This
course involves experimentation and practical lessons that expose students to
the fact that metal is the principal material used in the making of jewellery
but not an exclusive material. The course will also entail a review the history
of jewellery making throughout the world, up to the present with an indication
of what the future possibilities might be.
- Lecturer: Dr. Andrew Richard Owusu Addo
This
course introduces students to the relevant activities that take place in
jewellery production with special emphasis on the health and safety aspects.
Analysis of general workshop requirements and an “Occupational Safety and
Health for Jewellers” will be conducted for all first-year students through
this course.
This
course explains why technical drawing is an effective way of communicating
design concepts. It examines industry trends to show why designers, engineers
and technologists today have an even greater need to master graphics
communication. Students will be introduced to the significance of graphics
language and associated tools for the designer and technologist.
This
course introduces basic drawing techniques and it is designed to increase
observation skills. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of drawing. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate various methods and their
application to representational imagery. This
course also impresses upon students the fact that, the knowledge and
understanding gained through drawing from life, directly enhances our ability
to draw from the imagination.
This
course is designed to help students understand the society in which they live
and perform. The history, practices and beliefs that make up the African
society, will be explore and discussed. Students would be able to deduce at the
end of this course that, African cosmological beliefs had a direct influence on
artefacts developed for various religious or ceremonial functions. The course
also examines the relevance of art to life from Prehistoric to Renaissance
period.
This
course is designed to help students to develop effective language and study
skills for their academic work; improve vocabulary, become familiar with the
conventions of standard English Language usage, and develop strategies for
preparing for, and taking examinations. The course also aims at equipping
students with the mechanical skills for writing academic essays.