Visual Art

The Visual Art program educates you to develop creative visual expressions across diverse platforms, with a focus on illustration, photography, multimedia art, and art theory.

Duration of Study

Four Years

Degree

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Credit Hours

160 Hours

Program ​Highlights​​

You will engage with artistic concepts, explore historical contexts, and apply various techniques to prepare for careers in fine art, commercial art, and the broader creative industries. Through collaborative projects and exhibitions, you will gain valuable hands-on experience and build a strong professional portfolio.

Skill Development

Graduates of the Visual Art program are well-prepared for diverse professional paths within the fine arts and creative industries. They may pursue careers as visual artists, photographers, curators, or art directors, contributing to exhibitions, cultural projects, and visual communication platforms. Opportunities also exist in art education, criticism, and cultural mediation. The program supports independent practice and entrepreneurship, enabling graduates to establish studios, participate in collaborative initiatives, and engage actively with local and international art communities.

Graduates will be prepared to take on roles within companies and institutions such as:

  1. Visual Artist, producing works in painting, sculpture, installation, and conceptual art.
  2. Photographer, specializing in creative, experimental, or documentary photography.
  3. Exhibition Producer or Art Director, involved in curating, organizing, and designing art exhibitions and cultural projects.
  4. Art Educator or Art Critic, contributing to education, writing, and critical discourse on contemporary art.
  5. Studio Founder or Creative Entrepreneur, establishing independent visual arts practices or collaborative initiatives.

Admission
Requirements

Academic Prerequisites

  • Egyptian Thanaweya Amma: Any track – علمي علوم / علمي رياضه / أدبي.
  • American Diploma: 8 subjects incl. English + 7 approved subjects + SAT/ACT/EST.
  • Canadian Diploma: 8 subjects from Grades 11 & 12 incl. English + 7 approved subjects.
  • French Baccalaureate: 7 subjects with Math in the terminal year.
  • IGCSE: 8 O-Level subjects incl. English + 7 approved subjects.
  • International Baccalaureate: 6 subjects incl. English + Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay.
  • Nile Certificate (CNISE): 7 L1 subjects incl. Arabic, English, and Math.
  • Abitur: 7 subjects incl. English + 6 approved subjects.
  • Arab’s Thanaweya: Any track – علمي علوم / علمي رياضه / أدبي + Qudrat or transcripts.

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