Graphic Design is a reflective, problem-solving discipline; a creative process that combines art and technology to visually convey a message to an audience. The aim of the Graphic Design program is to develop the students’ ability to communicate visually and learn to develop innovative thinking a d creative problem solving. Plus develop the skills that are essential to their professional growth. Emphasis is placed upon visual design as applied to a diverse range of two and three dimensional, as well as time-based communication problems.
Subject work includes art direction, graphics design, typographic design, three- dimensional design (for exhibits and packaging), multimedia design (for interactive Presentations, internet communication and websites), study in drawing, effective concept execution through typography exposure, digital production and mastery of color, line scale and layout. At the end of the program, each students final collection will be show- cased in an exhibition open to the general public, advertising industry and professionals.
Course Outline
Drawing Development
Life drawing and composition in various media.
Historical and Contextual Understanding
Major historical art and design movements
Research of Materials and techniques
Outline of materials Advertising Design
Ideas and Concepts
Generate ideas with cultural contexts
Visual Communication
Explore and compare ways in which visual language can be used to communicate ideas
and meanings
Information, Interface and website design
Interactive interface, design contexts, opportunities and constraints of briefs and a web browser confidently and effectively
Corporate Image
Building of identity and corporate messages
Typography end publishing design
Words and Images (editorial design). Copywriting and art direction
Packaging design
Solutions for the packaging industry with commercial research and different uses
Campaigns and marketing
Communicative strategies for massive public and specific publics. Marketing , sales and brand sale
Cultural interpretation
Visual communication in different visual and cultural context
Computers in Art and Design Degital Design Multimedia
Words and Images (editorial Design)
The School Management reserves the right to modify the syllabus for the established teaching objectives as deemed appropriate at its absolute discretion.
Interior Designers create environments within various types of spaces; offices, health care, institutional, hospitality, retail and residential space. . Interior Designers are problem solvers. They identify opportunities presented by specific spaces and intended functions. Interior Designers develop solutions that enhance the quality, usefulness and indeed the beauty of living spaces.
The programme focuses on the intellectual and personal exploration of each student and instills the skills necessary to become an imaginative and creative designer. The department stresses abstract and practical design solutions incorporating cultural, social and environmental issues with the use of technology and hands-on experiences. The approach to design would be the determination and classification of all designing stages, from the creative ideas to the final product, while highlighting the intellectual process that encompasses researchers, ideas and the routes of human sight
Course Outline
Drawing Techniques and Approaches
Life drawing and composition in various media.
Historical and Contextual Referencing
Major historical art and design movements
Properties of 3D Materials
Outline of materials for interior design
3D Technology and Processes
Outline of forming and joining methods
Critical study
Historical evolution and its influences
Professional Practice and Development
Ethics, time management, portfolio presentation
Professional Studies
Legislation. Social and professional responsibilities of the interior designer.
Computer Applications in Art and Design
Digital design for interior design.
Design Method
Design process from client brief to completed work.
Design Principles
Form follows function through to materials
Interior Design
Residential, corporate and hotel design.
Exhibition and Retail Design
Fair, museum, event and shop design
Furniture Design
Industrially manufactured furniture
Specialist 3D Materials
In depth understanding of materials
Design and Function
Analysis of the functional and aesthetical U criteria
The School Management reserves the right to modify the syllabus for the established teaching objectives as deemed appropriate at its absolute discretion
The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior designers. For the purpose of improving quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, the professional interior designer:
Analyzes the client’s needs, goals, and life and safety requirements
Integrates findings with knowledge of interior design
Formulates preliminary design concepts that are appropriate, functional and aesthetic
Prepares working drawings and specifications for non-load bearing interior construction, materials, finishes, space planning, furnishings, fixtures and equipment
Collaborates with licensed practitioners who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical, and load-bearing design as required for regulatory approval
Prepares and administers bids and contract documents as the client’s agent
Reviews and evaluates design solutions during implementation and upon completion
Careers
Interior designer, specifications writer, space planner, programmer, facilities planner, project manager, design journalist, teacher, researcher, renderer, sustainable designer, health care designer, office planner, hospitality designer, CAD specialist, showroom manager, writer/journalist
It is really important for you to be able to identify your skin type.This is to enable you to look after your skin correctly.Also the selection of your cosmetics is, to a considerable extent, influenced by your skin type.Although no two skins are exactly similar most have characteristics which enable them to be grouped into one of the following typesry skin, Normal skin, Combination skin and Oily skin.
To determine your skin type, wash your face with a mild face wash.Then, after 30 minutes, press a clean tissue against your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.If the tissue shows no trace of oil, then you have dry skin.Dry skin looks rough and is prone to premature fine lines and wrinkles.If your skin is oily in some parts but dry in others, then you have combination skin.Normal skin usually looks smooth and is not prone to break outs.Oily skin feels oily to touch and tends to shine.Oily skin is also prone to blackheads and pimples.A sensitive skin needs special care, as it may be sensitive to some ingredients found in popular cosmetics.Those with sensitive skin should always use beauty aids that are hypoallergenic to protect their skin from allergic reactions.A regular skin care programme, adapted to the needs of your particular skin type, goes a long way in keeping your skin radiant and problem free.
Dry Skin -
Dry skin needs extra care, as it is prone to fine lines and wrinkles.This is especially true during the winter months when it feels even drier and may feel too taut or may even flake.A few measures help alleviate dryness and keep your skin supple and, at the same time, guard against premature aging.
1. Always wash your face with a mild, soap-free face wash.Never use soap, as that would further strip your skin of natural oil.
2. Always use a moisturiser during the day.Use upward,circular motion to lightly massage the moisturiser into your face.Make sure not to pull or tug your skin.
3. You should consider using a night cream before going to bed at night.It is advisable to use a cream that contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids(or AHA's, as they're commonly known).AHA's are derived from sources such as milk, fruit and sugar-cane.These acids gently exfoliate the dry, dead, outermost layers of skin while they moisturise the newly revealed layers.They greatly benefit complexions that look dull, dry or flaky and they give your skin a beautiful glow.
4. Both AHA and Vitamin C help reduce fine lines and other signs of aging.Thus, you may get good results quickly by using a moisturiser or cream that contains Vitamin C during the day and an AHA-based night cream.Most known brands have moisturisers and creams that contain these.
5. If you have dry skin that tends to flake off, looks red and has some itchy patches that scab, consult your doctor to rule out eczema.Eczema, also known as atopic dermititis, is generally considered to be a hereditary condition that can occur throughout the year.Other causes of eczema can be fabrics such as wool, some skin-care products or detergents etc.Your doctor may prescribe a cream to soothe the redness and irritation.Non-irriating fabrics such as cotton also help avoid flare-ups.
6. Many people suffer from weather-related dry skin. If the weather in the winter months is normally drier and this tends to dehydrate your skin, regular use of moisturiser will keep your skin hydrated and supple.
Home Remedies For Dry Skin -
* Add 1/2 tsp of rose water to 1 tsp of honey and gently apply to the face. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes, then wash off with tepid water. Honey moisturises and soothes dry skin, and is gentle enough for daily use.
* Massaging you face regularly with almond oil or olive oil works wonders for dry skin.
* Take 1/4 of an apple. Peel off the skin and grate. Cool in the refrigerator. Apply it on the skin and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with cool water. Apple helps soothe dry skin and gives it a pleasant glow.
* Take 1 tbsp of cream. Stir lightly till it becomes a smooth paste. Apply to face and neck before bath. Cream helps remove suntan and makes your skin silky and supple
Normal Skin-
Nomal skin is usually trouble-free and needs simple care to keep it healthy and glowing.Normal skin also tolerates most popular lotions and creams as well.A regular skin-care program combined with a balanced, healthy diet helps keep normal skin stay supple and young.Regular care for normal skin should include a few simple steps.
1. Cleansing, toning, and moisturising daily keeps normal skin in great shape for a long time.It is advisable to use natural products on your skin.
2. It's easy to take trouble-free skin for granted.But, if neglected, it will begin to develop fine lines and wrinkles.So always remember to nourish and moisturise your skin.
3. Creams and lotions that contain vitamin A, C and E help improve the texture of your skin, making it smoother and softer.Moreover, these vitamins counter the effects of free radicals.
4. Even if your skin is normal, you still have to give it regular care.Your skin, like any other skin type, is constantly assaulted by free radicals.Free radicles are molecules formed in the skin when it is exposed to the environment, pollution, or sunlight.
Home Remedies For Normal Skin -
Mash 1/4 of a ripe banana. Apply on the face, taking care to avoid the areas under the eye.Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash off with cool water.Banana is excellent to do away with dead skin that makes your skin look lifeless.Regular use of banana gives your skin a fresh, healthy glow.
Combination Skin -
Skin that is oily in some parts but dry or normal in others is considered as combination skin.The oily skin is concentrated on the T-zone, which is across the foreheat, down the nose and chin.Whenever you wash your face, you may find that some areas of your face feel tight after washing; and that these parts look dull or feel dry and rough whereas the T-zone looks shiny, feels oily to touch and is prone to pimples and blackheads.Combination skin needs special attention because the dry parts of your face need to be considered, whereas the oily parts need to be kept clean to avoid breakouts.Follow these simple tips each day and see what a difference they make to your skin.
1. Cleanse your entire face twice a day.Always use a mild cleanser to gently remove dirt, grime and make-up from your face.
2. The dry areas of your face need to be moisturised to prevent the formation of premature wrinkles.Use a good moisturiser on the dry parts of your face, and if possible, use an oil-free moisturiser on your T-zone.
3. If you use make-up, try and use oil-free/shine control type of make-up on the T-zone.These products are easily available in the market today and help absorb all the excess oil secretion and control the shine.
4. If you have a combination skin, your skin will greatly benefit from AHA and Vitamin C moisturisers and creams.Products that contain AHA tend to normalise the skin.
Home Remedies For Combination Skin -
* Always keep a small bottle of rose water in the refrigerator. Saturate a bit of clean cotton with cool rose water and dab liberally on your face. Enjoy the fresh feeling.
* Take 3-4 tbsp of ripe, deseeded papaya pulp.Mash well and cool in the refrigerator.Apply on face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, then wash off with cool water.Papaya helps normalise combination or oily skin and gives it a beautiful healthy glow.
Oily Skin-
Skin that looks oily, feels greasy to touch and is prone to blackheads and pimples is known as oily skin.It is imperative to keep oily skin clean and to control the excess secretion of oil.On the positive side, oily skin tends to age more gradually as compared to other skin types, as natural oil protects oily skin from fine lines and wrinkles..A simple but regular skin-care programme coupled with a well-balanced, healthy diet helps manage oily skin and minimises skin break-outs.
1. It is essential to cleanse your face twice a day, once in the morning and once at bedtime.Always use a mild cleanser.They help prevent clogged pores and reduce pimples..
2. Follow up the cleanser with an astringent as this will remove all excess oil.It is best to avoid an alcohol-based astringent. Instead, it is asvisable to use natural products.Alcohol-based products strip too much oil from the face.
3. If your skin does break out, do not touch or squeeze the pimples.Pimples, if squeezed, may leave permanent scars.There are a number of effective pimple creams available in the market today.Consult a dermatologist to know which one is best suited for you..
4. If possible, get your face professionally cleansed once a month.
5. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water each day.Water helps flush out toxins from the body.
6. Avoid fried foods and chocolates.
7. Make sure that you eat a well-balanced diet which includes fruits and green leafy vegetables daily.
Home Remedies For Oily Skin -
* Keep a bowl of water in the fridge and splash this cold water on your face 3-4 times a day.Cold water will not only leave you feeling refreshed but will also tighten the pores.
* Neem leaves are excellent for pimples.Crush washed neem leaves to form a paste and apply this to the affected parts.Leave it on for at least an hour.Neem will help the pimples dry up faster.
* For marks and blemishes left behind by pimples use calamine lotion.Just dab some lotion on the blemishes at bedtime and they will gradually fade away.
* A great pack for oily skin is the chilled cucumber.Finely grate cucumber or blend a cucumber in the blender to form a paste.Chill in the fridge.Apply it on the face and relax for 15 minutes.Wash off with cold water.For best results, repeat twice a week, on a clean,
