Sophiya Khwaja

Sophiya khwaja

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Proprietor, Digital Street

  • Education

    • National college of arts lahore

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of fine arts (bfa) printmaking

      Activities and Societies: Mime Society

    • Rhode island school of design

      2005 - 2007
      Master of fine arts (mfa) printmaking
  • Experience

    • National college of arts rawalpindi

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

      Collaborated with other class coordinators to establish a positive learning environment with continuous improvement upon old courses, Field Trips, College Festivals, Society Performances, Art Competitions and charity bake salesSet up various campus committees (Disciplinary, Curatorial, Fundraising, Scholarship awarding, promoting campus development and preserving academic integrityPromoting and advancing a safe non-discriminatory educational environment for students from all social, ethnic and religious backgrounds Show less

      • Thesis Coordinator

        Aug 2010 - Jan 2013
      • Third- Fourth Year Coordinator

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2012
    • National college of arts lahore

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2013
      Assistant professor

      Established professional alliances with galleries, art collectors, international artists and art educators to promote collegeInvited renowned visiting artists to conduct lectures and workshops for student enrichmentOrganized and curated faculty and student exhibitions both on-campus and in affiliation with galleries in all major cities in Pakistan and internationallyDeveloped and implemented versatile curriculum and long-term strategy for the Printmaking department, placing it as a forerunner in both traditional and contemporary printing techniquesExpanded studio space to accommodate high enrollment within the first 3 years, supported by constant research and subsequent purchase of new equipment to keep studio currentTaught 6 hour studio classes and 2 hour theory classes daily, covering course work inclusive of Beginner to Advanced levels of Intaglio printing, screen printing, digital printing and relief printing Fine Arts Thesis Adviser and Printmaking Thesis in-charge, guiding students in executing first solo exhibitions and presentation of oral dissertationInitiated recruitment program of fresh NCA graduates as Assisting Faculty for a year to provide professional developmentConducted 4 hours of practical research a week within the studio to prepare for exhibitions and for studio/curriculum advancementInvigilated examinations in the college according to duties set by the Education Department Show less

    • Santa fe art institute

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
      Artist-in-residence

      Grant issued by the Santa Fe Art Institute, NM for a studio art research program, inclusive of accommodation, food and studio space.

    • Mottahedan projects art gallery

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
      Gallerist
    • Digital street dubai

      Mar 2015 - Apr 2022
      Managing director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Time value of money

      Smartly by pedago
      Jan 2019
    • Hubspot inbound certification

      Hubspot
      Jun 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sophiya Khwaja
      UNESCO/Andorra Country Representative for Art UNESCO Andorra Jun 2012
    • Awarded to Sophiya Khwaja
      Fulbright grant recipient United States Education Foundation, Pakistan Aug 2005 Scholarship inclusive of housing, airfare and stipend from 2005-2007 to attend the Rhode Island School of Design for a M.F.A program
    • Awarded to Sophiya Khwaja
      Honor Roll Rhode Island School of Design Aug 2005 Graduated with Honors after two years of being on the Dean's honor roll
    • Awarded to Sophiya Khwaja
      Merit Scholarship National College of Arts Lahore Jan 2000 Graduated with Honors after being a merit scholarship recipient for three years at the NCA