Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as minors and special programs.

Undergraduate Programs

• Art History (BA)
• Graphic Design (BFA)
• Interior Design (BFA)
• Painting + Printmaking (BFA)
• Kinetic Imaging (BFA)

Graduate Program

MFA in Design

The MFA in Design program offers a comprehensive curriculum, including:

• MFA in Design: Overview
• MFA in Design: Curriculum
• MFA in Design: MFA ON-THE-GO

Minors

• Film and Design
• Islamic Art History

Special Programs

• Art Foundation
• First Year Introduction (FYI)
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Honors Program

Research Areas

The university supports various research areas, including:

• VCUarts Qatar Funding
• VCU Funding
• Qatar Research, Development and Innovation (QRDI)
• External Funding

Academic and Creative Spaces

The university provides access to various academic and creative spaces, including:

• Art & Design Library
• Innovative Media Studios
• Materials Library
• Writing Center
• Digital Design + Fabrication

Community and Continuing Education

The university offers community and continuing education programs, including:

• Community Education Program
• Continuing Education
• Portfolio Development Program
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Workshops and Courses

The university offers various workshops and courses, including:

From Idea to Startup Using AI Tools

This hands-on workshop guides participants through the process of transforming their creative projects into entrepreneurial ventures using artificial intelligence tools.

About this Class

The workshop covers topics such as:

• Introduction to AI and its real-world applications
• Exploring innovation to address challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Using AI tools to develop logos, websites, and social media content
• Creating marketing materials using AI platforms
• Delivering effective elevator pitches

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how AI can be used to support entrepreneurship and innovation
• Identify real-world problems related to the SDGs and propose AI-driven solutions
• Use AI tools to design logos, websites, and social media content efficiently
• Develop marketing materials using AI platforms
• Learn how to structure and deliver an effective elevator pitch

Language

English (with Arabic support if needed)

Materials Needed

All required materials will be provided by VCUarts Qatar.

Schedule

• Start: Mon, 9 Feb, 2026
• End: Mon, 9 Feb, 2026
• Lessons: 1
• Days: Monday
• Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
• Location: VCUarts Qatar Campus
• Cost: QAR 550

Instructors

• Mohammed Al-Qassabi Mohammed Al-Qassabi is a Qatari inventor and cybersecurity engineer specializing in artificial intelligence and innovation. He serves as the Head of the Robotics and AI Department at Qatar Scientific Club and works with the Data Science and Cybersecurity team at QatarEnergy. Mohammed holds a bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar and is currently pursuing a master's in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at the University of Doha for Science and Technology.