Karachi School Of Arts

By the year 1979, the KSA was able to construct a new campus. With endless efforts and limited finance a state of the art built campus was constructed. The multi-storied campus is equipped with many tools and technologies that prove to be conducive to learning. The buildings consist of spacious, airy and well-lit classrooms. The campus of the KSA houses various departments such as Department of Fine Arts, Communication Design, Textile Design and Digital Media.

The Fine Arts Department is very well established, it is equipped with latest tools and machineries required by the students and teachers. Facilities like gas and electric welding plants, fiberglass and metal casting machines are available. The faculty offers diploma programs in Fine Arts that consists of 4 years. A wide array of courses such as Sculpture making, Painting and Printmaking are taught by the Faculty. The students are required to submit a final Project/thesis in order to fulfill the graduation requirements.

The Department of Communication and Design also offers various undergraduate degrees and diplomas. Many Short courses are also offered by the Faculty of Communication and Design. This Faculty has the facility of an exclusive computer laboratory. The presence of a computer laboratory fulfills the requirements of subjects offered by the faculty. The courses offered by this faculty provide a theoretical and practical knowledge of graphics, design and related topics.

The Textile Design Faculty which runs under the umbrella of this institute offers some of the highly sought programs and courses. The faculty prepares the students intellectually and technically to meet the requirements of the textile and print industry. This department is one of the pioneers who came up with the idea of using and incorporating environmental friendly, reusable and sustainable materials. Professional and Industrial connections are made by the faculty, which enables the students to get their hands on some of the best internships and jobs.

The Department of Digital Media is highly reputed and well-established. The numerous courses and programs offered by this department are in line to the latest developments and technologies. Basic understanding of design, computer graphics and concepts related to software and hardware are delivered in a highly professional way.

The following Facilities are offered by the University:

A well-stocked and well-resourced library. Which houses thousands of books, and publications. Transportation service also plies between campus and selective spots in the city.

Many scholarships and financial aids are offered to the deserving and needy students.