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Architecture school in Karachi, Pakistan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (Urdu: انڈس ویلی اسکول آف آرٹ اینڈ آرکیٹیکچر) (Sindhi: انڊس ويلي اسڪول آف آرٽ اينڊ آرڪيٽيڪچر) is a not-for-profit degree awarding institution[1][2][3] in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The university was established in 1989, thereby empowering it to award its own degrees and was the fourth private institution of higher learning in Pakistan to be given a university status. As of 2008, IVS was the third highest ranking art and design university in Pakistan.
انڈس ویلی اسکول آف آرٹ اینڈ آرکیٹیکچر | |
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1989 Institution actually opened in 1990 |
| Dean | Faiza Mushtaq |
| Director | Faiza Mushtaq (Executive Director) |
| Location | , , 24.8118°N 67.0158°E |
| Nickname | IVS |
| Website | www.indusvalley.edu.pk |
The degrees offered include a 5-year degree program in Architecture and 4 year degree programs in Interior Design, Textile and Communication Design, and Fine Arts. The core degree courses are supported throughout the curriculum with liberal arts courses as well.[4][3] In 2020, IVS commenced its first graduate programme, M.Phil. in Art and Design. It is a two year degree focusing on nurturing critical and creative practice.
IVS was founded by
The founders felt and believed that such a school was critically needed in Karachi.[5][3][6]
The I.V.S. Alumni Association was established in November 2001 and is supported by the school.[7] The association periodically publishes a newsletter, organizes social events and keeps a close liaison with the school. The alumni office is located on the campus.
The popular Pakistani Hum TV Television serial Zindagi Gulzar Hai was filmed at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture.
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