Objectives
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This program is designed to develop and nurture creative abilities and instincts of students through experimentation and innovative practices.
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Our objective is to enrich our university & cultural community of the region by strengthening and improving our position in the realm of Arts & Design.
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BCA program is specifically structured keeping in view the current status of the field in Pakistan as these are in great demand by leading enterprises in building industry, advertising consultancy ,product design, editorial design and moving image media.
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To Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on creative problem solving abilities along with an introduction to design techniques and principles to provide the advance skills necessary to enter this growing professional field.
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To demonstrate understanding of the core areas of design ,3d animation, graphic tools.
Road Map Bachelor of Computer Arts
Duration: |
08 Semesters (4 years) |
Courses |
126 Credits |
Projects/Thesis |
03 Credits |
Internship |
03 Credit |
Total |
132 Credits |
Bachelor of Computer Arts Scheme of Study
Sr.No. |
Coures Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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I. Gen.Edu.: English Courses (6) |
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GER-1200 |
Functional English |
3 |
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GER-1201 |
Expository Writing |
3 |
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GER-1202 |
English Composition |
3 |
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GER-1203 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
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II. Gen. Edu.: Quantitative Reasoning (6) |
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GER-1300 |
Quantitative Reasoning - I |
3 |
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GER-1301 |
Quantitative Reasoning – II |
3 |
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GER-1302 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
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GER-1303 |
Discrete Structures |
3 |
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GER-1304 |
Calculus & Analytical Geometry |
3 |
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GER-1305 |
Probability & Statistics |
3 |
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III. Islamic & Pakistan Studies |
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GER-2400 |
Islamic Studies |
2 |
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GER-2401 |
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
2 |
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GER-2402 |
Civics and Community Engagement |
2 |
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IV. Information Technology |
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1 |
GER-1100 |
Application of Information and communication Technologies (ICT) |
2+1 |
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V. Management Science |
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1 |
GER-2800 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 |
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VI. Gen.Edu.: Arts and Humanities (01 Course) Courses will also be added from university list |
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GER-2700 |
Professional Practices |
2 |
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GER-2701 |
Fundamentals of Fine Arts |
2 |
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GER-2702 |
Anthropology |
2 |
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GER-2703 |
History |
2 |
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GER-2704 |
Archeology |
2 |
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GER-2705 |
Heritage Conservation |
2 |
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GER-2706 |
Philosophy |
2 |
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GER-2707 |
Performing Arts |
2 |
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GER-2708 |
Photography |
2 |
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GER-2709 |
History of Art and Design |
2 |
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GER-2710 |
Culture Studies |
2 |
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GER-2711 |
Language and Literature |
2 |
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GER-2712 |
Curatorial Studies |
2 |
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GER-2715 |
Professional Ethics |
2 |
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VII. Gen.Edu: Natural Science (01 Courses) Courses will also be added from university list |
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GER-2600 |
Applied Physics |
2+1 |
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GER-2601 |
Biology |
2+1 |
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GER-2602 |
Fundamentals of Geography |
2+1 |
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GER-2603 |
Environmental Sciences |
2+1 |
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GER-2604 |
Differential Equations |
2+1 |
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GER-2605 |
Multivariable Calculus |
2+1 |
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VIII. Gen. Edu.: Social Sciences (02 Courses) Courses will also be added from university list |
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GER-1500 |
Fundamentals of Management |
2 |
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GER-1501 |
Fundamentals of Mass Communication |
2 |
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GER-1502 |
Fundamentals of Philosophy |
2 |
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GER-1503 |
Fundamentals of Psychology |
2 |
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GER-1504 |
Fundamentals of Sociology |
2 |
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Total Credit Hours |
30 Credit Hours |
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2. Major Courses |
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Sr. No. |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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CMA1101 |
Basic Drawing |
3 |
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CMA1102 |
Basic Design |
3 |
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CMA1103 |
Drafting |
3 |
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CMA1104 |
Still life drawing |
3 |
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CMA1201 |
History of Art in Ancient Civilizations |
3 |
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CMA 1401 |
Graphics Design |
3 |
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CMA 2105 |
Landscape Drawing |
3 |
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CMA 2202 |
History of Western |
3 |
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CMA 2301 |
Computer Graphics |
3 |
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CMA 2701 |
Fundamentals of Photography |
3 |
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CMA 2501 |
Basic Animation |
3 |
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CMA 2601 |
Video Production |
3 |
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CMA 2402 |
Communication Design |
3 |
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CMA 3106 |
Portrait Drawing |
3 |
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CMA 3602 |
Intro Web Design |
3 |
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CMA 3109 |
Illustration |
3 |
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CMA 3403 |
Typography |
3 |
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CMA 3702 |
Digital Photography |
3 |
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CMA 3603 |
Anatomy Drawing |
3 |
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CMA 3802 |
Video Compositing |
3 |
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CMA 3602 |
Idea Development and Script Writing |
3 |
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CMA 4108 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
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CMA 4605 |
Compositing and Effects |
3 |
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CMA 4203 |
Ethics for Professional Practice |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
72 Credit Hours |
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3. Minor (Visual Communication, Digital Motion & Video Production) * 1 Minor required |
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Minor Option 1: Visual Communication |
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Sr.No. |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
CMA 3404 |
Campaign Development |
3 |
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2 |
CMA 3405 |
Branding Techniques |
3 |
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3 |
CMA 4406 |
User Interface Design |
3 |
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4 |
CMA 4407 |
Desktop Publishing |
3 |
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5 |
CMA 4408 |
Advanced Campaign Development |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours (To be chosen from above list) |
12 Credit Hours |
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Minor Option 2: Digital Motion |
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Sr.No. |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
CMA 3502 |
Introduction to 3d Modeling |
3 |
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2 |
CMA 3503 |
Stop Motion Animation |
3 |
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3 |
CMA 4504 |
Texturing and Lighting Techniques in 3D |
3 |
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4 |
CMA 4505 |
Character Design and Animation |
3 |
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5 |
CMA 4506 |
Animation and Production Techniques in 3D |
3 |
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6 |
CMA 4508 |
Digital Animation in 2D |
3 |
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7 |
CMA 3507 |
Character Design in 2D |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours (To be chosen from above list) |
12 Credit Hours |
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Minor Option 3: Video Production |
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Sr.No. |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
CMA 3604 |
Scenography |
3 |
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2 |
CMA 3605 |
Advance Cinematography |
3 |
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3 |
CMA 4304 |
Digital Audio Tools |
3 |
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4 |
CMA 4609 |
Drama and Theatre |
3 |
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5 |
CMA 4606 |
Post-production Effects |
3 |
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6 |
CMA 3605 |
Light & Camera Techniques in Video Production |
3 |
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7 |
CMA 3607 |
TV & Film Direction |
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Total Credit Hours (To be Chosen from above list) |
12 Credit Hours |
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Grand Total Credit Hours |
Major + Minor |
72+12 |
84 Credit Hours |
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4. Interdisciplinary/ Allied Courses |
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Sr.No. |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
IND 4101 |
Web Development |
3 |
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2 |
IND 4301 |
Media Studies |
3 |
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3 |
IND 4302 |
Project Management and Marketing |
3 |
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4 |
IND 4201 |
Public Relations |
3 |
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5 |
IND 4202 |
Gender Studies |
3 |
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6 |
IND 4203 |
Intro to Intentional Relations |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours (To be Chosen from the above list) |
12 Credit Hours |
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5. Capstone Project- 3 |
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Sr.No. |
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Course Title |
Credit Hours |
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1 |
CPJ 5101 |
Capstone Project |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
03 Credit Hours |
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6. Field Experience - 3 |
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1 |
INT 3101 |
Internship |
3 |
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Total Credit Hours |
03 Credit Hours |
Total Degree Credit Hours – 132
Teaching Method and Assessment
Coursework, quizzes, examinations, thesis, computer/ studio projects, group projects, market surveys/sample boards, site analysis, presentations / juries, exhibitions and reports.