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FULL TIME FOUNDATION LEVEL IN GENERAL DESIGN IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

Students are encouraged to develop problem solving abilities within a structured learning environment and

the ability to appraise personal performance through review sessions.

Analytical Drawing:

Analyse a subject and render it in a variety of media styles.

Demonstrate a sympathetic use of media and style in representing the subject.

Use sound constructive drawing techniques.

Represent a subject in a tonal/ linear and textural way.

Location Drawing

Use different media.

Select subjects and render them in a variety of media and styles.

Draw interior views. Draw exterior views.

2D Design: Basic Skills:

Have a basic understanding of shape, proportion, pattern and texture.

Understand the basic principles of colour.

Trace , enlarge, reduce and manipulate images using lightbox and projection equipment.

Translate full tone photographs to line drawings.

Produce roughs from finished artwork.

Computer Aided Design

Understand the principles of CAD. Identify the hardware/software associated with CAD.

Demonstrate correct setting up procedures.

Produce computer aided design in hard copy.

Save design on disc.

Expressive Activity

Produce 5 A2 signed sheets of practical work Based on a selected theme showing investigation and

development of ideas through to finished studies.

Basic Typography

Know the main categories of typeface. Know and use the point systems of measurement.

Use typeface appropriate to specific work.

Know and use the IS0 paper size systems.

Apply visual spacing.

Relate type written copy to printed copy.

Trace display letterings and leadings.

Simulate text in layouts.

Integrate graphic images, space, display typography and text in a layout.

Design Activity

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Technical Draughting

In Blocks 2 and 3 there are specialist modules in photography, product, interior, graphic and industrial

design.

Product Design 1

Design Studies: Computer Aided Design

Photography: An Introduction

Three Dimensional Design: Basic Con

Art/Design Project 1: Graphic Design

Art/Design Project 1: Interior Design

Art/Design Project 1: Industrial Design

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FULL TIME FOUNDATION COURSE IN CREATIVE CRAFTS & DESIGN IN-

DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

Design Process

Introduction to Signwork

Introduction to Print Finishing

Photography: Camera Techniques

Computer Applications Core Skills: Communications

Fine Book Making/Binding

Jewellery

Book Repair and Restoration

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FULL TIME NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ART & DESIGN IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

Students will be encouraged to be responsible for their own creative development within a structured

learning environment. The course involves the following modular course elements: Drawing Skills, Painting

Techniques, CAD, History of Art, Basic Design with specialist electives in Graphic Design, Illustration,



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Visual Information Design and Art and Design, offered in the third block.

Analytical Drawing:



Use sound constructive drawing techniques.

Represent a subject in a tonal/ linear and textural way.

Water Based Painting Techniques

Use opaque and translucent media and know their different qualities.

Introduce texture in a piece of work.

Produce work which depends entirely on translucent rendering.

Produce work which depends entirely on opaque rendering.

Produce work which combines translucent and opaque media.

Figure Life Drawing 1

Know and use different media and styles of drawing.

Draw the figure anatomically and proportionally correct.

Draw the human figure in a number of positions.

Draw detailed studies of part of the human anatomy.

Execute short pose sketches.

Location Drawing



Draw interior views.

Draw exterior views.

2D Design: Basic Skill:

Have a basic understanding of shape, proportion, pattern and texture.

Understand the basic principles of colour.

Trace , enlarge, reduce and manipulate images using lightbox and projection equipment.

Translate full tone photographs to line drawings.

Produce roughs from finished artwork.


Understand the principles of CAD.

Identify the hardware/software associated with CAD.



Save design on disc.

Line and Tone Techniques

Use appropriate materials/equipment used in preparing line drawing and drawing.

Produce online drawings.

Simulate tone and texture using line drawing techniques.

Produce line drawings from selected source samples.

Produce tone drawing from selected source material.

Produce drawing suitable for half-tone reproduction.

2D Design: Experimental Printmaking (National Unit)

This unit will enable the candidate to investigate a number of printmaking methods. It will provide the



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opportunity to learn and use the basic principles of relief printing, monoprinting and screen printing and

develop some of these methods in a experimental way.

Introduction to Mixed Media

Investigate selected mixed media, material and tools e.g. oil pastels, inks, rollers, conte crayon, gouache

etc.

Apply mark making techniques e.g. monoprinting, painting, stencilling etc.

Apply manipulation techniques e.g. Laminating, scanning, stretching etc.

Present finished designs in mixed media.

Expressive Activity

Produce 5 A2 signed sheets of practical work Based on a selected theme showing investigation and

development of ideas through to finished studies.

Analytical Drawing 2

Analyse a subject and render it using a full palette.

Enlarge and amplify a specific detail from 9 subjects.

Create a design motif based on analysis.

Apply a motif to a finished piece of art work.

Introduction to Graphic Design

Research a graphic design brief.

Investigate appropriate graphic design technique/materials.

Produce graphic design work.

Consider correct/appropriate presentation methods.

Introduction to Illustration

Research an Illustration brief.

Investigate appropriate illustration materials and techniques.

Produce and present finished illustration.

Art & Design: Block 3 Electives

Graphic Electives

Design for Print 1.

Know the 2D design process.

Produce roughs for a specified brief.

Produce client visuals for specified brief

Produce working drawings and artwork for specified brief.

Basic Typography

Know the main categories of typeface.

Know and use the point systems of measurement.

Use typeface appropriate to specific work.

Know and use the IS0 paper size systems.

Apply visual spacing.

Relate type written copy to printed copy.

Trace display letterings and leadings.

Simulate text in layouts.

Integrate graphic images, space, display typography and text in a layout.



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Corporate Identity

The study of corporate design objectives

Design a logo for a company/organisation with consideration to its application

Produce roughs/working drawings for the brief

Produce work to client presentation standard

Provide a production specification for completed work.

Project: Graphic Design:

Interpret a brief for a design project.

Develop roughs for the brief.

Produce a finished project.

Illustration Electives

Illustration General:

Interpret a brief for a set of illustration.

Select and investigate the use of appropriate materials and equipment.

Produce finished illustrations.

Observe professional studio practice.

Graphic Design Book Design

Interpret a brief for a book jacket, casing design and page layouts with illustrations.

Select and use appropriate materials and equipment.

Produce client presentation visuals.

Prepare a production specification.


Children's Book Illustration

Identify age group for illustration.

Interpret a brief for the cover and double page spread for a children's book.

Produce roughs, colour proposals and type specifications. Produce finished art work.

Provide a simple production artwork.

Visual Information Design Electives

Art & Design Project: Technical Graphics

Interpret a brief for a design project

Select and use appropriate materials equipment.

Observe continuity of design style throughout.

Produce finished project.

Produce simple production specification. Comply with safe working practices specified for the activity.

Art & Design: General Electives

The Design Process

Produce references for a specified brief.

Investigate a range of techniques/materials for specified brief

Use reference material to produce a number of designs/fulfilling the requirement brief.



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Colour Handling & Practice

Demonstrate an understanding of basic colour theory as applied to the use of pigment

Figure/Life Drawing 3

A specialist module which extends the students understanding of figure/life drawing through studies of

the nude life model.

Studies of anatomy.

Detailed drawings of the nude model

Colour studies of the nude model.

Creative Project

This specialist module involves an element of research and investigation of ideas in relation to specific

area of study with consideration given to costing and budgeting.

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FULL TIME NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

Students will be encouraged to develop problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities within astructured learning environment, along with the ability to develop and appraise personal performance. The

course is primarily practical and project based and includes the following modular course elements:

Typography, Letterforms and Visual Layout, Packaging Design, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Desk Top

Publishing and the Creative Final Project.

Introduction to Graphics

research a graphic design brief

investigate appropriate graphic design techniques/materials

produce graphic design work

consider correct/appropriate presentation methods

Integrated Typography 1 and 2

develop knowledge of type classification

point system of type measurement - understanding of

use appropriate typefaces to specific work

know the ISO paper size system

apply visual spacing

manipulate image by enlargement/reduction

know and apply copy filling techniques

produce symmetrical asymmetrical layouts

know and use grid typography



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integrate graphic design elements such as images, display type and text within a layout.

2D Design: The Design Process

produce references for a specific brief

investigate a range of techniques/materials for a specified brief

use reference material to produce a number of designs to fulfil the requirements of the brief

Design Brief

know the 2D design process produce roughs for a specified brief

produce client visuals for a specified brief

produce working drawings and artwork for specified brief

Corporate Identity

the study of corporate design objectives

design a logo for a company/organisation with consideration to its application

produce roughs/working drawings for the brief

produce work to client presentation standard

provide a production specification for completed work

Magazine Design

interpret a brief for the design of a magazine cover, contents page, double page spread and press advert

select and use appropriate materials and equipment

select and use appropriate letterforms and typefaces

produce marked up magazine grid and presentation layout

observe professional office and studio practice.

Label and Packaging Design

interpret a brief for the design of a package and set of labels

select and use appropriate graphic materials and equipment

production of mock-ups for client presentation - simulating the form, structure, column, texture and

lettering context of package and labels

Production of form cutting a guide

Graphic Design: Advertising

interpret a brief for a press advert and posters which forms part of an advertising campaign

produce roughs, working drawings and specifications notes

produce work to client visual standard

produce a production specification to accompany client visual

Book Design

understand the principles and function of book work

integrate graphic imagery with appropriate display and text

produce accurate production of specifications

Art and Design Project: Graphic Design

interpret a brief for a design project

develop roughs from the brief

produce a finished project

Information Graphics

interpret a brief for information graphics



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select and use appropriate graphic materials and equipment

select and use appropriate lettering and typefaces

produce client presentation visuals for the brief

prepare a production specification for the brief

observe professional, office and studio practice.

Desk Top Publishing

show an understanding of Desk Top Publishing terminology

know and apply selected software/hardware

produce a Desktop Publishing layout produce a series of advertising layouts from text/graphic files

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC

DESIGN IN-DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

The course is designed to offer a broadly based education through a programme of practical Graphic

Design projects and relative support studies.

The course consists of competence based units which cover a wide range of skills such as Typography,Design, Photography and Integrated Computer Studies.

Year 1 Units

Desk Top Publishing Applications: Media

Create documents for public relations or house journals.

Create documents for magazine use.

Describe the general applications and costs of DTP techniques.

Design Studies 1: Basic Design

Produce practical solutions of the basic elements of graphic design.

Generate a design solution by manipulating visual elements within given formats.

Produce design solutions using letterforms and symbols.

Produce examples of colour schemes.

Outline the theory of colour psychology.

Basic Typography

Combine typographic elements to communicate ideas.

Outline the historical background of letterforms and type design.

Outline the nature of type and typography terminology.



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Produce typographic solutions in response to set assignments.

Typography 1

Outline those factors that influence type design and typographic applications.

Apply the principles of effective typographic communication.

Apply typographic specification for production.

Produce a design solution with full specification for an integrated typographic/graphic project brief.

Design Studies 1: The Design Process

Interpret given briefs. Visualise graphic design solutions in response to set assignments.

Use essential graphic art materials and equipment.

Present design solutions for client approval.

Photography 1: An Introduction for Design Students

Describe the main camera types, their controls and their application in the field of photography.

Identify the types of light sensitive materials, and their application, available to the professional

photographer.

Record photographic images in response to a specific brief.

Interpret a brief for an integrated design/photographic assignment.

Design Studies 1: Artwork Preparation

Produce finished artwork in response to a given brief.

Prepare various forms of original for production.

Explain artwork related procedures.

Print Production and Materials

Explain the requirements of origination and proofs.

Explain the principles and application of the major printing processes.

Appraise print finishing materials and produce styles of binding.

Describe the constituents and basic properties of paper and printing ink.

Describe the origin of colour and its variables.

Desktop Scanning and Image Manipulation

Use desktop scanner device and scanner driver software to reproduce scan files from supplied copy.

Modify images to correct and alter image characteristics.

Specify the purpose and need for accurate calibration of monitor and output devices.

Communication: Selecting and Presenting Complex Information

Select and abstract information from multiple sources.

Communicate complex information in a range of written forms.

Communicate complex information in a formal oral presentation.

Design in Context

Outline the major historical design styles and influences.

Outline the historical development of design in publishing.

Outline the role of design in relation to the growth of advertising and consumerism.

Typography Project 1

Interpret a brief for a typographic project.

Produce a project overview.

Develop roughs from the brief.



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Design Project 1




Year 2 Units


Investigate the potential of the design brief Research background information.

Conceptualise graphic design solutions in response to set assignments.


Advanced Typography

Analyse those co-ordinating disciplines of typography and graphic design in response to given briefs.

Create design for production.

Use current technological and production techniques in the origination of integrated typographic/design

solutions.

Design Studies 2: Integrated Studies Prepare a design brief for a self-initiated project.

Investigate the potential of assignments contributed by professional sponsors of design organisations.

Research background information.

Conceptualise design solutions in response to set assignments.


Integrated Computer Studies

Investigate the creative application of digital drawing programme.

Investigate the creative application of an image manipulation/assembly programme.

Investigate the creative application of an animation programme.

Photography 2: Advanced Photography for Design Students

Describe the role of professional photography in the field of visual communication.

Outline the basic processes and professional facilities in the production of the photographic image.

Professional studio.

Record photographic images in response to an advanced brief.

Interpret a brief for an integrated design/studio photography assignment.

Marketing for Design

Explain the constituent elements of the marketing concept of business activity.

Explain the importance of market research and buying behaviour in relation to graphic design and client

presentation. Explain the principles and demonstrate skills associated with the development of a marketing mix.

Evaluate the principles of product planning and promotional possibilities of new existing products.

Professional Practice

Outline the communication systems of an organisation.

Describe the types of business.

Describe the basic principles of estimating for print.

Outline the law of copyright as it affects the design professional.

Identify the procedures for estimating design fees.

Operate in the role of the design professional.



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Design Project 2: Graphic Design

Interpret a project brief.


Produce finished designs to a professional standard.

Critically evaluate the design rationale.

Communication in French

Using the language to establish social relations transact the business of everyday living and to interpret

spoken and written materials for information, pleasure and vocational needs.

Undertaking a Design Commission

Plan and negotiate a workplace commission under supervision.

Undertake the commission.

Present a creative response to the client.

Evaluate the experience of undertaking the commission.

Illustration for Charts and Diagrams

Apply key design concepts to produce charts and diagrams that successfully communicate information.

Produce charts and diagrams for use within presentation formats.

Visualise charts and/or diagrams in response to given

briefs.

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FULL TIME NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ILLUSTRATION IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

Students will be encouraged to develop problem solving and interpretative abilities within a structured

learning environment, along with the ability to develop and appraise personal performance.

The course is project based and includes the following modular course elements:

Analytical Drawing.



Use sound constructive drawing technique.

Represent a subject in a tonal, linear and textural way.

Introduction to Illustration.

Research an illustration brief.

Investigate appropriate illustration materials and techniques.



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Produce and present finished illustrations.

Figure Life Drawing.




Draw detailed studies of parts of the human anatomy.


Desktop Publishing.

Show an understanding of Desktop Publishing.

Know and apply related software/hardware.

Produce a Desktop Publishing layout.

Produce a series of advertising layouts from text/graphic files.

Location Drawing.



Draw interior views

Draw exterior views.

Painting Techniques: Water Based

Use opaque and translucent media and know their different qualities.

Introduce texture in a piece of work.

Produce work which depends entirely on translucent rendering.

Produce work which depends entirely on opaque rendering.

Produce work which combines translucent and opaque media.

Introduction to Graphic Design.

Research a graphic design brief.

Investigate appropriate design techniques/materials.

Produce graphic design work.

Consider correct/appropriate presentation methods.

Line Tone Techniques.

Use appropriate materials/equipment used in preparing line drawings and tone drawings.

Produce outline drawings.

Simulate tone and texture using line drawing techniques.

Produce line drawings from selected source materials.

Produce drawings suitable for half tone reproduction.

Graphic Design: Illustration General.

Interpret a brief for a set of illustrations.

Select and investigate the use of appropriate materials and equipment.



Life Drawing. The Human Head.







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Technical Illustration: Scientific.

Interpret a brief for a scientific illustration.

Select and use materials and equipment for producing a scientific illustration.

Prepare initial drawings using visual/photographic references.

Use line drawing and tone techniques to produce finished illustrations.

Graphic Design: Advertising. Interpret a brief for a press advertisment and poster which form part od an advertising campaign.

Produce roughs, colour ways and type specifications for the brief.

Produce finished artwork for the brief.

Produce a simple production specification to accompany the finished artwork.

Graphic Design: Book Design.

Interpret a brief for a book jacket, casing design and page layouts with illustrations.


Produce a production specification.


Children's Book Illustration.

Identify age group for Illustrations.

Interpret a brief for the cover and double page spread for a children's book.

Produce roughs, colour proposals and type specifications.

Produce finished artwork.

Provide a simple production artwork.

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN ILLUSTRATION

IN-DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

Projects are developed from initial ideas and sketchbooks drawings through to the completion of illustration

artwork ready for presentation to a client

The course programme covers a broad range of topics including: Drawing Materials and Techniques;

Editorial; Advertising and Book Illustration; Computer Animation; Photography; History of Illustration. It also

includes the opportunity for practical experience.

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Basic Design

Demonstrate awareness of basic elements of line shape and form.

Create illustrative/design effect within given formats.

Use letterforms and symbols.

Understand the theory of colour.

Explore the use of colour within an illustration project.

Using Illustration Materials & Techniques.

Identify the main materials and techniques used for the creation of illustrations. Apply handling skills

Investigate a range of expressive work making techniques.

Drawing for Illustration.

Draw man-made objects and structures.

Draw animal and botanical forms.

Draw the human figure from life.


Understand the basics of a typical computer system and its software for design applications.

Create files using text and images. Use input and output devices to produce design images.

Illustration 1

Interpret the requirements of simulated commercial illustration briefs.

Research and visualise ideas.

Use essential illustration materials and equipment.

Meet client presentation requirements deadlines.

Communication: Selecting and Presenting Complex Information.

Source, retrieve and organise information.

Communicate complex information in a range of written forms (e.g. Structure a story for a 'ChildrensPicture Book' which would also be a set project for the 'Illustration 1' unit described above).

Give an oral presentation related to and an Illustration assignment.

Analysing Concepts for Illustration.

Analyse a topic or theme and produce relevant and effective illustrations.

Produce illustrations which are relevant to given text.

Basic Typography.

Combine typographic elements and colour to communicate ideas.

Outline the historical background of letterforms and type design.

Outline the nature of type and typographic terminology. Produce typographic solutions in response to set assignments.

Design in Context.

Evaluate the major historical design styles and the influence of individual designers and illustrators.

Understand the role of illustration in relation to the historical development of publishing.

Demonstrate an understanding of the role of design/illustration in relation to the growth of advertising and

consumerism.

Professional Studies.

Apply design procedures from brief to finished item.



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Identify the different ways of workings as an illustrator.

Use techniques relating to self promotion.

Describe the services, rules and benefits of membership of professional associations.

Identify the procedures associated with the running of a design/illustration business.

Illustration for Charts and Diagrams (Option)

Apply key designs concepts to produce charts and diagrams.

Produce charts and diagrams for use within computer and print.

Produce illustrations in response to given briefs for use within charts and diagrams.

Basic Communications in French (Option)

Exchange personal information in French Language.

Obtain and provide goods and services in French language.

Understand simple written text.

Photography 1 (Option)

Camera types, controls and functions.

Materials and their uses.

Record photographic images in response to a specific brief.

Interpret a brief for an interpreter.

Illustration/photographic assignment.

Print Production and Materials (Option)

Origination and proofing

The principles and application of the major printing processes.

Print finishing materials and styles of binding.

The constituents and basic properties of paper and printing ink.

Origin and properties of colour.

Design Project 1.

Interpret a brief for an end of year illustration project

Produce written project overview.

Develop roughs through to finished illustration artwork and present illustration within required design

formats.

YEAR 2

Applied Illustration 2

Contribute to the establishment of the illustration/design brief.

Research background information.

Produce illustrations for use within design formats.

Meet client presentation requirements/deadlines. Explain the illustration approach verbally and in writing.

Computer Illustration.

Investigate the creative application of a digital drawing programme.

Investigate the creative application of a paint programme.

Investigate the creative application of an image manipulation/assembly program.

Investigate the creative application of presentation programme.

Design Studies 2.

Generate a design brief for a self initiated project.



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Investigate the potential of a professional sponsor or design organisation.

Research background information for assignments.

Conceptualise illustration/graphic design solutions in response to the assignments.

Present illustration/design solutions to a professional standard.

Producing Computer Generated Animation.

Create story boards for animation sequences.

Create and animate illustrated elements.

Create sequences of information graphics in response to given briefs.

Create animated title sequences in response to given briefs.

Undertaking a Design Commission.

Plan and negotiate a workplace commission.

Undertake the commission.

Present a creative response to the client.

Evaluate the experience of undertaking the commission.

Professional Practice.

The communication systems of an organisation .

The main types of business units and the financial requirements.

Basic principles of estimating for print. Law of copyright as it affects the professional illustrator.

Operate in the role of the professional illustrator.

Design Project 2

Interpret a project brief (final course brief).


Produce finished illustrations for use in design format to a professional standard.

Produce a written report supporting the illustration/design rational.

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN VISUAL

INFORMATION: DESIGN & ILLUSTRATION IN-DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

The first year of the course is designed to introduce the student to the creation of diagrammatic and

illustrative imagery mostly for print and exhibition via traditional media on paper and computer using

scanning desktop publishing and CAD.

Year 1




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Interpret given briefs.

Visualise graphic design solutions.


Basic Typography.

Combine typographic elements to communicate ideas.

Outline the historical background of letter focus and type design.

Outline the nature of type and typographic terminology.

Produce typographic solutions to set assignments.

Produce Simple Graphic Designs.

Prepare colour schemes.

Use symmetry and asymmetry to integrate graphic elements into a design.

Use of Media in Creating Imagery.

Use line and tone mark making tools.

Use translucent and opaque media techniques to create imagery.

Design of Charts and Diagrams.

Describe chart and diagram types and their characteristics. Create solutions to a design brief for charts and diagrams.

Drawing Systems.

Explain how British Standard conventions apply to projection methods.

Apply orthographic, 3D parallel projection and measured perspective methods to produce a drawing.

Parallel Projection Representation.

Apply parallel projection to create illustrative and diagrammatic imagery.

Create a solution to a project using parallel projection method in an information design context.

Perspective Projection Representation. Apply perspective projection to create illustrative and diagrammatic imagery.

Create a solution to project using perspective

projection method in an information design context.

Professional Studies

Explain the procedural and business aspects of the design process.

Introduction to CAD.

Utilise a Computer Aided Design package to produce dimensional and annotated drawings.

Technical Authorship

Describe the role of the technical author

Plan an assignment and identify the intended readership

Assess the technical content and neccessary sources of information.

Communicate at the level appropriate to the publication user.

Desktop Scanning and Image Manipulation.

Use desktop scanning device and software to reproduce scan files from supplied copy.

Modify image characteristics.



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Information Design Project.

Create a solution to an information design project.

Produce final imagery.

Appraise the results of the project.

Introduction to Desktop Publishing Techniques (Option).

Operate industry standard DTP Systems.

Produce a short communication on DTP System.

Desktop Publishing: Applications (Option).

Create documents for public relations or house journals.

Create documents for magazine use.

The second year further develops the first year learning applying it to computer generated animation (multi

media) which is used in live projects, working with clients in industry during part of the course.

Year 2

3D Computer Animation

Use modelling software to create simple 3D geometry files and modify geometry

Use rendering facilities of the software.

Incorporate above to create an animated sequence.

Computer Generated Animation for TV.

Create storyboards for animated sequences.

Create an animated sequence for information graphics.

Web Design.

Use world wide web to research a brief.

Generate media types for a series of web pages Design a series of web pages.

Drawing: Freehand.

Use freehand technique to create observation drawings and drawings interpreted from reference material.

Drawing: Development Imagery.

Use shadow, reflection, sectional cutaway and exploded view to develop imagery.

Drawing: Aids to Construction.

Use a grid system to aid the construction of a drawing.

Use photographic perspective to construct a drawing.

Typography 1

Outline factors that influence type design and typographic applications.

Produce a design solution with full specification for an integrated typographic/graphic project brief.

Presentation Technologies: Theory.

Describe procedures for planning and designing presentations

Describe methods of generating imagery for presentations.

Describe methods of recording and playing presentations.



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Information Design Project: Animation.

Create solution proposals to a brief Create an animation presentation

Appraise the information design project.

Information Design Project: Interactive Animation.

Create solution proposals to a brief Create an interactive animation presentation

Appraise the information design project.

Information Design Project: Sequential Imagery.

Create a brief for an information design project.

Create a solution and final imagery appropriate to the brief.

Appraise the result of the project.

Information Design: Specialist Subject Studies. (Option)

Identify persons who are involved in visual communications in a specialist area of industry.

Interpret specialist terminology.

Establish information design imagery required in a specialist area of industry.

Appraise examples compiled from industry.

Information Design : Industrial Context Studies (Option).

Establish areas of industry that utilise information design.

Establish audiences encountered and presentation methods used in different areas of industry.

Appraise examples compiled from industry.

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FINE ART IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

A multi subject programme, designed to be responsive to individual creative, and educational aspirations.

A self motivated, and self directed pathway of learning will be encouraged.

Art Materials, Techniques and Presentation

Prepare supports for a particular purpose.

Use different drawing and painting media Explain and use colour

Mount work

Use adhesives and tools

Display work

Observational Drawing and Painting

Organise a still life arrangement

Record by observation and the use of measuring techniques.

Analyse form, space and volume.

Use linear and tonal techniques to describe subject matter.



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Paint a still life.

Drawing from the human figure

Illustrate human anatomy

Draw the figure in proportion in a variety of poses.

Use measuring techniques to realise foreshortening and perspective.

Capture the rhythm and fluidity of movement.

Illustrate the structure and articulation of the human figure.

Contextual Study/History of Art & Design

Describe historical contribution that artists/designers/architects have made to a chosen area of the visual

arts.

Describe the contribution that contemporary artists/designers/architects are making to a chosen area of

visual arts

Plan and deliver a short presentation about a chosen area of the visual arts.

Investigate and present an aspect of personal interest in the visual arts in depth.

Environmental Drawing and Painting

Employ sketchbooks to gather information using visual elements.

Use parallel and angular perspective.

Use techniques to convey aerial perspective. Produce a composition according to the rules of the golden section.

Spatial awareness

Produce constructions and forms using various

materials and spatial concepts.

Produce work using modelling techniques.

Produce work using carving techniques.

Oil Painting Techniques

Select and prepare a suitable support.

Use a range of tools and media.

Apply an underpainting in the traditional manner.

Using glazing, scumbling and impasto techniques.

Produce a piece of work "Alla Prima"

Comply with safe working practices.

Experimental Printmaking

Explore a variety of printmaking techniques.

Produce a finished monochromatic print.

Produce a multicolour image on a chosen printmaking technique or combination of techniques.

Manage the work space

Textile Manipulation

Explain the composition and construction of fibres and fabric in relation to their manipulative properties.

Use a variety of manipulative techniques

Produce a folio of experimental collage related to a selected design theme.

Photography: Basic Techniques and Processing

Explain the technical features of cameras and films.

Operate the primary and secondary controls of a manual camera, and compose and take a photograph in

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FULL TIME NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INTERIOR DESIGN IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

Interior design projects are developed from the 'idea' stage, to sketch design, to the completion of technical

drawings ready for presentation to a client. General drawing skills are developed. Technical drawing and

CAD taught from an introductory level. History of architecture are also forms part of the course.

Spatial Design: Residential Interiors

Interpret a brief for the design of a residential interior. Determine and analyse user requirements and ergonomic factors relating to the proposed interior.

Produce drawings to a given scale of the proposed interior.

Produce a schedule of finishes for the interior and a materials sample board.

Present the proposed scheme for client approval.

Spatial Design: Commercial Interiors

Interpret a brief for the design of a commercial interior.

Determine and analyse user requirements and economic factors.

Demonstrate a creative approach to the planning and organising of a three dimentional space.


Produce a specification of finishes and materials for the interior. Present the proposed scheme prepared for client approval.

Art and Design: Introduction to Illustration

Understand the principles and relevance of computer generated images for todays Interior Designer.

Identify the hardware and software associated with computer generated images.

Demonstrate correct software application.

Manipulate existing images to a professional standard.

Produce images in hard copy.

Scan, print and save images on disc

Art and Design Project: Interior Design

Interpret a brief for a design project. Develop roughs from the brief.

Produce a finished project.

Spatial Design: Assembly Interiors

Produce a building and site survey.

Interpret a brief for the design of an assembly interior.

Determine and analyse user requirements and ergonomic factors.

Demonstrate a creative approach to the planning and organisation of a three dimensional space.


Produce a materials sample board.



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Present the proposed scheme prepared for client approval.

Two Dimensional Design: the Design Process

Understanding and analysing a design brief.

Understanding the relevance and importance of colour in interiors.

Investigating and sourcing colour inspiration.

Experimentation of coloured medium and techniques.

Preparation and development of 3-D visuals.

Professional presentation skills, of all work.

Design Studies: Computer Aided Design

Understand the principles of computer aided design.

Identify the hardware and software associated with computer aided design.



Save designs on disc.

Design Studies: Location Drawing


Select subjects and render them in a variety of media styles.

Draw interior views. Draw exterior views.

Design Studies: History of Architecture

Identify the main elements of classical architecture and its influence of European architecture up until the

12th century.

Understand the influence of gothic style or European architecture.

Outline the influence of classical architecture on Renaissance Europe.

Identify the influence of 19th century innovation on 20th century design.

Know the major factors governing the evolution of 20th century architecture.

Drawing Skills: Technical DraughtingParallel Projections

Explain how British Standards conventions apply to parallel projection methods.

Describe the procedures for the use and care of draughting materials, instruments and equipment.

Produce drawings using parallel projection methods.

Drawing Skills: Technical Draughting, Measured Perspective Drawings.

Interpret given information for measured perspective drawings.

Produce drawings using measured perspective projection methods.

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN INTERIOR

DESIGN IN-DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

The undernoted is a list of subjects which are delivered on the course.

Year 1

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Analyse the approach to design projects.

Sketch designs.

Appraise the design elements of the interior.

Prepare and produce presentation drawings.

Organise the design presentation.

INTERIOR DESIGN: SPACE PLANNING SMALL SCALE

Research the end users requirements

Prepare sketch design proposals.

Produce final proposals for client presentation.

INTERIOR DESIGN: SPACE PLANNING LARGE SCALE

Analyse user requirements.

Convert an existing building to a new use.

Produce working drawings.

Produce sample boards.

Present design schemes.

PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

Describe construction techniques for walls.

Describe construction on floor, stairs and ceilings. Specify appropriate building materials.

Describe construction of an interior elements.

COMMUNICATIONS: SELECTING & PRESENTING COMPLEX INFORMATION

Select information from multiple sources.

Communicate information in written form.

Oral presentation.

HISTORY OF DESIGN

Development of design influences in Europe from 1900 to present.

Scandinavian design from 1945 to the present. Consumerism in Britain from 1945 to the present.

BUILDING PHYSICS

Principles of heat transfer.

Principles of sound and noise measurement.

Principles of light.

Explain the relationship between work, energy and power.

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Report on a historic building.

Survey inspection of a historic building.

Measured survey of a historic building.

DRAWING FOR DESIGN

Free hand location drawing.

Free hand drawing studies of a building.

Sketch design proposals.

Freehand design proposals of interior and exterior drawings.

MATHEMATICS

Algebraic operations and interpretation of data.

Co-ordinate geometry to given problems.

Trigonometric formulae to given problem.

DOCUMENT PROCESSING

Configure hardware and software.

Use a filing system.

Produce new documents.

Organise and correct documents.

INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT

Identification of the requirements.

Sketch design proposals.

Identification of technical elements of brief.

Produce final design proposals.

Oral to visual presentation of design proposals.

Year 2

INTRODUCTION TO CAD Use operating system.

Application of the command structure.

Edit drawings.

Generate hard copies of drawings.

Produce CAD drawing.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT

Procedures from design brief to engagement.

Specification of design works.

Costing procedures.

Project control principles. PR, promotion, professional bodies and communication.

DESIGN RESEARCH - PROJECT 1

Source a building to form the basis of an Interior Design Project.

Write a project brief.

Research past solutions.

Produce research document

ENVIRONMENT DESIGN

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Design a ventilation system.

Design an air conditioning/refrigeration system.

INTERIOR DESIGN - COMMERCIAL INTERIOR

Analysis of a design brief.

Prepare sketch designs.

Synthesise design proposals.

Produce working drawing.

INTERIOR DESIGN - SMALL SCALE PUBLIC INTERIOR

Analysis of line brief.

Prepare final scheme/drawing.

Present scheme to client.

APPLICATION OF THE BUILDING REGULATIONS

Explain the development of the Building Regulations.

Explain the relationship between the Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations and Associated

schedules

Explain the principles of building classification.

Apply occupant capacity in relation to specific parts of the Building Regulations.

Describe the requirements of specific parts of the Building Relations and explain their effect. Apply the requirements of provision of internal movement with respect to specific parts of the Building

Regulations.

Describe the requirements of Parts S, T, Q, & M.

Explain the influence that professionals can exert on design and construction.

Vet specific set of drawings and prepare a report or compliance.

CONVERSION AND ADAPTATION OF BUILDING

Assess an existing building.

Explain options of conversion, adaptation and rebuilding.

Prepare an out line scheme.

Prepare production information for conversion. Monitor operations associated with conversion projects.

INTERIOR DESIGN - OFFICE TECHNOLOGY

Research user requirements for office interior.

Explain associated technology.

Explain optional analysis between conversion and new building

Produce design and construction proposal.

INTERIOR DESIGN - LARGE SCALE PUBLIC INTERIOR

Research and analyse user requirements.

Prepare sketch designs. Collate design proposals.

Apply statutory regulations.

Present design scheme.

DESIGN RESEARCH - PROJECT 2

Produce sketch designs in response to Design Research Project 1.

Produce final design proposals.


Produce written specification of works.

Oral and visual presentation of design proposals.



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FULL TIME NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCT DESIGN IN-DEPTH

COURSE CONTENT

The knowledge and skills acquired on the course will cover the design of product, technical drafting,

technical illustration, model making and graphic design. The following is a list of some of the subjects, with

a brief description of the contents, that are on the course.

Product Design 1

Interpret a brief for the design and manufacture of a product.

Construct a pre-prototype model.

Specify materials appropriate to the design solution.

Draw plans and elevations.

Produce simple perspective line drawings.

Industrial Design



Produce a finished report.

Design Realisation 1

Interpret a given design brief.

Use available information and explore ideas.

Develop a design solution.

Design Realisation 2

Prepare a design brief.

Gather information and develop ideas and concepts.

Develop a practical solution to meet a brief.

Model Making: General Measure an object and prepare a complete set of working drawings showing scale dimensions.

Know and select the most appropriate materials.

Construct a scale model.

Know and apply undercoat and final finishes to produce a presentation model.

Use safe working practices specified for the activity.

Engineering Draughting Skills

Interpret instructions and specifications.

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Using Information Retrieval Skills 2

Plan an information retrieval task with limited tutor support.

Locate and use a range of sources.

Drawing Skills: Figure/Life Drawing 1





Graphic Design

Interpret a brief for the pictorial rendering of industrial design products.

Select and use appropriate graphic materials and equipment.

Interpret a design specification and associated design and detail drawing.

Produce accurate perspective drawings from two dimensional reference.


Observe professional office and studio practice.

Spatial Design: Construction Skills

Interpret a brief of a three dimensional constructional project. Develop working drawings.


Produce drawings using freehand perspective methods.

Basic Construction Skills

Analyse three dimensional form and structure

Know and use a variety of three dimensional construction techniques

Interpret scale drawings

Technical Draughting: Freehand Perspective

Interpret given information for freehand perspective drawings. Produce drawings using freehand perspective methods.


Design Studies: Product Design

Interpret a brief for the design and manufacture of a product.


Produce a pre-production prototype model.

Produce detailed working drawings.

Produce client presentation visuals.

Produce a design report.


Computer Applications Software - Graphics

Identify common graphic types and layouts.

Explore the facilities provided by graphics software.

Use an application package to display information in a graphical format.

identify current uses of graphics software.

outline contemporary developments in visual communications software.

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Identify common manafacturing/production techniques.

Identify marketing techniques.

Identify given paths.

Identify relevant standards and codes of practice.

Design in Context

Investigate historical aspects of a chosen design area.

Survey contemporary aspects of a chosen design area.

Identify and investigate differences in aspects of a chosen area.

Prepare an outline plan for a design project.

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FULL TIME HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED

PRODUCT DESIGN IN-DEPTH COURSE CONTENT

Students will be encouraged to study in depth the design process, product development, computer

visualisation, product form, production presentation, materials and manufacturing investigation. The

following is a list of some of the subjects, with brief description of the contents, that are on the course.

Design Studies

Research and analyse design brief.

Interpret design ideas using a range of media.

Display/present design solutions.

Design Process

Rank the design elements of a product in an order of importance.

Demonstrate a systematic approach to research investigation and general project management in

response to the requirements of the design brief.

Demonstrate an ability to develop and synthesise appropriate solutions in response to the requirements

of the design brief. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate design solutions to the requirements of the design brief.

Demonstrate an ability to present an appropriate solution to a problem in response to the requirements of

the design brief.

Design Project 1

Produce a well organised and effective solution to a clearly defined project brief.

Demonstrate a systematic approach to research and investigation and general project management.

Produce finished designs to a professional standard.

Interior Design: Space Planning Small Scale



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Research and analyse user requirements for a given brief.

Prepare sketch proposals of design ideas and space planning.

Prepare sketch proposals for client presentation.

Modelmaking

Interpret a specified brief for a scale model.

Produce modelmaking plans and drawings of an object.


Produce a model of a 3D object.

Undertaking a Design Commission

Plan and negotiate a workplace commission under supervision

Undertake the commission

Present a creative response to the client

Evaluate the experience of undertaking the commission

Industrially Produced Product

Interpret a specific brief for the design and development of an industrially produced product

Understand the need for a design process

Design and develop a product for industrial manufacture

Produce a product proposal for an industrially manufactured product.

Design Project 2

Produce a well organised and effective solution to a clearly defined project brief

Demonstrate a systematic approach to research, investigation and general project management

Evaluate primary and secondary source material

Produce finished designs to a professional standard

3D Computer Modelling

Set up and operate a 3D software system

Understand methods of generating and manipulating 3D objects on a computer 3D modelling system

Use appropriate 3D software to create rendered surfaces onto modelled objects

Investigate the creative applications of image manipulation within an appropriate 3D software system

Use appropriate output devices to generate tangible material for a 3D software system

Interactive - Interfaces

Interpret a specified brief for development of an interactive interface

Plan project development work to ensure completion of project within a given time

Use a computer system to generate, transfer and manipulate digital images appropriate for a simple

interactive presentation

Evaluate the design interface

Produce a finished interactive presentation

Design Case Studies

Justify the selection of materials for a given application

Specify the main properties of mechatronic materials for a given application

Evaluate a product/artifact in terms of the users requirements

Evaluate a product/artifact in terms of the market requirements

Plan and deliver a non verbal presentation which provides complex information to a target audience

Product and Manufacturing Materials

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Select ferrous alloys for particular applications

Select nonferrous alloys for particular applications

Explain the uses and applications of powder metallurgy techniques

Explain the basic properties and applications of ceramics

Preparing and Presenting a Business Plan

Prepare a business proposal

Assess the resource requirements for the first twelve months of a business

Prepare financial plans for the first twelve months of a business venture.

Communication: Selecting and Presenting Complex Information

Select abstract information from multiple sources

Communicate complex information in a range of written forms

Communicate complex information in a formal oral presentation

History of Design

Assess a selected western historical design movement from the period 1820-1920

Assess a selected western historical design movement from the period 1920 to the present day

Freehand Drawing

Use freehand technique to create observation drawings

Use freehand technique to create drawings interpreted from reference material

Introduction of Computer Aided Draughting

Produce a drawing using correct set up and operating procedures

Use correct software commands for the editing, manipulation and temporary storage of drawings

Use standard and advanced CAD commands to produce an assembly drawing

Computer Aided Design 1

Use a computer system Use a computer hardware and software to produce complex design images

Use a computer system to solve complex design problems

Computer Aided Design 2

Use file formats

Use computer hardware and software to produce complex design images

Use a computer system to solve design problems

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