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In Computer Aided Design and Development, students are introduced to the use of computer software in design. Introductory digital 2-dimensional design exercises will be conducted. Basic knowledge and use of relevant software relevant in 2-D design and modelling will be the focus at this level. Students will be encouraged to explore both conservative and non-conservative concept to initiate projects in respective areas of specialisation in Industrial Design. It will explore study on 3-Dimensional digital modelling skills and 3D animation techniques, introductory learning about 3-D design modelling and animation with exposure to current trends.

Basic equipment and software used in CAD: Adobe Creative Cloud, Optitex, Graphic pad (wacom pads), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw. Interface Toolbox Basic Shapes Advance shapes Perfect Shapes Editing tools. Application of CAD in the Garment Production process: -illustration -flats/technical drawing -specification drawing -presentation and storyboards. The process of scanning and retouching illustrations: scan, clean, colour, and render paint hair, fabric, make seamless repeating patterns, work, with pattern fills, add texture. Vector illustration, techniques used to correct and enhance digital photographs. Photographic illustrations, photomontage/ compositing style fashion illustration. Illustration of the use curve lines, mirror objects, rotate objects and curve objects to create a skirt, blouse or t-shirt. Methods required creating and clothing a croquis. Construction of a male/ female/ children’s croquis using measurement and scanned images. Application of computer technical skills to produce flat drawings for garments, the use of the vector software for creating flats. Different techniques employed in pattern design using CAD. Production of industry standard technical information for spec sheets, design sketches and line plan. Definition a Technical Pack, the components of a technical specification pack- flat sketch, measurement chart, order quantity cart, written description, Bill of Material (BOM), list of stitches and seams, list of embellishment, Branding Artwork (labels, care instructions), Measurement charts (grading), points of measurement diagram, Headers on every page, List for tracking change. The importance of a technical pack in production. Compilation of a technical spec pack for collection of styles, application of design concepts to create professional quality portfolio content using appropriate software. Professional fashion design portfolios, portfolio page layout basics including composition, type, and multiple colour presentation formats. 300 Level

The basic techniques of map making, the use of variety of cartographic and other devices for mapping and gathering environmental data; scope and limitations of the visual presentation of statistics sources. Scale and error factors, map design, the logic of conceptual diagrams including system diagrams.

The course covers the general theoretical application of computer to design processes. An overview study of applications are made with a view to understanding their capabilities and specific applications as interfaces that facilitate the production of designs of design across the wide range of design professions. Hardware devices, peripheral accessories and system configurations suitable for professional design studio are highlighted. Computer as a design tool that is presented for execution of simple plug-in or task in all aspects of visual arts, especially textile design and fashion studies. Digital processes are emphasized in lectures, demonstrations and assignments using industry standard application programmes for the mentioned fields or study-areas. Manipulation of computer software such as textile vision, pattern lab, lectra vision, Pro-design, Pro-weave, Prima vision, AVA, Adobe Illustrator and the likes. 300 level

Introduction to principles of personal computer usage related to glass technology. Lectures, demonstrations and assignments to emphasize the application of computer in glass technology. Computer modelling and simulation in glass. .

Conceptualization of three-dimensional textile forms through freehand to the use of software packages to develop the sketches into three-dimensional forms. The course enables students effectively use the computer in rendering their works in three dimensions and to provide students with the opportunities in developing basic rendering concepts with respect to innovative modelling techniques in three-dimensional forms.

Introduction to basic computing, hardware and software systems. Basic computer maintenance. Flowchart, Algorithm and steps for program development in VISUAL BASIC, MATLAB and Phyton environments. Development and applications of computer routines and sub-routine for basic surveying computations like traversing, levelling, triangulation, areas and volumes of earth works. The use of computer packages for storage, processing, retrieval and analysis of geospatial data.

Brief history of computer development. Hard ware components of computer. Microsoft Word applications. Microsoft Excel applications. Microsoft Power Point applications. Internet usage; estate management related website guide.

Computer hardware and software applicable to quantity surveying practice and factors to consider in computer hardware and software selection. Performing quantity surveying calculations using MS Excel, for computation of unit rates, preparation of BOQs, preparation of valuations, financial reports. Preparation of final accounts, report writing using MS word, PowerPoint presentations using charts and graphs, Use of MS Project and other project management software. Advanced usage of CAD Measure and QS CAD for measurement of AutoCAD drawings. Use of dedicated QS software for measurement and production of bill of quantities such as master bill elite, build soft. Use of dedicated QS software for estimating; Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools for QS functions – quantification, costing, valuation and scheduling. Group assignments and learning tasks to promote peer support in developing the requisite knowledge and skills in software usage.

Introduction to computer programming. Functional programming; declarative programming; logic programming; scripting languages. Introduction to object-orientation as a technique for modelling computation. Introduction of a typical object-oriented language, such as Java. Basic data types, variables, expressions, assignment statements and operators. Basic object-oriented concepts: abstraction; objects; classes; methods; parameter passing; encapsulation. Introduction to Strings and string processing. Simple I/O; control structures; arrays; simple recursive algorithms; inheritance; polymorphism. Lab work: Programming assignments involving hands-on practice in the design and implementation of simple algorithms such as finding the average, standard deviation, searching and sorting. Practice in developing and tracing simple recursive algorithms. Developing programmes involving inheritance and polymorphism.