College of Technology for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Dev: Shahdara, Lahore possesses a long track of history of commitment to art, education and technical expertise. College of Technology for Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development, Shahdara, Lahore has the prestige across the country to conduct 3-years DAE (Diploma in Associate Engineering) in Glass, Ceramics & Pottery Development Technology, and th
ereby rears experts in the field of Glass & Ceramics technology. No other institute in Pakistan is breeding sub-engineers in this discipline of study. GCT for GC & PD, Shahdara, Lahore is equipped with modern high-tech labs imparting technical expertise to the students of its own college, experts and art-college- students and engineers. The labs are:
1- Chemistry Lab
2- Physics Lab
3- Computer Lab
4- Ceramics Lab
5- Glass Lab
It is added that IBCC testifies DAE’s as equivalent to F.Sc. On the basis of DAE as being equivalent to HSSC-Pre-Engineering, our college pass-outs, over the years, have secured admissions in BS-Honours Programmes in different departments of different universities specifically University of the Punjab – Geology, Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Centre for Higher Energy Physics and Geography. Apart from regular 3 Years DAE classes, the college also conducts short courses in the evening shift in the following disciplines:
1- Spoken English
2- Computer Applications
3- Auto-CAD
4- Finishing & Joining Techniques in Ceramics
5- Designing (Kashigari)
6- Model & Mould Making
7- Clay Bodies & Glazes
8- Kiln Firing Techniques
In order to provide students a conducive environment for studies, there is a library which contains books for extra-studies. Moreover, the books in the library also serve as helping materials for teachers. There is also a mosque within the premises of the college so that the students and staff may offer their religious obligation. A huge conference hall in the college also serves for the seminars, ceremonies and events with all modern paraphernalia like audio & visual aids. These audio-visual aids primarily serve a good deal in English Language Classes. GCT for GC & PD, Shahdara, Lahore also has a ceramics industry within its premises. The industry was built in 1938 as mentioned. It fulfills the market needs for many posh hotels in and around the province. The institute also serves for internship programmes for students of NCA, Home Economics College and art-students across the country. This ceramics production centre contributes a great deal for the survival of our culture in the form of ceramic art; that is why it has always been the centre of attraction for art lovers and engineers. Its expertise at ceramics art is expanding and maturing in its distinct forms and designs. To materialize its objective, the college is working on college-industrial linkages too.
