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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design

School Name: School Of Art
Program Length: 4 Years

Why choose this program at IAC?
Choosing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design at IAC allows students to explore a wide range of creative disciplines, including visual arts, design, media, and technology. This unique program encourages experimentation and cross-disciplinary thinking, helping students develop a versatile skill set suited to contemporary creative industries. With guidance from expert faculty and access to advanced studios, students engage in hands-on projects, research, and collaborative work that push artistic boundaries. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in fine arts, design, media production, and cultural industries, or for pursuing advanced studies in art and design fields.

Program overview

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design program shapes the boundaries between diverse disciplines, encouraging artists to break down traditional barriers and explore new approaches to art making. The program offers a holistic approach to problem- solving and creative processes. The Program is designed in a way where students are get connected to the international market, fellowship programs, and research conferences to meet the latest art trends.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

On the successful completion of the program students would be able to: 1. Develop structural knowledge of problems appropriate to interdisciplinary inquiry. 2. Integrate conflicting insights from two or more disciplines to produce a cognitive advancement or interdisciplinary understanding of the problem. 3. Equipping the students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to excel in a constantly evolving creative landscape.

Learning Outcomes

1. The Interdisciplinary Art and Design program demonstrates with proficiency the expression of personal creative and artistic skills in diverse media and technologies. 2. The traditional to contemporary styles, including an emphasis in myriad of mediums. 3. Demonstrate with proficiency knowledge of the diverse artistic skills, creative expressions, and contextual understandings applied by artists throughout time and place to communicate the human experience.

Scheme of Studies

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design

School of Art
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Foundation Year – First Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
-Quran Nazra0(1 contact hr)HEC RecommendedNone
GED 102Quantitative Reasoning- I3(3+0)General Education 1None
GED 101Functional English3(3+0)General Education 2None
GED 103Islamic Studies2(2+0)General Education 3None
GED 108Materials and Processes2(0+2)General Education 4 (Arts & Humanities)None
GED 109Introduction to Aesthetics3(2+1)General Education 5 (Natural Sciences)None
BIAD 107Fundamentals of Drawing2(0+2)Major 1None
SOC 101Introduction to Soft Skills3(2+1)Interdisciplinary 1None
Total Credit Hours18(12+6)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Foundation Year – Second Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
GED 105Expository Writing3(3+0)General Education 6GED 101
GED 106Quantitative Reasoning- II3(3+0)General Education 7GED 102
GED 107Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2(2+0)General Education 8None
GED 104Application of Information and Communication Technology ICT3(2+1)General Education 9None
BIAD 108Creative Drawing3(0+3)Major 2BIAD 107
BIAD 109Basic Design3(0+3)Interdisciplinary 2None
GED 110Civilizations and Cultures2(2+0)General Education 10 (Social Sciences)GED 109
Total Credit Hours19(12+7)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Second Year – Third Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
GED 201Civics & Community Engagement2(2+0)General Education 11None
BIAD 209Fine Art Studio I3(0+3)Major 3None
BIAD 214Visual Communication Design3(0+3)Major 4None
BGD 2O1Design Tools2(0+2)Interdisciplinary 3None
BIAD 201History of Western Art2(2+0)Major 5BIAD 110
BIAD 205Advance Drawing2(0+2)Major 6BIAD 108
GED 203Pakistan Studies2(2+0)General Education 12None
SOC 201Soft Skills and Personality Development3(2+1)Interdisciplinary 4SOC 101
Total Credit Hours19(8+11)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Second Year – Fourth Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
GED 202Entrepreneurship2(2+0)General Education 13None
BIAD 204Modern Art2(2+0)Major 7BIAD 201
BIAD 211Miniature Painting I3(0+3)Major 8None
BIAD 212Fine Art Studio II3(0+3)Major 9BIAD 209
BTD 218Digital Textile Studio2(0+2)Interdisciplinary 5None
BIAD 213Advance Sculpture3(0+3)Major 10None
SOC-202Soft Skills & Professional Development3(2+1)Interdisciplinary 6SOC 201
Total Credit Hours18(6+12)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Third Year – Fifth Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
BIAD315Project Management2(2+0)Interdisciplinary 7GED 202
BIAD310Fine Art Studio III3(0+3)Major 11BIAD 212
BIAD301Sacred Geometry3(0+3)Major 12None
BFD 312Fashion Trend Forecast & Development2(0+2)Interdisciplinary 8None
BIAD312Calligraphy I3(0+3)Major 13None
BIAD311Islamic Art2(2+0)Major 14None
BIAD308Miniature Painting II3(0+3)Major 15BIAD 211
Total Credit Hours18(4+14)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Third Year – Sixth Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
BIAD309Internship (Field Experience)3(0+3)HEC Degree requirementNone
BIAD310Capstone Project3(0+3)HEC Degree requirementNone
BIAD314Fine Art Studio IV3(0+3)Major 16BIAD310
BGD 322Stop Motion3(0+3)Major 17None
BIAD307Art & Installation2(0+2)Interdisciplinary 9None
BGD 308Interactive Design3(0+3)Major 18None
Total Credit Hours17 (0+17)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Fourth Year – Seventh Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
BIAD 495Mini Thesis6(0+6)Major 19BIAD314
BIAD 401Research Methodology for Art and Design3(3+0)Interdisciplinary 10None
BIAD 404Curatorial Practices3(3+0)Interdisciplinary 11None
BGD 451Creativity and Innovative Design3(0+3)Interdisciplinary 12None
Total Credit Hours15(6+9)
Interdisciplinary Art and Design Fourth Year – Eight Semester
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Hrs.Course CategoryPre-Requisite
BIAD 497Research & Report Writing3(3+0)Major 20BIAD 401
BIAD 498Interdisciplinary Seminar3(3+0)Major 21None
BIAD 499Thesis Project9(0+9)Major 22BIAD 495
Total Credit Hours15(6+9)

Teaching Staff

Fees and Funding

School of Art
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design

Admission started: Spring 2026

No. of Courses: 49    No. of Credit hrs: 139

Semester Courses Total Cr Credit Hours Theory CrHr Practical Tuition Fee/Cr. Hr. Cr Hr Practical Tuition Fee/ Semester Misc Charges Total Semester Fee
1st7181267,5009,500147,00010,000157,000
2nd7191277,5009,500156,50010,000166,500
3rd8198117,5009,500164,50010,000174,500
4th7186127,5009,500159,00010,000169,000
5th7184147,5009,500163,00010,000173,000
6th6170177,5009,500161,50010,000171,500
7th415697,5009,500130,50010,000140,500
8th315697,5009,500130,50010,000140,500
Total4913954851,212,50080,0001,292,500
One Time Charges (paid at time of admission)
  • Admission Fee (Non Refundable): 20,000
  • Security (Refundable): 20,000
Total Fees: 1,332,500

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of Intermediate with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent qualification.
3. Submission of a drawing portfolio (preferred).

Need-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarships to students who do not have such means to pay up the full fee of their degree program. This scholarship is meant to recognize their financial burden and to give a subsidy on their tuition fee enabling them to continue their studies. Scholarships will range from 10% – 50% of the Tuition fee based on the facts and documentation of the relevant applicant.

Merit-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarship to students who got a certain percentage of marks in their intermediate/A level/any equivalent to HSSC results and are promising scholars. The scholarship is given in various degree programs as per the marks obtained by the applicant and its continuation is based on the maintenance of CGPA as per the following table.

Types Of Scholarships

1.Need Based Scholarships
2.Kinship Scholarships
3.Location-based Scholarships
4.Hafiz-e-Quran Scholarships
5.Merit Based Scholarships
6.Minorities Scholarships
7.Sports Based Scholarships

Students Work

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Art and Design

This program encourages students to explore the boundaries between disciplines, blending fine arts, design, and creative experimentation. Students are guided to challenge traditional practices and create innovative works that respond to contemporary cultural, social, and technological contexts.

The course emphasizes collaboration, research-based practice, and hands-on studio projects, enabling students to build versatile skillsets that are relevant across industries. Through exhibitions, workshops, and real-world projects, learners develop the confidence to position themselves as forward-thinking practitioners and critical thinkers in the global art and design field.