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Ali Raza Peerzada

Ali Raza Peerzada

Lecturer
Department: Fineart
Email: alipeerzada@gcu.edu.pk
Research Interests: As a studio practitioner, my areas of research include Graphic Design, Commercial Photography, Art Direction, and Film and Video Studies.
Biography

An Old Ravian, I began my artistic journey in 2005 at Government College University (GCU). I hold an MS (2018) and an MA with Distinction (2013) in Film & TV from Beaconhouse National University, along with a BFA in Graphic Design (2011) from the College of Art & Design Punjab University.

With numerous awards in short films, animation, and painting, I have worked as a producer, director, and cinematographer for many national and international brands. This professional practice continues through my consultancy work. I am fortunate to have been mentored by distinguished teachers such as the late Tanveer Murshad, the late Amjad Islam Amjad, Asghar Nadeem Syed, and Adeel Hashmi, who have played a significant role in shaping who I am today.

I see myself as a storyteller who bridges art, design, and film to create meaningful visual experiences. My goal is to continue exploring new forms of creative expression and to contribute to the evolving landscape of visual communication in Pakistan and beyond.

I take pride in contributing to the education, fashion, media, and advertising industries of my homeland, and in sharing my knowledge, skills, and professional experience with my students empowering them to become independent, entrepreneurial, and positive contributors to society for a better Pakistan.

Education
2018  MS/MPhil in FILM & TV Studies, Beaconhouse National University Lahore, Pakistan
2013  Masters in FILM & TV With Distinction, Beaconhouse National University Lahore, Pakistan
2011  BA/BSc(Hons) in Graphic Design, Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan
1- Three Months Painting Course from YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) Lahore.
2- Computer Graphics Work Shop from National College of Arts Lahore.
3- One Year Diploma Drawing Course from YMCA Lahore.
4- Calligraphy Work Shop from National College of Arts Lahore.

Teaching Areas

My teaching areas are multidisciplinary. I teach core Fine Arts courses at the intermediate level, which serve as the foundation for art and design education. In addition, within the BFA Graphic Design program, I teach specialized subjects such as Drawing, Materials and Processes, Film and Video, and Design. Thesis supervision also forms a central part of my teaching responsibilities.
Experience
From To Designation Firm/Institution
Jun 2016 Continue Lecturer GC University Lahore
Feb 2014 Jun 2016 Lecturer University Of Gujrat
Sep 2011 Continue Director Alivation Media
Jan 2011 Aug 2013 Director UJ Studio