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Flat glass manufacturing process; sheet glass Foucault method, Pittsburgh processes, lof-colbum method. Plate glass. Bithorax semi-continuous casting, PPG ring roll Process continuous horizontal rolling and polishing operations. Patterned glass manufacturing processes. Float glass. Hand production processes where applicable.

This course integrates the various aspects of quantity surveying courses needed to function as a client. It simulates practice experience by giving students practical projects to work on in groups. Students will have a choice of project simulating the work of a client quantity surveyor. Work relating to developing skill as client quantity surveyor will typically consist of preliminary cost advice on a given project, cost planning, bill of quantities preparation, specifications, articles of agreement and production of tender documents.

This course integrates the various aspects of quantity surveying courses needed to contractor’s quantity surveyor. It simulates practice experience by giving students practical projects to work on in groups. Students will have a choice of project simulating the work of a contractor’s quantity surveyor. Work relating to developing skill as a contractor’s quantity surveyor will typically consist of responding to tender adverts, pricing of bills of quantities, preparation of tender programme, contractor’s cash flow forecasting and analysis, preparation of contract master programme.

Studio-based course aimed at consolidating the knowledge and skill the students would have acquired from the different courses over the years. The course focuses group or individual/independent work on buildings in which students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the design, development of services, structural computations, structural detailing (Students are to engage in detailing of a complete building or of a structural element thereof) and preparation of the following building production management documents (otherwise known as Builder’s documents): Construction Program (using Microsoft Project/Primavera), Project Health and Safety Plan, Project Quality Management Plan, Construction Methodology. Solutions to set assignments with adequate clarity and against a set time frame.

General design theory fundamentals, such as design elements and principles, colour theories and principles, and theories of composition, as well as human factors and functional considerations that come into account when designing living and working spaces. Colour, use of surface materials and textures, work with textiles and accessories, source and select furniture. Characteristics of an interior decorator, furniture showrooms and home studio. Working with client’s files, allied professionals, purchase orders. Application of design principles to interior decoration and arrangement of living space. Analysis, organisation and development of multi- functional spaces within living environment. Exploration of interior living environment, contemporary and traditional residential areas in an ecological, behaviour cultural context. The difference between two- and three-dimensional design elements and principles. Plan, design, and manipulate an interior layout, select interior finishes and materials, choose furniture and fixtures, and select decorative elements such as hardware, trim, art, and other accessories. Interior decorator’s responsibility to clients, including ethical responsibilities, professional communication with both business and residential clients in order to ascertain client needs and help clients design spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Project planning and client communication, design principles and factors a designer considers when working within a space.

This course is designed to provide knowledge and practical skills that enhance students’ ability to master photographic equipment for multimedia practices that include videography, photo techniques, and materials. Exercises include studies and exploration of outdoor and indoor photographic compositions, emphasizing how the photographic lens relates with light and how the light frames the outcome of the camera, light metering and speed shutters, the phone camera, and the new digital media innovations. Assignments include outdoor and indoor shots and one-minute video and editing. 400 LEVEL Visual Communications

The course develops in the students the theoretical frames for art appreciation. Practical and theoretical approaches focus on developing descriptive capabilities that enliven art as a visual form. Emphasis will be on how the design elements are factored into the art form and relevant laws of formal organization operate in a work of art or design piece. An essential component here is the post description evaluation and judgment arising from the apparent aesthetic value in the work described and evaluated.

Introduction to AutoCAD software; awareness of the various tools in use in AutoCAD software, using the software to produce basic architectural shapes; practical to involve mini architectural designs with production of all drawings using AutoCAD; the link between AutoCAD drawings and CAD measure software. Use of quantity surveying BIM tools for bill of quantities production and costing of construction works. Introduction to NAVIS WORK and other Industry specific software relevant to the Quantity Surveyor.

Overview of the building construction process and the building industry. The role of different stakeholders in the construction industry. Building as a structure, a process and a discipline. The history of building, its function and types; origin and growth of settlements, factors affecting settlements and its development, statutory and local authority requirement. Introduction to building profession and other related professions in the built environment such as Land Surveying and Geo-informatics, Urban and Regional Planning, Architecture, Quantity surveying, Estate Management, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Scope of duties, future prospects and roles of professionals in the construction industry.

This course is a foundational course in ceramics and glass. It exposes the students to the fundamentals of ceramics and cognate subjects. The students will learn about general concepts of materials science, definition and scope of ceramics and ceramic materials, classification of ceramic materials – conventional and advanced, areas of applications. The design and making of innovative high-quality artefacts using ceramics.