Mahdi Dolatyari
Academics
Education and Degrees
Ph.D. in Visual and Performing Arts
University of Texas at Dallas
GPA: 4/4
As part of my professional training, I have joined the Visual and Performing Arts PhD program at UTD to be able to do research while partaking in art projects as part of my syllabus. This rich program allows students to do interdisciplinary projects in the fields of art sociology, philosophy of art, art history, and practice.
2020-2023
M.A. in Philosophy of Art
Art University (Tehran)
GPA: 4/4
Through my Master’s, I gained acquaintance with the history of aesthetics and its appearance in different philosophers’ thoughts namely Plato, Aristotle, Avicenna, SuhrawardÄ«, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, and Heidegger. This period was a great opportunity to help me engage with art from a philosophical perspective.
2016-2020
B.A. in English Language Translation
University of Zanjan
GPA: 3.83
My Bachelor's degree in English language translation included a variety of courses to make sure students are familiar with different types of texts (among them: novels, poetry, religious texts, etc.) and how to translate them into Persian. My performance is apparent through courses like Introduction to English Literature I & II, Literary Texts Translation, and Individual Translation, all 4/4.
2023
Momtaz in Nastaliq script (equal to B.A.)
Iran Calligraphers Association
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Besides my academics, I am a professional caligrapher; specializing in the Persian Nastaliq script. This diploma is issued officially by the Iran Calligraphers Association after successfully passing three practical tests including both Nastaliq and Shekasteh-Nastaliq in Chalipa and Ketabat templates.
Academic Transcripts
The quality of study and performance of every student throughout their studies is reflected in their grades. In the following, you are provided with the English translation of my transcripts along with their original ones in Persian. By clicking on the icons below, not only you can see my performance in detail but also see special courses I have passed on a variety of subjects.