Ms. Marryam Khan is an accomplished visual artist, designer, and educator currently serving as Associate Professor of Practice at the Department of Theatre, Film and Television at the School of Media and Mass Communication (SMC), Beaconhouse National University. With more than 18 years of academic and professional experience across higher education, media, and the creative industries, she brings a diverse blend of creative practice and pedagogical expertise to her role. Ms. Khan holds two Master’s degrees: an MA in Multimedia Arts from the National College of Arts (2008) and an MA in Animation from the University of the Arts London (2024).
Her career spans teaching, leadership, and creative roles across Pakistan, UAE, and the UK, and she has been associated with leading institutions including the National College of Arts, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pak Austria University, the Institute for Art and Culture, and the University of the Arts London. She has also collaborated with major media networks such as BBC, A+ Channel, and Agg TV, as well as advertising agencies, design studios, and international organizations. Her work for UNESCO and UKAID includes the production of communication and design materials addressing themes of culture, heritage, and social development.
Ms. Khan’s creative practice has received global recognition. Her films have been officially selected for multiple international festivals, including the Hollywood Best Indie Film Award and the Los Angeles Short Film Award, along with a special mention at the Black & Brown Femme Films Poetry Festival. She is also the winning designer of Pakistan’s first communication app, “Beep Pakistan.” Deeply committed to exploring human experience and social issues through experimental media, her expertise spans design, experimental filmmaking, visual storytelling, and 2D traditional animation.
Her presence at BNU enriches the academic and creative landscape through her interdisciplinary approach, innovative vision, and dedication to fostering emerging talent in media and the arts.
