Academics Foundation Year In the foundation year, the master-artist of either a traditional or classical practice, conducts and evaluates workshops and seminar classes conducted in the karkhana style. The usual teaching system will be adopted as period wise but some courses can be taught in block system also. Daily Studio Practice Assessment at the end of every studio class session, the merits of the work is discussed jointly to review each student's work. Class participation is encouraged and key for developing confidence in speaking about work. Mid Semester Assessment with Group Tutorial Mid semester Group Tutorial is the discussion of each student's work in class, led by the tutor. This assessment is set by the course tutor and may include a project and/or a written component. Mid Semester Assessment with Studio Critique is a critical evaluation of a student's work, conducted by internal and external tutors together with participation by fellow classmates. In preparation for this assessment, students are expected to present their work in a considered manner as exhibition and display. Presentation skills also contribute to the reception and assessment of the work. At the end of Semester Essay, each student will submit an essay of three thousand words for particular theory based courses. The portfolio is an accumulated body of work, produced over the duration of the first year foundation course that maps the intellectual and artistic development of a student in the year. The portfolio showcases the successful completion of the intellectual and artistic growth of promoted student, and is a significant component of the final assessment of skill development, conceptual learning and development of behavior of a student in one year in the University. DEPARTMENT OF Fine Art The academic structure and curriculum of Bachelors of Fine Art is integrated in the way that it is set and taught with given choice to select elective courses offered across the other departments. The academic structure and curriculum are set between 124-140 credits as per Higher Education Commission's guidelines wherein a framework between 51-63 credits must be assigned for a major course. The first year courses will be taught as a foundation year for total intake of students further second year will be catered as initial development in various fields of the art wherein the academic system in third year will be imparted as specialized fields. Further the senior students at fourth year will be guided by personal tutors to construct their degree program in a way which they are best suited for their academic interest. The course structure is grounded in the principle of technical mastery and painterly quality in at least one artistic discipline or medium. The success key to his or her overall excellence as an artist must be their skills and conceptual dealing with the ideas they think and intend to express. Our students through the process of teaching and learning will be able to self-identify their interests and program of study in their specialized degree through selection of syllabi in traditional, classical and contemporary practices of art. Students are evaluated by a recognized system of art. Tutors are practicing artists, professors, or adjunct faculty who are responsible for the instruction, training, teaching, catering and imparting of courses. The faculty provides guidance and direction to each student in their class environment and the studios will be opened for art practice for twelve hours daily. A personal tutor is assigned to each student in the seventh semester for production of thesis in final semester of degree program. DEPARTMENT OF MULTI-MEDIA ART Probably at no time in history has access to, and proficiency with digital media and information technologies been more important in the public mind, nor more critical to policy making and teaching in the universities than the present. Nor at any time in the recent past have the nation's press, media, and information sectors been the object of as much intense public concern or scrutiny with a growing recognition of their unmatched importance in the conduct of our daily lives. Never before have the once separate worlds of news, stored knowledge, and the products of the mass media and entertainment industries converged locally, nationally, and globally, with even greater convergence certain to take place in the years ahead. The Multi-Media Art degree programs recognize that both creators and citizens bear responsibility for the quality and impact of media/communication, and that in contemporary society, research and teaching of Current advancement in the manual, digital, tevlevision, cinema and the art industry in Pakistan where all manners of alternative media is flooding people with information, giving rise to questions such as "is media/communication simultaneously developing its capacity of objectivity, fairness and impartiality"? How do we promote the values of peace and tolerance in an age of media/ communication abundance? How do we fill the gaps in entertainment industry? These will be the main challenges facing the local media in the months and years ahead. To answer all these questions and fulfill the requirements of the Multi-media industry, both intellectually and technically at this juncture of time, Digital Art education has become indispensable. The Department will equip the Pakistani youth to become a part of the rapidly growing entertainment and media communication industry. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE Pakistan is a country with high level of historical background of the art of architecture. Mohen Jo Darro, Harappa and MeharGarh are the main sites which witnesses the town planning centuries ago in this region. Presently growth of population and rapidly expanding of cities and towns in Pakistan are in need for professionals in building and housing sector. The issues of sustainability, climatic performance and cultural relevance of architecture are mostly ignored in schools, Universitys and Universities of the country. Therefore the issues of architecture can only be resolved through the formation of a curriculum with a specific focus on art and culture of the region. Further an important aspect of architecture is Interior design which is a specialized field and an emerging profession in Pakistan. The increasing demand is brought by the flourishing corporate sector and a growing awareness in the residential and commercial sectors. In this connection there is a big shortage of architects and interior design professionals in the market wherein this gap has been filled by unqualified and unaesthetic persons and professionals. The fields of designs are closely linked with field of architecture and interior design and form an essential component of our living environment. The areas of design related with architecture include furniture design, product design, lighting design and landscape design. In order to resolve a design exercise in a comprehensive manner, it is absolutely essential to include the above stated fields of design in the curriculum of the Department of Architecture. The UNIVERSITY cater the market oriented subjects to its students with an orientation of regional cultures, indigenous material, and folk wisdom along with scientific approach of contemporary times. DEPARTMENT OF Textile AND FASHION ART The textiles are most mandatory commodity of the human life. The most attractive and dynamic textile design program aims to develop individual artistic skills along with meeting the industrial demands globally. The program encourages the students to explore various dimensions of textile applications for certain target groups. Students are exposed to both conceptual & technical aspects of textile design and fashion art. This helps them to recognize fabric qualities, use of appropriate fibers, yarns, constructions, ornaments and special surface finishes to develop various fabrics in relating to final products. The four year degree offers specialization in either home or apparel design. Students get opportunity to learn skills like weaving, knitting, printing, cutting, sewing and special finishing. They work directly in the studios on campus that are equipped with the latest tools and Industrial machinery. They are also exposed to specialized fields i.e. textile marketing & merchandizing, textile pricing & costing. University encourages both faculty and students to attend international training programs. Students securing high grades will be sent to attend workshops that are held at affiliated institutes worldwide along with their teachers. University recognizes the importance of work, experience and job placements as a key for shaping the future career of students. The textile art program prepares its students for diverse career opportunities in the growing Textile and Fashion Industry. Our graduates become enterprenuers and take jobs in the design houses, export houses, textile manufactures, and the retail world.

Admissions Allocation of Seats In accordance with the policy with respect to admission in national institutions, 30 number of intake in each degree course are allocated to applicants from various areas of the Country. Separate seats are provided for candidates from foreign countries. Admission to the University for foreign nationals is processed by the University through Higher Education Commission (HEC). A total of 10 seats are reserved for foreign candidates. Admission Procedure The University grants equal opportunities to women and men who possess exceptional aptitude for the visual arts education. The University does not discriminate against admission for physically challenged persons. The University conducts admission tests which are held at its main campus. Candidates wishing to join the department of fine art and faculty of design are required to obtain high grades in the drawing and aptitude tests. Candidates wishing to apply for the department of architecture are required to pass an examination in mathematics in addition to drawing and aptitude tests. Those wishing to apply for the department of cinematic art will be required to take an aptitude test regarding history and literature. Only those candidates are eligible to take the admission that has passed the Higher Secondary/Intermediate Examination or its equivalent from any recognized institution. Applying for Admission All Candidates shall apply on the prescribed Application for Admission Form through online www.University.edu.pk/admission or on hard copy available from the University or as advertised. Outstation candidates should request Application for Admission Form through registered book post addressed to the Registrar of the University. International students should send the appropriate number of international reply coupons to receive the prospectus by airmail. Attested Photostat copies of the following documents must accompany the Application for Admission: 1. Secondary School Certificate or its Equivalent Higher Secondary/ Intermediate School Certificate or its Equivalent 3. Marks Certificate (s) 4. Domicile Certificate 5. National Identity Card or B-Form 6. Two passport size recent photographs 7. Bank draft where applicable NOTE: Candidates granted admission shall be required to submit other documents as directed, before registration/enrolment in the 1st year-Foundation Course. Foreign Students All international students should get registered online on the prescribed application forms to the University available at www.uac.edu.pk/admission. Candidates must forward their applications in time to ensure that the applications are received in the University by the due date. Admission Form The students interested for the Admission in University in undergraduate Degree Program are required to fill the Application Form for Admission on a single category from three of following: Learn-Earn-Return (LER) Fee Paying Program Regular Fee Paying Program Full Fee Paying/Self Finance Program Fee Structure Fee Structure for Undergraduate Programs Tuition fee and other charges: Unless otherwise stated, the fees and other charges are not refundable even if the students withdraw from the University or are struck off the University rolls. Absence from the University will not be accepted as an excuse for non-payment of dues, fees shall be charged on the basis of the respective financial year on a monthly or half yearly basis. The hundred percent attendances are mandatory for the students who are enrolled in University through Learn-Earn-Return (LER) Fee Paying Program or Full Fee Paying/Self Finance Program, wherein seventy five percent attendances are mandatory for students who are enrolled in the University through Regular Fee Paying Program. Fee Structure Admission feeRs. 15,000 one time Registration feeRs. 02,000 one time University Security (refundable) Rs. 02,000 one time Library Security (refundable)Rs. 03,000 one time Total Admission Fee Rs. 22,000/- (Twenty Two Thousand Only) Tuition feeRs. 03,000 per month Micselleanous feeRs. 03,000 per month Permonth Fee Rs. 6,000/- (Six Thousand Only) NOTE: Self Finance students will pay all charges/fund other than tuition fee. They will pay Lump sum amount of Rs. 250,000 for four year program and Rs. 300,000 for five years program against tuition fee in advance with admission form. Any error or omission in above could not be claimed as right by the candidate and will settle at the time of deposit. Registration First year foundation course students are required to register at the beginning of the academic year. Failure to complete registration formalities at the appropriate time, including payment of tuition fee and charges, may lead to cancellation of the University enrolment. At registration all students are issued a student identity card and student lockers, which are available in the University. Student Identity Cards All regular students of the University are issued identity cards upon their enrolment in the first year; students obtain identity cards from the University office. Identity cards are renewed at the commencement of each academic session. If an identity card is lost, a duplicate can be obtained. On any account identity cards must be returned to the University office by the students when leaving the University, otherwise their refundable securities shall be forfeited. Hostel Hostel Accommodation is available upon request. Hostel Fee information and challan can be obtained from the Accounts Section of the University. The following are applicable to all students: Students applying for the undergraduate degree program must convince the University of their ability to pay the fee or sign the affidavit of Learn-Earn-Return (LER) fee paying program. Students applying for the full fee paying/ self finance program must submit the fee in shape of pay order after successful admission in the University.
The University reserves the right to make changes in the fee structure at any time. The University prefers to offer the admission on priority to Learn-Earn-Return (LER) fee paying program.

Academics It is the expectation of the University authorities that each student will come to realize the value of self-control, discipline, high moral values, commitment and creative approach to build himself/herself as a better individual. Registration at the University implies agreement of the student to willingly accept and observe reasonable standards of accountability, good conduct and personal appearance. These rules and regulations apply to all the students studying at the University irrespective of the year of study. General 1.01 It is the responsibility of all students to read and comply with the rules and regulations of the University. 1.02 Tuition fee, fines, etc. must be paid by the dates notified by the University office. Should a student fail to pay the dues by the dates notified, the student will have to pay a fine of Rs.50 per day. 1.03 It is the duty of the student to regularly attend every class (lecture or studio) and take examination. 1.04 Fines for unauthorized absence shall be charged on the basis of each class (lecture or studio) unattended by a student at Rs.100/-per absence or a number of 10 assignments on each absent. 1.05 Leave of absence may be granted to a student after assessment of reason for leave by the Committee of the Heads of the Departments. 1.06 An enrolled student shall be allowed to take a leave of absence after clearance of the outstanding dues and will have to pay re-admission fee on rejoining the University. 1.07 An application for sick leave exceeding one day must be supported by a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner and both must be signed by respective teachers and the Head of Department and submitted to the Registrar before the absence can be recorded as authorized in the attendance register. 1.08 Application for special leave shall be addressed and submitted in writing to the respective Head of Department at least two days in advance and these must have the recommendations of the respective Head of Department and approval of the Registrar before each absence is authorized. 1.09 All students will purchase their own equipment and material required for course work which the University is not authorized to issue. 1.10 The University authorities shall not be held responsible for the safe keeping of the private property of students. 1.11 A student will be liable to pay against any damage or loss to the property of the University caused by him/her. 1.12 Student's work executed in the University must be placed at the disposal of the University authorities. Such work may be returned to a student for the portfolio by the Registrar on the written request of the student. Work done in the University shall not be used for the purpose of any examination or evaluation of any institution other than the University and any examination other than the one for which the work was originally intended. 1.13 No student of the University shall hold any exhibition of work outside the University or undertake an internship without having first obtained written permission of the respective Head of the Department. 1.14 Student University identity cards must be displayed by the students and presented whenever so required by the UNIVERSITY authorities. A fine shall be charged for the loss of an identity card and the issue of a duplicate. 1.15 Every student shall surrender the UNIVERSITY identity card to the office before leaving the UNIVERSITY on any account, failing which the refundable amounts (securities etc.) of the student concerned shall be confiscated. 1.16 Any student found guilty of indiscipline, misconduct, misbehavior or found disturbing the atmosphere and smooth running of the UNIVERSITY shall be liable to be put on social probation/ fined. Social probation shall entail withdrawal of scholarship (if awarded), disqualification from holding any office of the student bodies /societies, UNIVERSITY extracurricular activities, and any other punishment as may be deemed fit by the Committee of the Heads of Departments/ Disciplinary Committee. 1.17 Any student involved in ragging (physical or mental torture) shall be liable for disciplinary action to the extent of expulsion from the UNIVERSITY. 1.18 No student body/association/society shall exist or function in the UNIVERSITY without permission of the Registrar. 1.19 No posters, banners, handbills and pamphlets shall be displayed or distributed in the UNIVERSITY or any of its hostels without permission of the Registrar. 1.20 No outsider / guest of a student shall enter the UNIVERSITY or address students of the UNIVERSITY except by permission of the Registrar. Examinations 2.01 Every student is expected to fulfill the academic requirements of the UNIVERSITY. 2.02 An academic session shall consist of two terms each concluded by a term examination; the first and second term examinations in all subjects shall cover the courses prescribed for the respective terms. 2.03 Failure to take any examination or to submit assignments and/or projects at the specified time shall be considered as failure in the examination, assignment and/or projects. 2.04 All examinations shall be held on the dates and times announced. No extension shall be granted under any circumstances in the time assigned for a given project /or assignments. 2.05 The exercise of objectionable conduct and the use of unfair means during an examination on the part of the student shall render him/her liable to punishment; to the extent of rustication from the UNIVERSITY. 2.06 Every student should have a minimum of 75 percent attendance in the scheduled classes, lectures and studios conducted in each subject during the academic session, failing which the student will not be eligible to appear in the second term examination. 2.07 Every final year student should have a minimum of 75 percent attendance in the scheduled classes, lectures and studios conducted in eachsubject during the first term, failing which the student will not be eligible to appear in the first term examination. Such student will repeat the year in next academic session. 2.08 A maximum period of 15 days absence is granted in an academic session to students in case they fall ill, or in exceptional cases such as an accident or death of a close relative, subject to the condition that they submit a medical certificate, an application and proof of the incident within one week from the first day of absence. 2.09 In case of failure to clear the dues by the last date for payment with fines the student shall not be allowed to sit in the examination. 2.10 In order to pass the examination, the student shall be required to obtain 50% marks in each subject. Final Year Examination and Thesis 3.01 A student who fails in the thesis will be allowed to re-submit the thesis in the supplementary thesis examination. 3.02 A student appearing for thesis in supplementary examination will be evaluated from total marks allocated for thesis but will not qualify for the title of Distinction or Honours. Regulations for Acceptance of final year thesis 4.01 Each student will be required to select/work on the thesis in the beginning of first term. 4.02 The concerned departments shall work out a schedule that will be obligatory for the students to follow. A student's progress will be reviewed weekly by external/internal jurors/tutors as per schedule. 4.03 The student will not be allowed to present supplementary thesis if he/she does not show weekly progress to the respective internal/ tutor. Thesis Submission Procedure 5.01 A thesis mid jury will be scheduled minimum 4 weeks before the date of final submission of thesis projects. Each student would be required to submit/present his/her work/project to an external panel of Jurors. 5.02 On the conclusion of thesis mid Jury, work which is unsatisfactory will be presented to Thesis Review Committee (TRC). 5.03 TRC will comprise external jurors, Head of the concerned department and the internal advisor/tutor. The TRC may allow the student to proceed with final presentation and submit his/her thesis for final evaluation or disallow the student for final presentation. The student who is disallowed for presentation will be allowed to submit his work in the supplementary thesis according to procedures laid out. 5.04 All other students will be allowed to proceed to the final presentation and display their thesis for evaluation. Supplementary Thesis 6.01 Supplementary thesis shall commence from the first day of the next academic session for a period of eight weeks. 6.02 A Supplementary thesis mid-jury will be scheduled minimum four weeks before the date of final submission of supplementary thesis. 6.03 On the conclusion of supplementary thesis mid jury, work which is unsatisfactory will be presented to Thesis Review Committee (TRC). 6.04 The student who is disallowed for presentation by the TRC will then rejoin in the second term of next academic session. 6.05 All other students will be allowed to proceed to the final presentation and display their thesis for evaluation. 6.06 A student who is repeating the thesis fails to qualify till the supplementary thesis exams will be disqualified from further studies in the UNIVERSITY and will be dropped from the UNIVERSITY rolls. Qualification for Award of Degree 7.01 A student shall individually present as part of final degree examination evidence of an independent body of work (i.e. the Thesis) for evaluation by the examiners. 7.02 The thesis project shall be assessed by the examiners in any of the following categories. i) Pass with Distinction: 80% or above ii) Pass with Honours: 70% or above, less than 80% iii) Pass: 50 % or above iv) Fail: less than 50% However, a student appearing for thesis in supplementary examination will be evaluated from total marks allocated for thesis but will not qualify for the title of Distinction or Honours. 7.03 The division obtained by a student shall be determined by computing the result of the Pre-final year class, first term of the final year class, and marks awarded in the thesis. The merit of a student shall be determined as under:- a) First Division: 60% or above b) Second Division: 45% or above but less than 60% 7.04 Marks in each subject in each examination shall be computed as follows: i) Theory subjects Class assignments 50% Examination 50% ii) Studio subjects Studio assignment 50% Examination 50% 7.05 The class assignment shall only be accepted if the student has attended 75% of the classes prior to introduction of the assignment. 7.06 The promotion result will be computed as follows:- i) First Term 50% ii) Second Term 50% 7.07 The supplementary examination in theory/studio subjects will be conducted using 50% marks of the subject, while the class marks already gained during the two terms will continue to form 50% of the result. 7.08 The Thesis submitted in fulfillment of a course at this UNIVERSITY together with all photographs, illustration, drawings, written reports and models shall be presented to the UNIVERSITY and shall not be used for the award of any other diploma or degree from any other institution. Scholarship 1. UNIVERSITY (LER) Scholarship holders must continue to have a good academic performance to retain the program during their studies. 2. UNIVERSITY scholarships program are awarded by merit every year for a period of one academic session. 3. UNIVERSITY scholarships are awarded by merit in accordance with the result of the first term examination in the case of first year students and on the score of annual evaluation in the case of students from other years. 4. UNIVERSITY scholarships are awarded on the undertaking that the holder shall attend the UNIVERSITY as a regular student and pursue her/his studies with industry. If it should appear at any time that a scholarship holder fails to make satisfactory progress or has been irregular in conduct or in attendance she/he shall forfeit the privilege of (LER) scholarship. 5. No student shall be permitted to hold two or more scholarships at the same time. A scholarship holder however is free to compete for awards and prizes. 6. The scholarship shall lapse if it is not taken up by the last date of disbursement as may be notified by the UNIVERSITY. 7. The (LER) scholarship' applicants are required to fill up a form to establish financial need of the student monthly basis. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON Sexual Harassment and Unprofessional Conduct With advent of the academic year 2019, the UNIVERSITY proudly declares that it has formally adopted the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan's sexual harassment policies. They are consistent with the HEC policy of prohibition of sexual harassment at the Institutes of Higher Learning. Sexual harassment is a declared punishable offence under the HEC policy (For details See in HEC publication, 'Policy Guidelines against Sexual Harassment in Institutions of Higher Learning'. This declared commitment seeks to maintain learning and work environment free from all types of sexual harassment with zero-tolerance on the unprofessional conduct in faculty-student relationships. Moreover, an amorous, romantic, relationship between any teaching and non-teaching staff of the UNIVERSITY and any person for whom he or she has a professional responsibility (i.e. teacher, advisor, juror, teaching assistants, finance, and education officers) is professional misconduct. Thus it is incumbent upon those with authority not to abuse, nor appear, the power they hold by virtue of their positions. The UNIVERSITY staff in positions of any kind of authority should know that any romantic involvement with their students makes them liable for formal action against them. Even consensual relationship between students and individuals with authorities, it is the UNIVERSITY staff who due to and individuals with authorities, it is the UNIVERSITY staff who, due to his or her position of trustworthiness and educational task will be held accountable for unprofessional behavior. If the conduct that falls under "unprofessional misconduct" and "sexual harassment" shall be liable of high-powered inquiry and if proven the UNIVERSITY personnel may have to relinquish job at the UNIVERSITY. ANTI DRUG POLICY