Master of PhilosophyArt & Design

EducationMphil. Evening Program

Admissions 2020

Program Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)Credit Hours: 36 or 38 (ECTS 60 +)Mode of Study: Full Time or Part Time(Maximum time available for completion of degree is 4 years)Class Timings: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Monday – Friday (Spring and Fall)

Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, Lahore, is a Federally Chartered Public Sector degree awarding institution. PIFD offers quality education in Design fields that is globally competitive in standard, yet much more affordable in comparison.

Established in 1994 as the Pakistan School of Fashion Design, the Institute expanded from its flagship discipline of Fashion Design to eventually set up and teach seven full-fledged undergraduate degree programs in Design disciplines. In 2011 PIFD was given its degree awarding Charter, following which it continues its mission to grow. Among its many strengths PIFD values partnerships with the industry and its international affiliates at prestigious higher education institutes of art and design all over the world.

PIFD is a full member of the CUMULUS Association, the only global professional association to serve Art and Design education and research. This membership provides a forum for international partnership and transfer of knowledge of best practices in research, practice and policy development in Art and Design. This membership is a significant early step towards extending PIFD’s mission in the direction of research and postgraduate education in Art and Design. We believe that being Pakistan’s only institution that has been committedly focusing on Design fields for the past 20 years, PIFD is in a pivotal position to offer an advanced postgraduate degree program in the pedagogy and research of Art and Design.

Today research is essential for better teaching, learning and practice in the field of Arts education as it carries great potential for social impact and data-informed educational policy development in the Arts and Culture. The MPhil. in Art and Design Education at PIFD initiates a new aspect of the field of Art and Design in Pakistan by offering a rigor-ous, but manageable program of study by research. It offers a research degree which addresses the learning requirements of both Art and Design professionals who are also interested in the field of Education. Offered in the evenings, this program is primarily geared towards working professionals living in the city of Lahore and adjoining areas, but welcomes applications from across the country. This includes experienced teachers of Art, Design and related subjects, as well as training and educational professionals from the Creative Industries who wish to pursue teaching and/or research in these fields.

The program of study is conducted over two years in Spring and Fall and culminates with an extensive Thesis by research, with an option for International placement/field practicum relevant to the students’ research in one of PIFD’s global partner institutions, or in a local educational context. The vision of the program emphasizes the integration of educational theory with studio practice and research, as well as industrial practice, where relevant. The program coursework focuses on inquiry and problem-based learn-ing and is designed to develop independent thinking, interdisciplinary practice, and scholarly research and writing skills. It includes a variety of theoretical courses in research, foundations of Art/Design Education, practical courses in Studio Art/Design, field research, and a practicum of flexible coursework which can be customized to include practices such as international placements or residencies, exhibitions, curricu-lum development, pedagogical interventions and experiments, arts advocacy and policy development, and curatorial and community projects, among others.

The program has been developed keeping in mind credit mobility within both the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the American (US) university credit system, in order to provide candidates future options to transition to PhD. Level studies, subject to qualification. The program faculty are highly experienced professionals with specializations in various branches of Art, Design and Humanities Education. They have rich international experiences in teaching and research and have been educated in PhD. and MPhil. programs at some of the most prestigious academic institutions in Europe and North America.

To prepare practicing professionals in Art and Design Education fields to expand and develop their knowledge for the promotion of competence in these fields in a research context.

To prepare practicing professionals in Art and Design Education fields to become better teachers and enable them to take on supervisory and leadership positions in a society characterized by diversity and rapid change.

To enable students in the program to publish and present their research in reputed international forums for research in order to contribute to the public debate in the field, and in turn justify appropriate pedagogical development in the field.

To prepare students of the program for pursuing PhD. level research.

To facilitate student experiences in placements, residencies and live project opportunities in relevant communities and public and private Arts and Design organizations locally and internationally.

Graduates of this program will be able to contribute primary research, take leadership positions, and pursue further studies at PhD. Level in the following areas:

Art/Design Education (K-16 formal education; teaching and learning across the lifespan in informal education settings) Curriculum Development (K-16 formal education; industry; informal education settings) Art/Design Teacher Education

Educational Research

Arts Assessment

Museum and Heritage Education

Media Education

Arts and Cultural Policy Development Educational Policy Development

Entrepreneurial Education for Design Industries Training Programs for Creative Industries and Grassroots Empowerment sectors

Important Dates Admission Opening date: September 15, 2019Last date to submit Admission Application is: October 15, 2019Admission Entry Test on: October 19, 2019Display of list of applicants shortlisted for Interview on: November 5, 2019Interviews on: November 9, 2019 Display of list of admitted students on: November 12, 2019Last date for payment of dues on: December 6, 2019Semester starts on: January 6, 2020

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Eligibility CriteriaSixteen years of schooling or a 4 year undergraduate degree/s from an HEC accredited university or equivalent, after HSSC/ F.A./ F.Sc/ Grade 12 equivalent will be required for eligibility to apply. The candidate should have a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (in semester system)/ equivalent grades in the last degree (as per HEC guidelines for admission to MPhil.) The undergraduate degree should preferably be in Art, Design or related fields (e.g. Art History, Media Studies, Social Anthropology, Visual Culture, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts, or Education.) Outstanding candidates without prior education in art and design fields may be considered however, they will be required to complete an additional 30 credits (10 courses) of art and design pre-requisite coursework to qualify for degree award. Minimum 2 years of teaching experience is preferable (can be in P-12 schools and/or higher education/ informal education sector/ industrial/ other education sector) but professional experience of applicants without teaching experience will also be considered if they demonstrate a strong inclination towards educational development.

Admission Procedure Complete the Admission Application packet and submit by hand or by post to the Registrar’s office along with a fee of Rs. 1500 cash or by post Rs. 1700 Bank Draft in the name of Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design by the last date for application submission (October 15, 2019). The Admission form and Program Brochure can be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, or downloaded online at www.pifd.edu.pk. [Candidates applying through downloaded forms should submit their applications along with proof of online/cash payments of Rs. 1700/- for their application fee into A/c # 50397000268851 (HBL Expo Centre Branch, Lahore)

All items in the Admission Application packet should be tallied with the Admission Application Checklist provided in the application form. This checklist is also available online at www.pifd.edu.pk/post-graduate.htmlAppear for a mandatory Admission Entry Test at PIFD on October 19, 2019. Appear for a mandatory Interview at PIFD, if shortlisted, on November 9, 2019.

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*Applicants who have already taken the GAT- General / GRE conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) and have obtained a minimum 50% cumulative score will be exempt from the Admission Entry Test. Please note that these scores are valid for a period of two years only. However, such applicants must provide proof of original result with valid dates in the Admission Application packet in order to be considered for admission review.

Degree RequirementsStudents in the program will be required to complete 36 – 38 credits of coursework and an MPhil. Thesis in order to be eligible for the award of the degree. The completion of 24 credits of prescribed courses will be mandatory for progression to Thesis courses. Students are encouraged to continue with their professional practice in teaching or other contexts of Art and Design Education in order to enrich the experiences of their research, academics and pedagogy.

Program Structure and CourseworkThe program offers two Tracks – Art and Design, and two Pathways – Option A: Research by Theory and Option B: Research by Theory and Practice.

Year 1 (24 credits)(Identical for both Options A and B)

Semester 1 Historical and Philosophical Foundations for Art and Design Education (Theory)Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan for Art and Design Education (Theory)Curriculum Design and Assessment for Art and Design Education (Theory)Thinking Through Materials in Art and Design Education (Studio)

Semester 2Critical Pedagogy for Art and Design Education (Theory)Critical Investigations in Contemporary Art, Design and Media Practices (Theory)Introduction to Research Methods for Art and Design Education (Theory)Technology, Documentary and Archival Processes in Art and Design Education(Studio)

Year 2 Option A: (12 credits)

Semester 3 & 4 Thesis coursework, including Field Work & Advisement:Research Seminar 1 (Theory)Research Seminar 2 (Theory)Research Seminar 3 (Theory)Research Seminar 4 (Theory)

Option A Total Credit Amount: 36

Year 2 Option B: (14 credits)

Semester 3 & 4 (including Summer) Thesis coursework, including Field Work and Advisement:Research Seminar 1 (Theory)Research Seminar 2 (Theory)Research Seminar 3 (Theory)International Placement / Community Project / Exhibition Practicum(Studio/Practice).

Option B Total Credit Amount: 38

Thesis RequirementThe MPhil. degree will be awarded on the basis of completing all the requiredcoursework through classwork, research papers, qualifying papers and in addition to these the completed MPhil. Thesis of up to 40,000 words (Option B) and 60,000 words (Option A). It will be an extensive written report produced in the final year of the program by every student. It will be required to demonstrate the students’ abilities to come up with a research question, conduct field research, locate, analyze and articulate scholarly articles relevant to their research topic, conduct a study of scholarly standing in a relevant context of Art and Design Education, and produce with this a complete research paper of international publishable quality. Students opting for a heavier weightage of studio practice/practicum by pursuing Option B will, in addition to the Thesis, be required to organize an exhibition of their work and/or carry out a professional presentation of their work in a reputed forum relevant to their practice. The Thesis and International Placement / Community Project / Exhibition Practicum, which will be the final outcome of the students’ studies will be both internally and externally assessed.

FEE BREAKDOWN (Amount in PKR)*Admission / Registration Fee (One time only) 10,000Security Deposits (Refundable) (One time only) 10,000Tuition Fee (Per Semester) 50,000Others (Library & Workshop Fee) etc. (Per Semester) 10,000Examination Fee (Per Semester) 3,000Thesis Fee (One time only) 20,000

Adjustable Withholding Tax on total fee would be charged as per Government RulesHostel Charges Rs 17,000 per month (Furnished with AC)Hostel Charges Rs. 10,000 per month (Unfurnished/Non-AC)Hostel Security Rs. 5,000 (Refundable, one time only)International Placement and Field Practicum (For Option B) will have separate fee from the total cost of the program and will be charged separately.Tours/Visits cost shall be charged separatelyFee may be deposited in two installmentsTransportation facilities will be available and will be charged separately*This fee structure will increase Semester 2 onwards.

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Contact Information

For further information about the program

please email: mphil-art-design-ed@pifd.edu.pk

or call the Admissions Helpline: Ph. 042 9923 2951-7, Ext. 150; 148,149

Timings: 9:00 am hh4:30 pm (Monday – Friday)

Important Links

www.pifd.edu.pk

www.pifd.edu.pk/post-graduate.html

Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design

Chartered by the Government of Pakistan

51 – J/III Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan