Visual Arts — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Visual Arts study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education (30 CHs) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART121 | Fundamentals of Art & Design Studies | 3 |
| FYE110 | Reasoning with Data | 3 |
| FYE120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FYE140 | Critical Analysis and Composition | 3 |
| FYE150 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FYE105 | Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills | 3 |
| FYE125 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| FYE145 | Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers (or FYE146) | 3 |
| FYE155 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| FYE195 | Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications | 3 |
Program Required Courses (60 CHs) 60 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART220 | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
| ART205 | Art Foundations | 3 |
| ART201 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| AVA310 | Drawing I | 3 |
| ART251 | Basic Design | 3 |
| ART221 | Research Methods for Artists and Designers | 3 |
| AAH322 | History of Islamic Art and Architecture | 3 |
| AVA312 | Painting I | 3 |
| AVA340 | Photography I | 3 |
| ART223 | Arts of the Modern World | 3 |
| AVA345 | Digital Video I | 3 |
| AVA315 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| AVA313 | Drawing II | 3 |
| AVA360 | Printmaking I | 3 |
| ADR492 | Senior Research Seminar | 3 |
| ADR405 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| ART499 | Senior Project | 6 |
| ART490 | Internship | 3 |
| ADR321 | Material Culture of the United Arab Emirates | 3 |
ART History Electives (6 CHs) 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAH324 | Contemporary Islamic Art and Architecture Elective | 3 |
| AAH325 | History of Design Elective | 3 |
| AAH326 | Representation: Exhibition, Display and Interpretation I Elective | 3 |
| AAH327 | Representation: Exhibition, Display and Interpretation II Elective | 3 |
| AAH420 | Communities, Curatorial Practices, and Collections Elective | 3 |
| AAH430 | Curatorial Practices Elective | 3 |
| AAH425 | History of Graphic Design Elective | 3 |
| AAH422 | Contemporary Art Theory Elective | 3 |
| AAH426 | History of Interior Design Elective | 3 |
| AAH427 | History of Animation Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Visual Arts
How many credit hours is Visual Arts at Zayed University?
Visual Arts at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Visual Arts at Zayed University?
The study plan for Visual Arts spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Visual Arts award?
Visual Arts at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Visual Arts offered at other universities?
Yes, Visual Arts is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.