NCA in Modern Times
Due to its distribution as the one of the two highly reputable arts institution in Pakistan (other being Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture Karachi), entrance to it has become competitive. Around 450 students from all provinces study in the College (out of which nearly 40 percent are girls) and is taught by a teaching staff of 40. There is a high rate of employment for its diploma-holders in a number of important organizations in the country: Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan National Council of the Arts, University Grants Commission, Security Printing Press of Pakistan, National Book Foundation, and the Department of Films and publications. Apart from the various urban development authorities, its graduates are absorbed in the private sector by a large number of advertising agencies, architectural consultancies, industrial and publishing houses.
The work of students from various departments can be seen at the annual Thesis Display within the Campus premises.Students have been showing great promise and positive attitude towards the global practices in the fields of art and design. Some outstanding degree of work has also been produced in the last decade; setting new standards in the local art scene of Pakistan.
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