About the Department
The Plastic Arts Department at the College of Fine Arts, University of Duhok, is dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, creative innovation, and scholarly research in the visual arts. The department provides a dynamic educational environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical studio experience, enabling students to develop their artistic abilities, critical thinking, and professional competencies.
Through high-quality teaching, research, and community engagement, the department contributes to the preservation of cultural heritage while encouraging contemporary artistic practices. It prepares graduates to become artists, educators, researchers, designers, and cultural leaders capable of contributing to the advancement of society at the local, national, and international levels.
Vision
To become a leading academic department in fine arts recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in education, artistic creativity, research, and cultural engagement, while promoting innovation, intercultural dialogue, and sustainable artistic development.
Mission
The Department of Fine Arts is committed to:
- Providing high-quality education that combines artistic practice with academic scholarship.
- Promoting scientific research and artistic production that contribute to the advancement of visual arts and cultural knowledge.
- Encouraging collaboration with academic institutions, cultural organizations, museums, galleries, and the creative industries.
- Preparing competent graduates with professional ethics, leadership skills, lifelong learning abilities, and the capacity to contribute effectively to the creative economy and sustainable cultural development.
- Developing students' creative, technical, and critical thinking skills through innovative teaching and studio-based learning.
- Preserving and promoting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Kurdistan and Iraq while embracing global artistic perspectives.
- Serving the community through exhibitions, public art initiatives, educational programs, and cultural activities that enrich society.
Head of the Department
Assistant Lecturer in Contemporary Arts
Department of Plastic Arts
College of Fine Arts
University of Duhok