
Superior University, Lahore
PhD Scholar Media Studies UCP, Lahore
Ajmal Hussain
Lecturer
B (Musicology) NCA
MPhil (Art History) College of Art &
Design, Punjab University, Lahore
PhD Scholar (Art History) College of Art
& Design, Punjab University, Lahore

“We are living in modern times
throughout the world and yet are
dominated by medieval minds”
Eqbal Ahmed
Cultural
Studies
Welcome to the BS Cultural Studies Programme, the This programme is aimed primarily at preparing
first of its kind in Pakistan! theoretically sound professionals, and future
academicians who have a specialization in South
Cultural Studies researchers theorize the creative
Asian visual and material culture and its pertinent
forces that shape the lived reality of people in
issues and perspectives. The programme is designed
the 21st century. Drawing on a range of practices,
to develop conceptual rigor, critical theoretical
Cultural Studies researchers investigate values,
and analytical skills, with a thorough immersion
beliefs and belongings, cultural processes and
in the analysis of development in the national and
cultural objects, economic and social relations,
regional cultural institutions and the arts; as well as
institutions and identities. Cultural Studies is an
their contemporary theoretical debates.
emphatically interdisciplinary area of inquiry that
intersects the humanities, science studies, the With this set of knowledge and skills, graduating
social sciences and the arts. The Cultural Studies students will be able to make valuable societal
Department draws on a range of methods and contributions. They will be able to (a) seek
critical theories and offers opportunities to break admission in any relevant higher education
down conventional divisions between academia programme (b) compete in the careers of arts,
and activism, and, between theoretical critique and humanities, print/ electronic media, social/ cultural/
cultural production. What distinguishes Cultural environmental development, and cultural policy.
Studies from other disciplines is its approach
to study culture and the arts through multiple
disciplinary methods to get at the complexity of
cultural forms that are embedded within power
structures, issues of social justice and cultural
change.

Cultural
Studies
Faculty
Dr. Shaila Bhatti Sehr Jalil
Officiating Head of Department Lecturer
Associate Professor BFA, NCA
BSc (Hons.) Anthropology MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA
University College, London, UK
Masters in Museum Anthropology, Ammara Khalid
University College London, UK Lecturer
PhD Anthropology University B.A. LCWU, Lahore
College, London, UK MA Mass Communication LCWU, Lahore
Prof. Dr. Syeda Farida Batool MPhil Communication Studies,
Punjab University, Lahore
BFA. NCA
Master (Research) in Art History Gul Mehreen Rahman
and Theory, University of New Lecturer
South Wales, Australia
BSc. (Hons) Anthropology /
PhD Media and Film Studies, School Sociology, LUMS, Lahore
of Oriental and African Studies,
MA Anthropology of Media SOAS,
University of London, UK University of London, UK
Amina Ejaz Ghazala Raees
Assistant Professor Lecturer
BSc (Hons.) Political Science LUMS, Lahore B.Des, NCA
Masters History of Art Theory and MA Critical Media and Cultural Studies
Display University of Edinburgh, UK SOAS, University of London, UK
Zohreen Murtaza
Lecturer
BFA, NCA
MA (Hons.) Visual Art, NCA

Elective
Department of Cultural Studies Department of Ceramic Design
Code Courses Type Code Courses Type
Courses CULTS-1101
CULTS-1102
CULTS-1103
Introduction to Cultural Studies I
Art since 1945
Introduction to Heritage and Museum Theory
Theory
Theory
Theory
CERD-2101
CERD-2102
The Design Process in Ceramics Studio
Freehand Technical Drawing
Studio
Studio
From 3rd semester onwards, a student will CERD-2104 Fabrication in Clay Studio
be able to choose elective courses from CULTS-1104 Introduction to Field Research I Theory CERD-2202 Ceramic Surface Studio
within his/her department and from other CULTS-1201 Introduction to Cultural Studies II Elective
departments with the help of assigned advisor. CERD-2203 Molding and Slip Casting Studio
CULTS-1202 Theories of art and Culture[s] Theory CERD-3102 Sculpture Fundamentals Theory/Studio
Each Elective Crouse will be of 2 credit hours.
CULTS-1203 Introduction to Cultural Heritage Theory CERD-3103 Fingerprints in Clay Theory/Studio
CULTS-1204 Introduction to Field Research II Theory CERD-3202 Writing for Design Studio
CULTS-2101 Cultural Studies-Popular Culture & Elective CERD-3204 Special Topics: Ornament and Us Theory/Studio
Department of Fine Arts Department of Architecture Everydayness
CERD-4101 Personal Inquiry Studio
CULTS-2102 Basic English writing , Listening and Theory
Code Courses Type Code Courses Type CERD-4102 Contemporary Issues in Clay Theory/Studio
Speaking Skills
FA-2101 Introduction to Fine Art IA Studio ARCH-2101 Architecture Design I Studio CULTS-2103 History of Ideas Theory CERD-4103 Special Topics: Ethics for Art Theory
Painting/Miniature Painting/ ARCH-2102 Materials and Building Construction I Theory/Studio CERD-4104 Special Topics: Focusing on Waste Theory/Studio
Sculpture/Printmaking & Digital Media CULTS-2104 Propaganda and activism in Art Theory
ARCH-2104 Freehand Drawing I Studio CULTS-2105 Introduction to Literature Theory CERD-4105 Special Topics: Negotiating Mutual Theory/Studio
FA-2102 Introduction to Fine Art IB Studio Benefits
ARCH-2105 History of Art & Architecture I Theory CULTS-2106 Introduction to Museums and Materiality Theory
Painting/Miniature Painting/
Sculpture/Printmaking & Digital Media ARCH-2106 Computer Applications I Theory CERD-4106 Special Topics: Chronicling NCA Theory
CULTS-2107 History of Design Theory
FA-2103 Drawing I Studio ARCH-2201 Architecture Design II Studio CULTS-2201 Cultural Studies-Media & Everydayness Theory
FA-2104 History of Arts I Theory ARCH-2202 Materials and Building Construction II Theory/Studio CULTS-2202 Academic Writing I Theory Department of Musicology
FA-2105 Fine Art Seminar I Theory ARCH-2204 Freehand Drawing II Studio CULTS-2203 Unraveling Modernity and examining Post Theory
FA-2106 Calligraphy Studio ARCH-2205 History of Art & Architecture II Theory modernity Code Courses Type
FA-2201 Introduction to Fine Art IIA Studio ARCH-2206 Computer Applications II Theory CULTS-2204 Architecture and space of power Theory MUS-2103 Sitar I Studio
Painting/Miniature Painting/ ARCH-3102 Materials and Building Construction III Theory/Studio CULTS-2205 Local Literatures of Resistance Theory MUS-2105 Rhythm Ensemble I Studio
Sculpture/Printmaking & Digital Media ARCH-3105 History of Art and Architecture III Theory MUS-2202 Pakhawaj Studio
CULTS-2206 Introduction to Museums and Materiality Theory
FA-2202 Introduction to Fine Art IIB Studio ARCH-3106 Sustainable Systems I Theory MUS-2203 Sitar II Studio
Painting/Miniature Painting/ CULTS-2207 History of Design Theory
Sculpture/Printmaking & Digital Media ARCH-3204 Urban Design Theory/Studio CULTS-3101 Research Methodology Theory MUS-2204 Music Composition Theory-Studio
FA-2203 Drawing II Studio ARCH-3205 History of Art and Architecture IV Theory CULTS-3102 Academic Writing II Theory MUS-2205 Rhythm Ensemble II Studio
FA-2204 History of Arts II Theory ARCH-3206 Sustainable Systems II Theory CULTS-3103 Museum Matters Theory MUS-3101 Vocal V Studio
FA-2205 Fine Art Seminar II Theory ARCH-4102 Landscaping Theory CULTS-3104 Media, Technologies and the self Theory MUS-3103 Guitar I Studio
FA-2206 Traditional Techniques of Miniature Studio ARCH-4103 Urban Planning I Theory/Studio CULTS-3105 Moving images: Past to present Theory MUS-3104 History of Music I Theory
Painting ARCH-4104 Architecture Seminar I Theory CULTS-3106 A History of Pain Theory MUS-3105 Electronic Music Theory-Studio
FA-3103 Drawing III Studio ARCH-4105 History of Art and Architecture V Theory CULTS-3201 Research Methodology Theory MUS-3106 Scoring for Film Theory-Studio
FA-3104 History of Arts III Theory ARCH-4201 Architecture Design VI Studio CULTS-3202 Academic Writing III Theory MUS-3201 Vocal VI Studio
FA-3105 Fine Art Seminar III Theory ARCH-4202 Environmental Psychology Theory CULTS-3203 Culture of Display Theory MUS-3203 Guitar II Studio
FA-3106 Performance Art Studio ARCH-4203 Urban Planning II Theory/Studio CULTS-3204 Into the Future: Science Fiction and second Life Theory MUS-3204 History of Music II Theory
FA-3203 Drawing IV Studio ARCH-4204 Architecture Seminar II Theory CULTS-3205 Film in South Asia Theory MUS-3205 Philosophy and Science of Music Theory
FA-3204 History of Arts IV Theory ARCH-4205 History of Art and Architecture VI Theory CULTS-3206 Art in Adversity Theory MUS-3206 Music Analysis Theory-Studio
FA-3205 Fine Art Seminar IV Theory CULTS-3207 Art Community and the Public Sphere Theory MUS-3207 Music Industry Theory
FA-3206 Installation Art Studio Department of Visual Communication Design
FA-3207 Curatorial Studies and Critical Writing Theory
FA-4103 Drawing V Studio Code Courses Type Department of Product Design Department of Film and TV
FA-4104 History of Arts V Theory VCD-2101 Photography I Studio
Code Courses Type Code Courses Type
VCD-2103 Calligraphy I Studio
PROD-2102 Sketching I Studio FTV 2104 Digital Photography Studio
VCD-2104 Drawing I Studio
PROD-2103 CAD I Studio FTV 2106 Introduction to Screenwriting Studio
Department of Textile Design VCD-2201 Photography II Studio
PROD-2202 Sketching II Studio FTV 2202 Production Design Studio
VCD-2203 Calligraphy II Studio
Code Courses Type PROD-2203 CAD II Studio FTV 2204 Introduction to Creative Writing Theory
VCD-2204 Drawing II Studio
TEXD-2102 Textile Materials and Methods I Studio PROD-3102 Sketching III Studio FTV 2206 Advanced Screenwriting Studio
VCD-3101 Photography III Studio
TEXD-2104 Weaving I Studio PROD-3103 CAD III Studio FTV 2207 Graphics and Animation Studio
VCD-3104 Drawing III Studio
TEXD-2201 Textile Design Studio I Studio PROD-3105 Rapid Prototyping I Theory/Studio FTV 3102 Music Video Studio
VCD-3201 Photography IV Studio
TEXD-2202 Textile Materials and Methods II Studio PROD-3201 Product Design IV Studio FTV 3106 Marketing & Distribution Theory
VCD-3202 Visual Communication Design IV Studio
TEXD-2204 Weaving II Theory/Studio PROD-3202 Sketching IV Studio FTV 3202 Sound Design Studio
VCD-3203 Typography II Studio
TEXD-3105 Marketing and Merchandising I Theory PROD-3203 CAD IV Studio FTV 3205 Television Campaigns Studio
VCD-3204 Drawing IV Studio
TEXD-3205 Marketing and Merchandising II Theory PROD-3204 Material and Fabrication IV Theory
VCD-4101 Photography V Studio
PROD-3205 Rapid Prototyping II Theory/Studio

“We were constantly pushing the
boundaries in the classroom. That
the making of meaning comes out of
experience; that practice evolves by doing;
that there has to be a sense of belonging
to your community — for me these are the
three stepping stones for teachers who
have some idea where to lead their students
and how to get them to question. And then
students take the process further.”
Salima Hashmi
Post
Graduate
Programmes
MPhil Cultural Studies MPhil & PhD in Cultural Heritage

The Department of Cultural Studies offers an MPhil Through a combination of coursework and
Conservation & Management
in Cultural Studies with a focus on developing an independent research, the MPhil programme offers The two year graduate programme was launched by The content of the graduate programme includes
understanding of visual and material culture as a broad but rigorous education in the analysis of the new Centre for Cultural Heritage Conservation & theoretical and practical aspects of cultural
well as heritage studies. This programme aims to visual communication; comprehension and use Management in 2007. The programme aims to train heritage. Based on a clear understanding of
balance theoretical issues and debates in Cultural of the past and its integration into contemporary heritage professionals and equip them with the heritage significance and the management
and Heritage Studies with conceptual and analytical art and cultural forms. Students are introduced skills and tools needed to safeguard the rich, diverse of change, students address issues ranging
aspects of both visual and material culture. It will to the intellectual moment, and are encouraged and endangered cultural heritage of Pakistan. from practical methodologies such as craft
provide students with an opportunity to examine to explore the Pakistani cultural realm as a documentation, risk analysis and impact assessment
the concept of “culture” in its many facets, through critical channel to address questions of identity The First year of the M Phil programme comprises of
taught modules covering broad fundamentals in the to cultural tourism design, heritage interpretation,
time, developing the analytical and critical tools politics, globalization and development, religion, media interaction and legislative and regulatory
to formulate new and revealing readings of visual hermeneutics, deconstruction and the inter-cultural first term. The second term allows for specialization
in conservation and management of built heritage, frameworks. The programme includes lectures,
culture in and about Pakistan. role of “heritage.” field trips, group and individual assignments,
historic urban centres and craft traditions. These
modules are organized as intensive weekend and field exercises and active class discussion and
evening sessions normally held twice a month. The presentation.
second year is devoted to writing a thesis under the The programme is supervised by a core faculty
supervision of local and international experts. in the Centre for Cultural Heritage Conservation
The PhD in Cultural Heritage Conservation & & Management, led by a group of national and
Management is open to M Phil Graduates and those international Heritage Management experts and
with previous Masters level studies in heritage professionals.
conservation. PhD Students shall undertake an
advanced reading and analysis programme, with
advance seminar and tutorial requirements. They
shall write a dissertation, under the academic
02 years
MPhil supervision of local and international experts.
05 years
PhD

Graduate
Programmes
Multimedia Art Interior Design

The Master of Multimedia Art Department came The Postgraduate Center of Multimedia Arts The introduction of Master of Interior Design has component of the Masters Programme and the
into existence in the year 2000 with the view to (PGCMA) is offering a two years master degree. enhanced the diversity of disciplines and creative furniture products designed and fabricated by
cater the growing need of Digital Visual Arts in The programme offers an opportunity to students, ideas in the College. Awareness of Interior Design the students have been showcased in various
Pakistan. The programme aims to benefit students enabling them to enhance their professional as a discipline and profession is a fairly recent exhibitions. The rate of professional employment of
to come at par with the prevailing International practice and their career prospects. The Multimedia phenomenon and few institutions are offering a our Interior Design graduates is almost 100%. The
standards of digital visual arts education. Students programme is designed to explore skill set with Masters Degree in Interior Design. graduates of the programme are also teaching at
complement their previous academic disciplines theoretical learning required to develop a Final various institutions and have played a key advisory
The Master of Interior Design Programme at NCA
and work experiences with the knowledge and skill Project within their specialized medium. This Final and administrative role in setting up new Interior
was initiated in the year 1999. The duration of this
to design and develop Multimedia products on one project is displayed in NCA’s annual thesis show. Design programmes in high profile universities of
programme is 2 years. The Programme of study
hand and contributing in knowledge based industry the country. Our Masters degree is fully recognized
Our graduate students have professionally excelled consists of courses in design, materials, colour
on the other. This programme is designed to train by the HEC and international institutions and our
in the fields of Interaction Design, Animation, Game theory, lighting design, art history and drawing.
graduates for multi-faceted careers in the rapidly graduates have gone abroad for higher studies and
Design and Interactive Film Production. The thesis project showcases the final product of
growing Multimedia Arts Industry. professional employment.
the graduates. Furniture Design is an essential
Master of Masters of
02 years 02 years
Multimedia Art Interior Design
See Graduate Programmes Prospectus for See Graduate Programmes Prospectus for
further details and eligibility. further details and eligibility.

Graduate
Programmes
Visual Art
Master of Visual Art Programme provides a The programme caters to individuals with a high
theoretical and visual infrastructure that discusses level of commitment towards independent art
local practice and discourse, within the broader practice. Students are expected to pursue an
contexts of South Asia and the rest of the world. individual line of research and should be able to
The programme addresses the issues of exchange articulate their concerns visually and theoretically.
of information, politico-historical realities that
have created the hierarchies currently existing in
the world with particular reference to the visual
arts. The proposed ethos of the course springs
from the necessity to understand the dynamics of
globalization that forms the basis of contemporary
discourse. The programme allows for a multi-
disciplinary approach that acknowledges the
inter-connection of disciplines and promotes a
holistic view.
Master of
02 years
Visual Art
See Graduate Programmes Prospectus for

further details and eligibility.

Facilities
Facilities are available to all undergraduate and The library is open from 8:30am to 8:00pm on Support & Guidance The Lahore Museum
graduate students at the Lahore Campus and working days (except Fridays when it closes at
exist in addition to facilities specific to individual 05:00pm) and is closed during the holidays except Student counseling and support faculty members Although the Lahore Museum does not fall
departments in the College. The Rawalpindi Campus for a part of the summer vacation. provide a framework of support and advice for under the aegis of the NCA, but it is considered
aims over a period of time to develop its own the student body. Separate committees have been an extension of our essential space. The NCA
The NCA library also facilitates NCA students in the formed to identify and help students who have is fortunate to share a boundary wall with a
facilities, to create parity between the campuses.
use of other public and private libraries in Lahore. work related or personal difficulties. A degree of neighbour that is not only a national treasure, but
Students are perceived as collaborators in the
development and use of their environment. All The Database confidentiality is ensured in all matters. Students one that attracts visitors, curators, archaeologists,
facilities prioritize student requirements and are may be referred to specialists outside the NCA artists, conservators and research students from
developed through a combination of student /faculty The NCA is in the process of establishing a research should the need arises. all over the world. Foundation year students spend
feedback and the needs of quality higher education. database, part of it is already in operation. This a significant amount of time in the museum as
The facilities provided at the NCA exist and operate aims to be an expanding digital resource of cross- Multimedia Resources part of their curriculum, and senior students use
references of images and information, accessible
with the understanding that individual needs are as
from every computer on campus. The database
& Digital Technology the museum as a valuable resource for study and
important as the needs of the collective, and that inspiration. NCA graduate students and faculty
is a supplementary library resource that includes A significant part of the equipment of Multimedia regularly participates in professional workshops
creative expression of its very nature generates its
the work of South Asian, Chinese and other Department and technological facility is considered conducted by the museum.
own demands.
practitioners within general modes of classification. a part of the common pool to be used by students of
all departments. Cameras, video cameras, recording
Library The NCA Library provides access to www.jstor.org
equipment etc, may be loaned to students. Editing
Cafeteria
The Library has also introduced an internet search
Housed on two floors, the library at the NCA has facilities and other technological resources are also The College cafeteria is a large semi-covered area
inquiry in the premises of College to the following
one of the largest collections of books, periodicals, available for use by all students. The internet and where snacks and meals are available all day. This is
address.
rare manuscripts and transparencies on the visual multimedia labs are situated in the architecture a hub of student activity and a convenient space for
192.168.3.152/Alices/AfwiInq.dll?
arts. It provides an essential centre of research block, which also houses extensive computer the occasional chat or tutorials.
within the College, and includes a growing Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery facilities available to all students. Each department
audiovisual library, and a large selection of critical is fully equipped with its own computer labs for Chai-Khana
texts on contemporary practices. The College library Established in 1993, the gallery is situated in the student’s research and their projects. Should
oldest and most historic block of the College. the students require technical assistance, the A new addition to the building, where formal
not only caters to the needs of all undergraduate gatherings of faculty, staff and students take place
and graduate programmes offered at the NCA, It consists of two large halls with their original department makes it available.
skylights and plaster friezes intact. The gallery is on a regular basis.
but provides essential reference material for other
higher education institutions in Lahore. This is essentially a space for teaching critical evaluation Transport
a state of the art facility that adds a significant and curatorial skill. Apart from housing a rapidly Medical & Allieds (Health-
Public transport is easily available to and from the
number of texts, DVDs and CDs to its shelves expanding permanent collection of Pakistani art,
College. However, the NCA also operates its own care Centre)
annually, from an international pool of available it regularly curates exhibitions of work both from
buses with bus routes that cover both the College The medical facilities are available in the college and
resources. It is fully computerized and offers ample home and abroad and forms a centre for debate and
hostels and a major part of greater Lahore. The hostel premises to take care of students’ health and
space for study and research, computer and internet discussion within the College that is open to both
fare is nominal and students living in areas not to provide medical cover/assistance.
facilities, scanning and photocopying equipment for the students as well as the public. When the gallery
covered by the NCA bus routes are helped to obtain
use by the students. The library liaises with students is not in use as a formal exhibition space it is utilized
passes for local transport. For intercity travelling, NCA Newsletter
and faculty throughout the academic year to ensure by students to exhibit their work and cater student
the College administration provides assistance to
that individual and departmental needs are met workshops or classes. Critique sessions, display of The NCA is publishing quarterly newsletter to
students in obtaining reduced-fare tickets from the
The College library also houses a special collection the degree projects are also some of the regular cover the academic and cultural events happening
Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan Railways
dating back to the nineteenth century in the Mian events held in the gallery. at college and hostel regularly. Newsletter team
and the Public Transport Authority.
Abdul Majeed Archives Room. As part of its archival encourages the students to share their ideas
work, the Archives Department undertakes the
Workshops Sports Facilities regarding art and other activitities taking place at
documentation of the work of thesis students. This The College operates two workshops for metal NCA which are then published in the newsletter.
The NCA has its own sports clubs and teams
is conceived as an essential undertaking. In order to and wood. Some of the machines date back to the
include Football, Volleyball, Badminton, Cricket
enrich the bank of information, currently enrolled Victorian Gothic period when this style was in vogue
and Table Tennis. The College has its own facility
students need to consult it before submitting their in England, but the bulk of the machinery is now
of Gymnasium for physical fitness and grounds for
final proposals. updated. The workshops are competently staffed
outdoor sports located at 4-Sanda Road, about a
by teams of trained craftsmen. The foundation
In archiving the research produced by the NCA kilometer away from the College campus.
course has specific projects designed to familiarize
students and faculty, the library provides an
students with the workshop facilities, however
essential service in the documentation and
students are expected to utilize the workshops as
Students with Special Needs
generation of new knowledge within the country.
and when needed. The NCA admission policy does not discriminate
Borrowing facilities are available only to regular against students who are physically challenged.
students of the College in accordance with the The NCA ensures to make suitable arrangements
library rules. Students and visitors from other to facilitate the students with special needs. It is
institutions may consult the library for reference. advised that all such students contact the College
administration and discuss their needs.

Archives
The National College of Arts
Archives is the repository of
the non-current records of
the institution. The record
comprises documents from its
inception in 1875, as the Mayo
School of Arts, to the present
times.
The project for the conservation and cataloguing Record Holding

of old records was set up in commemoration of 1. The list of students of Mayo
The approximately 3500 items of records in the NCA School of Arts (1906 to 1958)
the 125th anniversary of the Institution. Under
archives consist of typed and handwritten papers, 2. The list of students of National
the project, records were retrieved from various
maps, charts, photographs and other objects. College of Arts (1958 to 1995)
sources, and the collection was processed initially
Spreading over almost a century and a quarter, the
with the help of students, alumni and staff of 3. Photographs of faculty of Mayo School
records up to the year 1975 contain: personal files
the College. Later, Punjab Archives Lahore and of Arts/National College of Arts
and papers of the staff; financial and administrative
Conservation Laboratory Lahore Museum assisted 4. Old and rare photographs of personalities,
statements and office orders of the institution;
in the conservation and development of the buildings and exhibitions (1880-1975)
official records of students and supporting
archives project. The records in the archives have an 5. Annual result state v ments of students
staff; manuscripts of the British Government;
enduring historical and research value, and form of Mayo School of Arts/National
architectural drawings of state buildings; maps;
an important part of the institution’s corporate College of Arts (1906-1976)
decoration plans and proceedings of cultural events
memory. 6. List of artworks and artifacts
and official displays; records of International “arts
Role and Function and crafts” exhibitions. produced by artisans and craftsmen
of Mayo School of Arts.
- To provide access to noncurrent records. List of Holdings
- To search, locate, and conserve the How to access NCA Archives
The list of holdings contains all available records
records, art and artifacts of historical and is revised periodically as and when more records Archives are available by appointment only.
andarchaeological significance. are processed into the NCA Archives. Accessing An appointment can be made by writing to
- To advise researchers from National College the inactive NCA record is an ongoing process. The archive@nca.edu.pk
of Arts and the wider community on the information provided for each collection in the list
use of records for research purposes. consists of the accession numbers, date, range and
- To provide researchers with information the quantity of the records. For some of the records,
on the location of records relating more extensive information, concerning the content
to the arts and crafts kept in other and finding aids is available. It is anticipated that
libraries and archives and to facilitate more detailed information will be progressively
the publication of such material. added in each collection. I n addition to the list of Incharge Archives
- To identify and initiate new projects. holdings, the NCA Archives can make available: Dua Sarmad Khan
Archives Committee
Prof. Sarwat Ali
Zoya Gul

Tollinton
Block NCA
Tollinton Block is functioning as
an extended block of the college
where multiple cultural and
academic activities including
degree shows, festivals and
musical evenings have been
carried out.
The historic building of Tollinton Market that was The building is being restored while new
originally part of the National College of Arts, facilities are being installed to convert it into Auditorium Seating at Tollinton
has been acquired again by NCA. The building has a contemporary space. An extensive project of Auditorium seating at Tollinton Market has been
remained under-utilised for a long period of time reviving the dying traditional arts has also been established with seating capacity of 150 persons.
and years of inattention have noticeably damaged initiated at the Tollinton Market. The place Additionally, it can be extended to accommodate
the structure of the building. As a proud custodian will utilize the expertise of the master crafts 30 more attendees.
of the heritage of Lahore, the NCA is honoured peoples in training a new generation of young
and privileged to have the Tollinton Market under traditional practioners. The tollinton market will Textile Looms & Textile Production
its banner and aims to safeguard it for its students hold a regular display of artisanal products which Tollinton Market houses a ‘Textile craft weaving
as well as the citizens of Lahore. endeavour to use only original materials. souvenir shop,’ which is an initiative that aims to
Soon after the building was given in the promote the dying crafts of Pakistani heritage.
possession of the National College of Arts in Along with the shop there have been workshops
October, 2019, an Industrial Exhibition was held for students that include training by experts in the
in December, 2019 which was inaugurated by the field, aiming to help them learn new techniques.
Minister of Federal Education and Professional This allows students to incorporate the new
Training/Controlling Authority-NCA, Mr. Shafqat techniques that include off loom and handloom
Mehmood. The building with its unique structure (weaving) such as khes, khaddar, lungi, sussri,
and design which was once the centre of art durri, blocks printing, hand embroidery etc.
activities, has been restored after acquisition and into designing their own products. The training
a number of cultural events have since been held workshops led by master artisans help provide
at its premises. Musical evenings, qawwali nights, valuable capacity building for the artisans as well
cultural shows and design exhibitions attracted a as students.
large number of visitors/audience. The splendid
response from the public is an affirmation of
our view that the space belongs to the people
of Lahore and it should be used for promoting
culture.

Design & “Contradictions of life and ideas give
Research impetus to one’s creative activity and
Centre tension to one’s work”
Shakir Ali
DESIGN & RESEARCH CENTRE

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ARTS
The NCA Design & Research Centre is a nexus for DRC NCA provides creative support and
all that is design related. This is where design and entrepreneurial services to students and graduates
business principles overlap to exchange ideas, to help realize pioneering design-led ideas through
and encourage entrepreneurship through guided the industry professional and senior faculty. A
assistance from NCA faculty as well as industry team of researchers, alumni, faculty and industry
professionals. The Design & Research Centre offers professionals will collaborate to accelerate the
a myriad of design disciplines that allow talented learning experience making it more productive and
and passionate individuals to further develop stimulating.
their interest in design and provide students with
Objectives:
the opportunity to experience real time design
practice. It will uncover and introduce talented Research documentation and critical analyses of
undergraduate students to the design industry. South Asian culture that are currently unavailable
to the students, faculty, professionals, and
The Design & Research Centre is geared towards
policymakers. This lack of the availability of
innovation that can transform products, services
literature relevant to the regional cultural setting
and experiences to generate income for the
has resulted in making education devoid of
institute. It will help NCA to innovate and excel in
appropriateness, relevance and applicability. Our
providing creative services and experiences that
meager national resources further compound this
fulfill NCA’s internal design and marketing/ image
issue.
building/ promotional requirements.
For a purposeful and meaningful development
It will work as a research and design incubator which
in the domains of training and practice of visual
will not only attract and serve potential clients
culture, it is imperative that research is encouraged
from private, public and government sector but
and such literature is developed within the
more importantly, the product-service-experience
country, that can offer a more realistic and deeper
innovations will value add to the esteemed
understanding of the issues specific to the regional
institute, which has been a creative hub for more
and cultural setting.
than a century.

Admission Admission
Policy &
The Government of Pakistan admission
policy of national institutions is
applicable at NCA.
Procedures
Physically Foreign Students Full fee paying/ The college grants equal opportunities to women Applying for Admission
Challenged Self finance/Self and men (no age limit) who possess an exceptional
Separate seats All Candidates shall apply on the prescribed
Candidates Support Scheme aptitude for the visual arts and who have attained
are provided for Admission Application Form available from the
a reputable standard in general education before
2% separate quota candidates from A number of students College on payment or as advertised. Outstation
applying for admission. The College does not
seats of total, 1st foreign countries are admitted to the candidates should add an extra amount for
discriminate against admission for physically
year (F.C) seats who have other than College as full fee paying registered book post and send the money order/
challenged persons.
of the College Pakistani or Azad students. Admission postal order addressed to the Principal, National
are reserved for Jammu and Kashmir tests on the basis of open The College conducts admission tests which are held College of Arts, Lahore. International students
physically challenged citizenship. Admission merit for this scheme in all the provinces of Pakistan. Candidates wishing should send the appropriate number of international
candidates. All such to the College for are identical to those to join the Department of Fine Arts and faculty of reply coupons to receive the prospectus by airmail.
applicants should foreign nationals conducted for other Design are required to obtain high grades in the Application from candidates in the Punjab shall
attach an application is processed by the students. An equally drawing and aptitude tests. Candidates wishing
College through be received by the College office. Candidates in
to the admission high merit in the test is to apply for the Department of Architecture are other provinces of the Country should forward their
form indicating Higher Education required to qualify for required to pass an examination in mathematics
Commission (HEC). A applications to their respective Director of Technical
their desire to be admission as a full-fee in addition to drawing and aptitude tests. Those Education. Candidates from Northern Areas should
total of 11 seats are
considered for paying/self finance wishing to apply to the Department of Musicology, send their applications to the Secretary Nomination
reserved for foreign
special seat. A student under the full- Cultural Studies and Film and Television will be Board/Director Education (colleges) Gilgit, Baltistan,
candidates at NCA
certificate issued Lahore and 5 seats fee paying/self finance required to attempt respective departmental Directorate of Education, Gilgit, and Baltistan for
and duly verified by for NCA Rawalpindi scheme. aptitude tests. Only those candidates are eligible to onward transmission to the College. Azad Jammu &
the Disability Board Campus. take the admission examinations who have either Kashmir candidates should send their applications
The full tuition fee
of the respective passed or awaiting result of the Higher Secondary/ to the College through Secretary Nomination Board/
In accordance with for the length of the
Government hospital Intermediate Examination or its equivalent from Director of Technical Education, Muzaffrabad.
the decision of the course in Fine Arts,
must be attached any recognized institution, with a minimum of
Government of Design and Musicology All international students should forward the
with the application. second division (45% Marks). Students with third
Pakistan separate is Rs. 579,000/- and Rs. prescribed application forms (available from the
division are not eligible to apply.
2% quota seats are 730,000/- for Architecture College) to the College. Candidates must forward their
allocated for the and Film & Television. Admission may be conducted once a year. If a applications in time to ensure that the applications
children of refugees Fee is non refundable candidate fails to complete the requirements of are received in the College by the due date.
of the Indian held in case a student is enrolment, his/her admission shall stand cancelled.
Kashmir (IHK). disqualified/expelled; However, nominees of foreign countries and other Attested Photocopies of the following documents
Admission on these or the voluntary government organizations may be admitted with must accompany the Application for Admission:
seats is processed discontinuation of the the condition that they will have to cover the
by the Federal 1. Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
course on the part of the courses by taking seminars, special problem and or its Equivalent Certificate
Government. research projects.
student for whatever 2. Higher Secondary/Intermediate
reason at any stage or its Equivalent Certificate
A candidate seeking admission to the degree must
of his/her studies. In
have twelve years of education, F.A./F.Sc./A-Level or 3. Certificate with details about Marks obtained.
addition to the tuition
equivalent with 45% marks at minimum. Moreover, 4. Documents in support of additional
fee stated above,
the student will be required to pass the aptitude qualifications (If any)
students will be required
test and interview of the NCA.
to pay other dues and 5. Domicile Certificate
student charges. The candidate must produce, at the time of the first 6. Pages 1 to 5 passport (International
enrolment, a certificate from the authorized District Students only)
Government Hospital to the effect that he/she is 7. National identity card
free from any communicable (contagious) disease or 8. Five attested passport size
mental or physical disability which is likely to stand in recent photographs.
the way of his/her pursuing the chosen field of study.
9. Bank draft as applicable
10. Affidavit of father/guardian income
Note: Candidates granted admission shall be
required to submit other documents as directed,
before registration/enrolment in the Foundation
semester.

Admission
Fee Structure 2022
Policy & (For all Undergraduate Programmes)
Procedures Open Merit Fee

(PKR) (Regular)
Self Finance/
Self Finance/
Self Support Fee
Open Merit
Self Support
2nd Semester (PKR) 2nd Semester
Fee (PKR)
Description onward(Regular) onward Fee (PKR) Period
Foreign Students Fee Refund Policy Admission/Registration Charges
Admission Fee 26,000 26,000 - - One Time
All international students should forward the Fee refund policy will be dealt as per HEC criteria.
prescribed application forms (available from the Library Security (Refundable) 3,500 3,500 - - One Time
College/ NCA website) to the College. Candidates Half & Full Tuition Fee College Security (Refundable) 5,200 5,200 - - One Time
must forward their applications in time to ensure
that the applications are received in the College by Exemptions Registration Fee 12,000 12,000 - - OneTime
Examination Fee 3,850 3,850 - - Annually
the due date. Full and Half tuition fee exemption may be granted
Student I.D Card 500 500 - -
by the Principal on compassionate grounds to a limit
Registration not exceeding 10% of the regular students on the Total 51,050 51,050 - -
College rolls. Students whose siblings pay full fee as Charges other than Admission Fee for all Students
Foundation Semester students are required to
regular students in any government institution are Tuition Fee (Open Merit) 49,300 - 49,300 - Per Semester
register at the beginning of the academic year.
entitled to half-fee exemption as per government Other Fee for self finance & self support - 32,100 - 32,100 Per Semester
Failure to complete registration formalities at the
rules. Scholarships are announced at the start of the students (Other than Tuition Fee)
appropriate time, including payment of tuition fee
academic year, and applications are invited from the
and charges, may lead to cancellation of the College College Development 15,500 15,500 15,500 15,500 Per Semester
students for the award of scholarships.
enrolment. At registration all students are issued a Field Trip 11,500 11,500 11,500 11,500 Per Semester
student identity card and student lockers, which are Pick & Drop Charges (If Availed) 9,900 9,900 9,900 9,900 Per Semester
available in the College.
Campus security/vigilance 5,800 5,800 5,800 5,800 Per Semester
Endowment Fund - 5,500 - 5,500 Per Semester
Tuition Fee & other
Students Sports Fund 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 Per Semester
Charges Student Medical Fund 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 Per Semester
Unless otherwise stated, the fees and other charges Student Guild Fund 7,000 7,000 7,000 7,000 Per Semester
are not refundable even if the students withdraw Student Stationery Fund 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 Per Semester
from the College or are struck off the College rolls.
Absence from the College will not be accepted as Bank Charges 100 100 100 100 Per Semester
an excuse for non-payment of dues, fees shall be Total 112,700 101,000
charged on the basis of the respective financial year Grand Total at the time of Registration 163,750 152,050 112,700 101,000
on semester basis.
NOTE:
Any error or omission in above could not claimed as right by the candidate and will settle at the time of deposit
Student Identity Card Self Finance & Self Support student will pay all charges/funds other than tuition fee.They will also pay Lump Sum amount of
Rs. 579,000/- for Fine Arts, Design and Musicology and Rs. 730,000/- for Architecture and Film & Television against tuition fee.
All students of the College are issued identity
cards. Upon their enrolment in the first semester, Attention Film & TV Department Candidates :
Rs. 55,000/- will be charged as refundable security from the students of Film & TV
students obtain identity cards from the College Rs. 1700/- per month shall be charged for equipment maintenance / upgrading from Film & TV Students
office for payment. Identity cards are renewed at
the commencement of each academic session. If an
identity card is lost, a duplicate can be obtained by Admission/Registration/Tuition Fee For Foreign Students (Non-Resident)
paying additional charges. On any account identity Description Fee Period
cards must be returned to the College office by the Admission Fee US$ 750 One Time
students when leaving the College, otherwise their
Tuition Fee US$ 6000 Annually
refundable securities shall be forfeited.
Registration Fee US$ 550 One Time
Change of Address
Regular Open Merit/
Students are required to keep the College office Documents Fee in PKR Self Finance/Self Support
informed/updated regarding any change of address Duplicate Diploma 12,000
Note: Tax will be charged as per FBR Policy

(current or permanent) and telephone numbers.
Duplicate Degree 12,000
The college shall not be responsible for lost, Detail Mark Certificate each year 1,800
misplaced and undelivered mail. Admission application in record 1,100
Bonafide Student certificate 400
Transcript record per year 1,800
Colleg ID Card 500
Duplicate College ID Card 700
Documents Verification 2,500

Societies Scholarships
Scholarships & Scholarship Govt. Merit Provincial
Financial Aid Fund Award Scholarships
Puppeteers Mime Skits A limited number of A Scholarship Fund based on Government Merit Awards are The Government of
scholarships from government private sector donations for granted in accordance with Balochistan and Khyber
funds and private donations need-cum-merit assistance the result of the 2nd, 4th and Pakhtunkhawa scholarships
Puppeteers specialize in art NCA Mime Society has been The Skits performers learn are available through the is to be administered by 6th semester. The available are for the students from
of puppetry. The repertoire instrumental in popularizing this through workshops the mimic College, both on need-based the Heads of Departments grant is distributed among respective provinces/areas.
of puppetry techniques genre in the country. The members art of portraying known as well as on merit . Committee. high achievers.
used by The Puppeteers are trained in the discipline through personalities while keeping
includes String Puppets, Rod rigorous exercises conducted during a good knowledge and
Puppets, Shadow Puppets workshops. Depending on the understanding of the current Govt. Other
and Muppets. The puppeteers nature of the narrative, the society issues within or outside the Scholarships Scholarships
specially design and fabricate utilizes various styles of the art form campus. This regular exercise
their own puppets for every such as pantomime, street mime and makes skits popular among all 1. National Endowment 1. The NCA Endowment
performance. contemporary theater. the generations and connect Scholarship for Fund Scholarships
them through its humour. Talented Students are awarded to
Scholarship Policy (NEST) is offered to students from all
a Pakistani National, departments on need
Music Drama Dance 1. Scholarship holders must continue to have
enrolled in any cum merit basis.
a good academic performance to retain
Undergraduate 2. Asim Butt Scholarship
the scholarship during their studies.
Program (4 Years or is awarded to the
Members of the Music Drama Society has evolved into The society uses dance as a 2. College scholarships are awarded on the 5 Years). The eligibility students of Fine
Society play classical, folk and a vehicle for multiple theatrical medium of artistic expression. undertaking that the holder shall attend the of a candidate is Arts on merit
modern instruments used techniques. Its performances vary A variety of dance styles such College as a regular student and pursue her/ linked to neediness cum need basis.
in contemporary music. The greatly in subject matter, ranging as Kathak and Modern Dance his studies with diligence. If it should appear of the candidate as
at any time that a scholarship holder fails 3. Fazal Kareem
performances range from from serious Urdu drama which are used by the society. determined by the Scholarship is
Eastern classical and Folk is revisited from time to time to to make satisfactory progress or has been financial background
irregular in conduct or in attendance she/ awarded by Fazal
music from various parts comedies to mystery theatre. Plays of his/her family. Kareem Trust to the
of the country to modern are rendered using a wide array of he shall forfeit the privilege of scholarship.
2. EHSAAS – Scholarship student who obtains
western popular music. theatrical techniques. 3. No student shall be permitted to hold is for students enrolled highest marks in the
two or more scholarships at the same in the Undergraduate subject of drawing in
time. A scholarship holder, however is Program with a the foundation year.
free to compete for awards and prizes. declared monthly
Co-curricular Activities Awards 4. Omar Aftab Memorial
4. The scholarship shall lapse if it is not income of parents Trust Scholarship
taken up by the last date of disbursement (from all sources) is is awarded to
as may be notified by the College. equal to or less than students from all
Saadat Hassan Puppeteering Prize 5. All scholarship applicants are PKR. 45,000/-. departments on need
Manto Prize required to fill up a form to establish 3. Punjab Education cum merit basis.
financial need of the student. Endowment Fund
Saadat Hassan Manto Prize Puppeteering Prize for an outstanding 5. Aziz Ullah Khan
for an outstanding performer 6. Students who have secured admission (PEEF) has declared scholarship is awarded
puppeteer, recommended by the patron
recommended by the patron of on Self- support/Self finance programs NCA as a Center to KPK/FATA students
of “Puppeteers Society NCA”,
the Drama Society of the College. are ineligible to apply for scholarship. of Excellence and from architecture
approved five department on need
Scholarships for cum merit basis.
Punjab domiciled most
deserving enrolled
NCA Hope Alumni Association students with a
declared monthly
income of parents
NCA Hope is a social welfare The Alumni Association was is equal to or less
society. The organization aims established in 1995. This association than PKR.30,000/.
to help deprived children. acts as a forum for creating greater 4. Frontier Education
The society volunteers and links between the faculty, current Foundation
organizes events for children students and alumni. Scholarships on need
in special schools, hospitals cum merit bases,
and orphanages. was awarded to 4
frontier students.

Academic Awards
Department Shakir Ali Award Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq Award For All Kipling Award Sir Percy Brown Prize
Undergraduate
of Fine Arts Shakir Ali Award for the student Zahoor-ul-Akhlaq award for the student, who Programmes Kipling Award for the student Sir Percy Brown Prize for the
with an aggregate of highest has attained highest grades in Painting Major with the highest academic record student with highest aggregate
marks over four years in the Course, by calculating his/her grades in the achieved with not less than 80% in Art History during the course
department of Fine Arts. subject for the 5th, 6th and 7th semesters. marks in the final aggregate. of their studies at the College.
Colin David Award Shahid Sajjad Award M. Ajmal Kardar Principal’s

Colin David Award for the student, Shahid Sajjad Award for the student, who Gold Medal Honour List
who has attained highest grades in has attained highest grades in Sculpture Muhammad Ajmal Kardar Gold
the Drawing Course, by calculating Major Course, by calculating his/her Principal’s Honour List for the student
Medal for the final year student with who have stood first in the class.
his/her grades in the subject for grades in the subject for the 5th, 6th and an aggregate of highest cumulative
the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th 7th semesters. marks amongst all departments.
semester.
Haji Sharif Prize Colin David Gold Medal Masters in Lala Rukh Award
Haji Sharif Prize for the student Colin David Gold Medal to be awarded to Visual Art Lala Rukh Award for the student, who
who excel in Miniature Painting the top graduating student in Painting, has attained highest grades in Studio
with highest aggregate during Department of Fine Arts. Courses during the two years of graduate
their studies in the College. programme in Visual Art.
Department Chughtai Award Mark Ritter Masters in Interior Javed Najam Award
of Design Sponenberg Award Design
Chughtai Award for the student Javed Najam Award for the student
Mark Ritter Sponenberg Award for NCA alumnus of Master of Interior Design for extra
who excel in the Design Department or faculty member for exceptional contribution
with highest aggregate during their ordinary creativity and originality in the
to the society though his/her art work. thesis project.
studies at the College
Department Bhai Ram Sigh Award Nayyar Ali Dada Award MPhil in Cultural Eqbal Ahmed Award
of Architecture Bhai Ram Singh Award for the Nayyar Ali Dada Award for the student of Architecture Studies Eqbal Ahmed Award for the student
student with highest aggregate who has demonstrated excellence in Architecture with an outstanding dissertation
over five years in the Department of Design Studio and has achieved the highest aggregate (in the MPhil Programme of the
Architecture. during 4 years studio assignments. Department of Cultural Studies)
Department Noor Jahan Award For All Graduate Abdul Rashid Kardar
of Film & TV Noor Jahan Award for the student Programmes Gold Medal
obtaining the highest aggregate
Abdul Rashid Kardar Gold Medal for
marks during the four year of study in
highest aggregate marks achieved at the
the Department of Film and Television
graduate level
Department Roshan Ara Bagum Khawaja Khursheed For NCA Alumnus Mark Ritter
of Musicology Award Anwar Award or Faculty Sponenberg Award
Roshan Ara Award for the student Khawaja Khursheed Anwar Award Mark Ritter Sponenberg Award is awarded
for his/her contribution in music for the student with outstanding to alumnus or faculty member for
practice theoretical work in musicology exceptional contribution to the society
though his/her art work
Department Iqbal Hassan Award Asma Jahangir Award
of Cultural Studies Iqbal Hassan award for the student Asama Jahangir Award for the student with
attaining highest marks throughout the most scholarly/valuable dissertation in
his/her four year course work. Bachelor of Cultural Studies in the realm
of socio-political and cultural practices of
contemporary Pakistan.

Rules &
Regulations
Every student is expected to study to the best of her on regular basis. The department shall or distributed in the College premises or related/connected to College through
/ his ability and to fulfill the academic requirements notify the list of students with less than 75% any of its hostels and/or posted/shared printed/electronic/social media requires
of the College. It is the expectation of the College attendance at least one week prior to the on press/electronic/social media without permission of the Principal. Any violation
authorities that each student will realize the value commencement of the Final Examination. permission of the Principal, otherwise that College authorities deem offensive
of self-control and discipline. Registration at the 9. An application for sick leave exceeding strict disciplinary action will be taken. shall be liable for disciplinary action to the
College implies agreement on the part of the one day must be supported by a medical 18. No student of the College shall hold extent of expulsion from the College.
student to willingly accept and observe reasonable certificate from the College Medical Officer any concert, screening, exhibition of 28. No outsider shall enter the College/
standards of accountability, good conduct and and both must be submitted to the Head of work/publication outside the College Hostel or address students of the College
appearance. The following rules and regulations Department and approved by the Principal without having first obtained written except on the invitation of the Principal.
apply to all students studying at the National before the absence can be recorded as permission of the Principal. 29. Smoking and use of any kind of drugs
College of Arts (Lahore and Rawalpindi campus) authorized in the attendance register. 19. The College Identity Card must be carried is strictly prohibited in the college/
irrespective of the year of admission. 10. Leave of absence may be granted to a student by the students and presented whenever hostel premises, in case of violation strict
1. It is the responsibility of all students after assessment of reason for leave by the so required by the College authorities. disciplinary action to the extent of expulsion
to read and comply with the rules committee of the Heads of the Departments. A fine of Rs. 500 shall be charged for the will be taken or will be treated as per
and regulations of the College. 11. Application for special leave shall be loss of an identity card and the issuance “Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of
2. Tuition fee, fines, etc. must be paid by the addressed to the Principal and submitted in of a duplicate. The word “duplicate” will Non-smokers Health Ordinance 2002”.
dates notified by the College office. Should writing to the Registrar at least two days in be mentioned on the Student ID card, 30. The College observes the Higher Education
a student fail to pay the dues by the dates advance with the recommendations of the in case a duplicate card is issued. Commission (HEC) of Pakistan’s sexual
notified he/she will have to pay a fine of Head of the Department. Each absence will be 20. Every student shall surrender her/his harassment policies. In case of violation,
Rs.100 per day. Students whose fees are in authorized after the approval of the Principal. College Identity Card to the College office strict disciplinary or legal action will be taken.
arrears by more than seven days after the due 12. A student participating in any co-curricular before she/he leaves the College on any 31. The Plagiarism Policy recommended
date notified, shall liable to be struck off the activity within or outside the college, with account, failing which the refundable by Higher Education Commission of
College Rolls without any notice and shall the prior approval of the HOD/Director/ amounts (securities, etc.) of the student Pakistan (HEC) is endorsed by NCA that
not be allowed to attend any lectures, studio Coordinator such as debate/sports/ concerned shall be confiscated. will be applicable in its true spirit.
sessions or examinations in the College. performance/exhibition of national or 21. A student will not be awarded the degree/ 32. The College reserves the right to introduce
3. It is the responsibility of the student international level, his/her attendance transcripts/provisional certificates until all new or amend existing rules at any time.
to attend every lecture, studio shall be marked present for those the books/equipment/material issued from
session and examination. particular days only. However, the student the library/archives/lab are returned.
is expected to submit the assignments
4. Attendance in classes is mandatory and
of the said period otherwise he/she shall
22. Any student found guilty of indiscipline, Qualification for Award
should not be less than 75% in each course. misconduct or misbehavior impeding
5. Students who fail to meet the 75%
be marked absent for that period. the smooth running of the College shall of Degree
attendance requirement in a course will 13. All students will purchase their be liable to be put on Social Probation
own equipment and material and/or any other punishment as may be The National College of Arts shall award the degree
not be permitted to sit for examinations/ to the student who fulfills the following conditions:
submit exam assignments, which will required for coursework. deemed fit by the concerned committee.
result in failing the examination/course. 14. The College authorities shall not be 23. Severe/Repeated violation of discipline or i. Has successfully completed/passed total
6. The concerned teacher/faculty may report held responsible for the safekeeping misconduct by any student during her/his credit hours/courses of the degree within the
a student’s continuous absence of more of the private property of students. course of studies at the College shall render prescribed duration of the degree program.
than 3 days to the Head of the Department. 15. Students shall compensate to the satisfaction her/him liable to expulsion from the College. ii. Has scored a final Cumulative Grade Point
The students should be warned verbally/ of the Principal; any damage or loss they 24. Any student involved in ragging Average of not less than 2.0 out of 4.0.
writing in case he/she misses three may cause to the property of the College. (physical or mental torture) shall be
lectures consecutively. A student habitual 16. Students’ work executed in the College liable for disciplinary action to the
of coming late or being absent should must be placed at the disposal of the extent of expulsion from the College.
not be allowed to sit in class without the College authorities. Such work may be 25. No student body/association/society
approval of the Head of the Department. returned to a student for his/her portfolio shall exist or function in the College
7. In case a student is absent for ten consecutive by the Principal on the written request without permission of the Principal.
days without any intimation to the concerned of the student. Work done in the College 26. The internet service provided by the College
faculty/teacher, his/her name shall be struck shall not be used for the purpose of any cannot be used for transmitting, retrieving or
off from the Department rolls. Re-admission examination or evaluation of any institution storing any communication of a defamatory,
shall be allowed only after the approval of the other than the National College of Arts and discriminating, harassing or unethical
competent authority. The student shall have any examination other than the one for nature. Any student involved in such activity
to pay the prescribed re-admission fee/dues. which the work was originally intended. shall be liable for disciplinary action to the
8. Students’ attendance record shall be 17. No posters, banners, handbills, pamphlets extent of expulsion from the college or
maintained by the concerned department or any offensive material shall be displayed will be treated as per cyber crime policy.
27. The display or distribution of any information

Administration
Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri

Principal NCA LAHORE NCA RAWALPINDI
BFA National College of Arts, Lahore
MA Chelsea College of Arts, London
PhD (Fine Arts), Post Doc. Research Fellow AVA, London Library
Advanced Drawing, Concordia University, Montreal
Bushra Asghar Amina Khattak
Senior Librarian Librarian
NCA LAHORE NCA RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD
Bushra Saeed Khan M. Yasir Hanif Security
Additional Registrar/ Deputy Registrar /
Registrar (Officiating) Administrator (Addl. Charge) Javed Akhtar Muhammad Shiraz Idrees
Chief Security Officer Chief Security Officer
Muhammad Shahzad Tanveer Aashi Naz
Deputy Registrar, Academics Deputy Controller Examination Abdul Majeed
Sidra Akram Hadiqa Amir Security Supervisor
Deputy Registrar, Establishment Incharge Islamabad Camp Office
I.T Coordination
Administration Office
Faheem Zawar Syed Hussain Ali Bukhari
Sultan Qamar-uz-Zaman Shafiq Ullah I.T. Coordinator System Manager
Office Superintendentt Office Superintendent
ADO (Addl. Charge) Gohar Butt Ashfaq Ahmad
Lecturer I.T. Audio Video Assistant
Private Secretaries
Iqbal Bashir Chaudhry
Muhammad Arif Muhammad Bilal Computer Instructor/Operator
P.S to Principal PA to Administrator Muhammad Asif Khushi
Computer Instructor/Operator
Education Section
Sana Javed Muhammad Ishtiaq Quality Enhancement Cell
Office Superintendent Assistant
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Muhammad Waseem
Incharge Education Director
Dr. Naveed Ahmed

Accounts Section Deputy Director
Kashif Yaqoob Naseem Abbass Muhammad Ahsan ul Haq
Accountant (Accounts Officer Additional Charge) Accounts Officer Data Analyst
Salman Qaisar Tariq Illyas Muhammad Waqar Butt
Audit Officer Accountant P.A to Director
Estate Section
Transport Section
Zahid Rafique Butt Mobeen Hussain
Estate Superintendent Estate Superintendent Muhammad Irfan Ashraf Raja M. Siddiq
Managerial Staff (Incharge Transportation) Transport Officer (Duty Charge)
Muhammad Sadiq
Assistant Caretaker
Healthcare Section
Procurement Section
Dr. Masood Ahmed
Mr. Sajjad Afzal Tarar Muhammad Farooq Cheif Medical Officer
Purchase Officer Purchase Officer
Dr. Naveed Yousaf
Shafqat Hussain Jafri Medical Officer
Storekeeper

NCA Lahore
4-Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam-54000, Lahore, Pakistan
Admission Office: +92 42 99210544, 99212701, 99210599, 99210601
Fax: +92 42 99210500
NCA Rawalpindi
Liaqat Road, Near Liaqat Bagh, Rawalpindi-46000, Pakistan
Admission Office: +92 51 9334982, 9334984, 9334985, 9334986
Fax: +92 51 9334983
NCA Islamabad Camp Office

National College of Arts, Zero Point, Khayaban-e-Suhrwardy Road,
PMI Building G-7/1, Islamabad-Pakistan
Camp Office: +92 51 9252011
NCA Tollinton Block

Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore-Pakistan
info@nca.edu.pk
www.nca.edu.pk

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06 Message from the Principal 92 Post Graduate Programmes

35 The Foundation Semesters

40 Department of Fine Arts

DESIGN & RESEARCH CENTRE 62 Product Design

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Prof. Shakir Ali

Prof. Tanveer Hussain

Prof. Abdur Rehman Ustad Haji Sharif

Mr. Nayyer Ali Dada

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PROFESSOR Prof. Khalid Iqbal

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An integrated programme of study has been

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Visual Textile Design Ceramic Design Product Design

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Faculty Lahore Muhammad Navid Faculty

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Faculty Lahore Faculty

Muhammad Tayyab Qaisrani

Mubeen Saeed Khan

Irfan Gul Dahri

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Aqsa Akbar Khan

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Faculty Lahore Khalid Ibrahim Asad Ali

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Mulghalarra Khan Faculty

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Prof. Majid Saeed Khan

Muhammad Arshad Saeed

Mujahid Sohaib Butt

Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi

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The undergraduate programme in Musicology While their training is structured, musicology

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MPhil Cultural Studies MPhil & PhD in Cultural Heritage

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Multimedia Art Interior Design

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See Graduate Programmes Prospectus for