The Dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Diyala participated actively in the first scientific conference on applied arts.
Under the theme: The Effectiveness of the Applied Art Message in Society
Professor Dr. Alaa Shaker Mahmoud, Dean of the College of Fine Arts at the University of Diyala, participated in the First Scientific Conference on Applied Arts, organized by the College of Applied Arts at the Middle Technical University from May 29 to June 1, 2025, under the theme “The Effectiveness of the Applied Art Message in Society.”
Professor Dr. Alaa Shaker Mahmoud’s participation affirmed the importance of academic cooperation between Iraqi universities and contributed to strengthening scientific dialogue on applied arts and their role in serving society. During the conference sessions, he presented a scientific paper, highlighting ways to employ applied art to address social challenges and utilize modern technologies to develop the visual and design message.
Conference Supervisory Committee:
Prof. Dr. Wadah Amer Hatem, President of the Middle Technical University
Prof. Dr. Shatha Abdul Hussein Jabr, Assistant President of the University for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Assistant Professor Dr. Musab Kazim Rashid, Assistant President of the University for Academic Affairs
Assistant Professor Dr. Safaa Hassan Hussein – Dean of the College of Applied Arts
Conference Topics:
Applied Arts and Their Role in Serving Society
Aesthetics of Applied Arts in the Communication Message
Employing Modern Technologies in Applied and Fine Arts
Applied and Fine Arts and Their Role in Contemporary Arts
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality in Design and Advertising
Media Content in the Light of Digital Transformation
Employing Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Humanities
The conference witnessed a wide academic presence from various Iraqi universities and featured valuable scholarly discussions that contributed to recommendations aimed at supporting applied arts as a fundamental component in building community awareness and developing the design and media environment in Iraq.
