{"id":42976,"date":"2026-08-08T11:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T11:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/?page_id=42976"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T08:55:08","slug":"bp-department-of-plastic-arts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/bp-department-of-plastic-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"BP – Department of Plastic Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bologna Process<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>
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Department of Plastic Arts<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Description<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Plastic Arts at the College of Fine Arts, University of Mosul, is a full-time undergraduate program organized according to the Bologna Process. The full degree is structured over four years and eight semesters and comprises 240 ECTS credits, with one ECTS equivalent to 25 hours of student workload.<\/p>\n

The program focuses on visual and plastic arts and develops students\u2019 abilities in drawing, painting, colour, elements of art, sculpture, ceramics, graphic techniques, mural art, art history, and related artistic practices.<\/p>\n

The programme integrates theoretical knowledge with practical artistic training and seeks to develop students\u2019 artistic, creative, aesthetic, technical, analytical, and research capabilities.<\/p>\n

The current implementation of the Bologna Process covers First Year (Level 1), Semesters 1\u20132.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Objectives<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Department of Plastic Arts aims to:<\/p>\n

Prepare qualified artists capable of assuming national responsibility and occupying artistic positions in various state institutions.<\/p>\n

Create a balanced and integrated personality for the student artist in thought and conduct, cultivate academic and artistic talents, and foster innovation and creativity inspired by heritage and contemporary engagement with the modern world.<\/p>\n

Provide scientific and artistic consultation and services in plastic arts, linking artistic development with Mesopotamian civilization and contributing to the preservation and appreciation of cultural values in harmony with modernity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Awarded Qualification<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The programme catalogue identifies the qualification as:<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Plastic Arts \/ Painting<\/p>\n

The Modules Catalogue also uses the designation Bachelor of Plastic Arts (BPA).<\/p>\n

The department should confirm the single official English title to be used on the website and in the degree documentation before publication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Qualification Level<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The available programme documents do not explicitly identify the corresponding Iraqi National Qualifications Framework level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Specific Admission Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The programme catalogue states that admission is supervised according to the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and refers to central admission, including relevant Fine Arts preparatory-school branches, vocational and tourism institutes, the gifted students channel, and other approved admission routes.<\/p>\n

Recommended website wording<\/p>\n

Admission to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Plastic Arts program is governed by the admission regulations and instructions of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the University of Mosul. Admission is conducted through the approved central admission channels and other officially approved admission pathways applicable to Fine Arts programs.<\/p>\n

The department should provide the latest official admission document so that the exact categories can be stated without ambiguity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Qualification Requirements and Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The full Bachelor of Fine Arts program comprises 240 ECTS credits, with 30 ECTS intended per semester and 25 hours of student workload per ECTS.<\/p>\n

The programme includes theoretical, practical, studio, laboratory, and artistic activities appropriate to the Plastic Arts specialization.<\/p>\n

Additional approved qualification and progression regulations:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No specific RPL policy for the Plastic Arts programme is included in the supplied documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The programme identifies six principal Student Learning Outcomes.<\/p>\n

Outcome 1 \u2013 Pictorial Composition and Visual Structure<\/p>\n

Graduates will be able to illustrate the core principles of two-dimensional pictorial composition, mural design, and colour harmonies and explain how these principles are combined to create expressive artworks.<\/p>\n

Outcome 2 \u2013 Oral and Written Communication<\/p>\n

Graduates will be able to formally communicate artistic concepts, theoretical frameworks, and visual research results using professional oral and written communication and visual analysis.<\/p>\n

Outcome 3 \u2013 Sustainable Studio Practice and Material Safety<\/p>\n

Graduates will be able to perform studio projects in drawing, painting, and mural art while following appropriate safety procedures, using specialized equipment, and applying environmentally responsible approaches to materials.<\/p>\n

Outcome 4 \u2013 Art Historical and Cultural Knowledge<\/p>\n

Graduates will demonstrate a balanced understanding of the development of visual arts throughout history, including Ancient Mesopotamian, Islamic, and modern art theories and the evolution of global pictorial styles.<\/p>\n

Outcome 5 \u2013 AI-Driven Digital Analysis and Design<\/p>\n

Graduates will demonstrate traditional and technical analysis skills, including the use of artificial intelligence and digital tools for preliminary drafting, generative colour harmonization, and material analysis.<\/p>\n

Outcome 6 \u2013 Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving<\/p>\n

Graduates will be able to use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to conceptualize, develop, and execute an integrated production project and\/or research paper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Iraqi National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Matrix<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No formal NQF matrix has been supplied.<\/p>\n

The eventual matrix should map the six programme outcomes to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Learning Domain<\/td>\nProgramme Learning Outcomes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Knowledge and Understanding<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skills<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Values<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Course and Programme Learning Outcomes Matrix<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The individual course descriptions contain detailed course-level learning outcomes, but the approved consolidated Course\u2013PLO Matrix has not been supplied.<\/p>\n

The matrix should be prepared for the first-year courses currently implemented under Bologna.<\/p>\n

There is therefore no need to prepare matrices for Years 2\u20134 at this stage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduate Professional Profiles or Graduate Occupational Profile<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The programme seeks to prepare qualified artists capable of occupying artistic positions in various state institutions and contributing to artistic and cultural development. It also seeks to provide scientific and artistic consultation and services in Plastic Arts.<\/p>\n

The curriculum and course documentation demonstrate preparation in areas including:<\/p>\n

Drawing<\/p>\n

Painting<\/p>\n

Colour<\/p>\n

Elements of Art<\/p>\n

Sculpture<\/p>\n

Ceramics<\/p>\n

Graphic Techniques<\/p>\n

Mural Art<\/p>\n

Artistic project development<\/p>\n

Artistic analysis and research<\/p>\n

Detailed Graduate Occupational Profile<\/p>\n

A formally approved list of job titles, employment sectors, and professional roles has not been supplied.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Opportunities for Further Study or Progression to Postgraduate Studies<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The supplied Plastic Arts programme documents do not provide an approved list of postgraduate programs or formal progression routes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Examination, Assessment, and Grading Regulations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The programme follows the ECTS system, with 240 ECTS for the full degree, 30 ECTS per semester, and 25 hours of student workload per ECTS.<\/p>\n

Grading Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Grade<\/td>\nMarks<\/td>\nDescription<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
A \u2013 Excellent<\/td>\n90\u2013100<\/td>\nOutstanding Performance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B \u2013 Very Good<\/td>\n80\u201389<\/td>\nAbove average with some errors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C \u2013 Good<\/td>\n70\u201379<\/td>\nSound work with notable errors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D \u2013 Satisfactory<\/td>\n60\u201369<\/td>\nFair but with major shortcomings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
E \u2013 Sufficient<\/td>\n50\u201359<\/td>\nWork meets minimum criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FX \u2013 Fail<\/td>\n45\u201349<\/td>\nMore work required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F \u2013 Fail<\/td>\n0\u201344<\/td>\nConsiderable amount of work required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The programme documentation includes the same pass\/fail structure and rounding principle used in the Bologna documentation.<\/p>\n

Assessment<\/p>\n

The individual module documentation demonstrates the use of:<\/p>\n

Assignments<\/p>\n

Practical\/studio projects<\/p>\n

Laboratory work<\/p>\n

Midterm examinations<\/p>\n

Final examinations<\/p>\n

Continuous assessment<\/p>\n

For example, the Drawing 1 documentation includes assignments and project\/laboratory assessment as part of the module evaluation.<\/p>\n

Detailed programme-level assessment regulations:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduation Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The full programme comprises 240 ECTS.<\/p>\n

The programme curriculum also specifies a four-week summer internship as a requirement associated with completion of the Bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n

However, since Bologna implementation is currently limited to the First Year, the complete graduation regulations should be retained for future updating.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Mode of Study<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Full-Time<\/p>\n

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program is a full-time undergraduate program structured over four years and eight semesters and comprising 240 ECTS credits.<\/p>\n

Current Bologna implementation: First Year (Level 1), Semesters 1\u20132.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Programme Coordinator<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Assist. Prof. Mohammed Dhannoon Al-Zubaidi
\nEmail: Alzbydy1977@uomosul.edu.iq<\/strong><\/a>
\nMobile: 07728206827<\/p>\n

Programme Manager<\/p>\n

The programme contact page leaves the Programme Manager field blank.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/i><\/span>First-Year Curriculum \u2013 Plastic Arts<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Semester 1 \u2014 30 ECTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Code<\/td>\nModule<\/td>\nECTS<\/td>\nType<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
FAPL01061<\/td>\nDrawing 1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01071<\/td>\nColor 1<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01041<\/td>\nElements of Art E1<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01081<\/td>\nSculpture 1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01091<\/td>\nCeramics 1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL0111<\/td>\nGraphic Techniques<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01011<\/td>\nHistory of Ancient Iraqi Art 1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSupport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL0103<\/td>\nArabic Language<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Total: 30 ECTS<\/p>\n

Semester 2 \u2014 30 ECTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Code<\/td>\nModule<\/td>\nECTS<\/td>\nType<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
FAPL01062<\/td>\nDrawing 2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01072<\/td>\nColor 2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01042<\/td>\nElements of Art E2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01082<\/td>\nSculpture 2<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01092<\/td>\nCeramics 2<\/td>\n4<\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL0102<\/td>\nComputer<\/td>\n3<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL01012<\/td>\nHistory of Ancient Iraqi Art 2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nSupport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL0105<\/td>\nDemocracy and Human Rights<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FAPL0110<\/td>\nEnglish Language<\/td>\n2<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Total: 30 ECTS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":72,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-42976","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/72"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42976"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43042,"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42976\/revisions\/43042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uomosul.edu.iq\/en\/finearts\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}