UndergraduateFaculty of Art & Fashion Design

BS Visual Communication Design

This program is built for the AI era, where visual communicators must use design, AI tools, storytelling, branding, content, and digital platforms to influence audiences. From the first semester, students learn Applied AI and…

Overview


This program is built for the AI era, where visual communicators must use design, AI tools, storytelling, branding, content, and digital platforms to influence audiences. From the first semester, students learn Applied AI and Prompt Engineering, Content Writing, Visual Content Creation, Digital Marketing, and No-Code Web and Mobile App Development using GitHub Copilot. This means students do not wait until graduation to become useful. After the first semester, they can create logos, posters, social media designs, brand visuals, portfolio websites, content, and digital campaigns. This is not just a Visual Communication Design degree. It is a university-supported pathway to become a future-ready designer, brand communicator, digital creator, and creative entrepreneur. Program Introduction FAQs

Courses by Semester


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Semester 1
Subject Course Type
Writing & Reading for Impact General Education
Creative Designing with AI Tools General Education
AI Integrated ICT General Education
AI Powered Functional English General Education
AI Embedded Entrepreneurship General Education
Drawing and Visual Thinking Major/Core
Semester 2
Subject Course Type
Optimizing Health & Nutrition with AI General Education
Data Analysis for Informed Decision-Making General Education
Islamic Studies / Ethics and AI Morality General Education
Understanding Human Psychology With AI General Education
Design Fundamentals Major/Core
Color Theory and Application Major/Core
Semester 3
Subject Course Type
Mathematical Problem Solving with AI General Education
Civic and Community Engagement General Education
Fehm-e-Quran I General Education
Pakistan: Ideology & Constitution General Education
History of Art and Design Major/Core
Typography I Major/Core
Digital Tools for Visual Communication Major/Core
Semester 4
Subject Course Type
Fehm-e-Quran II General Education
Pakistan Studies General Education
Visual Communication Studio I Major/Core
Photography and Image Making Major/Core
Illustration and Storytelling Major/Core
Layout and Composition for Print and Screen Major/Core
Semester 5
Subject Course Type
Visual Communication Studio II Major/Core
Branding and Identity Design Major/Core
UI/UX Design and Figma Workflows Major/Core
Motion Graphics and Kinetic Typography Major/Core
Packaging Design Major/Core
Consumer Psychology for Designers Interdisciplinary/Allied
Semester 6
Subject Course Type
Visual Communication Studio III Major/Core
Web and Interactive Media Design Major/Core
2D/3D Animation for Designers Major/Core
Advertising Design and Campaign Strategy Major/Core
Publication and Editorial Design Major/Core
Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy Interdisciplinary/Allied
Semester 7
Subject Course Type
Visual Communication Studio IV Major/Core
AR/VR and Extended Reality Design Major/Core
Design Research and User Testing Major/Core
Sustainable and Social Impact Design Major/Core
Design Entrepreneurship and Freelance Studio Interdisciplinary/Allied
Data Visualization and Infographics Interdisciplinary/Allied
Semester 8
Subject Course Type
Portfolio, Professional Practice and Design Exhibition Major/Core
Art Direction and Creative Leadership Major/Core
Internship / Field Experience Internship / Field Experience
Capstone / Degree Project Capstone Project
Roadmap FAQs

Fees & Scholarship


Tuition / semesterRs 200,000
Admission and Registration FeeRs 30,000 (one-time)

The Admission and Registration Fee is a one-time charge and becomes payable only after you receive your provisional admission offer. Nothing is payable to submit an application.

Scholarship & Study Loan

  • Work-Based Scholarship available
  • Study Loan available

Work-Based Scholarship (WBS): work 10 hours/week online for 40% off (payable Rs 120,000/sem) or 5 hours/week for 20% off. Earned by working — not by marks.

Study Loan: an additional 40% study loan brings the payable amount to ~Rs 72,000/semester. Repaid after the student starts earning, in 6 instalments under a signed undertaking.

How the Scholarship Works

Admission Requirements


Applicants must have completed 12 years of education through HSSC, A-Level, or an IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification. Where the provided program information does not specify minimum marks, entry test, or interview requirements, no percentage, test, or interview is added. Admission remains subject to University policy, document verification, seat availability, equivalence requirements where applicable, and official admission-system confirmation.

Duration, Credit Hours, and Program Structure

The Bachelor of Visual Communication Design is a 4 years / 8 regular semesters undergraduate degree with 130 credit hours. The structure includes 34 credit hours of General Education, 78 credit hours of Major/Core visual communication design courses, 12 credit hours of Interdisciplinary/Allied learning, 3 credit hours of Internship/Field Experience, and 3 credit hours of Capstone / Degree Project. The roadmap is designed to build creative confidence, digital competence, industry exposure, portfolio strength, professional discipline, and practical readiness for modern design environments.

Read the Admission Guidelines

Career Opportunities


Social media design services

Logo and brand visual creation

Poster and campaign design

Portfolio website development support

Graphic and brand design roles

Career FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions


Why is Visual Communication Design important in the AI era?

Visual Communication Design is important because creative work now depends on a strong mix of human imagination, digital tools, audience insight, market awareness, and responsible AI use. Students who can combine design thinking with technology can prepare stronger portfolios and respond better to modern studio, brand, freelance, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

What will I learn in the first semester?

In the first semester, students study writing and reading, creative designing with AI tools, AI integrated ICT, AI powered functional English, AI embedded entrepreneurship, and the first major design foundation course. This gives them academic confidence, digital fluency, communication ability, and an early creative foundation.

Can students start building practical skills early?

Yes. From the first semester, students can start building beginner-level portfolio material such as social media designs, posters, brand visuals, content, portfolio websites, landing pages, and campaign material. These activities are learning and portfolio-building opportunities, not guaranteed income or clients.

How is this program different from a traditional design degree?

This program combines studio learning with AI-first support, digital tools, portfolio development, practical assignments, entrepreneurship exposure, and market-oriented design tasks. Students are guided to learn, practice, improve, present, and build professional confidence throughout the degree.

What can students start doing after the first semester?

Students can start preparing beginner-level work such as social media designs, posters, brand visuals, content, portfolio websites, landing pages, and campaign material. These are safe learning and portfolio activities that help students practice skills while building confidence.

Is freelancing or portfolio-building possible in this field?

Yes, portfolio-building is strongly relevant in design programs. Freelancing may be explored gradually through ethical, supervised, and beginner-appropriate work, but success depends on skill quality, consistency, market conditions, communication, and professional conduct.

What roles can graduates pursue after completing the program?

Graduates may pursue pathways such as Graphic Designer, Brand Identity Designer, UI/UX Designer, Motion Graphics Designer, Advertising and Campaign Designer, Creative Entrepreneur. Final employment depends on portfolio quality, skills, experience, market conditions, and employer requirements.

What makes this program market-relevant?

The program connects Visual Communication Design with digital tools, AI-supported workflows, portfolio development, client-oriented communication, and practical studio tasks. This helps students prepare for changing creative industries and modern design practice.

Who can apply for this program?

Applicants who have completed 12 years of education through HSSC, A-Level, or an IBCC-recognized equivalent qualification may apply, subject to University rules and document verification.

Is any specific percentage required?

The provided program information does not specify a minimum percentage. Therefore, eligibility is stated professionally as completion of 12 years of education, with admission subject to official University confirmation.

Is an entry test or interview required?

No entry test or interview is mentioned in the provided program information. If the University later approves any aptitude, portfolio, or interview process for design admissions, it will be communicated through the official admission system.

Can awaiting-result students apply?

Awaiting-result students may apply according to University rules. Final admission confirmation depends on submission and verification of the required result, equivalence where applicable, and fulfillment of admission conditions.

Is equivalence required for O/A-Level or foreign qualifications?

Yes. Applicants applying with O/A-Level or foreign qualifications must provide equivalence from the relevant authority according to University and regulatory requirements.

What is the duration of the program?

The program is normally completed in 4 years / 8 regular semesters.

How many credit hours are included?

The program roadmap includes 130 credit hours.

What kinds of courses are included?

Students study General Education courses, major/core design courses, interdisciplinary/allied learning, field experience or internship, and final thesis/capstone-type portfolio work where included in the roadmap.

Does the program include practical work?

Yes. The program includes studio courses, digital assignments, portfolio tasks, critique, presentation, field exposure, and final project or thesis work according to the roadmap.

What is the semester fee for Bachelor of Visual Communication Design?

The current program semester fee is PKR 100,000 per semester for Fashion and other programs under Faculty of Art and Fashion Design, subject to official admission-system confirmation and University policy.

How much merit scholarship can I get?

For this program, the merit scholarship slabs are: 90% and above marks: 40% scholarship; 80% to 89% marks: 35% scholarship; 70% to 79% marks: 30% scholarship; and 60% to 69% marks: 20% scholarship. Scholarship is subject to verification, approval, seat availability, continuation requirements, discipline, attendance, and maintaining the required CGPA.

Are kinship and alumni discounts available?

Kinship discount may be available up to 25% and alumni discount may be available up to 50%, subject to verification, eligibility, and University policy. The final applicable benefit is confirmed through the University admission and finance process.

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