Ph.D. Programme Art & Design-Arts and Humanities:University of the Punjab

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Founded in April, 2003 Research Centre of UCAD offers an exclusive research program in the field of Fine Arts offering M. Phil leading to Ph.D. Degree in theoretical and practical disciplines. The Ph.D. Program educates scholars to various disciplines of Fine Arts, such as Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Doctoral students are free to take any area of their choice related to the arts and crafts. They are encouraged to look at the social, cultural and religious aspects for the understanding of the arts. The program concentrates on the study of Islamic Arts, Western Arts, Asian Arts and specifically Arts in Pakistan. The major goal, however, is to emphasize inquiry into the fundamental principles, philosophies, and theories of the arts.
The most valuable contribution of the Research Centre is to establish a cell, known as PURAF (Punjab University Research Artists Forum). PURAF is founded by a group of research artists who aim to work in harmony with the upcoming challenges that Pakistan is facing today and in times to come both in art and cultural preservation. PURAF promises to acquire a milestone status in the world of visual arts because it perceives the fragility and sensitivity of the time of its birth with one crystalline objective of maintaining our classical cultural backdrop for future pride. PURAF realizes the exigency of times today.
PURAF, also cherishes the opportunity of its being the first research oriented art gallery in Pakistan and thus in modern spectrum of transition and change globally, it is determined to participate optimistically and positively in the development of national and international arts.
PURAF, is further sub-grouped into three cells to achieve the effective and productive gains of its objectives i.e.
PURAF Gallery
PURAF Scholars
PURAF Publications
The committed group of PURAF Gallery believes undoubtedly in deeper exploration of art and culture and encourages that aesthetical and spiritual endeavors of visual arts.
PURAF, scholars look forward for any opportunity to conduct seminars, conferences, talks, lectures, symposiums and dialogues about the indigenous and foreign arts and cultures for a better comprehension and absorption of the role of art and artist in society.
PURAF, publications group establishes an environment of communication and apprehension of art and culture with a wider range of vision and cult of acceptance. It generates platforms for diversified and multidimensional opinions to co-exist perpetually.

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Presently the College of Art & Design offer a wide range of degree programs.

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Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood

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Mr. Ali Sher Sajid

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Sr. No.	Name of Scholars	Date of Admission	Supervisor / Co-supervisor	Approval of Synopsis by ASRB on	Thesis
Year: 2003-04
1	Kanwal Khalid	17 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. Musarrat Hasan	20.06.2005	Lahore School of Painting and Contemporary Paintings in the 19 th Century
2	Safia Farooq	20 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. Musarrat Hasan	12.01.2005	Chughtai's Concept of Maya: Critical Analysis of his Narrative Imagery.
3	Shaazia Mukhtar	18 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. M. Khalid Mahmud	16.04.2005	Anna Molka Ahmad and Her Works of Art: A Critical Analysis
4	Nadia Mashaal Bozdar	18 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. Naseem Akhtar Said	16.04.2005	Chaukhandi Tombs and Makli Hills: The Correlation of Decorative Patterns with Contextual Attributes and their Purpose.
5	Nadhra Shahbaz Naeem	16 Jan 2003	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	16.04.2005	The Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh: The Significance of its Ornamental Program.
6	Naela Aamir	20 Jan 2003	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	16.04.2005	Woodcarvings in Punjab : Aesthetic Elements from Historical Perspective
7	Ahmad Bilal	17 Jan 2003	Prof.Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Supervisor)& Dr. Shahida Manzoor as (Co-supervisor)	13.2.2008	Contemporary Theatre in Lahore.
8	Samina Asif Shah	13 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	09-08-07	Comparative Analysis of the Variations in Recurring Symbolism in the Art of Sub-Continent
9	Rubina Shaheen	13 Jan 2003	Prof. Dr. Naseem Akhtar Said	09-08-07	Landscape in Islamic book Illustrations (Critical Analysis of Natural forms and Exploration in the Meanings)
10	Samina Zaheer	20 Jan 2003	Dr. Murtaza Jafri (Supervisor) & Dr. Shaukat Mahmood Co-Supervisor	08.09.2007	The Impact of Indigenous and Transcultural Influences on Contemporary Art Practice in Pakistan
11	Sumera Jawad	20 Jan 2003	Dr. Murtaza Jafri (Supervisor) & Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Co- Supervisor)	08.09.2007	Woman's Image: An Everlasting Journey

Sr. No.	Name of Scholars	Date of Admission	Supervisor / Co-supervisor	Approval of Synopsis by ASRB on	Thesis
Year: 2004-05
1	Abdul Quddus Mirza	22 June 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor (Supervisor) Dr Gulzar Haider (Co-Supervisor)	09-08-07	Tradition and Modernity in the Art of Zahoor ul Akhlaq
2	Iram Zia Raja	27 July 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	11.6.2008	Ralli: A Study of Folk Decorative Tradition and Aesthetic Sensibility
3	Rabeea Ali	01 June 2004	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	09-08-07	Abstract Art in Pakistan : A Critical Analysis
4	Tahmina Ali	31 May 2004	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Supervisor) Dr. Shahida Manzoor ( Co-Supervisor)	27-02-08	Artistic Heritage of Gujrat
5	Umaira Hussain	20 July 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	18-12-07	Thematic and Stylistic Analysis of Series of Paintings on the Ceiling of Gallery Sadequain
6	Humaira Aziz	29 May 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor (Supervisor) & Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Co-Supervisor)	27-02-08	An Analysis of the Muslim Sacred Architecture of Pakistan
7	Zareen Gull	26 May 2004	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	09-08-07	Drawar Fort in its Contextual Perspective
8	Aqsa Malik	28 May 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	27-02-08	Iconographical Interpretations in Pakistani Painting
9	Saira Khanum	21 July 2004	Prof. Dr. Musarrat Hasan	27-02-08	Figure Painting in Pakistan (1947-2006): A Comparative Analysis of its Aesthetic and Symbolism
10	Munazza Rashid	17 Aug 2004	Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	09-08-07	Sculpture in Pakistan : Past, Present and Future.
11	Bilal Javaid	20 Oct 2004	Prof. Dr. Nasim Akhtar Said (Supervisor) Prof. Dr. Musarrat Hasan (Co-Supervisor)	27-02-08	(Architectural Heritage of Bahawalpur ): An Analytical Exposition of Visual Elements of Nur Mahal
12	Ayesha Siddiqui	5 June 2004	Dr. Murtaza Jafri (Supervisor) Dr. Shahida Manzoor (Co-Supervisor)	09-08-07	Evolution of Geometric Forms in Western And Pakistani Painting
13	Amna Walayat	31 May 2004	Dr. Murtaza Jafri (Supervisor) Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (Co-Supervisor)	13-02-08	The Circle: In Visual Context of Time and Space
14	Iqbal Ahmad Khokar	5 June 2004	Not yet decided	-	Not yet decided
15	Anbrin Zafar	5 June 2004	Dr. Shahida Manzoor	-	Irony as a Relevant Device of Expression in Contemporary Arts

Sr. No.	Name of Scholars	Date of Admission	Supervisor / Co-supervisor	Approval of Synopsis by ASRB on	Thesis
Year: 2005-06
1	Fauzia Azim	23 Aug 2005	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood (supervisor) & Prof. Dr. Abdul Rehman (Co-Supervisor)	13.2.2008	Study of the Vocabulary of Colonial Architecture in Lahore.
2	Rafya Tahir	01 Sep 2005	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	13.2.2008	Impact of Socio Political Factors on the Development of Calligraphic Art in Pakistan
3	Mamoona Khan	29 Aug 2005	Prof. Dr. Shaukat Mahmood	13.2.2008	Aesthetic Dimensions of Islamic Art: An Explicatory Study of the Timurid and Safawid Painting

Seminars / Conferences / Workshops / Symposia / Lectures / Workshops organized by the Research Centre:
1.	A Seminar on “MLA Style” on 1.1.2009 at the Research Centre, University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Shahida Manzoor, Coordinator, Ph. D. Programme, Research Centre, UCAD was the Speaker.
2.	A Seminar on “Some Forgotten & Endangered Crafts of Southern Punjab” on 26 th November, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. in the Research Centre, University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Saif ur Rehman Dar, Ex-Director, Lahore Museum , Lahore was the guest speaker.
3.	A Seminar on “Research Methodology-II” on 17 th November, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. in the Research Centre, University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Shahida Manzoor, Coordinator, Ph.D. Programme, Research Centre, UCAD, Punjab University was the speaker.
4.	A Seminar on “Research Methodology-I” on 12 th November, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. in the Research Centre, University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore. Dr. Shahida Manzoor, Coordinator, Ph.D. Programme, Research Centre, UCAD, Punjab University was the speaker.
5.	A Seminar on “Form and Linearity in Painting” on 5.11. 2008 at 10.30 a.m. in the Research Centre of UCAD. An eminent international scholar Prof. Iqbal Hasan, Ex-Professor, Principal, Head of Academics, Advisor Academic Council, NCA, Lahore was the guest speaker.
6.	An Exhibition of Paintings / Solo Show by Ms. Samina Zaheer, Doctoral Student, Research Centre, UCAD and inauguration ceremony of the PURAF Art Gallery on 23.6. 2008 at the Puraf Art Gallery of Research Centre, UCAD Punjab University , Allama Iqbal Campus, Lahore .
7.	A Seminar on “Curating Skills” on 14.4. 2008 in the Research Centre of UCAD. An eminent international scholar Dr. Barbara Schmitz from UK was the guest speaker.
8.	A Lecture on “How to write the Ph.D. Dissertation” on 5.12. 2007 at the Research Centre of UCAD. An eminent International scholar Prof. Dr. Barbara Smitz from USA was the guest speaker.
9.	A Seminar on “Art Criticism” on 31.5. 2007 in the Research Centre of UCAD. An eminent International scholar Dr. Masood Kohari from France was the guest speaker.
10.	A Seminar on “Transliteration Methods” on 30.4. 2007 in the Research Centre of UCAD. An eminent International scholar Dr. Shaukat Mahmood, HEC-Professor was the guest speaker.
11.	A lecture on “Art Criticism' by Ms. Niilofur Farrukh, Editor of the International Magazine Nukta Art on 6.2.2007 in the Research Centre of UCAD, Punjab University, Lahore.
12.	A Seminar on “Research Methodology” on 27.12.2006 in the Senate Hall, University of the Punjab organized by the Ph.D. Research Section of the UCAD, Punjab University, Lahore. An eminent American scholar Dr. Filomena Critelli was the guest speaker.
13.	A lecture on “Mughal Artists in Lahore during the period of Akbar” delivered by Prof. Dr. Barbara Schmitz, Ph.D. USA at the Exhibition Hall of Ph.D. Section of the University College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore on 15.11.2006.
14.	An International one day seminar on “Historical perspective of Lahore as a Centre of Arts” organized by the Ph.D. Research Section of the University College of Art &Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore at the Senate Hall Punjab University on 10.10.2006.
15.	One day seminar on “Is Criticism always Genuine” at the Ph.D. Research Section of the University College of Art &Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore on 4.9.2006.
16.	One day seminar on “Aesthetics in Art” at the Ph.D. Research Section of the University College of Art &Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore on 4.8.2006.
17.	One day seminar on “Research Methods” at the Ph.D. Research Section of the University College of Art &Design, University of the Punjab, Lahore on 19.7.2006.

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