Zaid Baloch

Results-driven Art & Design Educator with 4+ years of experience delivering studio-based instruction at undergraduate and pre-university levels. Demonstrated success achieving an 80% student admission rate into top-tier institutions including NCA, BNU, and PU. Holds an MFA (Distinction) from Beaconhouse National University and a BFA from the National College of Arts.

Expertise spans curriculum design, critique facilitation, exhibition curation, and portfolio development. Active practitioner with 15+ group and solo exhibitions across Pakistan, the UK, and Australia, bringing real-world professional context into every classroom.

Art Lecturer - The Unique School System - Lahore, Pakistan

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

• Designed and delivered a structured art curriculum integrating studio practice, contemporary visual theory, and critical studies for secondary-level students.
• Introduced students to significant art movements and major practitioners, guiding the production of conceptually informed, technically refined studio work.
• Implemented project-based learning (PBL) strategies that improved measurable outcomes in technical ability, critique participation, and creative reasoning.
• Facilitated regular formative assessments and group critiques, strengthening students' analytical vocabulary and self-directed practice.

Art Instructor - Z Studio - Lahore, Pakistan

(2023-02 - 2025-09)

• Achieved an 80% university admission success rate, placing students at NCA, BNU, and PU through targeted entrance exam preparation and rigorous portfolio development.
• Delivered comprehensive instruction in observational drawing, compositional theory, colour studies, and mixed-media exploration across beginner and advanced cohorts.
• Provided individualised one-on-one mentorship that strengthened each student's creative voice, decision-making, and professional presentation standards.
• Managed all aspects of a private studio including scheduling, lesson planning, student assessments, and curriculum sequencing for concurrent cohorts.

Art Lecturer - National College of Business Administration and Economics - Lahore, Pakistan

(2022-03 - 2023-01)

• Developed and taught undergraduate fine arts courses encompassing drawing fundamentals, material exploration, and contemporary practice — aligned with institutional learning outcomes.
• Led hands-on studio workshops, critique sessions, and group discussions that built students' analytical, expressive, and collaborative skills.
• Co-curated the annual student exhibition: oversaw layout design, artwork placement, and summative assessments for final examinations.
• Contributed to departmental planning and maintained accurate student records, attendance, and assessment documentation in compliance with institutional standards.

Masters in Arts & Design - School of Visual Arts & Design - Beaconhouse National University (2025-02)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - National College of Arts (2021-01)