Nkumba University Art and Design Diploma Courses
DIPLOMA COURSES
Diploma in Graphic Digital Design
This programme seeks to promote innovation and proficiency in the use of digital media particularly for those targeting the entertainment industry. The aspects related to publishing, advertising, packaging, and printing for entertainment are given a very high focus. The programme structure is as shown below.
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Year 1 Semester I |
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Course Name |
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CU |
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NUGDD21101 |
History of Computer Art and |
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Application |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21102 |
Introduction to Computer Skills |
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and Graphic Applications |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21103 |
Fundamentals of Drawing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21104 |
Understanding Typography |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21105 |
Principles of Photography |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
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PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUGDD21201 |
Colour Theory for Graphics |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21202 |
Digital Drawing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21203 |
Colour Theory |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21204 |
Web Development and |
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Designing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD21205 |
Basic of Image Processing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Year 2 Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
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PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUGDD22101 |
Basis of Reprographics |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD22102 |
Drawing of Entertainment |
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Animation |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD22103 |
Two Dimensional Animation |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD22104 |
Digital Animation Principles |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUGDD22105 |
Three Dimensional Development |
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and Modelling |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
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PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUGDD22201 |
Digital Photography Exploration |
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(C) |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
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NUGDD22202 |
Digital Painting (C) |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
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Elective (E) Choose One |
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NUGDD22203 |
Animation Project (E) |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
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NUGDD22204 |
Digital Photography Project |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
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NUGDD22205 Digital Painting Project (E) |
15 120 75 05 |
Diploma in Vocational Arts/Crafts and Design Studies
This programme has been designed to build skills in craft design product development with a view of promoting self-employment while creating job opportunities for other people. The programme structure is as shown below.
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Year 1 Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUVAD21101 |
Design Drawing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21102 |
Survey of Contemporary Art |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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and Design |
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NUVAD21103 |
Product Design Process |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21104 |
Tests for Painting Materials and |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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Surfaces |
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NUVAD21105 |
The Arts of Man Kind |
15 |
30 |
30 |
02 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUVAD21201 |
Sculptural Drawing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21202 |
Exploration of Painting |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21203 |
Art Metal |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21204 |
Weaving |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD21205 |
Ceramics: Earth Ware |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Year 2 Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
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PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUVAD22101 |
Mould Making and Casting |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD22102 |
Metal and Plastic Refinishing |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD22103 |
Jewellery Fabrication |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD22104 |
Tapestry Techniques |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUVAD22105 |
Ceramics: Stoneware |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUVAD22201 |
Product Design and Development |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
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NUVAD22202 |
Auto Painting |
15 |
120 |
75 |
05 |
Diploma in Interior and Landscape Design
This programme offers students an opportunity to explore their own initiatives towards design solutions in interior and landscape designing. The programme structure is as shown below.
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Year 1 Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
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PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUILD21101 |
History of Interior and Landscape |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Designing |
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NUILD21102 |
Basic Interior Landscape |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD21103 |
Survey of Interior and Landscape |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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types and Styles |
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NUILD21104 |
Computer (CAD) for Interior and |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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Landscape Design |
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NUDBA21206 |
Business Communication |
36 |
18 |
45 |
03 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUILD21201 |
Interior and Landscape Design |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Colour Psychology |
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NUILD21202 |
Interior and Landscape Design in |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Fine Art Photography |
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NUILD21203 |
Interior Drafting and Landscape |
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Construction |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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NUILD21204 |
Technical Drawing |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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NUILD21205 |
Fundamental Plant Classification |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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Year 2 Semester I |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUILD22101 |
Interior and Exterior Design |
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Concepts |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD22102 |
Interior and Exterior Residential |
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Settings |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD22103 |
Interior and Landscape Design |
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Of Institutional an d |
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Commercial Setting |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD22104 |
Operation Specifications and |
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Supervision |
15 |
30 |
30 |
03 |
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NUMKT22203 |
Commercial Advertising |
36 |
18 |
45 |
03 |
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Semester II |
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Code |
Course Name |
LH |
PH |
CH |
CU |
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NUILD22201 |
Principles of Nursery Operation |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD22202 |
Cut Flower, Foliage, Farm and |
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Potted Plants Production |
15 |
90 |
60 |
04 |
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NUILD22203 |
Professional Administration of |
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Interior and Landscape Design |
15 |
60 |
45 |
03 |
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NUILD22204 |
Final Problem in either Solving |
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Project in Interior or Landscape |
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Design |
15 |
60 |
45 |
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