Welcome to the
School of Fine Arts
At Badya, you don't just study art; you experience it, shape it, and share it with the world.
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Badya University is dedicated to preparing a new generation of creative professionals in the fields of Interior Architecture, Scenography, Graphic and visual communication, Animation, and Media and game art. Our undergraduate programs blend academic excellence with hands-on experience to equip students with the artistic, technical, and conceptual skills needed to thrive in the evolving creative landscape.
You’re just 4 academic years, (8 semesters) plus a specialized summer internship, away from launching your professional journey in the fine arts. Your journey begins with a foundation year that introduces you to all disciplines, before choosing your specialization from the second year onward. Explore theory, practice, and innovation—all leading to your graduation project and a promising future in the arts.
Your path starts here at the School of Fine Arts, Badya University.
Available Programs
Mission
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Badya University prepares creative, critically engaged, and professionally qualified artists and designers. Through rigorous programs, we equip you to meet the changing demands of the local and global arts industries. Committed to artistic excellence, innovation, and ethical practice, the faculty promotes research, cultural identity, community engagement, and sustainability.
Vision
The Faculty of Fine Arts aspires to be a distinguished beacon of arts, education, and culture locally, regionally, and globally, achieving academic excellence, creative innovation, and research in fine arts, while enriching aesthetic values and contributing to societal development.
Goals
- Art–Professional field integration: Students engage with the professional field of art and design through partnerships and real-world project experiences aligned with current market demands.
- Cultural identity and community engagement: Students engage with local heritage and identity, recognizing art as a form of soft power that fosters cultural awareness and contributes to societal development.
- Technology integration: Students apply developments in science, technology, and artificial intelligence within artistic contexts in innovative and meaningful ways.
- Multidisciplinary practice: Students are prepared to work across disciplines, engaging with diverse approaches to enrich learning, artistic expression, and research.
- Sustainability and environmental awareness: Students apply sustainable thinking and incorporate environmentally responsible practices into their artistic and design work.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: Students are encouraged to pursue entrepreneurship in artistic and design fields, enabling them to initiate and sustain creative ventures.
- Creativity and innovation: Creativity and innovation are central to students’ educational journey, driving their contributions to the evolving creative economy.
- Self-Learning and development: Students embrace a culture of self-directed learning, academic research, and continuous personal and professional growth.
- Professional ethics and creative collaboration: Students demonstrate integrity, ethical responsibility, teamwork skills, and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Global and regional art engagement: Students maintain active engagement with artistic movements and communities across the Arab world and internationally.
- Academic quality and accreditation: Students contribute to a culture of academic excellence, aligned with international accreditation standards in education, research, and creative practice.
Achieving Our Goals:
- Curriculum development and alignment: Continuously revise and develop academic programs and course content to reflect international developments in art, design, media, and technology, while responding to the cultural and economic needs of the region.
- Smart infrastructure and digital integration: Invest in advanced digital infrastructure, creative labs, and smart learning environments to support efficient teaching, learning, and academic administration across all disciplines.
- Localization and internationalization of expertise: Recruit highly qualified academic staff and creative professionals with both local relevance and international experience, following rigorous academic and professional criteria that enhance the quality of education and research.
- Partnerships and collaborations: Foster strategic partnerships with leading institutions, cultural organizations, design consultancies, and creative industries—locally, regionally, and internationally—to promote student and staff exchange, collaborative research, and real-world engagement.
- Practice-based and experiential learning: Expand opportunities for students to engage in real projects, internships, exhibitions, and community-based design initiatives that connect theory with practice and enhance employability.
- Cultural identity and community impact: Embed local culture, heritage, and sustainability principles into academic practices, promoting socially responsive art and design that serve the community and reinforce national cultural identity.
- Multidisciplinary integration: Encourage collaboration across departments and disciplines to enrich artistic output, foster innovation, and reflect the complexity of real-world challenges in art and design practice.
- Accreditation and quality assurance: Establish a robust quality assurance system aligned with national and international accreditation standards to ensure academic excellence and institutional credibility.
School of Fine Arts Dean's Message
Dear Prospective Students,
Welcome to Badya University – Faculty of Fine Arts, where your creative journey begins. We are committed to helping you build a successful and fulfilling career in the fields of fine art. Our mission is to support your artistic ambitions and professional growth through an outstanding education that combines academic rigor with practical experience.
Our programs bridge the gap between education and the demands of the modern labor market by integrating hands-on training, innovative teaching methods, and international best practices in assessment and creative thinking. Whether you are aspiring to work in creative industries, entrepreneurship, launch your own business, or explore research opportunities, we provide the tools and guidance to help you thrive.
At the heart of our faculty are values that celebrate freedom of expression, respect, equality, innovation, transparency, and a deep sense of belonging and commitment.
Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic creative community led by expert academics and practicing artists who will support you in developing a sophisticated aesthetic sensibility, cultural awareness, market relevance, and a strong artistic voice.
At Badya, you don’t just study art — you experience it, shape it, and share it with the world.
Dr Karam Abdallah
Dean, School of Fine Arts, Badya University
Career Paths
Graduates of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Badya University are equipped with the creative, technical, and critical skills necessary to pursue a wide range of professional careers across the creative and cultural industries. Whether specializing in interior architecture, scenography, visual communication, animation, or media and game art, graduates can work in public and private sector institutions relevant to their field of study. Many choose independent paths as freelancers or establish their own studios and creative ventures. Across all disciplines, graduates are trained to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, utilize emerging digital tools, adhere to professional ethics, and engage with cultural and societal needs. Their ability to propose innovative, sustainable, and culturally grounded solutions enables them to shape the future of the visual and spatial environment both locally and internationally.
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