BP – Department of Art Education
Bologna Process
Department of Art Education
The Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education at the College of Fine Arts, University of Mosul, is an undergraduate programme organized according to the Bologna Process. The full programme is structured over four levels and eight semesters, comprising 240 ECTS credits, with each ECTS credit equivalent to 25 hours of student workload, including structured and unstructured learning hours.
The Art Education programme aims to prepare an artist and educator who possesses theoretical knowledge and artistic and educational skills, and who is able to employ modern visual and theatrical techniques in the educational process. The programme combines academic and applied aspects to enhance creative and critical thinking and prepare students to work in educational, cultural, artistic, and community institutions.
Current implementation: The Bologna Process is currently implemented for First Year (Level 1), Semesters 1–2.
The programme aims to:
- Promote Art Education and prepare qualified artistic and educational personnel who believe in the role of art in shaping humanity and building the future, establishing the values of creativity, beauty, and life, and employing art and knowledge in the service of society.
- Prepare graduates who possess artistic and educational competence.
- Develop students’ creative and innovative abilities.
- Enhance the role of art in building human character and establishing aesthetic values.
- Develop skills in drawing, design, sculpture, crafts, digital arts, and related fields.
- Employ modern technologies in education and the arts.
- Develop critical thinking and the ability to solve problems through creative methods.
- Link art with Iraqi society, identity, and culture.
- Prepare graduates capable of lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education
The programme documentation identifies the academic degree as Bachelor of Art Education.
The exact official English title of the qualification should be confirmed by the department before final publication, particularly regarding the use of “Bachelor of Art Education” versus any official degree designation used by the University of Mosul.
The supplied programme documents do not explicitly state the corresponding level of the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
Therefore, no specific NQF level should be inserted until it is officially confirmed.
Admission is subject to the supervision and regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
The programme documentation identifies the following approved admission routes:
- Direct admission.
- Art institutes.
- Preparatory schools in their different branches.
- Vocational preparatory schools.
- Tourism institutes.
- Gifted Students Channel.
- Central application.
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Admission to the Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education is governed by the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul. Admission is conducted through approved direct-admission and central-application channels, including the applicable channels for graduates of art institutes, preparatory and vocational schools, tourism institutes, and the Gifted Students Channel.
The full Bachelor’s programme comprises 240 ECTS credits, distributed over eight semesters, with 30 ECTS credits per semester. One ECTS credit is equivalent to 25 hours of student workload, including structured and unstructured learning hours.
The programme combines academic and applied education in art and education and includes theoretical, practical, artistic, educational, and technological components.
Note: Since Bologna implementation currently concerns First Year only, requirements relating specifically to later years should not be presented as currently implemented.
No specific Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy or procedure for the Art Education programme is provided in the supplied documents.
The programme documentation provides general student learning outcomes and six principal programme outcomes.
General Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, graduates are expected to be able to:
- Produce artworks with aesthetic and in tellectual value.
- Apply modern methods and strategies in teaching Art Education.
- Use different artistic materials, tools, and technical methods efficiently.
- Design and implement artistic and educational projects.
- Analyse and critique artworks according to scientific and aesthetic principles.
- Use technology and digital media in education and art.
- Communicate, work as part of a team, and manage artistic projects.
- Respect cultural diversity and human and aesthetic values.
- Employ art to address social issues and promote cultural awareness.
Programme Outcome 1 – Pictorial Composition and Visual Construction
Graduates will be able to explain the basic principles of two-dimensional pictorial composition, mural design, and colour dynamics, and explain how they interact to create integrated and expressive artworks.
Programme Outcome 2 – Oral and Written Communication
Graduates will be able to communicate formally about artistic concepts, theoretical frameworks, and visual research findings using oral presentation and analytical writing skills.
Programme Outcome 3 – Sustainable Studio Practice and Raw Material Safety
Graduates will be able to carry out practical projects in planning, drawing, and mural art, together with foundational training in sculpture, ceramics, and printmaking, using specialized equipment and environmentally friendly materials while adhering to appropriate safety protocols and sustainable practices.
Graduates will also be able to perform their role as educators in the field of visual arts and the dramatization of educational curricula.
Programme Outcome 4 – Historical and Cultural Knowledge of the Arts
Graduates will demonstrate a balanced understanding of the development of visual arts throughout history, including theories of Ancient Mesopotamian art, Islamic art, modern art, and global pictorial styles. They will also demonstrate an understanding of educational theatre and its connection to the educational process.
Programme Outcome 5 – AI-Powered Digital Design and Analysis
Graduates will demonstrate visual and technical analytical skills, including the use of artificial intelligence applications and digital tools for preparing preliminary sketches, generative colour harmony, and analysing artistic materials. They will also be able to analyse theatrical works and provide constructive criticism.
Programme Outcome 6 – Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
Graduates will be able to use critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to formulate, develop, and execute an integrated visual-art graduation project or scientific research paper in drawing, as well as an integrated theatrical graduation project or research paper in theatre.
The supplied documents do not contain a formal matrix mapping the programme learning outcomes to the Iraqi National Qualifications Framework.
The official NQF matrix should be added when provided by the department or college.
The supplied documents contain course/module descriptions and learning information, but do not contain an approved consolidated matrix linking the courses of the programme to the Programme Learning Outcomes.
Since the current Bologna implementation covers First Year only, the initial matrix should cover:
- Semester 1 courses.
- Semester 2 courses.
There is no need to prepare the matrix for later years at this stage.
The programme aims to prepare an artist and educator possessing theoretical knowledge and artistic and educational skills and capable of employing visual and theatrical techniques in the educational process.
The programme is intended to qualify graduates for work in:
- Educational institutions.
- Cultural institutions.
- Artistic institutions.
- Community institutions.
The programme also develops competencies in artistic production, art education, artistic and educational projects, digital arts, technology, communication, teamwork, and artistic project management.
Detailed Occupational Profile
An officially approved list of specific occupational titles and employment sectors has not been supplied.
The supplied Art Education programme documents do not provide a specific approved list of postgraduate programmes or formal progression pathways.
The programme follows the Bologna Process and ECTS system, with 240 ECTS credits over eight semesters, equivalent to 30 ECTS per semester. Each ECTS represents 25 hours of student workload.
Grading Scheme
| Grade | Marks | Description |
| A – Excellent | 90–100 | Outstanding Performance |
| B – Very Good | 80–89 | Above average with some errors |
| C – Good | 70–79 | Sound work with notable errors |
| D – Satisfactory | 60–69 | Fair but with major shortcomings |
| E – Sufficient | 50–59 | Work meets minimum criteria |
| FX – Fail | 45–49 | More work required but credit awarded |
| F – Fail | 0–44 | Considerable amount of work required |
The programme identifies 50–100 as the success group and 0–49 as the fail group.
Rounding
Marks of 0.5 and above are rounded to the higher whole mark, while marks below 0.5 are rounded to the lower whole mark. The programme states that near-pass failures are not otherwise condoned.
CGPA Calculation
The cumulative grade point average is calculated by multiplying the score of each module by its ECTS value, summing the results, and dividing by the total number of ECTS credits of the programme.
The programme is structured as a four-level/eight-semester Bachelor’s programme comprising 240 ECTS credits.
Since the current Bologna implementation is limited to First Year, the complete graduation requirements should be added when the relevant approved regulations are available.
Full-Time
The programme is delivered on a full-time basis and is structured over four levels and eight semesters, with a total of 240 ECTS credits.
Current Bologna Process Implementation:
First Year (Level 1), Semesters 1–2.
Programme Coordinator
Asst. Prof. Azhar Ramzi Azeez Al-Hamdani
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07725382463
Programme Manager
Semester 1 — 30 ECTS
| Code | Module | ECTS | Type |
| FAAE260108 | Drawing and Colors 1 | 8 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260106 | Principles of Acting 1 | 8 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260109 | Elements of Plastic Art | 7 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260105 | Ancient History | 3 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260102 | Arabic Language | 2 | B – General Basics |
| FAAE260101 | English Language | 2 | B – General Basics |
Total: 30 ECTS
The Module Catalogue additionally provides descriptions of these courses. For example, Drawing and Colors 1 focuses on basic two- and three-dimensional planning and visual construction, while Principles of Acting 1 combines theoretical study and practical training in the fundamentals of theatrical acting.
Semester 2 — 30 ECTS
| Code | Module | ECTS | Type |
| FAAE260108 | Drawing and Colors 2 | 8 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260106 | Principles of Acting 2 | 8 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260110 | Introduction to Arts | 4 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260107 | Voice and Elocution | 5 | C – Specialized |
| FAAE260104 | Fundamentals of Computer Use | 3 | B – General Basics |
| FAAE260103 | Sports and Physical Activities | 2 | B – General Basics |
Total: 30 ECTS
The Module Catalogue provides descriptions of these modules, including Introduction to Arts, Voice and Elocution, Fundamentals of Computer Use, and Sports and Physical Activities.
