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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:
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.
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
Use different media.
Select subjects and render them in a variety of media and styles.
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.
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.
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.
Observe professional studio practice.
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
Interpret a brief for a design project.
Produce a project overview.
Develop roughs from the brief.
Year 2 Units
Design Studies 2: The Design Process
Investigate the potential of the design brief Research background information.
Conceptualise graphic design solutions in response to set assignments.
Present design solutions for client approval.
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.
Present design solutions for client approval.
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 a project overview.
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.
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 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.
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 parts of the human anatomy.
Execute short pose sketches.
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.
Use different media.
Select subjects and render them in a variety of media and styles.
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.
Produce finished illustrations.
Observe professional studio practice.
Life Drawing. The Human Head.
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 parts of the human anatomy.
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Execute short pose sketches.
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.
Select and use appropriate materials and equipment.
Produce a production specification.
Observe professional studio practice.
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.
Year 1
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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.
Computer Aided Design
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 a project overview.
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
Design Studies 1: The Design Process
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Interpret given briefs.
Visualise graphic design solutions.
Present design solutions for client approval.
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
natural light.
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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 drawings to a given scale of the proposed interior.
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 drawings to a given scale of the proposed interior.
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.
Demonstrate correct setting up procedures.
Produce computer aided design in hard copy.
Save designs on disc.
Design Studies: Location Drawing
Use different media.
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.
SURVEYING FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION
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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
Measure and explain environmental conditions.
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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 working drawings.
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
Interpret a brief for a design project.
Develop roughs from the brief.
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.
Construct layout/development drawings.
Produce working drawings.
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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
Know and use different media and styles of drawing.
Draw the human figure in a number of positions.
Draw detailed studies of parts of the human anatomy.
Execute short pose sketches.
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.
Produce finished illustrations.
Observe professional office and studio practice.
Spatial Design: Construction Skills
Interpret a brief of a three dimensional constructional project. Develop working drawings.
Select and use appropriate materials and equipment.
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.
Observe professional office and studio practice.
Design Studies: Product Design
Interpret a brief for the design and manufacture of a product.
Select and use appropriate materials and equipment.
Produce a pre-production prototype model.
Produce detailed working drawings.
Produce client presentation visuals.
Produce a design report.
Observe professional office and studio practice.
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.
Design in Action
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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.
Select and use appropriate materials and equipment.
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
Explain the effects of heat treatment on the properties of steel and alloy steels, non-ferrous metals and
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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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