Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture
This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2011) |
File:Ivs.jpg The school's current logo | |
Type | Private |
---|---|
Established | 1989 |
Dean | Shehnaz Ismail |
Location | , , |
Website | www.indusvalley.edu.pk |
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture is a not-for-profit degree awarding institution[1] in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The university was established in 1989, thereby empowering it to award its own degrees and was the fourth private institution of higher learning in Pakistan to be given a university status. As of 2008, IVS was the third highest ranking art and design university in Pakistan.[2]
The degrees offered include a 5-year degree program in Architecture and 4 year degree programs in Interior Design, Textile and Communication Design, and Fine Arts. The core degree courses are supported throughout the curriculum with liberal arts courses as well.[3]
It was founded by Arshad Abdulla, Haamid N. Jaffer, Imran Mir, Inayat Ismail, Nighat Mir, Noorjehan Bilgrami, Shahid Abdulla, Shahid Sajjad, Shehnaz Ismail, and Syed Akeel Bilgrami.[4]
Programs
- Foundation Studies
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Communication Design
- Textile Design
- Fine Art
- Liberal Arts
- Postgraduate
Alumni
The I.V.S. Alumni Association was established in November 2001 and is supported by the school.[5]
- Sarwat Gilani - Actress and model, studied from this school.
- Some scenes of Zindagi Gulzar Hai a Hum TV serial, were shot in this school.
- Adeela Suleman -
Internationally acclaimed sculptor with exhibitions that are scattered across the globe; studied from this institution and now heads the fine arts department.
The association periodically publishes a newsletter, organizes social events and keeps a close liaison with the school. The alumni office is located on the campus.[6]
Media
The popular Pakistani Hum TV Television serial Zindagi Gulzar Hai was filmed at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.
See also
References
- ^ HEC (Higher Education Commission, Pakistan) Recognized Universities and Degree Awarding Institutions http://www.hec.gov.pk/Ourinstitutes/pages/Default.aspx
- ^ - Ranking of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Recognized Universities in Pakistan
- ^ http://www.indusvalley.edu.pk/academicprograms.html
- ^ http://tribune.com.pk/story/259135/old-masters-and-new-indus-valley-school-celebrates-20-years-of-beauty-and-brains/
- ^ http://www.ivsalumni.com/ivs/?page_id=29
- ^ http://www.indusvalley.edu.pk/alumni.html
External links