VCUarts Qatar extends application deadline
17 Jan 2021 - 9:45
The Peninsula
Doha: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) has had a tremendous reception to its 2020-21 applications season.
Therefore, they have decided to extend their application deadline to ensure that all students who are keen to study at VCUarts Qatar can have the opportunity to learn more about the innovative Education City-based art and design school.
“The final day for new students to submit an application for admission to VCUarts Qatar is Monday, February 15 for the Fall 2021 semester,” Recruitment and Admissions Director at the University, Katherine Mangum said.
QF and partners bring art and sustainability to public spaces
28 Dec 2020 - 9:26
Photography exhibition unveiled at Msheireb Metro Station.
The Peninsula
Doha: The World Innovation Summit for Education has (WISE) unveiled a photography series – Using the Used: A Reflection Of The Future Of Our City – at the Msheireb Metro Station in Doha, giving commuters the unique opportunity to learn about sustainability through the lens of youth in Qatar.
Created through a collaboration between the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) – an initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) – Qatar Rail, Photo Art Qatar (PA.Qatar), and QF partner university Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), the project aims to encourage young people to explore sustainability using creative mediums, specifically photography, that can translate into public spaces as forums of civic participation.
JW Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha celebrating National Day with fine art
Dec 16, 2020
Lifestyle/Fashion
In celebration of Qatar National Day, JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha is launching a range of exciting activities spread over a course of seven days as part of the #JWLovesQatar Campaign. This marks the 49th Qatar National Day and includes a series of activations – from a National Day Designed Campaign Car that merges culture and community to a memorable Qatar National Anthem performance by Qatar Youth and Junior Choir and more.
Young Qatari artist Mai Almannai designed a car inspired by cultural heritage, traditions, rituals and people of Qatar reflecting modern art with a vintage twist. Mai Almannai’s special featured design campaign car will be touring in the city between 15th – 22nd December with surprises to celebrate the Qatar National Day with the community. JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha invites all residents to spot the JW Loves Qatar car, post t
VCUarts Qatar to launch innovative sound design course next semester
10 Dec 2020 - 9:46
Renowned Paris-based artist and sound designer Tarek Atoui will be a visiting instructor on the new sound design course.
The Peninsula
Doha: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, will be launching an innovative new course – ‘Fabrication of Sound’ – in January 2021, for the Spring semester.
The course, which is open for cross-registration for students from other Education City universities, will explore the acoustic qualities of various materials, allowing learners to experiment and design their own creative audio-based works using materials both within and outside of a studio setting.