AAD 100:  Introduction to Drawing  (Core) (Revised)
The Basic tools for mechanical and freehand drawing and their use.  Drawing as an expression of form and space.  Application of the different types of mechanical drawings, such as isometric diametric, multi- view, para line orthographic sectional views and one and two point perspectives.  Application of the different types  of freehand drawing approaches such as gesture, contour, line and pattern.

AAD: 101:  Basic 2-D Design  (Core) (Revised)
Formal graphic organization in two-dimensional design.  Directional forces, movement, stability, balance, proportion and scale.  Spatial organization area, mass, volume and basic shapes.  Drawing skills in appropriate media and in a variety of subjects. Presentation techniques of 2-D work: painting, graphic design, fabric design, drawing , printmaking and motion graphics. Mounting and exhibition.

AAD: 102:  Basic 3-D Design (Core) (Revised)
Formal graphic organization in three-dimensional design.  Directional forces, movement, stability, balance, proportion and scale.  Spatial organization area, mass, volume and basic shapes.  Exercises in perspectives, paraline, orthographic, sectional views, multi-view, axometric and isometric projections.  Design conceptualization in 3-D. Presentation techniques of 3-D work: sculpture; ceramics; multi-media crafts ; interior design and Weaving. Mounting and exhibition.

AAD 200 Traditional African Art (Core) (Revised)
Art as an important element of symbolic communication. Exploration  of the key form and content concepts  in art such  as creativity, imagination, composition, style and iconography. Issues pertaining to observation and criticism of art with emphasis to traditional African art. Characteristics of traditional African art; its functional nature as compared with the western notion of art for arts sake. Inter-relationships of drama, music, costume and sculpture in rituals of selected African societies >>>>> Click here for more