Nkumba University Art and Design Certificate Courses
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Certificate in Needlecraft
This is a one year programme is designed to build hands on skills in embroidery, patchwork, knitting and related methods. The programme structure is as shown below.
Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUNCT11101 |
Introduction to Needlecraft |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUNCT11102 |
Drawing Basics |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUNCT11103 |
Pattern Developments |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUNCT11104 |
Handcrafted Needlework |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUNCT11201 |
Exploration of Fibre Types |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUNCT11202 |
Advanced Pattern Development |
15 |
45 |
30 |
02 |
NUNCT11203 |
Studio Production Needlecraft |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
NUNCT11204 |
Product Development |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Certificate in Beadwork
This is a one year programme designed to build skills in beadwork and embroidery suitable for entrepreneurs and employees of organisations like museums, craft centres and embroidery shops. The programme structure is as shown below.
Semester I
Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCBW11101 |
Exploration of Beading Materials |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCBW11102 |
Beading Techniques I |
15 |
120 |
60 |
05 |
NUCBW11103 |
Exploring Beaded Products |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUCBW11104 |
Drawing Basics |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCBW11201 |
Pattern Drawing And Development |
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(2D and 3D Objects Plus |
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Jewellery) |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCBW11202 |
Pictorial images in beadwork |
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(including Beaded Embroidery) |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUCBW11203 |
Conceptual Drawing I |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCBW11204 |
Advanced Beaded Products |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Certificate in Signage Design
This is a one year multi-disciplinary programme designed to train those interested in sign- writing techniques and screen printing. The programme structure is as shown below.
Semester I
Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCSD11101 |
Introduction to Lettering |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCSD11102 |
Drawing and Logo Construction |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCSD11103 |
Colour Application |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCSD11104 |
Coatings and Sign surfaces |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCSD11201 |
Sign-writing Techniques |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCSD11202 |
Screen Printing for Signage |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCSD11203 |
Entrepreneurship in Signage |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUCSD11204 |
Apprenticeship |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Certificate in Rug Weaving
This is a one year programme aiming at training individuals interested in modifying natural fibres into creative textiles. The programme structure is as shown below.
Semester I
Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCRW11101 |
Introduction to Textile Technology |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCRW11102 |
Introduction to Fibres |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCRW11103 |
Textile Manufacturing Basics |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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NUCRW11104 |
Making Studio Looms |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCRW11201 |
Advanced Textile Technology |
15 |
00 |
30 |
02 |
NUCRW11202 |
Creative Fibre Modification |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
NUCRW11203 |
Creative Textile Manufacturing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Methods /Techniques |
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NUCRW11204 |
Advanced Loom Technology |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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Project Work |
00 |
00 |
45 |
03 |
Certificate in Pottery Production
This is a one year programme designed to train those interested in pottery works. The programme structure is as shown below.
Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCPP11101 |
History of the Potter’s Wheel |
30 |
00 |
30 |
02 |
NUCPP11102 |
Introduction to the Potter’s |
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Wheel |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUCPP11103 |
The Flat Form (the plate) |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
NUCPP11104 |
The Cylinder (a Mug) |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
NUCPP11101 |
The Bowl |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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