National Institute of Cultural Studies, Islamabad explained

National Institute of Cultural Studies
Focus:	Art
Location:	Garden Avenue, Shakarparian Rd., Lok Virsa Museum
City:	Islamabad
Country:	Pakistan
Coor:	33.6892°N 73.0717°W

The National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS), a semi-public art school, is situated within the Lok Virsa Museum in Islamabad, Pakistan.

History

The National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS) was established through a Public–private partnership between the Government of Pakistan and Cosmos Productions (Pvt Limited), Islamabad. NICS was founded with the aim of educating and nurturing students, artisans and professionals in the fields of arts, culture, media and business.^[1]

Rauf Khalid, who served as the institute's founding President and Chancellor, led NICS until his untimely death in a road accident in 2011.^{[2] [3]}

Programs and courses

National Institute of Cultural Studies consist of seven departments and offers different courses like Arts & Design, Cultural Heritage, Media Sciences and Business Studies at diploma and certificate level.

• Media Studies Department
• Hotel Management Department
• Fashion & Textile Department
• Graphic Design Department
• Interior Design Department
• Beauty and Personal Grooming
• Information Technology Department

See also

• Lok Virsa Museum

External links

• National Institute of Cultural Studies, Islamabad - official website

Notes and References

1. News: Hussain . Danish . 6 May 2016 . Parliament and profit: Who will watch the watchmen? . . 2 January 2020.
2. Web site: 2011-11-25 . Prominent writer, actor, Rauf Khalid dies in road accident . 2022-08-26 . . en.
3. Web site: 2011-11-24 . Television writer-director Abdul Rauf Khalid killed in car crash . 2022-08-26 . . en.