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    Bachelor in Visual Arts / Painting

    About The Academic Program

    Preparing a distinguished practice in the visual arts academically and skillfully to disseminate aesthetic culture in society by providing an educational and research opportunity in an environment supportive of creativity.

    Major

    Visual Art Department

    Language of instruction

    Arabic

    Duration

    4 Years

    Academic degree

    Bachelor in Visual Arts / Painting

    Career opportunities

     Printmaking artist (silkscreen, lithograph, intaglio, offset, transfer, lino, wood engraving)  Digital printmaking artist  Printmaking lab technician  Painter (pencil, charcoal, pastel)  Digital artist  Comic strip creator  Caricaturist  Cartoonist  illustrator (medical and anatomy drawings, educational, industrial, etc.)  Portraitist  Landscape painter (acrylic, oil, watercolour)  Murals painter

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    It is a modern academic program in the field of visual arts that provides educational experiences in drawing, photography, sculpture, assemblage, printmaking, video, film, performance, historical and theoretical studies. The major refines artistic, technical and research skills. The program includes three tracks which are: painting, printmaking and sculpture.

    1. Preserving the national identity through the practice of visual arts in the cultural and heritage sectors.
    2. Participating in art forums and exhibiting their works in museums and galleries at the local and international level.
    3. Applying research practices and creative critical thinking in the field of visual arts.
    4. Working in various fields of visual arts in the community with high professionalism as independent artists.

    1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of visual arts in concepts, techniques, art history, and cultural and social context across eras.
    2. Exhibit an advanced level of technical competence in the chosen field of the student, such as (painting, printmaking, sculpture).
    3. Use critical thinking skills through the analysis and evaluation of artworks.
    4. Develop creative solutions for traditional and non-traditional problems in the arts.
    5. Work with professional responsibility through ethical commitment, effective time management, and self-learning.
    6. Communicate effectively through oral presentations and writing to build professional relationships.

    1. In-depth knowledge of art history across eras according to the cultural, social, and global context.
    2. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts and techniques in the field of visual arts according to the specific specialization in the different program tracks.
    3. Ability to use a variety of technical tools and computer programs to design and execute artworks.
    4. Capacity to use independent critical thinking skills and informed judgment through the analysis and evaluation of artworks.
    5. Ability to be creative and solve problems in art projects, and demonstrate a unique artistic vision and personality.
    6. Capable of working with professional responsibility through ethical commitment and responsibility.
    7. Ability to communicate effectively using technological means, build professional relationships, and present, discuss, and analyze ideas in written and oral forms.
    8. Capacity for independent work and learning through practicing self-learning of visual arts after graduation.
    9. Competence in investing specialty skills in the field of freelance work and teamwork to serve the community.

    Study Plan

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Ethics and Islamic Values 2
    Islamic Banking and Economics 2
    Community Building in Islam 2
    English Language (1) 3
    English Language (2) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Communication Skills 2
    Creative Writing 2
    Writing Academic Reports 2
    Emotional Intelligence Course 2
    Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
    Principles of Projects Management 2
    Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
    Principles of E-Commerce 2
    Financial Literacy 2
    Leadership and Change Management 2
    Health Awareness 2
    Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
    Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
    Fitness and Sport Science 2
    Sustainable Development 2
    Global Citizenship 2
    Lifelong Learning Skills 2
    Sustainable Ecosystems 2
    History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
    Good Citizenship Values 2
    Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
    Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
    Basics of Programming 2
    Data Analysis and Management 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Fashion and Textiles Management 3
    International Marketing 3
    Experimental Publishing 3
    Fashion and Textiles Management 3
    International Marketing 3
    Experimental Publishing 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit
    Arabic Calligraphy 3
    Landscape 3
    Mixed Media in Painting 3
    Textile Printing 3
    Digital Printmaking 3
    Public Monuments 3
    Public Art 3
    Metal Sculpture 3
    Ceramic Sculpture 3
    Concepts and Issues in Art 3
    Fashion Illustration Basic 3
    Fashion Accessories 3
    Fashion Makeup 3
    Graphic Design 3
    Illustration 3
    Media Design 3
    Packaging Design 3
    Digital Media (1) 3
    Graphic Design (3) 3
    History of Interior Design 3
    History Of Interior Design 3
    Living Design 3
    Biomimicry 3
    PrintmaKing Techniques 3
    Casting and molding 3
    Installation 3
    Medieval & Renaissance Art 3
    Concepts and Issues in Art 3
    Arabic Calligraphy 3
    Landscape 3
    Mixed Media in Painting 3
    Textile Printing 3
    Digital Printmaking 3
    Public Monuments 3
    Public Art 3
    Metal Sculpture 3
    Ceramic Sculpture 3
    Fashion Illustration Basic 3
    Fashion Accessories 3
    Fashion Makeup 3
    Graphic Design 3
    Illustration 3
    Media Design 3
    Packaging Design 3
    Digital Media (1) 3
    Graphic Design (3) 3
    History of Interior Design 3
    History Of Interior Design 3
    Living Design 3
    Biomimicry 3
    PrintmaKing Techniques 3
    Casting and molding 3
    Installation 3
    Medieval & Renaissance Art 3
    Concepts and Issues in Art 3
    Arabic Calligraphy 3
    Landscape 3
    Mixed Media in Painting 3
    Textile Printing 3
    Digital Printmaking 3
    Public Monuments 3
    Public Art 3
    Metal Sculpture 3
    Ceramic Sculpture 3
    Fashion Illustration Basic 3
    Fashion Accessories 3
    Fashion Makeup 3
    Graphic Design 3
    Illustration 3
    Media Design 3
    Packaging Design 3
    Digital Media (1) 3
    Graphic Design (3) 3
    History of Interior Design 3
    History Of Interior Design 3
    Living Design 3
    Biomimicry 3
    PrintmaKing Techniques 3
    Casting and molding 3
    Installation 3
    Medieval & Renaissance Art 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
    Design Software (1) 3
    Color and Material 3
    Art History (1) 3
    Drawing 3
    Painting 3 ( VIS121 YOR VIS121T Y )
    English Language (1) 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Design Software (2) 3
    Art History 2 3 ( VIS111OR VIS111T )
    Composition 3
    Printmaking 3 ( VIS121OR VIS121T )
    Sculpture 3 VIS122

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Photography 3
    Painting Core Studio (1) 6 ( VIS141OR VIS141TOR VIS241T )

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Painting Core Studio (2) 6 ( VIS242OR VIS242T )
    Anatomy for Artists 3
    Statistics 3
    English For Visual Arts 2

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Introduction to Islamic Art 3
    Painting Core Studio (3) 6 ( VIS341OR VIS341T )

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Directed Research 4 ( VIS344OR VIS342T )
    Professional Practice 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Writing about Art 3 ( VIS311OR VIS311T )