Welcome to the Department of
Applied Art & Design
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About Division
The aim of the Department is to train talented people in the skills required by the design industry. Graduating students find employment in Advertising Studios, Display Studios, Origination Studios, Television, Art Departments, Commercial Printing, Textile and Clothing Industries. Some Students generate their own companies providing employment for others.
The Department enjoys a rapport with Industry and commerce, with a number of companies sponsoring competitions during each academic year. The department produces clothing items using existing equipment, they also offer embroidery to individuals and organisation.
Outline of Courses Division Offers
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Certificate Level

FOUNDATION COURSES
National Certificate Level
Parallel Courses

Diploma Level

VOCATIONAL COURSES
National Diploma Level

H.N.D Level

VOCATIONAL COURSES
Higher National Diploma Level

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National Certificate Courses

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National Certificate in: Applied Art & Design
Entry Requirements
  • A Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Course Subjects
  • History of Art
  • Portfolio Basic Design
  • Portfolio General Drawing
  • Lettering
  • Ornamental Design
  • Painting
  • 3-Dimensional Design
  • Print Making
  • National & Strategic Studies
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
  • Introduction to Computers
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N.C in Industrial Clothing Design & Construction
Entry Requirements
  • A Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Course Subjects
  • Industrial Sewing Techniques
  • Industrial Pattern Techniques
  • Textile Technology
  • Garment Design
  • Clothing Factory Management & Operations
  • Clothing Factory Techniques
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
  • National Strategic Studies
  • Communication
  • Project
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N.C in Music
Entry Requirements
  • A Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Course Subjects
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National Certificate in: Fashion Design
Entry Requirements
  • A Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Course Subjects
  • History of Costume 
  • Textile Studies
  • Clothing Factory Practice 
  • Portfolio Creative Design
  • Pattern Making & Garment Portfolio
  • Art of Drawing Portfolio 
  • Design Theory
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Entrepreneurship Skills Development
  • National & Strategic Studies
  • Communication
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National Certificate in: Leather and Allied Manufacturing Technology
Entry Requirements
  • A Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects at grade C or better including English Language
Course Subjects
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National Diploma Courses

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National Diploma in: Commercial Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Certificate.
Course Subjects
  • Commercial Design
  • Printing Technology
  • Creative Drawing Portfolio
  • Computer Graphics Portfolio
  • Screen Printing Portfolio
  • Commercial Design II
  • Illustration Portfolio
  • 3-Dimensional Designs
  • Portfolio Creative Drawing II
  • Portfolio Painting Techniques
  • Portfolio Dissertatio
  • On the Job Training
  •  Timed Project
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National Diploma in: Textile Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Certificate.
Course Subjects
  • Textile Design I Portfolio
  • Textile Technology 
  • Creative Drawing I Portfolio
  • Computer Graphics Portfolio
  • Screen Printing Portfolio
  • Textile Design II
  • Illustration Portfolio 
  • 3-Dimensional Designs
  • Portfolio Creative Drawing II
  • Portfolio Painting Techniques
  • Portfolio Dissertation
  • On the Job Training Timed Project
  • Timed Project
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National Diploma in: Fine Art
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Certificate.
Course Subjects
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National Diploma in: Fashion Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Certificate.
Course Subjects
  • Clothing Factory Practice
  • Art of Drawing Portfolio
  • Fashion Business
  • Product Development
  • Computer Application
  • Research Methods
  • Pattern Making & Garment Construction Portfolio
  • Creative Design Portfolio
  • Applied Textile
  • Timed Project
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N.D in: Industrial Clothing Design & Construction
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Certificate.
Course Subjects
  • History of Fashion
  • Garment Design 
  • Advanced Pattern Making & Grading
  • Garment Construction
  • Advanced Textile Technology
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Clothing Factory Management & Operations
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Principles of Purchasing & Supply Management 
  • Communication/Research Methods
  • Information Technology
  • Quality Control & Assurance
  • On the Job Training 
  • Project
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Higher National Diploma Courses

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Higher National Diploma in: Commercial Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Diploma.
Course Subjects
  • Commercial Design III 
  • Studio Management
  • Visual Art
  • Concepts of Design
  • Computer Applications
  • Art Direction
  • Business of Graphic Design
  • Understanding Clients Objectives
  • Public Relations and Special Events
  • Research Project 
  • National Strategic Studies
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Higher National Diploma in: Textile Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Diploma.
Course Subjects
  • Advanced Textile Design Portfolio
  • Advanced Textile Technology 
  • Visual Art Portfolio
  • Textile Management
  • Textile Computer Aided Design
  • Research Project
  • National Strategic Studies
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H.N. Diploma in: Fashion Design
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Diploma.
Course Subjects
  • Range Development 
  • Applied Textile Design & Decorative Techniques
  • Fashion Business Management 
  • Management Information Systems
  • Research Project
  • National Strategic Studies.
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H.N. Diploma in: Clothing Technology
Entry Requirements
  • A relevant National Diploma.
Course Subjects
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Parallel Courses

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Applied Art & Design Parallel Courses
City & Guilds Course
Skills Development
  • Beading
  • Art History
  • Basic Design
  • CAD Fashion
  • Fabric Printing
  • Painting
  • Print Making
  • Media Techniques
  • Sustainable Design
  • Fashion Wear
  • Window Display
  • Web Design
  • Tie &Dye
For more info Ms. Juba: +263 718 265113
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