The Faculty of Art and Design at the Applied Science Private University (ASU) has been a pioneer in teaching art and design since its establishment in 1992 as a Department of Fine Arts and in 2005 as a Faculty of Art and Design. The faculty has managed, since its inception and until today, to supply the local and the Arab markets with qualified staff in graphic and interior design. However, the increasing usage of advanced ways of thinking to solve complex global problems has prompted the Faculty of Art and Design to pursue new methods and approaches in teaching art and design. Since the establishment of the Faculty of Art and Design in 1992, the faculty members have believed FAD/ASU to be at the forefront, not only as an institution improving the impact of design, but also in terms of defining the role of a design school.
The main motivation behind the emergence of the Faculty was the provision of a specialized and creative technical environment for design education, which would raise the awareness of the students and the Jordanian community about the concept of art and design, and the significant role it plays in creating a new design culture. FAD/ASU alumni have a significant role in spreading this culture through their presence in different locations within the design industry in Jordan and abroad, representing the faculty in the best possible light.
FAD/ASU have a diverse community, Jordanian and Arabs students who believe in developing their tools and methods of thinking monetary and innovation, providing a framework for students to practice soft skills. design critiques, student presentations, team projects, and deadlines are all opportunities for a student to improve their skills., aimed to serve Human and Society, through a set of laboratories and halls correlated and assigned to practice design, practicing the design process, to achieve the desired goals and therefore, it is very important to encourage them to make sure they take the responsibilities of their work and to aspire for personal ability.
Through a four years’ journey, the Students receives a combination of education and supervision by a team of academics, and practitioners of Art and Design. Supporting students with practice and knowledge to enable them to strengthen their various areas of expertise, urging and motivating them to develop their tools in thinking, planning and implementation.
FAD/ASU provides students with the possibility of specializing in a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Design for Digital Media, Interior Design, or Fashion and Accessories Design. It also provides the possibility of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Interior Design. Adopting reflective practice which is the link between theory and practice and a powerful means of using theory to inform practice, thus promoting evidence based practice. Through a practical experience, it is expected to qualifies students to work within the team and to apply what they have learned in the design industry.
These capabilities, by being environmentally friendly, creative and innovative, have helped the faculty to move forward beyond what is traditionally, through a network of relationships with the international organizations specialized in the design, as well the Academic ties with a group of institutes and universities around the world, which enable the faculty to promote their students locally, regionally and globally.
Welcome to the College of Arts and Design, the College of Creativity, Beauty and Innovation. Joining our family is the right choice to seek Science and knowledge in the various fields of design. Our university was one of the first universities to monitor the importance of design locally and globally, so it took upon itself to teach it with its diverse specializations, and prepared for it. Well-thought-out programs that combine theory and application, in order to provide information on the one hand and keep pace with market requirements on the other hand.
Our college has proven its presence since its early beginnings, producing an elite group of distinguished designers who left a creative mark on their local and regional sites in the fields of graphic and interior design and digital media. Today we have expanded the fields, and the fashion and accessories specialization has joined us, which is considered a unique and new specialization in the local market. For this purpose, the university allocated the finest and best laboratories at the local level.
The college pursues modern, innovative and unconventional methods in teaching art and design, as it constantly develops the educational structure and provides a comfortable design learning environment through halls, drawing studios, and the distinctive facility of laboratories, the large exhibition hall, the photography studio, the reading corner, and the student lounge.
Our college is distinguished by its academic staff, who are known for their scientific and practical expertise, practicing designers, and many high academic ranks, who work in a team spirit to achieve distinctive educational outcomes for students.
Our college constantly reviews, develops, and updates study plans to suit local and international requirements. We also constantly hold many educational workshops, annual design forums, and drawing competitions, and hosts many designers and specialists in the field of visual arts. Our college has many local and international partnerships and agreements that continually contribute to developing the skills and expertise of our students in all specializations.
In the end, we thank you for your interest in us, and we invite you to visit the College of Arts and Design, the environment of creativity and innovation, to explore the opportunities available to you, and to speak to the college teachers to provide assistance. For any additional information, we are happy to contact you on the Deanship’s email.
Excellence in the education of applied and intelligent designs, and distinction in scientific research and community service
Developing a professional generation with a skill-set that is compatible with the labour market’s various variables, both locally, and regionally, by developing an ever-evolving learning inputs, tools, and up-to-date design software’s through smart, and applied methods. All of which through offering an integrated, quality-based educational environment that always strives to enhance educational sustainability, scientific research, and community service.