Applicants must be in possession of an approved Honours degree in the area of Design Education with relevant subject specialisation as required by the Department.
Alternatively applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree plus the Postgraduate Diploma in Design or Technology Education or its approved equivalent shall be considered.

 

The two-year block release or part time programme is composed of prescribed core and elective modules as well as a research project culminating in a dissertation of at least 10 000 words.
All taught modules shall be assessed through coursework and examination, unless specified otherwise in the appropriate module synopsis.
To be awarded the degree, candidates must complete a minimum of 288 credits.

 

Applied Art and Design

Part I	Semester I	PDT6120 Design and Human Culture PDT6122 Materials and Technology Education Modules
	Semester II	PDT6223 Advanced Visual Communication PDT6224 Product Design Education Modules
Part II	Semester I	PDT6320 Design Project I PDT6323 Law and Intellectual Property PST6010 Dissertation Education Module
	Semester II	PDT6420 Design Project II PDT6424 Assessment of Design projects PDT6010 Dissertation Education Module
TOTAL

 Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design

Part I	Semester I	PDT6191 Dress, Culture and human behaviour PDT6193 Visual Merchandising Display Education Modules
	Semester II	PDT6290 Contemporary Issues in Textile and Apparel Design PDT6294 Textile Performance Evaluation Education Modules
Part II	Semester I	PDT6320 Design Project I PDT6394 Textile and Apparel product Design Education Module
	Semester II	PDT6420 Design Project II PDT6424 Assessment of Design projects PDT6010 Dissertation Education Module
TOTAL

 Design and Technology

Part I	Semester I	PDT6126 Nature of Design and Technology PDT6128 Graphic Products Education Modules
	Semester II	PDT6225 Workshop Technology and Management PTE6253 Electrical Power Sources Education Modules
Part II	Semester I	PDT6320 Design Project I PDT6329 CAD/CAM applications PST6010 Mini Dissertation Education Module
	Semester II	PDT6420 Design Project II PDT6424 Assessment of Design projects PDT6010 Dissertation Education Module
TOTAL

Design and Human Culture                         

The module is designed to build in the students, an awareness of cross-cultural issues that inform and affect the production, consumption and perception of design and its products. In this module students explore and analyze the reciprocal influence between design and human culture.  Topics to be covered include: design as culture embodiment, design and cultural determinism, cultural fundamentalism in design, bio-mimicry and human design culture, multiculturalism and mono culturalism in design, cultural nostalgia and archaism in design, trans cultural fusion and hybridization, and cultural diversity and globalization in design practice. This, it is hoped, shall empower the students to be able to design socially compatible and emotionally rewarding designs that fit in the context of the diverse cultures of the global consumer market.

 

PDT6122               Design Materials and Technologies                                           

This module explores the materials, tools and technologies used for design production in art and design studios and workshop. The module encourages familiarisation with the traditional use of these materials and technologies as well as exploration of new or improvised uses of the materials. Topics to be covered include; the general classifications of art and design materials including ceramics, metals, polymeric, composite materials etc., the properties of commonly used art and design materials that include paper, woods, clays, stones, metal, rubber, textiles and fibre glass; the manufacturing processes of these art and design materials; and the use of both computerized and manual approaches to art and design production. A series of small projects designed to expand students' horizons in art and design production while maintaining fidelity to effective use of art and design materials shall be done by students.

 

PDT6125 Small, medium and Large scale Designs (Elective)                            

Design situations, small, medium and large scale designs. Infrastructural designs. Design Policy. On site designs and case studies.

 

PDT6126               Nature of Design and Technology knowledge and Skills     

This module is concerned with the nature of design and technology and significant issues that contribute to knowledge, skills and development of positive attitudes through design and technology processes. The module identifies theories of constructivism in design and entrepreneurship in product design. The module addresses global trends in technological management change.  

 

PDT6128               Graphic Products                                            

Design influences and methodology the concepts of market-pull and producer-led design, influences of style and fashion upon design, need of designers to consider physical, cultural and aesthetic needs, production techniques and marketing methods used in the commercial world, drawing software, recognising the advantages of accuracy, ease of storage/retrieval, ease of modifying drawings, the production of many originals and the integration of data for costing, range of drawing conventions, including engineering, electrical and architectural. Recording information free-hand sketching, annotation, bar and pie charts, 2D and 3D charts, graphs, tables, flow charts, pictograms and ideograms. Modelling and testing construct two and three dimensional models. Drawing systems assembled, exploded and cut-away, orthographic in first and third angle projection, dimensioning, isometric, Plano metric using 45/45, perspective using one and two point. Presentation ability to enhance the visual impact of an illustration by the use of thick and thin line techniques, tone, colour, shadows, reflections and material representation. Geometry loci to determine the path of movement of linkages, development (net) of basic geometric forms including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones and their frustums, Mechanisms methods for transmitting and converting linear and rotary motion including cranks, ratchets and simple cams, Materials general knowledge of the characteristics of card, paper and other modelling materials, general knowledge of wood, metals, plastics, concrete, brick, fabrics, glass and ceramics, being able to select them for appropriate use according to their characteristics, properties and performance.

 

PDT6191               Dress, Culture and human behaviour        

The complete phenomenon of bodily adornment is explored in relationship to values, attitudes, activities and beliefs. Dress as an expression of self and reflection of society and global cultures; effects of dress on human behaviour at personal, interpersonal and social organizational levels. Students develop analytical skills to help them understand the role played by clothing in different times, places and contexts.

 

PDT6193               Visual Merchandising Display                      

Communicating fashion image through display and promotions – related media. The module focuses on design and display techniques to create effective visual presentations and provides an understanding of visual merchandising industry including the principles and elements of display, the development and design of language for product presentation, design construction of pros, styling and working to an industry brief, for creative displays that support retail sales and exhibition industries.

 

PDT6223               Advanced Visual Communication and Digital Design          

In this module students shall explore technological visual communication, drawings, including digital design. Students shall have an opportunity to painting, graphic design use of ICT for drawing, painting, rendering techniques and digital design. They shall interact with Corel draw, Photo shop or other art software for drawing and painting including 3D drawing, printing and digital image product making. Topics to be covered include fine art drawing and painting using technological media, tools and techniques. The module is intended to expose students to a variety of technological and graphic designs.  

 

PDT6224               Product Design                                                

      In this module students shall explore and interrogate the processes of designing products from their initial conception to the final solution. Different approaches to the product design process shall be studied. Topics to be covered include ideation, rapid visualization, rendered drawings, prototyping, problem solving, three dimensional modelling, technical/work drawings, and product realization.  The module shall take students through projects that involve real life problems and issues they identify in their society and encourage them to design ideas, concepts or products that solve these problems.

 

PDT6225               Workshop Technology and Management                 

Industrial manufacturing plant planning. Structures, equipment, tools. Materials, equipment  and machinery supplies for manufacturing. Planning and setting up plants for manufacturing: machinery, equipment and tools for processing. Management: of space and resources (time, equipment, tools, materials). Product management, management of control systems,  technology marketing, information system management

 

PDT6229/PTE6253             Electronics, Power Sources and circuits                                                  

Power sources characteristics of AC and DC current, principles of step down/up, rectification, voltage and current regulation, Ohm’s Law. Electronics and control transistors (NPN and PNP types), Darlington Pair, capacitors, diodes for rectification and protection against back emf, zeners for voltage reference, LEDs and photodiodes, resistors including stability, tolerance and power rating transducers including thermistors, strain gauges and LDRs. Circuits,  Operational amplifiers, functions of AND, OR, NAND, NOR and XOR their truth tables and equivalent circuit diagrams.

 

PDT6292              Contemporary Issues in Textile and Apparel Design                            

This module is concerned with significant issues that impact the textile and apparel industry and solutions, theories of entrepreneurship in the textiles and apparel sector, quality theory and practice, global competitiveness, strategies of life cycle management, capacity planning and forecasting, managing technological change. Intellectual property management and Design Protection. (Functions of designs in business and organizations. Quality assurance. Creating high performance designs, consultation and training in use of designs. Adapting designs to changing environment. Results based- design frameworks. )

 

PDT6294               Textile Performance and Quality analysis                

This module exposes students to textile science, performance enhancement and methods of analyzing and predicting the behaviour of the resultant products. Characteristics of fabrics and fabric mechanical properties. Principles and applications of KES and FAST fabric evaluation systems. Dimensional stability, surface modification techniques, oil/water repellency, waterproofing, coating, lamination. Microscopy and surface analysis. Textile colouration and finishing.

 

PDT6320               Design Project I                                                 

In consultation with advisor, the student conducts design project for concentrated design study. The elements of the study shall include, but not limited to, Design processes, literature search, experimental design, design case study research. Brain storming models in design. Design project proposal preparation and presentation. 

 

PDT6323               Law and Intellectual Property                      

The aim of the module is to develop an awareness of the need for legal protection of designs and art works. National, regional and international laws are examination and application. Intellectual property rules for securing and enforcing legal rights for inventions, designs, and artistic works; Trademarks: trademark registration, and protection of symbols, names and slogans used to identify goods and services. Patenting: inventors exclusive rights to creations on machines, technological improvements and manufactured goods. Protection of exclusive control of intangible assets, use of products in the marketplace, patenting procedures and government databases. Copyrights: Understanding of protecting the act of creation and unpublished works.  Protecting against infringement, notice of trademarks and litigation.

 

PDT6329               CAD/CAM applications in Design and Technology                                

Application of CAD/CAM in Design and Technology manufacturing systems for mass production. Interactive computer graphics and simple examples of CAD: Introduction-- Hardware for CAD/CAM-- Software for CAD/CAM-- Computer Plotting and Display-- Interactive Graphics-- Simple Examples of Computer-Aided Drafting, Design and Analysis-- CAD/CAM of elements and systems-- Modelling of Elements and Systems-- Manipulation of System's Transfer Function-- Introductory Finite Element Matrix Analysis-- Elementary Numerical Methods of Solution-- Analog and Hybrid Computer Application.

 

PDT6394              Textile and Apparel Product Design                                          

This module advances the knowledge of designing textiles and apparel as two or three dimensional art forms with emphasis on conceptualisation, expression, media, techniques, lighting, space, movement and function as influential factors, experimentation with colour and design and surface decoration methods, the use of CAD in the production of a prototype fabric and other designing software packages, use of 3D software, 3D product visualization, designing and texture mapping, colour reduction, preparation of patterns and pattern grading, garment analysis, product development and material utilisation.

 

PDT6420              Design Project II                                                

Development of possible solutions. Creativity. Using software for design.  Developing the chosen solution, critical analysis  and further development of design to meet specifications. Continued application of design processes; testing and evaluation. Exhibition and oral presentation of design.

 

PDT6424              Assessment of Design projects                                  

Exhibitions and Displays. Assessing products / artefacts. Assessing digital visual products. Preparing check lists for assessment.  Designing assessment reports. Apply a variety of research based assessment techniques for diverse learners. One-to-one assessment on individual growth. Assessment of achievement of objectives, knowledge and skills, processes, creativity, innovation, design criticism, techniques, strategies, materials and technologies to meet instructional purposes. Engagement of students in assessment. Methods of assessment: journals or sketch books, Observation, Interviews, group discussion, critiques . Assessing design projects.