The National College of Arts, since its
establishment, has maintained a visionary approach
to the arts. From an industrial polytechnic in
1875, to a contemporary arts college starting with
three major departments in 1958, the college now
boasts of an impressive number of undergraduate,
graduate, M Phil and PhD programmes. There are
nine undergraduate, four graduate level and two
post-graduate level programmes currently offered
by the college. The NCA alumni form the pool of
Pakistan’s best artists, architects, designers, film
makers, cultural researchers and musicologists.
The college has evolved at par with international
standards and is keeping up well with pedagogical
requirements of the current times. As we step
into this new academic year, filled with hopes and
dreams of scaling new heights, I proudly affirm
that with our experienced and dedicated teachers
and excellent infrastructure, National College of
Arts serves as a conduit to equip students with the
ability to learn at an accelerated pace within a given
timeframe, simultaneously instilling the capacity to
balance creativity and criticism.
Students should know the importance of planning
and prioritizing their time and the effective use of
it. They must be aware of the importance of and
ways to protect their heritage and environment,
not only for their own age but for generations
to come. They should always act as progressive
agents to defend and preserve their traditions
and culture.
The National College of Arts in both of its
campuses, Lahore and Rawalpindi, encourages
the ethos of creative enrichment and critical
thinking. It has also effectively maintained
its inclusive approach, imparting progressive
ideals and disseminating awareness of art to the
public at large by participating in and initiating
multiple community outreach programmes
under the umbrella of skill development for the
underprivileged.
It is with great delight that I welcome you all to
be part of this one-of-a kind institution, the only
public art college of the country. I wish you all the
success in your future endeavours.
Prof. Dr. Murtaza Jafri
Principal
National College of Arts
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