Duration

Four Years

Medium of instruction

English

Degree awarding body

SCD

Program Mission

The mission of the Fine Arts program is to prepare students to create, practice, and communicate their ideas and concepts in visual language through the provision of theoretical knowledge and studio-based education, enabling them to contribute effectively to their field.

Accreditation

Institutionally Accredited by OAAAQA & Overseen by the MOHERI in the Sultanate of Oman.
Substantial Equivalency of the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
Quality Assurance Certificate from the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions (AQACHEI - Jordan).

Program Description

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts is a four-year program introducing students to art history, contemporary trends, theories, and visual studies in a studio-based environment to explore traditional and modern media, styles, and techniques. In this program, students develop creative thinking skills and problem-solving strategies to become artists. The program covers four main areas - drawing, painting, ceramics, and sculpture. The program adopts a student-centered environment, allowing them to gain hands-on experience and an opportunity to express their artistic vision and build a professional career.

Program Objectives

Provide adequate knowledge of art history, aesthetics, and contemporary practices.
Create artwork using different tools, materials, and techniques.
Consider cultural values in developing a personal artistic style.
Prepare students to be skilled artists and be creative.

Program Learning Outcomes

Practice general educational knowledge, such as research skills, business, and psychological principles, to apply them in their respective professions.
Develop English proficiency level to communicate effectively using art and design terminology.
Apply art and design elements and principles to create artwork.
Recognize historical and contemporary concepts in varied art styles to express them effectively within the field.
Demonstrate appropriate techniques, skills, and styles of art and design using different mediums to create artwork in an intended form.
Value recent trends to practice advanced creative expression in professional artwork.

Career Opportunities

Productive visual artists
Sculptors and Ceramic artists
Handicraft artists
Museum and gallery Directors
Art teachers

first
Year

Semester 1

ART510

Drawing I

DES511

Design Studio I A/B *

DES512

Technical Graphics I

DES513

Introduction to Design

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

Semester 2

PHO510

Photography I

ART610

Drawing II **

DES611

Design Studio II A/B *

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

second
Year

Semester 1

ART611

Ceramics I

ART612

Painting I

ELE500

Elective

ENG800

English Academic Writing

ART719

Sketching

GRA610

Intermediate Computer Graphics

Semester 2

ART710

Ceramic II

ART613

Perspective Drawing

ART711

History of Art I

ART712

Painting II

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

ARA510

Arabic Creative Writing

third
Year

Semester 1

ELE700

Elective

ART810

Ceramic III

ART713

History of Art II

ART617

Sculpture I

Semester 2

ART717

Islamic Art

ART715

Sculpture II

ART811

Painting III

ART718

Digital Art

PSY500

Introduction to Psychology

fourth
Year

Semester 1

ART812

History of Modern Art

ART813

Painting IV

ART814

Sculpture III

ART716

Printmaking

ENG700

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Semester 2

ART618

Art Education

ART816

Contemporary Art

ART817

Fine Arts Internship

ART818

Senior Study

ENT600

Entrepreneurship

Semester 1

ART510

Drawing I

DES511

Design Studio I A/B *

DES512

Technical Graphics I

DES513

Introduction to Design

ENG500

English for Art & Design I

LRT600

Learning Research Techniques

Semester 2

PHO510

Photography I

ART610

Drawing II **

DES611

Design Studio II A/B *

ENG600

English for Art & Design II

GRA510

Introduction to Computer Graphics

Semester 1

ART611

Ceramics I

ART612

Painting I

ELE500

Elective

ENG800

English Academic Writing

ART719

Sketching

GRA610

Intermediate Computer Graphics

Semester 2

ART710

Ceramic II

ART613

Perspective Drawing

ART711

History of Art I

ART712

Painting II

CST510

History of Oman Civilization

ARA510

Arabic Creative Writing

Semester 1

ELE700

Elective

ART810

Ceramic III

ART713

History of Art II

ART617

Sculpture I

Semester 2

ART717

Islamic Art

ART715

Sculpture II

ART811

Painting III

ART718

Digital Art

PSY500

Introduction to Psychology

Semester 1

ART812

History of Modern Art

ART813

Painting IV

ART814

Sculpture III

ART716

Printmaking

ENG700

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Semester 2

ART618

Art Education

ART816

Contemporary Art

ART817

Fine Arts Internship

ART818

Senior Study

ENT600

Entrepreneurship

Course Details

ART510 Drawing I

Drawing I is a design foundation course which focuses on the basics of drawing and its terminology. Students will learn how to draw objects from direct observation using different mediums and techniques that allow them to create the illusion of three-dimensional objects. Students will learn the skills of using lines, shapes, tones, textures, light and shadow, perspective and color to draw a balanced still life composition.

DES511 Design Studio I A/B *

Design Studio I A/B is integration of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design that introduces fundamental concepts, materials, processes, and vocabulary related to design. It provides students with an opportunity to explore important aspects in design. Design Studio I A is an introduction to the basics of two-dimensional composition, focusing on elements and principles of design identification and use them. Furthermore, Design Studio I B covers three-dimensional structures and focuses on concepts such as mass, volume, space, proportion and other elements. In addition, it covers transformation of two-dimensional to three-dimensional structures.

DES512 Technical Graphics I

The course will introduce the basics of engineering technical drawing terminology and skills utilizing mechanical drawing and free hand drafting. At the beginning, we will start with orthographic projections (two- dimensional presentation) then we will move on to isometric drawing (three- dimensional presentation) along with topics of sectional views and dimensioning.

DES513 Introduction to Design

Introduction to Design is an introductory course to design in relation to different visual arts and their cultural manifestations of the 20th century and beyond. This course is a theory course complementary to the practical design studio courses. Students investigate design elements, principles and concepts both separately as well as collectively as important components of the design process.

ENG500 English for Art & Design I

This course is designed to develop students’ academic English in art and design context. Students are exposed to a wide range of relevant and authentic materials to increase their specialized vocabulary repertoire. It also enhances students’ writing and oral presentation skills that further builds their academic knowledge focused on art and design.

LRT600 Learning Research Techniques

Learning Research Techniques acquaints students with methods, tools and techniques applicable to a research proposal preparation in general with a particular emphasis on theoretical and historical precedent in Art and Design. The course guides students through the research process, data collection methods, analysis and evaluation to produce an art and design research proposal that follow the scientific research process and adhere to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.

PHO510 Photography I

The course covers the fundamentals of photography, including camera operation, processing, eye vision ideas and lighting. Additionally, it increases students› understanding of new approaches of create digital photographic images.

ART610 Drawing II **

Drawing II is a studio course in the design foundation year that focuses on the study of basic human anatomy and its terminology. The course helps students to develop skills in drawing human anatomy using appropriate mediums and techniques. It places emphasis on drawing portraits, figures and body parts with the understanding of correct measurements, proportions, scale, light, shadow and depth.

DES611 Design Studio II A/B *

Design Studio II A/B is a continuation of Design Studio I A/B. In the course, (Design studio II A) incorporates two-dimensional and three-dimensional design focusing on the two-dimensional interpretation of concepts using a variety of tools, materials, processes, techniques, and visual representations with focus on composition to express unique design solutions of the two-dimensional surfaces. (Design Studio II B) focuses on transformation of two-dimensional design to three-dimensional form. Students will follow a process of critical thinking and investigation to explore advanced design solutions concerning the three-dimensional narrative aspects of mass, volume, construction, movement and space in a creative representation, focusing on conceptual development and artistic expression.

ENG600 English for Art & Design II

This course is in continuation to English for Art and Design I. The course helps students to analyse and present art and design works, both verbally and in written form to build the academic knowledge that students need to succeed in their major programs.

GRA510 Introduction to Computer Graphics

Introduction to computer graphic, involves the basics of generating and manipulating images using digital media, covering monochrome patterns, control and mix of colors, raster images, scanning, pixel and vector graphics. In addition, this course includes basic exposure to computer platforms such as the basic pixel and vector software used for computer graphics.

ART611 Ceramics I

This course deals with the basic hand building techniques of pottery starting with the preparation of clay to exploring different techniques such as coiling, slab, and moulding. It will investigate form and its relation to design, volume, size, and space. In addition, it will also introduce students to the equipment used to fire clay.

ART612 Painting I

Painting I is an introductory painting studio which focuses on various approaches to painting techniques. It includes the study of colour theory, compositional aspects and technical concepts related to water colour, oil and acrylic media. The student develops an understanding and appreciation of other artists’ works. It provides a step by step approach to plan and execute still life paintings.

ELE500 Elective

Is a course selected by the student from any major at SCD taught in English. This enhances the students’ knowledge and skills by exposure to diverse disciplines of Art and Design.

ENG800 English Academic Writing

This course enhances students’ academic writing skills in the field of art and design. It aims at exposing students to challenging authentic texts to strengthen their ability to describe, analyse, evaluate and interpret artistic works using specialized concepts and terminology.

ART719 Sketching

Sketching is a studio that deals with the method of quick drawing to capture a scene, a figure, a gesture or to record an idea, and illustrate them in shapes, lines, tones and textures .This course focuses on freehand drawing techniques and experimenting with different mediums such as ink, pencil, pen, charcoal and watercolor.

GRA610 Intermediate Computer Graphics

Intermediate Computer Graphics is an intermediate lab level course that teaches the fundamentals of the digital Design. As an intermediate level, this course emphasizes on the technical proficiency and the creativity throughout colours, text, layout, raster image and manipulation of vector design as an advanced understanding of bitmap and vectors design. The course is based on exercises, discussions, critiques, demonstrations and presentations.

ART710 Ceramic II

This intermediate studio focusses on the ceramic surface treatment methods, introducing the preparation and application of relief, texture, slip and glazing. Students will also be introduced to different material and methods of colouring ceramics using decorative methods while considering the aesthetic values of art and design.

ART613 Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing is an introduction to three-dimensional representational drawing on a two-dimensional surface. Projects include various studies of width, depth, and height in relation to each other, considering one or more vanishing points. Perspective drawing investigates, landscape and human body, with respect to light, shadow and colour from the Fine Arts point of view.

ART711 History of Art I

This course discusses art produced from the prehistoric eras until early Christianity. It will highlight various “artworks” that will enlighten the students with old cultures, lives, religions, beliefs and artistic characteristics of each era. The student will have knowledge of the evolution of people, civilization and cultures, from the prehistoric people who had no language to the Egyptians who made the pyramids, to the near east, the great Greek, Roman civilizations, and Christian Art. Artworks discussed will include cave paintings, drawings, icons, tools and objects, sculptures, architecture, and monuments.

ART712 Painting II

Painting II is a studio based course that introduces realistic landscape and imaginative painting approaches, exploring different techniques and media. In addition, students experiment with different landscape compositions.

CST510 History of Oman Civilization

في هذا المقرر يتعرف الطالب على سلطنة عمان من حيث الموقع والتضاريس والمناخ، والثروات الاقتصادية والزراعية والحيوانية والسمكية والمعدنية والصناعية والتجارية، ودور العمانيين في التجارة العالمية قديماً وحديثاً، ومصادر تاريخ عمان القديم وكيفية إسلام أهل عمان وفضائلهم في التاريخ. ويتعرف أيضاً على فن العمارة العمانية: القلاع والحصون ودخولها في سجل التراث العالمي. يقوم الطالب بالتعرف على أهمية الأفلاج العمانية، ويحدد الطالب ما تتميز به الصناعات الحرفية من غزل ونسيج وصناعة الخنجر العماني والحلي الفضية وصناعة السفن بأنواعها المختلفة، و صناعة الفخار واستخراج النحاس وتصنيعه قديماً وحديثاً، ويتعرف الطالب على مجالات النهضة الحديثة في شتى مرافق الحياة وأثرها في تطور حياة المجتمع.

ARA510 Arabic Creative Writing

يهدف هذا المقرر إلى تعريف الطالب بالبيان واللغة وكيفية وصول الثقافة والكتابة إلينا، وصفات الكتابة الجيدة من خلال الوحدة والتجانس والمقصد والتنظيم الكتابي، والتدريب على أسس الكتابة العربية، وبيان ذلك من خلال تطبيقات نصوص مختلفة تعزز هذا الاتجاه، والتعرف على بعض الاصطلاحات الكتابية من خلال الفِقَر والجمل، والتعرف على أنواع الجمل الخبرية والإنشائية وأنواع كل منها، والتعرف على أوضاع الجمل من حيث شكلها واكتمالها وتنوع أبنيتها وطولها، والتعرف على الضوابط الإملائية للكتابة، وطريقة كتابة المراسلات والتدريب على التحليل الأدبي والتلخيص وتخير الألفاظ والدلالة المركزية والهامشية، والتدريب على ورقة البحث والتعامل مع الكتابة بأسس علمية منظمة وفق مناهج وأساليب المخططات الكتابية باستخدام التوثيق والملاحظات والحواشي من خلال المخطط التنظيمي للكتابة، ومراجعة المكتوب لكل أنواع الكتابة وطبيعتها ومواصفاتها وعصرها، والتعامل مع النص والكتابة بأسلوب يخدم التلاحم اللغوي ما بين الألفاظ والمعاني تحقيقاً للسلامة اللغوية والتعبير الكتابي.

ELE700 Elective

Is a course selected by the student from any major at SCD taught in English. This enhances the students’ knowledge and skills by exposure to diverse disciplines of Art and Design.

ART810 Ceramic III

Ceramic III is an advanced studio that utilizes the knowledge and skills gained in Ceramic I, and Ceramic II. The course deals with advanced skills in ceramics by developing large size artworks and firing techniques. Students get an opportunity to express their personal style through the implementation of various techniques and surface treatments. In addition, students will explore contemporary art while addressing it in the Omani culture.

ART713 History of Art II

This course discusses art movements and changes that emerged from 14th – 19th century. It includes a detailed study about the prominent masters of Painting and Sculpture. Students will learn to comprehend and discuss key artworks with an understanding of the artists’ background and associated artistic era.

ART617 Sculpture I

Sculpture I is an introductory studio to sculptures. It will cover basic terminology, concepts, methods, techniques and processes of sculptures using specific tools. Students get a hands-on experience to use different materials and create well-balanced geometric and organic sculptures. It will also explore the difference between two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional forms while considering visual values.

ART717 Islamic Art

This course focuses on the civilization and philosophy of Islamic Art. The course covers various types of art forms produced during different eras. It also explores the cultural and regional impact on Islamic Art. Students study the unique characteristics of Islamic art starting from the Umayyad era to the end of the Ottoman era.

ART715 Sculpture II

Sculpture II is an intermediate studio-based course, which focuses on the anatomy of the human body. Students will use different materials and apply new techniques to represent the body while maintaining proper proportion, scale, mass, volume and space. Students will explore different art movements in sculpture and learners develop the skill to create a well-finished sculpture forms.

ART811 Painting III

In this course students investigate portrait painting. Focus will be given to composition, value, and colour studies. Students explore various styles such as realism, expressionism or semi-abstract through an original portrait painting.

ART718 Digital Art

Digital Art is a studio introducing digital image-making through computer software. Students incorporate images to produce two and three-dimensional designs using various computer digital sketching tools and image-making software. Students will explore various printing technology to implement a composition. Furthermore, students will be introduced to contemporary media, Digital Art history, and Generative Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn about new digital technologies, develop critical and analytical thinking and a practical skillset with which to discuss, evaluate, and enjoy digital artworks.

PSY500 Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to Psychology familiarizes students to the fundamental principles of psychology which helps them to understand themselves and see how psychology addresses issues pertaining to everyday life to improve well-being and academic performance. It also helps them to explore specific mental strategies to enhance their aesthetic and creative thinking relevant in their own art and design projects.

ART812 History of Modern Art

This course traces the development of modern art from the late eighteenth century to the middle of the twentieth century. It explores the meaning of modern art in modern western cultures and discerns the stylistic innovations, modes of representation and changing definitions of art in society. The course focuses on the analysis of important icons and landmarks in painting and sculpture, and ideologies underlying the various movements of modern art. Furthermore, it will study the importance of cultural ideas and their relation to the development of aesthetic judgments in each artistic school.

ART813 Painting IV

Painting IV allows students to investigate different artistic styles and media. Projects are contextualized to local Omani culture highlighting local motifs, traditions, icons and symbols. Students will present the national identity using realistic and imaginary styles.

ART814 Sculpture III

Sculpture III is an advanced course that focuses on the aesthetic value of the sculptural structure and its composition. Students will use the knowledge and skills of material and techniques acquired in sculpture I & II to explore various themes, concepts and trends inspired by international and Omani contemporary art. Furthermore, the students will experiment with additional materials techniques.

ART716 Printmaking

This course will introduce students to the art of printmaking. Working and utilizing designs through the various printing techniques by applying basic Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Students will develop a strong concept by exploring different images that are necessary to use in printing of artworks.

ENG700 Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Fundamentals of Oral Communication course enhances students’ ability to write, practice and deliver speeches within the area of art and design. This course helps students to effectively use verbal and non-verbal communication skills to deliver a variety of speeches. It aims at improving students’ ability to confidently and effectively communicate during their art/design juries, classroom presentations and workplace presentations beyond college.

ART618 Art Education

The course will examine the field of art education; including its literature, trends, philosophies and theories. In addition, the course offers hands-on experience in art applications, as well as vocabulary and resources. In addition, lesson planning, classroom management strategies and assessment tools will be explored.

ART816 Contemporary Art

This theoretical course focuses on Contemporary Art and its significance in Fine Arts field/discipline. It is an overview offers the contemporary art of the 21st century art and its various variables as today’s art became more diverse with an expansion of mixed media. This course will focus on contemporary art and its relation to postmodern heritage made in the late 20th century, it will distinguish between art movements of the modern, post-modern, and contemporary art. The students will examine different contemporary art trends, relate new terminology to contemporary trends and analyse their influences of international and national artwork.

ART817 Fine Arts Internship

Internship is a course designed for students in the senior year to prepare students for their professional career through knowledge and practice. Students will create professional resume and a portfolio to apply to professional job opportunity. Students are subjected to the experience of job searching and working in their professional field and acquiring appropriate workplace behavior and ethics. Students will choose the field of training and have the approval of their supervisor and instructor.

ART818 Senior Study

Senior study is an advanced studio in which students develop their personal style using various approaches, skills and techniques to create an original artwork. Students will utilize different forms, material and media to address a specific topic. Students will apply knowledge and skills gained in previous studios to execute an artwork.

ENT600 Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurship course familiarizes students to the business terminology and gain the necessary business skills to initiate a small or medium scale business. Students will gain knowledge about business decision-making skills and value of self-employment. An introduction to the national legal procedures, economic perspective and business sustainable practices are also covered.

Head of Fine Art

Tuition Fees

	Duration	Credit Hours	Fees	Other Fees	Sub Total
General Foundation Program	3 Semesters	-	2,575 OMR	-	2,575 OMR
Design Foundation Program	2 Semesters	33	2,475 OMR	250 OMR	2,725 OMR
Bachelor Degree	6 Semesters	99	5,940 OMR	750 OMR	6,690 OMR
Grand Total					11,990 OMR

* Fees / tuitions are subject to changed accoridng to the college financial polcies / procedures and upon MoHERI approval

Finance Details

Oman Arab Bank

3128231666500

Bank Muscat

0313029205120016

Sohar International Bank

043020017921

Email

finance@scd.edu.om

Phone

+968 24513254,+968 24513214

*All payment are accepted through bank deposit.