The College of Art and Design values innovation, creativity, and continuous development—principles fully embedded within the Film and Visual Art Programme. As one of the most dynamic additions to AASTMT’s undergraduate offerings, this program bridges artistic vision with technical expertise, preparing students to thrive in today’s fast-evolving film and creative industries.
Film and Visual Art is a multi-disciplinary field that celebrates the power of motion pictures and visual storytelling. It transports audiences through escapist entertainment, inspires with compelling visuals, and drives social change through impactful narratives. Our program equips students to master these dimensions by combining creative practice with critical study and hands-on industry experience.
This programme aims to provide an in-depth, interdisciplinary education in both film and visual art. Students are encouraged to explore narrative and non-narrative forms, cinematic techniques, and visual storytelling across diverse platforms. It fosters:
Artistic innovation
Critical reflection
Technical proficiency
Cultural awareness and ethical storytelling
Through practical coursework, collaborative projects, and industry placements, students graduate with professional competencies, a distinctive artistic voice, and the confidence to pursue a wide range of creative careers.
Graduates of the Film and Visual Art Programme will achieve:
Foundational Knowledge: Understanding of film language, cinematic aesthetics, and visual composition.
Historical & Cultural Awareness: Ability to analyze the evolution of film and visual art across diverse cultural contexts.
Theoretical Engagement: Application of critical theory to the creation and analysis of visual and cinematic works.
Creative & Critical Thinking: Development of original visual narratives and problem-solving through informed artistic decisions.
Technical Skills: Mastery of camera work, editing, sound design, and post-production using industry-standard tools.
Artistic Exploration: Experimentation with media forms, genres, and hybrid practices in storytelling.
Project Realization: Full-cycle project production from concept to completion.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary cooperation in line with professional industry standards.
Students benefit from AASTMT’s unique campus ecosystem. The College of Art and Design collaborates closely with the Colleges of Engineering, Media, and Business, giving students access to a wide pool of expertise, cutting-edge labs, and research outputs. This cross-disciplinary environment ensures a holistic education that blends creativity with practical industry knowledge.
The Film and Visual Art Programme is designed to meet market needs while driving innovation in the regional creative industries. Graduates will not only enter the workforce prepared, but will also help shape the future of filmmaking and visual art in the region—pioneering new forms of expression and contributing to the growth of the art-serving industry.
