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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS)

Mariam Dawood School of Visual Arts and Design (SVAD) at Beaconhouse National University has taken the lead in implementing an innovative interdisciplinary approach to art, design, their expanded fields and their pedagogy. Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies at SVAD offers three-degree programmes: BA (Hons), Interdisciplinary Expanded Design & Art (IEDA), Master of Art & Design Studies (MA ADS) and a low-residency Master of Art Education (MA AE). The degrees aim to foster curiosity, adaptability and a rigorous sense of inquiry.

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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS)

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Undergraduate Programs

BA (Hons) IEDA – Interdisciplinary Expanded Design & Art

The program reimagines contemporary creative practice by expanding art and design beyond conventional boundaries. Integrating diverse disciplines, knowledge systems, and collaborative approaches, it encourages students to develop innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions that connect creativity with science, technology, culture, society, and emerging global challenges.

Graduate Programs

Master of Art & Design Studies [MA ADS]

A unique programme in South Asia, MA ADS recognizes the potential of creative practices beyond the realm of art and design. Therefore, it is open to creative minds both from within and outside the disciplines of art and design. MA ADS attempts to foster new forms of knowledge in conversation with fields of visual studies, critical theory, creative technologies and scientific inquiry under the premise of art and design. Students devise a self-directed trajectory in studio, writing or a combination of both.

Master of Art Education [MA AE]

The Master of Art Education is a low residency MS/MPhil level graduate studies programme especially designed for education professionals and in-service teachers. It addresses teachers, administrators and educators in art, design and related disciplines in schools, higher education, and informal education settings who wish to pursue a Master’s degree while maintaining their regular (full-time) jobs.