School of Applied Arts
Applied Arts
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
173 credit hours/5 academic levels
Meet the Dean
Professor Dr. Tamer Abdellatif
Professor Dr. Tamer Abdellatif is the Dean of the school of Applied Arts at BUC University.
Professor of Visual Communication Design and Advertising.
Dr.Tamer held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts at Beni Suef University for 5 years and Head of the Advertising Department at the Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University for 6 years. He is a professor of visual communication design with more than 30 years of teaching experience, in addition to supervising more than 80 doctoral and master’s theses.
Dr. Tamer is also a member of the Arts and Music Education Sector Committee of the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt, and has experience in reviewing the faculties bylaws of art and design.
Moreover, Tamer is working as a reviewer and editor for several academic journals in the fields of art, design, visual communication, and the humanities.
Meet the Vice Dean
Professor Tamer Farouk Khalifa
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.
Professor Tamer was the Former Vice-Dean for Postgraduate Studies & Research at the Faculty of Applied Arts – Helwan University.
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.
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. 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.
About
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.
Dean’s Word
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.
Professor Tamer Abdellatif
Dean of Applied Arts
Strategy
Be a source of purposeful creativity and design innovation on national & international levels.
A global level of competitiveness, an ability to exercise focused research in solving industry, society and environment problems with adherence to design professional ethics.Â
- Provide specialized designers equipped with creative capabilities in design and related modern technology.Â
- Offer highly developed & lucrative programs addressing the international standards.
- Associate with industry and labor market by practicing design research, sensible practicality and privileged culture.
- Maintain a strong focus on student life-long learning experience with the spirit of continuous development.Â
- Achieve a national reputation & recognition for exemplary and challenging design education.Â
- To be among the best design programs with accredited specialized programsÂ
- Employ outstanding instructors, secure supportive learning environments, and cutting edge digital equipment that make students marketable.
School of Applied Arts Council
Prof. Dr. Tamer Abdellatif Abdelrazek | Dean |
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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 |
Facilities
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.
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Laboratories & workshops
Applied Arts school 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.
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Academic Programs
Degree Title
Bachelor of Applied Arts
Program Hours:
The total credits (174 Hours)
Study plan:
The requirements for obtaining the degree are divided into seven sets of courses according to the requirements presented by these regulations and according to the academic standards of applied arts issued by the National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education and Accreditation.
| Â | No. of credit hours of courses | Percentage | Override ratios | credit hours |
| 1 | Social sciences and humanities: | 8% | %9- 7 | 15-12 |
| 2 | Basic and technical sciences | 20% | %20-18 | 34-30 |
| 3 | Basic specialized scientific sciences | 32% | %32-28 | 55-48 |
| 4 | Optional specialized scientific sciences | 19% | %22-20 | 38-34 |
| 5 | Practical/Field Training: | 8% | %8- 6 | 14-10 |
| 6 | computer graphic courses | 7% | %8- 6 | 14-10 |
| 7 | Free courses | 6% | %8- 6 | 14-10 |
| Â | Total | 100% | 100% | 170 |
Scientific Departments
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Dr. Wesam Onsy Ibrahim | Head of Department Professor | Chairman |
| Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Riad | Assistant Professor | Council |
| Dr.Islam Elsaied Garib | Assistant Professor | |
| Diaa Hamdy Farouk | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Heba Rabie Amier | Instructor | |
| Mai Mohamed Abou Elyazed | Instructor | |
| Aya el said Abdallah | Instructor | |
| Nada Abdel Moeaz Ramadan | Instructor | |
| Ahmed Khaled Saead zahran | Instructor | |
| Menna Alah Mohsen | Instructor | |
| Aya Soliman | Instructor | |
| Mariam Hossam | Instructor | |
| Ahmed Tarek Mohamed Fathy | Instructor | |
| Doaa Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Yasmin Hashem | Instructor | |
| Ahmed Gamel | Instructor | |
| Mohamed AbdAllah | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Prof. Dr. Tamer Abdellatif Abdelrazek | Dean | Chairman |
| Prof. Dr. Heba Amir Ahmed Khalel | Vice Dean | Council |
| Prof. Dr. Gihan Hussein Wahba Elrify | Head of Department Professor | |
| Prof. Dr. Khaled Talaat Yousef | Professor | |
| Dr. Nagwan Fathy | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. Moustafa Mahmoud | Lecturer | |
| Omnia Mohamed Raafat | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Munyah Elhamy el Nabulsi | Instructor | |
| Abeer Ezzat Azmy | Instructor | |
| Rasha Saber Mokhtar | Instructor | |
| Manal Mohamed Mohamed Salah | Instructor | |
| Menna Allah Abdallah Alwarrak | Instructor | |
| Nahla Alaa el Dien Abd el kader | Instructor | |
| Salma Hamdy Soliman | Instructor | |
| Mohamed Mostafa | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Dr. Wael Rafaat | Head of Department Professor | Chairman |
| Dr. Asmaa Abd El Gawad | Professor | Council |
| Dr. Tamer Ali | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Shimaa Atef Kora | Lecturer | |
| Ahmed El saead Abdel aziz | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Samah Naser Nabil | Instructor | |
| Karim Samir | Instructor | |
| Mai Mohamed salem | Instructor | |
| Aya Ashraf Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Karim Samir | Instructor | |
| Ashraf Ibrahem Srour | Instructor | |
| Ahmed Salah Ahmed Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Alaa Mostafa | Instructor | |
| Nada El Zanaty Abdel moteleb | Instructor | |
| Mohamed El Shahat Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Nada Refaat El saied | Instructor | |
| Anas Ayaman Aly | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Dr. Tamer Farouk Khalifa | Vice Dean | Chairman |
| Dr. Mohamed Abd El Gawad | Head of Department | Council |
| Dr. Khaled Mansour | Professor | |
| Dr. Gamal Radwan | Professor | |
| Dr. Heba Abd El Salam | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Ahmed Ibrahim Emara | Instructor | |
| Esraa Mahmoud Abdel kader | Instructor | |
| Eman Taher Ahmed | Instructor | |
| Ahmed Osama Mahmoud | Instructor | |
| Manal Salah Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Sheren Shaker Abo basha | Instructor | |
| Sama Abdel rahem | Instructor | |
| Ghadeer Yassin | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Dr. Samah Gamal Mohamed | Head of Department | Chairman |
| Esraa Ahmed Hussen | Instructor | Council |
| Ahmed Mahmoud Ali Abdelmohsen | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Shimaa Magdy Ramadan | Instructor | |
| Zahra Galal Helmy | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | Â |
| Dr.Ola Hamdy | Head of Department | Chairman |
| Dr.Marwa Elsadek | Lecturer | Council |
| Ahmed Mostafa Mohamed El Shazly | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Marina Morkos | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Dr. Ahmed Fathy Pebars | Lecturer | Chairman |
| Asmaa Salah Esmail | Instructor | Council |
| Maha Hamdy Abo Ghali | Instructor | Staff Members |
| Nada | Instructor |
| Name | Faculty Members | |
| Dr. Doaa Hatem | Professor | Chairman |
| Dr. Manal Helal | Professor | Council |
| Dr. Heba Tullah Osman Zohny | Assistant Professor | |
| Dr. Nihad Sadek | Lecturer | Staff Members |
| Dr. Nermin Saeed | Lecturer | |
| Dr. Mohamed El Hamahamy | Lecturer | |
| Marwa Mohamed El sawy | Instructor | |
| Mona Omar Abdel aziz | Instructor | |
| Nourhan Helal Helal | Instructor | |
| Rawan Reda Atef | Instructor | |
| Mariem Mostafa Ahmed | Instructor | |
| Omnia Mohy Sarhan | Instructor | |
| Yara Mohamed Mohamed | Instructor | |
| Ola Fawzi Amen | Instructor | |
| Mai Mohamed Hussien | Instructor | |
| Heba Saied Hashem | Instructor |
School Department Heads
Professor Gihan El Rify
Professor Ola Hamdy
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Gawad
Professor Wesam Oncy Ibrahim
Professor Samah Gamal Mohamed
Dr. Wael Rafaat
Career Opportunities
The graduate will be able to work in the following areas:
Product Design Program
- Industrial and Product Designer
- Industrial Product Manufacturers
- Domestic Product Manufacturers
- Vehicle and Transportation Manufacturers
- Digital and Interactive Product Designer
- Product Design for the special needs
- Ecological and Environmental Product designer
- CAD Technician
- Exhibition and Production Designer
- Production and Purchasing Manager
Media Design and Graphics Program
- Art and Creative Director
- Drafter (Architecture and Engineering)
- Film and Video Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Product Packaging Designer
- Marketing Manager
- Multimedia Artist/Animator
- Technical Support Manager
- Web Designer
- Print House Manager
- Prepress Operations Manager
- Advertising Designer
Interior Design and Furniture Program
- Interior Decorators
- Corporate Designers
- Furniture Designers
- Furniture Arrangers
- Touristic Sites Designers
- Residential Designers
- Healthcare Designers
- Home Lighting Advisers
- Kitchen and Bath Designers
- Sustainable Designers
Textile Program
- Textile industries and textile design studios
- Textile manufacturing companies, as a Merchandiser or Stylist
- Garment manufacturers firms
- Self-employed, as a consultant or doing freelance work
- Quality Engineer in textile manufacturing companies
Cinematography and Television Program
- Exhibiting Artists
- Most photography-related professions
- Cameramen and Camera Directors in TV and Cinema
Ceramics and Glass Program
- Tableware and Cookware Manufacturing Firm’s Designer
- Sanitary Ware Manufacturing Firm’s Designer
- Porcelain, China and Stoneware Manufacturing Firm’s Designer
- Ceramics Artist, Modeler and Sculptor
Apparel and Fashion Program
- Garments and Mass Manufactured Fashion Designer
- Ready-to-wear Designer (prêt-à -porter)
- One-off garments for the catwalk (Haute couture)
- Marketing, Finances and Business Activities Managers
- TV and Cinema Costume Designers
- Clothing Manufacturing Engineers
International Programs
All applicants must successfully complete a technical and creative aptitude test, which will be administered at the school’s main campus on dates determined by the university. Additionally, those who did well on the aptitude test given at any of the applied arts colleges are additionally accepted.
Curricular Concentration: Science or Science/Mathematics
Percentage: A minimum of 70%
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