SCHOOL OF APPLIED ARTS
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts
Program Hours:
174 credit hours
At the School of Applied Arts, we integrate a perfect blend of design passion, dedication, and creativity. Through providing our students with the knowledge and skills of design, research, and conscious practicality. Moreover, we associate with the industry and labor market by practicing design investigations, in addition to equipping students with an accommodating learning environment and cutting edge digital equipment to help them grasp integrated aspects and excel in their future careers.
Study plan
Meet the Dean
Dr. George Nubar Simonian
Dr. George Nubar is the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts at Badr University (since September 2024). Previously, he served as Dean of the Faculty of Design & Creative Arts at Ahram Canadian University (2020-2024) and acting Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts at Helwan University (2014-2017), where he also held the position of professor in the Printing, Publishing & Packaging Department.
Dr. George Nubar holds a Bachelor’s degree (1987) in Printing, Publishing & Packaging from Helwan University. He further pursued his passion for printing technology in the UK, earning a diploma in Offset Lithographic Printing (1992) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Printing & Publishing (1997) from the London College of Printing (now part of the University of the Arts London). Additionally, he holds an M.A. Degree in Digital Imaging Technologies (1998) and a prestigious joint PhD in Applied & Graphic Arts (1999) from London College of Printing and Helwan University.
He is a partner at Nubar Printing Press, a family-owned business established in 1939. He is also a highly sought-after Technical Consultant in various printing fields, including packaging, security printing, and digital printing. His expertise extends beyond Egypt, as he has served as a visiting lecturer at numerous international universities, academies, and institutes.
He is actively involved in shaping the printing landscape in Egypt. He is currently the head of The Egyptian Digital Printing Committee. He is a board member of the Governmental Printing Offices, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) in Egypt, and Al Amiria Press, Egypt’s oldest governmental printing house. He is further recognized as a member of the prestigious National Committee of the Egyptian Banknotes Printing and the Egyptian Higher Committee of Stamps.
He is a prolific author, having published 13 technical books on offset printing, digital printing, quality control, and security printing. He has also generously contributed to academia by participating on the supervisory committees of 44 M.Sc. and 35 PhD research degrees. His dedication is further evident by his active participation in numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Meet the Vice Dean
Professor Tamer Farouk Khalifa
Prof. Tamer Farouk Khalifa is the Vice Dean of the School of Applied Arts at BUC and a Professor of Textile Quality Control and Testing Textile Spinning in the Weaving and Knitting Department.
Prof. Tamer was the Former Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies & Research at the Faculty of Applied Arts – Helwan University.
Prof. Tamer has academic and research experience for almost 25 years in the field of textile engineering, textile materials, textile machinery, nonwovens, textile lab and testing, textile preparation and environmental impact. In addition, he has several publications in the field of technical and industrial textiles, nonwovens, textile quality control, education quality, and textile physics.
Prof. Tamer is also working as a Reviewer for several journals in the field of textiles, and as an Editorial Board in others. He has been the Textile Program Academic Coordinator (Undergraduate program) at the Faculty of Applied Arts – Helwan University for more than 3 years (The Program was accredited by Naqaa). Supervising several Master, and Ph.D. thesis related to textiles, in addition to participating in several research projects.
In addition to his experience as an ISO 17025 (For laboratory accreditation) and ISO 17020 (For Inspection bodies)– Lead assessor and Technical assessor and Expert – EGAC (Egyptian accreditation council) and assessing and accrediting many Textile labs locally and internationally according to ISO 17025. Prof. Tamer is also a member of both the Egyptian Engineering syndicate and Applied Arts Designers Syndicate, and an ex-board member of Applied Arts Syndicate.
Dean’s Word
Dr. George Nubar Simonian
Dean’s Word
Professor Dr. Tamer Abdellatif
My dear students
Welcome to The School of Applied Arts. You are about to start the most exciting journey of your life, preparing you to start your design career in a way that meets the highest international standards.
We have a very friendly and creative atmosphere which encourages students to feel comfortable, confident and positive about making new friends, meeting their teachers and starting their own course.
The School of Applied Arts offers seven undergraduate programs with a new perspective that aims to encourage the creative process in design, while creating close links to culture and the local community, and interest in exchanging experiences and cultures with artistic communities and experiences from around the world.
With an innovation mindset, School of Applied Arts students are trained with advanced skills, theories and concepts in art and design, as well as professional practices that prepare students for professional work .
We have established solid relationships with national and international organizations to enhance student learning opportunities in real, practical environment, ensuring that students graduate with the skills required to meet market needs.
The School of Applied Arts has very distinguished elements of carefully selected faculty members who hold high experience in the field of teaching within the college classrooms as well as field experience in the market. You will find here dedicated, caring and inspiring faculty and staff whose top priority is your education and success.
The field of art and design is ever evolving and, as such, our faculty collaborate every year to develop, enhance and upgrade our curricula to meet career challenges.
Best wishes for a bright and rewarding future.
Strategy
our Vision
our Mission
Object- ives
School of APPLIED ARTS
Council
Dr. George Nubar Simonian
Dean
Prof. Dr. Tamer Farouk Mohamed Ali Khalefa
Vice-Dean
Prof. Dr. Heba Amir Ahmed Khalel
Vice Dean, environmental affairs and community service
Prof. Dr. Wael Raafat Mahmoud
Head of Interior Design Department
Prof. Dr. Gihan Hussein Wahba Elrify
Head of Media Department
Prof. Dr. Samah Gamal Mohamed
Head of Cinema Department
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdelgawad Abdelfatah
Head of Textile Department
Prof. Dr. Wesam Onsy Ibrahim
Head of Product Department
Prof. Dr. Ola Hamdy Elsayed Atia
Head of Ceramic Department
Prof. Dr. Doaa Khaled Hatem
Foundation
Prof. Dr. Gamal Mohamed Abdelhamed Radwan
Textile Department
Prof. Dr. Asmaa Abdelgawad Elsebaay
Interior Design Department
Prof. Dr. Khaled Talaat Yousef
Media Department
Prof. Dr. Khaled Mansour Abdelhafez
Textile Department
Assistant Prof. Mohamed Mohamed Riad
Associate Prof. At Product Department
Dr. Ahmed Fathi Farag Bebars
Fashion Department
Major General. Salah Abdelaziz
Chairman of The board of Elnasagoun International
Mr. Tarek Seada
Head of Media Syndicate
Eng. Hany Riad
Chairman of The Board of Elalamia Furniture Com.(Riadco 2000)
Eng. Eslam Kandil
Chairman of The Board of Kandil Group
School premises
The classrooms are well equipped with comfort seats, a whiteboard, a data show device, a display screen, a microphone, headphones, Wi-Fi, and central air conditioning.
The central library, based on Campus, includes a large number of innovative Applied Arts books and publications set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
There are central halls and stands at the university that can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic and sports activities
The university offers a learning management system (LMS) for enhancing learning needs in all areas, assignment, examinations and student registration attendance.
The university offers health care facilities through well-equipped health care clinics (general clinics, dental care clinics and physiotherapy clinic. There is a diverse food court offering cold and hot snacks as a small area offering a variety of groceries and cold snacks. In addition, there is a copy center, a bank and a flower shop.
LABORATORIES
& WORKSHOPS
Skills lab
The School has practical skills laboratories; to enhance the experience and the education of its students. Skill labs train and educate the students on a variety of Applied Arts skills in order to prepare them for the competitive work market.
