As part of the Faculty of Fine Arts’ efforts at An-Najah National University to strengthen the linkage between academic learning and professional practice, the Department of Applied Arts organized an interactive, in-person meeting in 2025.
The meeting brought together a group of interior design graduation project students with a distinguished panel of professional and academic experts.
The session hosted Eng. Imad Jarrarrah from the Municipality of Asira Al-Shamaliya and Ms. Ramah Halawa, upon an invitation extended by Dr. Ihab Abuhannoud. The event aimed to review the students’ progress at this advanced stage of their projects and to provide constructive, specialized feedback that contributes to improving the quality of their design outputs and aligning them with the needs of the labor market.
During the meeting, students presented comprehensive overviews of their projects to the panel, which offered a set of professional and academic observations focusing on developing design concepts, enhancing work methodologies, and improving presentation and discussion skills ahead of the final evaluation.
Eng. Jarrarrah contributed a practical professional perspective through his field experience in engineering and planning, while Ms. Halawa provided academic insights and critical analysis of the students’ work. The combined professional and academic input enriched the meeting with practical expertise and scientific recommendations aimed at elevating students’ creative performance and readiness.
At the conclusion of the session, the guests commended the students’ artistic and technical progress, their creativity, and their ability to apply academic concepts to realistic design solutions. They also emphasized the importance of maintaining such interactive meetings, as they bridge academic and professional dimensions and strengthen students’ confidence and preparedness for their future careers.
