Faculty of Arts & Design — University of Tripoli
Graduation Project Guide
Faculty of Arts and Design — University of Tripoli
Research, Consultancy and Training Department — Revised Edition
The graduation project is the mandatory final requirement for obtaining the Bachelor's degree, in which the student presents the culmination of their scholarly and creative experience within the College as a prelude to professional practice. This revised guide sets out every step and procedure relating to the project across twelve parts — rules binding on all parties.
12Parts
5Departments
4Stages
10Official Forms
Guide Contents
Part One: General Provisions
Part Two: Implementation Stages
Part Three: Responsible Parties
Part Four: Academic Integrity
Part Five: Research Structure
Part Six: Referencing & Citation
Part Seven: Formal Specifications
Part Eight: Practical Requirements
Part Nine: Assessment System
Part Ten: Learning Outcomes
Part Eleven: Grievance Mechanism
Part Twelve: Official Forms
Appendix: Project Classification
Part One: General Provisions, Terminology, and Objectives
Introduction, operational terms, and general learning outcomes
1.1 Introduction: The graduation project is one of the mandatory final requirements for obtaining the Bachelor's degree at the Faculty of Arts and Design. It represents the culmination of the student's experimental and research journey throughout their academic study, and serves as a qualifying gateway to professional practice after graduation. This guide brings together, on the one hand, the procedural and administrative structure of the project, and on the other, the methodological and scientific standards adopted in international academic references for arts and design research, so as to ensure consistency of academic assessment across all departments and specializations. The provisions of this guide are binding on all parties (the student, the supervisor, the project coordinator, and the discussion committee), and graduation is not valid where they are violated.
Operational Terms and Definitions
| Term | Operational Definition |
|---|---|
| Graduation Project | An integrated research and creative work completed by the student in their final academic semester, combining a methodologically documented theoretical component with a practical/applied component according to the nature of the specialization. |
| Academic Integrity | The student's commitment to attributing every idea, text, image, or artistic excerpt to its original source, and refraining from plagiarizing the efforts of others or falsifying data or results, in accordance with the procedure set out in Part Four. |
| Plagiarism | The appropriation of others' ideas, texts, artistic works, or data without explicit attribution, whether through verbatim copying or undocumented paraphrasing. |
| Unified Assessment System "Rubric" | An educational assessment tool that sets clear criteria and performance levels for measuring and evaluating works, projects, and scholarly research. |
| Applied/Practical Project | A type of project in which the artistic work is produced in response to a predetermined task, aiming to demonstrate the student's mastery of the knowledge, skills, and professional standards recognized within the specialization. This type does not require the creation of new knowledge or aesthetic contribution; its success is measured by the extent to which the execution conforms to established artistic principles and by the quality of craftsmanship. It thus differs from the "practice-based project/research" type. |
| Practice-based Research | An internationally recognized research type in the fields of arts and design, in which the creative work (design, performance, recording, direction) forms an integral part of the knowledge contribution, accompanied by analytical theoretical documentation of the production process and its decisions. |
| Theoretical/Analytical Research Project | A type of graduation project that does not involve original creative or design production by the student, but is based instead on a critical or analytical study of existing artistic works, phenomena, or theories, using a defined research methodology (descriptive-analytical, comparative, historical) and textual, visual, or statistical analysis tools. Its success is measured by the depth of critical analysis and the originality of the interpretive argument, and by the extent to which it is grounded in specific theoretical and methodological frameworks — not by the quality of an accompanying practical output. |
| Learning Outcomes | Statements describing what the student is expected to know or be able to do upon successful completion of the project, used as the basis for designing assessment criteria. |
Project Objectives and General Outcomes
The project aims to achieve the following learning outcomes, which form the basis on which the assessment criteria in Part Nine are built:
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Employing the artistic and technical knowledge and skills acquired during the years of study to complete an integrated body of work.
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Formulating a research problem or creative idea and framing it within a clear methodological structure with defined boundaries and objectives.
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Conducting documented scholarly research that adheres to the approved standards of academic integrity and referencing.
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Critically analyzing the works or artistic phenomena under study, grounded in specific theoretical and methodological frameworks.
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Developing the ability for scholarly and artistic presentation and communication before a specialized committee.
Part Two: Stages of Graduation Project Implementation
The mandatory timeline throughout the academic semester
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Idea Submission and Approval Stage
Weeks One and Two- The student submits the idea proposal to the department's Scientific Council using a unified proposal form that includes: the title, the problem, the objectives, and the proposed methodological type (theoretical / applied / practice-based).
- The Scientific Council reviews the proposal to verify its originality, its non-duplication, and its suitability to the duration of the academic semester.
- The idea is formally approved and a supervisor is assigned according to the precise specialization.
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Initial Implementation Stage
Weeks Three to Ten- Collecting sources and references and having them approved by the supervisor, while verifying their currency and scholarly reliability.
- Formulating the theoretical framework and research methodology under direct supervision, and holding a documented weekly session with the supervisor (Form 2).
- Submitting an approved progress report in Weeks Seven and Eleven, including a preliminary similarity percentage for the completed chapters.
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Project Submission Stage
Weeks Eleven to Fourteen- Automated examination of the project to verify the similarity percentage in accordance with the controls set out in Part Four, prior to approving it for printing.
- Printing and binding the project in accordance with the formal specifications (Part Seven), and referring three copies to the department's Scientific Council.
- The supervisor obtains a readiness-for-discussion report (Form 3), and the discussion committee is formed in accordance with the rules (Part Three).
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Discussion (Defense) Stage
Following referral of the readiness report- Determining the date, place, and nature (closed/open) of the discussion, as set by the constituted committee.
- The student delivers a presentation of the project before the committee, and is given the opportunity to answer the evaluators' questions.
- The project is assessed according to the unified Rubric (Part Nine), and the result is documented on an approved form (Form 9).
- In the event of a pass with remarks: the student is granted a period of two to three weeks to complete the amendments, on condition that the amended version is approved by the supervisor and one member of the committee.
- Submission of three bound copies and one electronic copy (Form 5), and documentation of the project and its metadata in the system of the Research and Consultancy Center and the College Library.
Part Three: Responsible Parties and Their Duties
Obligations of the student, the supervisor, the project coordinator, and the discussion committee
The Student
- Choosing the idea, submitting the proposal, and obtaining the approvals necessary for its execution.
- Maintaining regular follow-up with the supervisor and adhering to session schedules and documented feedback.
- Adhering to academic integrity and to the methodological and formal controls specified in this guide.
- Signing the Academic Integrity Declaration (Form 6) upon submission of the final version.
- Adhering to the scheduled date of the discussion session and delivering the project presentation in person.
The Supervisor
- Following up with the student and providing the methodological and technical support necessary to complete the project.
- Verifying the student's adherence to academic integrity and the project's conformity with the unified research structure (Part Five).
- Reviewing the project's similarity index (Similarity Index) prior to referring it for discussion, and ensuring it does not exceed the permitted limit.
- Referring the readiness-for-discussion report to the department's Scientific Council, stating the reasons for any postponement.
- Attending the discussion session and participating in the student's assessment, following up on the implementation of the committee's remarks, and approving the amended version.
The Project Coordinator
- Receiving project ideas and proposals and presenting them to the department's Scientific Council.
- Coordinating between the student, the supervisor, and the department chair, and with external parties when necessary.
- Coordinating session and discussion schedules, and receiving project copies and distributing them to committee members at least one week before the discussion.
- Receiving final copies and providing periodic briefings to the Scientific Council on the progress of project work.
The Discussion Committee — Formation Rules:
The discussion committee is formed according to the following rules: it shall consist of no fewer than three members, including the supervisor and at least two independent members with a specialization closely relevant to the subject of the project; the supervisor may not act as chair of the committee for their own project, in order to uphold the principle of independence of assessment. Assessment scores are distributed among committee members according to the unified assessment system (Part Nine) independently of one another, after which the average is adopted.
The discussion committee is formed according to the following rules: it shall consist of no fewer than three members, including the supervisor and at least two independent members with a specialization closely relevant to the subject of the project; the supervisor may not act as chair of the committee for their own project, in order to uphold the principle of independence of assessment. Assessment scores are distributed among committee members according to the unified assessment system (Part Nine) independently of one another, after which the average is adopted.
Part Four: Academic Integrity and Research Ethics
This Part is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Academic Integrity Controls and Plagiarism Detection
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The maximum permissible overall similarity percentage with published books, research, and studies is (20%), provided that the similarity percentage from any single source does not exceed (5%), excluding documented quotations and references.
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If the permissible percentage is exceeded, the project is returned to the student for rewriting and re-documentation prior to any new referral.
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Proven deliberate plagiarism (copying a text, idea, or artistic work without attribution) constitutes a serious violation requiring referral of the student to the College's Investigation and Disciplinary Committee, and suspension of the discussion proceedings pending resolution of the referral.
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Upon final submission, the student signs a written Academic Integrity Declaration confirming that the project is their own personal work and that every source used has been documented in accordance with the approved citation system (Part Six) (Form 6).
Field Research Ethics and Participant Consent
- In projects involving field research (personal interviews, questionnaires, photographing individuals), the student is required to obtain direct written consent from each participant, explaining the purpose of the research and the use of the data (Form 7).
- Participant consent forms are retained among the project's appendices, with due regard to the confidentiality of participants' data.
Intellectual Property Rights for Adapted or Repurposed Works
First: Intellectual Property Rights in the Creative Work Produced by the Student
- The student retains the intellectual and literary property rights to their original creative work submitted as a graduation project (film, design, musical composition, dramatic text, visual artwork), in accordance with Libyan legislation governing intellectual property rights.
- The College is entitled to use a copy of the work, or parts thereof, exclusively for non-commercial academic purposes (archiving, display at academic exhibitions and events, documentation in the Research Center system and the College Library, citation in institutional reports), without the need to seek the student's prior permission on each occasion, provided that the work is explicitly attributed to its author.
- Any commercial use or publication outside the academic scope described above requires the student's prior written consent, and neither the College nor any third party may make use of the work outside this framework.
- In the case of collective works (joint production), the individual contribution percentages are determined in writing within the project file prior to the discussion, and property rights are distributed according to these documented percentages.
Second: Use of Texts and Works Protected by Intellectual Property Rights
- When using literary or cinematic texts, musical compositions, paintings, or any visual works protected by intellectual property rights (such as musical re-arrangement, dubbing, or direction), the original work and its author must be explicitly documented in the body of the text and in the references.
- The student and the supervisor bear responsibility for ensuring that the project is free of any infringement of intellectual property rights prior to its presentation for discussion.
Part Five: Unified Research Structure for the Theoretical Component
Mandatory for all departments, taking into account the particularity of practice-based artistic research by including a documentary chapter on the creative production process wherever the nature of the project so requires
| No. | Element | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary Pages | Cover page, inner title page, Academic Integrity Declaration, dedication and acknowledgements (optional), table of contents, list of figures and tables. |
| 2 | Abstract | A concise presentation not exceeding (300–350) words, including the research problem, the adopted methodology, and the most prominent findings or creative outputs, accompanied by a list of keywords (5–7 words) reflecting the content of the project. Must be written in Arabic, and accompanied by a corresponding English abstract where the necessary language proficiency is available or at the supervisor's request, to ensure accessibility on the College's digital platform. |
| 3 | Introduction | A general preface to the subject of the project and its artistic and intellectual context, and a statement of its importance and the motives for its selection. |
| 4 | Research Problem, Questions, or Hypotheses | A precise and specific formulation of the research problem in the form of a main question or questions, or testable hypotheses in projects of an analytical nature. |
| 5 | Research Objectives, Significance, and Scope | Measurable procedural objectives, scholarly and applied significance, and clear substantive, temporal, and spatial boundaries. |
| 6 | Theoretical Framework and Previous Studies | A critical review of relevant literature and theories, and the project's position relative to previous studies (Arabic and foreign), identifying the research gap it addresses. |
| 7 | Research Methodology and Tools | An explicit statement of the adopted methodology (descriptive-analytical, comparative, experimental, practice-based research...), and of the data-collection tools (textual/visual analysis, interview, observation) and the method of processing them. |
| 8 | Analytical Documentation of the Creative Production Process | For practical projects: methodical documentation of the stages of practical execution and their artistic decisions (design, direction, performance, composition, recording), linking these decisions to the adopted theoretical framework, fulfilling the principle of Practice-based Research. |
| 9 | Analysis and Results | An organized presentation of the results of the analysis or application, supported by textual, visual, or statistical evidence according to the nature of the project. |
| 10 | Conclusion and Recommendations | A summary of the key findings, a statement of the extent to which the project's objectives were achieved, and recommendations for future research or practice. |
| 11 | References and Appendices | A documented reference list in accordance with the approved citation system (Part Six), and appendices numbered independently of the body of the research. |
Part Six: Referencing and Citation System
A unified and mandatory citation system for all departments
Approved System: The American Psychological Association system (APA) — 7th Edition is adopted as the unified system for in-text citation and the reference list, owing to its suitability for multimedia sources.
- Artistic works (theatrical, cinematic, musical, visual) are documented with the following data: the artist's name, the year of production or presentation, the title of the work, and the producing entity or venue.
- Personal interviews and field research are documented by citing the source's name (or role, where confidentiality is required), the date of the interview, and its nature.
- Audio, visual, and electronic sources (recordings, video clips, websites) are documented with the access link and the date accessed.
- The total of verbatim quotations taken from any single source — across the project as a whole, even if scattered across multiple locations, provided that no single excerpt exceeds forty consecutive words — may not exceed (10%) of the total word count of the theoretical component. The supervisor verifies this condition as part of the review of the reference list.
Part Seven: Formal Specifications for Writing the Theoretical Project
Mandatory formatting and printing rules
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The project is written in Modern Standard Arabic, following correct rules of writing and spelling, on white A4 paper, printed on one side only, with a cover of non-foldable cardstock.
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The theoretical component shall not be less than 25 pages, in accordance with the unified research structure (Part Five). The abstract is excluded from this minimum and is placed on a separate page immediately following the preliminary pages.
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The preliminary pages (preceding the introduction) are numbered with alphabetical letters (a, b, c, d); numbering then runs in Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3) from the introduction through to the last page of the references, and appendices (if any) are numbered independently.
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Page number at the bottom of the page, centered.
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Font Simplified Arabic, plain black: body text size 14, subheadings size 16 bold, footnotes size 12.
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Margins: 3 cm on the binding side, 2.5 cm on all other sides.
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Line spacing single within the body text, with a two-line space after subheadings.
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Major part headings in a font size larger than 18, each on a separate page; such pages are counted within the pagination but the number is not printed on them.
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Images and figures are numbered beneath them within the body text in size-12 font: (Figure No. 1: caption) or (Photo No. 1: caption), in parentheses.
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The names of foreign personalities and scientific terms are given in parentheses upon their first occurrence.
Part Eight: Practical Requirements by Academic Department
Rules governing the applied component for each department
The following general note applies to all departments: the student selects a title suited to their abilities and to the time available, subject to the supervisor's approval, and adheres to academic integrity and precision in collecting scholarly material and documenting its sources, whether through personal interviews or specialized reference sources.
Fine Arts
Musical Arts
Dramatic Arts
Visual Arts
Interior Design
First: Department of Fine and Applied Arts
- The student produces an integrated body of artistic work (paintings, sculptures, prints, ceramics, or graphic design, depending on the track), with a number of works no fewer than the minimum set by the department, accompanied by a documentation file explaining the concept, materials, and technique used.
- The works are physically exhibited before the discussion committee, in an internal exhibition or a dedicated hall, with professional photographic documentation of all stages of the work attached to the theoretical component.
- The theoretical component includes a scholarly and technical analysis of the works presented, linking them to a specific academic reference or artistic trend, in accordance with the unified research structure.
- In the case of an approved design project (graphic design, product design), a technical file is submitted showing the design stages from the initial idea to the final model.
Second: Department of Musical Arts
Scholarly characteristics of graduation projects across all tracks, on the practical side:
Music Education Program
- Preparing field research addressing a simplified study of a well-known musical figure, with a scholarly musical analysis of a research sample of that figure's works, in consultation with the supervisor.
- Or preparing a desk-based study in a field of musical art (such as its historical or educational-artistic aspect), with an analysis of one or two musical works as a research sample, following a comparative study where appropriate.
Instrumental Performance Program
- Musical composition in one of the Arabic or international forms, or songwriting composition, in accordance with recognized artistic standards.
- Or selecting a well-known musical or vocal composition, analyzing it, and presenting it through a live performance or a documented recording.
Sound Engineering Program
- Audio dubbing of a foreign audiovisual work (documentary / drama / promotional), including translation, recording, mixing, and final production.
- Or preparing a broadcast radio program (talk / news / cultural), including all recording, editing, and mixing processes.
- Or the technical preparation of a live musical performance, or the recording of a complete musical or vocal work from recording through to mastering.
General notes: the work is presented as a live performance before the committee, or through a short documented video recording showing the production stages. Song lyrics are required to be meaningful, free of inappropriate language, and clear in meaning.
Third: Department of Dramatic Arts
- Directing an international, Arab, or local dramatic text approved by the department's Scientific Committee, together with a directorial file that may be appended to the theoretical component; or participating as an actor in a leading role.
- Presenting a critical study of a dramatic performance, a film, or a television work, or writing a short play or screenplay approved by the supervisor, included within the theoretical component as a documented creative work.
- A complete scenographic design for a dramatic work (set, costumes, lighting, props) using modern techniques, accompanied by a technical file, an illustrated explanation or presentation, and a scale model.
Fourth: Department of Visual Arts (Cinema and Television)
- Directing or producing a short cinematic or television work (fiction / documentary / experimental), with prior approval from the department's Scientific Committee and the supervisor regarding the screenplay or directorial treatment.
- Or preparing a critical analytical study of a movement, director, or cinematic/television phenomenon, supported by visual and narrative analysis of a sample of works.
- The applied work is accompanied by a production file documenting the pre-production, production, and post-production stages (editing, effects, sound mixing), together with a screenplay or storyboard (Storyboard) approved by the supervisor.
- The work is screened in full before the discussion committee, and the student is examined on the directorial, technical, and aesthetic choices made.
Fifth: Department of Interior Design
Note: It is not required that the project idea be entirely original (although this is preferable); it is sufficient for the student to design a defined space using one of the recognized design approaches. The project's components and their weighting are detailed in the assessment (Part Nine).
Mandatory Contents of the Accompanying Report
- An introduction presenting the project, its concept, and the contribution it offers.
- Analysis of the project and presentation of more than one initial design concept.
- Basic analytical studies: site, spatial program, spatial elements, layouts and functional relationships, user schedule.
- Design and planning principles and standards.
- Climatic and environmental analysis and control systems.
- Working (execution) drawings.
- Conclusion: a summary of the project and the student's final remarks.
Part Nine: Unified Assessment System
Announced to the student in advance — assessed by the discussion committee independently prior to adopting the average
Scoring Mechanism: A unified assessment scheme is adopted for each department and announced to the student in advance, applied by the discussion committee independently prior to adopting the average. Each individual member's assessment is documented on Form (8), after which the final grade is calculated by summing the scores of the three committee members and dividing by three (the average), and the result is approved on Form (9). The table below shows the general unified structure of the assessment.
| No. | Criterion | Relative Weight | What Is Measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Theoretical and Methodological Component | 25% | Consistency of the research structure, quality of documentation and citation, depth of analysis. |
| 2 | Practical / Creative Component | 40% | Technical and artistic quality, originality, consistency with the approved idea. |
| 3 | Technical Documentation of Production | 10% | Documentation of the implementation stages and their connection to the theoretical framework. |
| 4 | Presentation | 10% | Clarity of presentation, organization of content, adherence to time. |
| 5 | Discussion and Directed Questions | 15% | The student's ability to scholarly defend their choices. |
| Total | 100% | Overall assessment total | |
The structure above shows the general unified distribution; the criteria for each item are detailed according to the nature of the department.
Submission of Project Copies (Form 5)
After the pass decision, the project is submitted in three bound copies and one electronic copy (Form 5), and its metadata is documented in the system of the Research and Consultancy Center and the College Library.
Part Ten: Learning Outcomes Associated with the Project
In line with the QAA subject benchmark for Art and Design and the European ECTS framework — each department must align these outcomes with its approved study-program document
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Ability to formulate an original research problem or creative idea, and to precisely define its objectives and scope.
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Ability to design an appropriate research or production methodology and to implement it with professional independence under academic supervision.
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Ability to critically analyze artistic works and phenomena, grounded in specific conceptual frameworks.
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Ability to document scholarly work in accordance with academic integrity and referencing standards.
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Ability for oral presentation and scholarly defense of technical and methodological decisions before a specialized committee.
Part Eleven: Grievance and Appeal Mechanism
Safeguarding the student's right to have assessment results reviewed
Submitting the Grievance
Within 5 working days of the result announcement- The student has the right to grieve the discussion result, or any procedural decision related to their project, within five working days of the date the result is announced (Form 10).
- The grievance is submitted in writing to the department chair, accompanied by its grounds.
The Impartial Committee
Formed immediately upon receipt of the grievance- The grievance is referred to an impartial committee in which no member of the original discussion committee, nor the supervisor, participates.
- The impartial committee decides on the grievance within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of its submission, and its result is communicated to the student in writing, stating the reasons.
- The submission of a grievance does not result in the suspension of the other procedures relating to the student's graduation, except by decision of the impartial committee.
Part Twelve: Approved Official Forms
Official forms — can be viewed and printed directly
In fulfilment of the academic integrity and research ethics requirements set out in this guide, the following ten forms are adopted for all academic departments — available in full for viewing and direct printing.
Note: the official forms below remain in their original Arabic format, as they are the documents formally submitted, signed, and filed with the College. The buttons open the same official Arabic PDF files.
Form (1)
Graduation Project Supervision Assignment
Graduation Project Supervision Assignment
Arabic PDF
Form (2)
Graduation Project Supervisor Report
Graduation Project Supervisor Report
Arabic PDF
Form (3)
Report Referring the Project for Discussion
Report Referring the Project for Discussion
Arabic PDF
Form (4)
Deferral and Withdrawal of the "Graduation Project" Course
Deferral and Withdrawal of the "Graduation Project" Course
Arabic PDF
Form (5)
Submission of Project Copies
Submission of Project Copies
Arabic PDF
Form (6)
Academic Integrity Declaration
Academic Integrity Declaration
Arabic PDF
Form (7)
Field Research Participant Consent Declaration
Field Research Participant Consent Declaration
Arabic PDF
Form (8)
Discussion Committee Member Evaluation Form
Discussion Committee Member Evaluation Form
Arabic PDF
Form (9)
Graduation Project Result Approval Form
Graduation Project Result Approval Form
Arabic PDF
Form (10)
Student Grievance Form Regarding the Graduation Project Result
Student Grievance Form Regarding the Graduation Project Result
Arabic PDF
Guidance Appendix: Illustrative Examples of Graduation Project Classification by Academic Program
This appendix details the tripartite classification adopted in the guide at the level of each academic program within the Faculty of Arts and Design
First — Purpose of This Appendix: This appendix details the tripartite classification proposed and adopted in the guide (practice-based / applied / theoretical-analytical) at the level of each academic program within the Faculty of Arts and Design.
Second — The Criterion: The classification of any program or project is settled by a single question: is the criterion of success conformity of the output to a predetermined brief (i.e., to specifications set in advance) — in which case it is Applied; or the generation of a new vision or knowledge through the act of creation itself, without a binding brief — in which case it is Practice-based; or a critical/analytical study of an existing work or phenomenon without original creative production by the student — in which case it is Theoretical-analytical.
First: Department of Fine and Applied Arts
| Program | Basic Classification | Predetermined Brief (If Any) | Locus of Original Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Education Program | Theoretical-analytical (primarily) | Approved educational literature and curricula, and educational research methodology (descriptive/experimental) | Analysis of the effectiveness of a teaching method or material in art education, or a field/desk study on the reality of teaching art | Does not necessarily produce an original artistic work in itself; if the project includes the design and field application of a teaching unit according to predetermined educational objectives, it approaches "Applied." Settled upon approval of the idea. |
| Painting and Drawing Program | Practice-based | None | The pictorial work itself (a painting or group of works) as an original aesthetic and intellectual contribution | The clearest typical case of this classification within the College as a whole. |
| Ceramics and Glass Program | Practice-based (primarily) | None, in the case of expressive artistic work | Originality of form, and treatment of raw materials and technique | May slide toward "Applied" if the project is the production of functional/commercial pieces according to a predetermined assumed-client specification (e.g., ceramic product design). |
| Sculpture and Restoration Program | Dual-track program | Restoration track: international restoration standards and the condition of the original piece. / Sculpture track: none | Restoration track: academic and technical integrity in returning the piece to its original condition / Sculpture track: an original sculptural work | Restoration is a clear example of "Applied," where no new creative contribution is advisable; the track (sculpture/restoration) must be explicitly established when the idea is approved, given the radically different assessment criteria between the two. |
| Design and Printmaking Program | Dual, depending on the intended track ("printmaking") | If a functional design: a specific design brief / If fine printmaking: none | Fine printmaking: originality of the work as an expressive medium / Functional printmaking: efficiency of the design solution | Track to be determined in advance. |
| Advertising Design Program | Applied | An advertising brief or a visual identity for an assumed client/campaign | Effectiveness of the communicative solution and its functional efficiency for the target audience | Absolute aesthetic innovation is not required; success is measured by the suitability of the solution to the communicative problem posed. |
Second: Department of Cinema and Television
| Program | Basic Classification | Predetermined Brief (If Any) | Locus of Original Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screenwriting and Directing Program | Practice-based | No binding brief | The original directorial vision and narrative structure of the work | — |
| Cinematography and Editing Program | Applied (primarily) | A screenplay or directorial vision approved by another party, and declared craft standards (lighting, framing, pacing) | Technical proficiency in serving a visual vision set in advance | Becomes "Practice-based" if the student establishes an experimental project with a distinctive, original visual language of their own. |
| Animation Program | Practice-based | None | Narrative and character/movement design as an integrated creative work | Assessed by the same logic as Painting and Drawing, but with a different medium. |
| Cinema (Studies) Program | Theoretical-analytical (proposed) | Existing cinematic/television works or phenomena | Critical and historical analysis of a cinematic movement, director, or phenomenon | — |
Third: Department of Drama
| Program | Basic Classification | Predetermined Brief (If Any) | Locus of Original Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acting and Directing Program | Practice-based | The dramatic text (may already be approved in advance) | The performative interpretation or directorial vision of the text | The existence of a pre-existing text does not make it "Applied": the criterion of judgment is the originality of the interpretive reading, not conformity to a technical program. |
| Criticism and Playwriting Program | Dual-track program | Criticism track: an existing dramatic performance/text / Playwriting track: none | Criticism track: critical analysis grounded in theoretical frameworks / Playwriting track: the original dramatic text | — |
| Set Design and Stage Technology Program | Applied | The dramatic text and the functional and technical requirements of the performance | The quality of the design solution (set/lighting/costumes) and its conformity to the given requirements | — |
Fourth: Department of Musical Arts
| Program | Basic Classification | Predetermined Brief (If Any) | Locus of Original Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Education Program | Theoretical-analytical | An existing musical figure or work, or a specific field of musical art | Scholarly musical analysis of a research sample of works |
| Instrumental Performance Program | Practice-based | None (composition), or a known composition (performative interpretation) | Original musical composition, or a live performative interpretation of an existing work |
| Sound Technology Program | Applied | Given technical specifications for the audio program (a text for dubbing, material for mixing, a live performance for technical setup) | Quality of technical execution (dubbing, recording, mixing, sound direction) according to a predetermined brief |
Fifth: Department of Interior Design
| Program | Basic Classification | Predetermined Brief (If Any) | Locus of Original Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Design Program | Applied | Site, functional and spatial program | Efficiency of the design solution and quality of execution (working drawings and model) |