Semester Two

ACDT 127 Information Communication Technology II

The course is a continuation of ACDT 117 and focuses on computer, mobile computing, and multimedia design production.

It further expands on the use of key applications such as spreadsheets, databases, presentation, graphics and web design software. Aside from the traditional computer-based technologies such as those related to standard office applications, aspects of digital communication (internal networks) would be introduced. Topics that deal with the way ICT is used and managed in an organization will be covered: such as, the meaning and value of information, how information is controlled, the limitations of ICT and legal considerations.

Semester Two

ACDT 126 Communication Skills II

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.

Semester Two

ACDT 125 Introduction to Computer Aided Design

This course introduces students to 3D modelling as an innovative approach to the visualization process and how Computer Aided Design (CAD) is revolutionizing industry and promoting the integration of computers into the design process.

Semester Two

DPD 124 Materials and Processes

This course emphasizes the materials and processes used in manufacturing. Fundamentals include the properties, structure and nature of materials for manufactured goods, such as ferrous and nonferrous metals and alloys, plastics, wood, composites and ceramics, and the selection of materials for various functions. Such knowledge will help the designer to avoid ill-conceived pieces, devised to look good in the media but with little technical integrity.

Semester Two

DPD 123 Introduction to Modelling

This course will introduce students to product design and modelling through the use of computer modelling, rendering and digital fabrication.

Semester Two

DPD 122 Orthographic and Isometric Projections

This course seeks to introduce students to the principles of engineering drawing as a parallel projection technique in which the plane of projection is positioned between the observer and the object and is perpendicular to the parallel lines of sight. Students will be shown how the projection technique, also called orthographic projection, can produce either pictorial drawings that show all three dimensions of an object in one view or Isometrics that show only two dimensions of an object in a single view.

Semester Two

DPD 121 Workshop Practices

This course will seek to introduce students to a range of tools and equipment used in the making of products.