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BACKGROUND
The Scientific College of Design is established on
the belief that the arts are an integral part of our social consciousness,
and a powerful catalyst in molding the thoughts and actions of our national
and global communities, and that design is both an art and a science.
The college founders uphold the philosophy that design is both and art
and a science whereby to create art is to engage in design and that meaningful
design is based upon a scientific foundation. The Scientific College of
Design established its educational philosophy, standards and programs
on a liberal arts model of higher education. As such, the college offers
a holistic education balancing formal design study with a broad exposure
to humanities, literature, and social sciences.
To honor its commitment to excellence in higher education, the college
has sought an academic association with the Lebanese American University
and the Arab Community College in Jordan.
As the college is about to end its third year of operation, it continues
to endeavor to assemble a diverse and rich body of creative students and
distinguished faculty, to foster an atmosphere of open and free exchange
of ideas, and to encourage innovative and interdisciplinary teaching approaches.
Seminal to this learning experience, is a collegial environment that cultivates
creativity and facilitates the acquisition of knowledge. The new campus of the Scientific
College of Design in the Airport
Heights opened its gates in October, 2007. This new building features
state-of-the-art facilities such as multi-use studios and audio/visually
equipped classrooms.
VISION
The Scientific College of Design fervently advocates creativity as a vital prerequisite for enriching modern culture of a nation. Grounded in this belief, the college intends to play a leading role in preparing the next generation of regional academicians and professionals in the fields of Art and Design who can contribute to the advancement of local and international culture. The college aspires to be among the leading colleges in providing such a platform.
MISSION The Scientific College of Design is an institution of higher education that fosters creative thinking by providing the students with stimulating, relevant and rewarding curricula in the fields of Art and Design. The scholarly faculty guides the students who are aspiring to be designers and artists to achieving their goals in artistic expression.
• The college attracts a diverse student population with intellectual curiosity, who can embrace new ideas and pursue artistic excellence.
• The curricula in fine arts, graphic design and interior design are based on a liberal arts model of higher education with attention to developing critical appreciation,
independent inquiry and imaginative design solutions in its students
• The faculties who are well-qualified professional educators bring a realistic and
practical perspective to classroom teaching and hence the students are not removed from the practical application of their earned knowledge.
• The college seeks to cultivate tolerance and respect for cultural pluralism among the students which is very important for an all round development of an artist or a designer.
• The college encourages the students to make best use of advanced technologies provided for education and self learning as well.
• The college firmly believes in team work where all the members of the staff and
other employees contribute to facing the challenges and carrying on the activities which leads to quality education.
• The college also encourages collaborative work among students in group activities and project work. This leads to development of communication, expression and fostering good relations among the students.
Values
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