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Practical exercises are taken in both two- and three-dimensional design with focus on the use of design elements based on design principles. Focus on two elements of a design that are presented in opposite ways. Create a focal point, or a spot to which your eyes is naturally drawn. Observe to see how one element becomes more immediately visible than its contrasted opposite, giving it more visual weight and attracting the eye. In form of composition, position the elements in relation to each other to create alignment in design. Group all elements like words, shapes or images near each other to reinforce an idea or relationship and create a focal point for a design that draws the eye. Repeat elements like words, colour or textile design treatment, to reinforce an effect. Create a textile design pattern that suggests rhythm.

Introduction to the basic elements of design, line, texture, value, tones, colours. Contours and outlines Perspective – rules relating to observation. Drawing of simple geometric forms – cuboids, cones, cylinders. Definition of colour, concepts of colour, classes of colour, colour wheel and harmony. Principles of design-principles of design as concept used in organizing and arranging the structural elements of design- balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis and harmony. Formation of motifs and pattern repeat system.

This course is an introduction to basic drawing skills. The course aims to sharpen manual skills through exercises that stress the relationship between the drawing tool and the wrist and fingers, the coordination between the hand and the eyes, and the design and placement of objects on paper. Competence is honed through the exploration of analytical and expressive drawing to develop technical, intellectual, and observational skills

This course furthers on FAA 121 on the exploration of analytical and expressive drawing of purposively arranged objects, the composition of scenery, perspective rendition, and interpretation, including the bird’s eye-view interpretation of tones and shades vis-à-vis points of illumination and the attainment of solidity in the drawn object through a variety of shading mechanisms.

Basic principles and methods used in ranging, chaining, off-setting, measurement of tie and check lines. Principles and methods used in chain surveying. Carrying out measurements and plotting of chain survey of an area. Sources of errors, corrections and accuracy attainable in chain surveying. Principles and methods used in compass surveys. Collection of field data, processing of data and production of plan at suitable scale in compass surveying. Principles and methods, field observations, computations, sources/correction of errors and production of plans at suitable scale in plane tabling.

General introduction to various aspects of surveying, use of simple survey equipment; principles and practice of chain surveying, compass traversing. Introduction to survey draughtsmanship.

Basic concept and types of traverses. Temporary and permanent adjustment of traverse instruments (Theodolite, EDM, Total Station and GPS). Field observations, Forward, Backward and area computations in traversing. Elementary adjustment of traverse network. Production of traverse plan at a suitable scale. Sources of errors and accuracy attainable in traversing. Basic concept, method and uses of leveling. Leveling with inverted staff, double and reciprocal leveling. leveling data collection, computation and elementary adjustment of level network. Sources of errors, corrections and accuracy attainable in leveling. Principles, special features and uses of tachometry. Field observations, computations and production of plans at suitable scales from tachometry. Substance bar and its uses.

General introduction to the various facts of land surveying, determination of vertical distance errors, and corrections in levelling cross-sections and profiles: contouring, enlargement and reduction of maps, years. Introduction to Geographic land information systems, use of basic GPS devices.

Batch calculation methods; arithmetical approximation, method of simultaneous equation, computerized batch calculation, supplementary information relating to glass composition and batch calculations. Provision of basis for evaluation of raw material; introducing raw or modified batches into the operation; taking samples for control analysis. Batch handling and preparation method.

Principles and concept of biogeography. Vegetation types; factors affecting flora and fauna distribution at various scales. The concept of the ecosystem. The structure and functioning of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Vegetation changes through time: adoption, cyclical, fluctuations, succession and climax. Nutrient cycling, the role of man in ecosystem modification, soil studies and many others.