Welcome to the Plastic Arts Department

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.

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Mission

The Department of Plastic Arts is committed to:

  • Providing high-quality education that combines artistic practice with academic scholarship.
  • Developing students' creative, technical, and critical thinking skills through innovative teaching and studio-based learning.
  • Promoting scientific research and artistic production that contributes to the advancement of visual arts and cultural knowledge.
  • Preserving and promoting the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Kurdistan and Iraq while embracing global artistic perspectives.
  • Encouraging collaboration with academic institutions, cultural organizations, museums, galleries, and the creative industries.
  • Serving the community through exhibitions, public art initiatives, educational programs, and cultural activities that enrich society.
  • 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.

Head of the Department

Sarbast Ahmad Mustafa (PhD) Assistant Lecturer
Head of the Plastic Arts Department
Assistant Lecturer in Contemporary Arts

Department of Plastic Arts
College of Fine Arts
University of Duhok