Semester Two

This course is designed for students with no prior computer programming experience. The course introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural programming. Topics include algorithms and problem-solving, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. The course also offers an introduction to the historical and social context of computing.

Semester Two

This course builds upon the foundation laid by DMCD 112 Basic Design. In this course, effort is made to describe Convergent and Divergent Thinking methods. Techniques discussed include Edward de Bono’s Lateral Thinking which uses information to bring insight. Idea Development is an iterative process and investigative (heuristic) methods are highly valued.

Lecturer: Samuel Wellington

Drawing and illustration train the eye to judge line indication, shapes, proportions, value, and composition. Next, drawing and illustration assist in refining hand-eye coordination and psychomotor skills. This course using traditional and digital rendering techniques, reinforces lessons taught in Basic Drawing and guides students to illustrate more complex natural forms and manmade objects such as people, places and manufactured products.

Lecturer: Samuel Wellington

To become a true design professional, it is important for students to obtain a complete overview of Design and the forces that have shaped it. Also vital, are the contexts within which it has manifested itself and gained relevance. This course outlines the history of Design from pre-history, through the Renaissance, to the present era.

Lecturer: Selasi Ahiabu

This course establishes knowing Typography as a fundamental skill in Visual Communication. Students must understand and apply the following four concepts when selecting and reproducing type: appropriateness, legibility, harmony (of all elements) and emphasis.

Lecturer: Robert Buchag

Images have become dominant in contemporary Visual Communication. It is mandatory that students master software developed specifically for transforming images into thought-provoking memories. Vector-based images often, it is debated, lack the refinement and subtlety of raster-based images. This course introduces students to raster-based image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop and other allied software.

Semester Two

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to communicate professionally on many levels including writing; speaking; conducting meetings; giving presentations and interpersonal dialogues; and using electronic media. It will also help improve students’ ability to speak and to understand spoken English through a variety of listening, pronunciation, and speaking activities.

Semester Two

This course equips students with enhanced knowledge and skills in operating the computer as a drawing, designing and presentation tool. This will also enable students to perform various tasks using a combination of software programmes such as Word, Photoshop, and PowerPoint and specialised software for CAD activities in their chosen fields of study.