The Scientific College of Design is a private art and design institution of higher learning located in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Established by a Ministerial Decree and regulated by the Ministry of Higher Education, the college officially instigated its academic programs and services in October 2004. The college is governed by a board of trustees, guided by the Directorate General of Private Universities and Colleges.

The Scientific College of Design is established upon the firm belief in and strong advocacy of the role of the arts as an integral part of our social consciousness, as an agent of progressive change, and as a powerful catalyst in molding the thoughts and actions of our national and global communities.

The college founders uphold the philosophy that design is both an art and a science whereby to create art is to engage in design and that meaningful design is based upon a scientific foundation. As such, the college is rooted in the enduring value of a holistic education that endorses a liberal arts and sciences model of higher education and balances formal design study with a broad exposure to humanities, literature, and the social sciences.

The Scientific College of Design is founded upon the principle of academic excellence and cutting edge creativity in art and design benchmarked against the dual criteria of international currency and local relevance.

As the college embarks on a new 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.

Indeed, The Scientific College of Design has already finished the construction of its new campus in the Airport Heights, and dormitory which is located in the same campus, and this is a further affirmation of its commitment to create an inspiring design environment.

Vision

The Scientific College of Design fervently advocates creativity as a vital prerequisite for the enrichment of modern culture and recognizes design as a profession that shapes society and advances economic growth. Grounded in this belief, the college aspires to occupy a preeminent position among leading art and design colleges in the region through its resolve to nurture and cultivate an intellectual and creative environment that embraces authentic and contemporary artistic experience while valuing traditional design paradigms and indigenous design languages.

The Scientific College of Design envisions itself as a laboratory for experimentation which facilitates the discovery and creation of ideas and designs. As such, it seeks to distinguish itself by its student centered education and a positively oriented environment in which uniqueness of artistic talent and cultural diversity are emphasized and celebrated.  In providing a forum for academic discourse and in supplying freedom of artistic expression, the Scientific College of Design intends to play a leading role in preparing the next regional generation of academics and professionals in the fields of art and design.

Mission

The Scientific College of Design is an institution of higher learning that is devoted exclusively to the education and training of the visual artist and designer in the Sultanate of Oman and the Gulf region. The college seeks to advance and expand the study and practice of art and design and to promote its understanding and appreciation in a broader cultural, social, and historical context.

The Scientific College of Design establishes its educational philosophy, standards and programs on a liberal arts model of higher education and strives to achieve distinction in academic teaching and high quality in artistic training. As an institution dedicated to art-making excellence, it is committed to the chartering of new boundaries of design through engaging curricula and a student centered orientation which is furthered by a highly qualified faculty and supported by a dynamic environment conducive to learning.

The college seeks to cultivate tolerance and respect for cultural pluralism and aspires to shape a generation of leading artists and designers that value personal integrity, moral responsibility, and civic pride.          

Objectives

The Scientific College of Design instigates its mission though the adoption of the following objectives:

1. Commit to academic excellence in the fields of art, design, and digital media.

2. Create opportunity for artistic expression, rigorous research, and free and independent inquiry as prerequisites for gaining competence and creative edge in various areas of specialization.

3. Empower students to find their own unique artistic voice and to support them in reaching their highest intellectual and creative potentials.

4. Foster a community of artists and designers that operate as an extended family with a strong sense of leadership and ethical and moral responsibility, and commitment to lifelong learning.

5. Provide a state of the art infrastructure and supportive educational resources that keep abreast of artistic and technological advancements.