Final Year Projects (FYPs) - Undergraduates

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This collection archives the complete set of theses produced by students of the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.

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Author: search.filters.author.Zain Ul AbideenSubject: search.filters.subject.DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN

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    UNSPOKEN FACET OF FATHERHOOD
    (2025) RIDA HAMID; FA21-BDE-004; LHR TP 9664; Zain Ul Abideen
    Fatherhood has long been defined by roles based on financial provision and protection, often affecting the emotional guidance and nonverbal sacrifices of fathers In Pakistani society where values such as izzat (respect) and traditional masculinity — . emphasizing emotional self-control and financial responsibility—establish expectations of fatherhood Multiple roles are used, but these are silent sacrifices—family needs are prioritized over individual preferences—are often unacceptable to children and society. This study examines how these sacrifices affect the emotional well-being of fathers and the development of their children, especially in a cultural context where weakness is often compared to weakness Based on John Bowlby's attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969) which emphasizes the role of affection nonverbal uses in fostering emotional security It is to redefine this emotional connection, It emphasizes the importance of the importance of moral guidance and the multifaceted role of fathers (Zuber, 2017). By examining these developments, the study seeks to promote healthy father-child relationships, enhance emotional well-being, and challenge traditional gender norms in Pakistani society. Also plan is to visualize and interchange narrative which explore silent sacrifices of fathers and their emotional journey through child perspective.
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    PERFORMING GIRLHOOD: BETWEEN EMPOWERMENT AND EXPLOITATION
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Maliha Noor; FA21-BDE-010; LHR TP 9659; Zain Ul Abideen
    This thesis examines the construction, performance, and commodification of girlhood and femininity in the digital era, focusing on social media, literature, and cultural trends. It explores how platforms like TikTok and Instagram have reshaped girlhood through aesthetics such as the "girlissance" 1 and "I'm Just a Girl" 2 , dangling between empowerment and commodification. Drawing on theories of gender performativity, surveillance, and post-feminism, the research investigates how girlhood is both reclaimed and infantilized, and how social media trends foster self-expression while reinforcing patriarchal ideals. The study critiques the hyper-commodification of femininity, where individuality is curated for consumption, and highlights the tension between gender transgression and normative constraints. Case studies on viral trends and literary depictions explore these themes, emphasizing intersectionality. This thesis aims to draw a line between empowerment and exploitation, for young impressionable minds to be conscious of their use of the internet. While these trends may appear fascinating, our individual identities are getting lost somewhere. This thesis argues for a critical understanding of the internet’s dual role in empowering and exploiting femininity, advocating for digital spaces that prioritize authenticity and inclusivity
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    IN LOVING MEMORY: AN EXPLORATION OF LOSS AND GRIEF THROUGH THE FABRIC OF SOUTH ASIAN IDENTITY
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Mahnoor Tariq; FA21-BDE-003; LHR TP 9657; Zain Ul Abideen
    The concept of memory is very fragile, yet it is one of the most powerful connections a person can have. Loss, in whatever form it may be, leaves us with a void that is hard to fill but through those memories we find a way to keep our loved ones close. In times of unforsaken loss, many often turn to stories and keepsakes—mementos that hold a part of the people we loved, allowing us to remember, honor, and continue our connection to them. Among these, personal belongings and heirlooms hold a unique significance as carries of generational history, cultural traditions and emotional attachment. While the importance of storytelling and the role of personal objects in the bereavement process are well acknowledged, there exists a need to explore the complex nature of grief and its role in creating a lasting impact of love, identity and human connection. This thesis aims to explore the intersection of grief, memory, remembrance and material culture in the grieving process and the impact of loss on an individual; especially within the South Asian context, where personal artifacts and belongings are deeply tied to generational and collective histories. Using a combination of traditional crafting methods, interactivity, experiential design, and personal storytelling, it aims to highlight the importance of memory in the evolving process of dealing with loss and how those memories are expressed, preserved and transformed into meaningful representations.
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