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The Graphic Design Program in UTAS, aims to prepare students to become professional visual designers and communicators, who are able to practice and follow the design process and solve problems to create printed or digital design outcomes, which will serve and impact the industry, their society and environment.

Teaching Language: English Branches:Nizwa

 

Graduates of Graphic Design Program will be able to:

 

  1.  Solve graphic design problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge, then execute the solutions based on the understanding of design principles & elements.
  2.  Express their ideas or visual concepts professionally, and demonstrate visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field, identity and culture.
  3.  Employ visual concepts of the organization relevant to the conceptual intent, functional requirements of the content, sustainability and intellectual property.
  4.  Create various graphic design products according to specifications of products and marketing requirements . Demonstrate ability to apply traditional art fundamentals to digital media, perspective, Critical thinking, assessment of work, and professional presentation of work.
  5.  Recognize the methods and strategies behind successful designs and artwork and manage time to complete a project before the deadline.
  6.  Use different software applications to achieve the graphic design outcomes, prepare files for printing and screen display purposes, and use peripheral devices for sourcing and storage as required.
  7.  Evaluate work in their field, using professional terminology, and articulate group or self-directed projects to become more involved in the decision making process.
  8.  Demonstrate professional and entrepreneurship skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the local and global marketplace of art and design.

 

The entry requirement from the Higher Education Admission Centre (HEAC) is General Education Diploma, Royal Guard Technical College Diploma
- with (Not less than C) in:
English language - Arts or Engineering drawing And
- with (Not less than D) in:
Pure or Applied Mathematics or Mathematics Arabic language
    >Eligible students will undergo design entrance exams. The students with the highest score will be accepted in the design program.
    >Upon entering the program, the students are required to successfully complete a foundation program.

 

Interactive multimedia designer, web designer, interface designer, content developer, visual effects designer, motion graphics designer, design educator, 3D modeler, 2D/3D animator, game art designer, desktop publisher, filmmaking and documentaries designer, character artist, director, movie maker, video editor

Semester 1

There are countless definitions of design, as might be expected of a creative endeavor. Some aim to categorize design, to explain how it is different from or related to other activities, while others try to inspire good design. This course aims to introduce the meaning and fields of design to new Design students, meanwhile highlighting related factors like creative thinking , Design as a practice in different fields, related terms and tools.

An introductory course in the application and appreciation of the basics of drawing using the Grid techniques to prepare the students to be familiar with drawing and Design Fundamentals (principles and elements) of design Emphasis will be placed on developing creative skills and working with the design process.

The course emphasizes the use of Adobe Photoshop as a tool to design, organize and compose visual images and blend images with text to create graphics for print or digital media. Fundamental Photoshop skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation.

Students learn about the history of art chronologically starting from ancient times. Students are exposed to the cultural and historical background of societies around the world and how it influenced their creativity in different forms of art and architecture. The journey starts with the Prehistoric period and ends with Medieval Art in Europe and Early Islamic Art in the Golden Age. By the end of the course, students will be able to see how different styles, techniques and principles of Art and Design have evolved from the beginning of world history.

 

Semester 2

This course will expose students to ideas and concepts about drawing that will prepare them for continued study of design in upper division courses. To further develop individual graphic expression, students will plan a series of drawing problems to be executed during the semester under the instructor's direction. Each of the class sessions will be divided between instruction in the basic skills of drawing, as well as an exploration of the creative process through techniques that enhance the student’s sense of creativity.

Emphasis on use of Adobe Illustrator and understanding the interface: these are the bare necessities that will speed up any Illustrator-job using this software. Students will learn about the differences with Photoshop. Creating basic vector art, Text, Geometric Shapes, Printing and all the Fundamental Illustrator skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation as well. There will be a focus on poster design as the application of what the students will learn. The projects will focus on how to implement vector art in verious projects.

This course takes a key approach of learning through digital experimental practices of photography. Through the taking and making of photographic images, optical, technological theories, and conceptual theories will be explored and analyzed. The course supports students to use the medium of photography in independent research and practice, and to make connections with the other media of graphic design practice.

Students continue the journey of Art History starting with the Renaissance period in Europe, observing the development of artistic production in the centuries leading up to the contemporary era as well as the radical redefinitions of art that occurred in the 20th and 21st century. The course also introduces students to modern art from other cultures, including Islamic, African and Asian Art and Design.

 

Semester 1

The course covers the basics and principles of Graphic Design. Students learn the right practices of applying composition and using shapes, text, colors and images through a number of exercises throughout the semester. They also gain the necessary terminology used in the field. By the end of the course, they will develop necessary skill sets that will help them think conceptually and execute basic design assignments.

Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. In this course, students will study, name, and measure the characteristics of letterforms. Teaching them the concerns revolving around selecting and combining typefaces. They will also look at best practices in setting type based on principles of hierarchy and spatial organization. And they will explore the expressive, meaning-making potential of type.

After completing the Drawing skills course, students are ready to enhance their artistic skills through learning how to handle and use new materials, such as acrylic, watercolor, oil color in their artworks. The course covers a number of topics including still life, figure drawing, portraiture, perspective and landscape.

The course explores the history of graphic design from the earliest communication technologies to the present. It examines changes in style and technology within the field and considers the relationship between graphic design and its cultural, political and social contexts.

Color is an essential tool for any designer. Though each color has its own specific hue and value, the expression and perception of a color changes in different contexts. In this course, Students will learn how to work with color, discovering how to develop schemes for their design projects. The course will range from fundamental color concepts and terminology to the practical application of color in different design fields

 

Semester 2

Through this course, students learn about Islamic art and its principles through a number of art and design projects. Exposing them to patterns, calligraphy and illustrations from different periods and cultures in the Islamic world. By the end of the course, the students will be able to incorporate the Islamic style into their future projects.

This course focuses on Arabic typography. It exposes students to the design of old and modern fonts by Arab designers and how it was used in different graphic design projects. With students’ experience of creating a Latin typeface in Typography I course, it is time to design their first Arabic font. By the end of the course, students will be able to publish their digital fonts and use them in different platforms.

In the Illustration course, students develop and sharpen skills that enable them to visually communicate ideas and to interpret a narrative effectively and convincingly. The course encompasses training of the hand, eye, and mind. Students are taught to become creative problem solvers, visual narrators, exploring ideas from research through sketches to finished art, which may be drawn or painted on a computer. At the same time, they learn the tools, materials, and techniques as it applies to create persuasive, visually appealing illustrations using both software; Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

The course focuses on old and modern printing technologies and basic binding and finishing technology that places emphasis on the technical and managerial aspects of binding and finishing topics. Students will also learn the set-up procedures of the primary types of binding equipment by way of lab demonstrations and hands-on assignments, including, guillotine cutting, hand bookbinding, and use of small and table top machines, drilling, padding, embossing and foil stamping, round cornering, and film laminating and preparing the files in suitable formats for printing press.

The course is essential for any designer looking forward to enhancing their creativity and problem solving skills through practical methods of research and brainstorming approaches in the design process. It is also an iterative process that seeks to understand the user, challenge assumptions, and define problems in a manner that identifies alternative strategies and solutions.

 

Semester 1

Students will go through a journey that starts with understanding what a brand is and how they can build successful ones, whilst simultaneously segmenting their consumers appropriately. The course will focus on enhancing students' set of skills and knowledge in developing a brand mark that answers the target market needs starting from research to idea development, sketching, to finalizing the logo and setting the guidelines, color palettes and themes.

This course focuses on applying advanced digital photographic techniques and critical evaluating skills to develop a self-directed photographic project. It supports the students to develop and resolve an advanced creative and/or conceptually oriented project. This course helps students to blend their ideas, graphic skills and good eye with technical expertise gained from Introduction to Photography in order to produce high quality photographs. It helps students to work competently towards the standard of the graphic communication industry.

 

This course will offer students comprehensive coverage of Web Design and Development. The content of the course will allow students an opportunity to learn the importance of the web application, hypermedia, user interface, understating the terms of HTML, XML, Java Script, Designing and building interactive websites. Students will learn basic to intermediate web design skills using Adobe Dreamweaver application. To help maximize the student’s learning, this class will consist of lectures, digital media demonstrations, and web links; hand on exercises, group learning, discussions and real life community projects.

 

Semester 2

This course is an in-depth theoretical study of the principles of visual communication and advertising, providing the students with an understanding of the old and modern visual communication approaches and advertisement techniques. Also it introduces the students to the power of visual language and how it is used to convey ideas, information and messages in the fields of communication, interaction and design with principles of critical thinking and human visual perception necessary for effective communication.

This course abstracts the role of ethics in the profession of Design, what a profession is, how to get a job or start one, focuses on study and development of Basic Studio skills Design practice. Students will have the opportunity to study some famous Designers’ opinions about practicing Design, and interview some Omani designers as well, know how to study and analyze opinions and situations.

This course is an introduction to motion graphics; its concepts and techniques. The Digital and well controlled media processes commonly associated with the production of film, video and TV Motion Graphics are going to be explored along with the history and the development of the technology used today. The class covers not only the ability to create the motions, but the planning and execution of these motions to improve their ability in thinking like motion graphics artists.

 

Semester 1

Almost everything in our lives is packaged, therefore students will study through this course the evolution and history of packaging design, students will analyze the package design process from concept to production, The importance of packaging design basic principles of packaging design in terms of graphical and structural design to create three dimensional models for packaging design based on various factors affecting packaging design: materials, process, marketing, and distribution.

This course focuses on the advertising world, marketing strategies and designing for campaigns. The students will be applying their set of graphic design skills and visual communication knowledge into an ad campaign project after completing a research on the existing problem and analyzing the target audience background and how to approach them through a well-written creative strategy.

Graduates will start their graduation project with the focusing on intensive research applying all their theoretical knowledge into understanding their chosen problem and finally coming up with the right proposal for their client.

 

 

Semester 2

Graduates will use their research and proposal from Graduation Project I and start working on their project by applying all the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills into designing efficient graphic design outcomes that will solve the searched problem.

Students develop understanding of global warming risks and climate change concerns and how art and design can help in solving environmental problems. Not only by creating interesting designs, but by avoiding unnecessary excessive design approaches that could harm nature. Students will acquire knowledge that permits them to identify some practical art and design styles. Also they will develop inquiry skills and vocabulary as they explore the meaning of works that aim to achieve sustainability. Through a number of assignments, students will create environmentally friendly and art designs with well-thought concepts.

This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge about management, project management, as well as project planning and execution schedules and risk management. Creating bill of quantities and specifications and the necessary estimations for a project design and execution will be covered, as well as contract, tender documents, and career practice related methods and regulations.

This course gives students the opportunity to explore and understand the concepts of digital and physical portfolio. A portfolio is an organized collection of documents from personal, learning, and professional achievements. Students carefully plan both the structure and content of the physical and the digital portfolio. A well-composed portfolio is essential when meeting with potential employers or clients. In this course, students plan and prepare to develop a unique portfolio of individual work and are encouraged to keep samples of work as they progress through coursework and careers.

 

 

 

The Multimedia Design program aims to supply the market with graduates who will be able to:

 

  1. Demonstrate sufficient knowledge in all aspects of multimedia design and technologies.
  2. Obtain higher order objectives (such as; problem solving skills, critical thinking, creativity and innovation).
  3. Demonstrate competency in leadership, teamwork and ethical responsibilities for their professional careers.
Teaching Language: English Branches:Nizwa

 

Graduates of Graphic Design Program will be able to:

 

  1. Identify multimedia design principles, theories and concepts through observation and Exploration.
  2. Apply proficiency in basic research skills in order to generate ideas, decisions and strategies for multimedia projects.
  3. Demonstrate technical and creative artistic skills of multimedia production tools and technologies to provide an effective implementation to a given design project and continue lifelong learning.
  4. Solve design problems and consider appropriate techniques for sustainable developments through brainstorming, planning and production process.
  5. Evaluate design work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
  6. Employ communication skills such as teamwork, time management, task organizing, and intrapersonal skills and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
  7. Practice professional behaviors related to Cultural competence and Design Ethics.
  8. Apply business and entrepreneurial skills in their field of work to compete and seek professional opportunities in the local and global marketplace.

 

The minimum requirements for application for entry into the program are: General Education Diploma with (Not less than C) in English language and with (Not less than D) in Pure Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.

 

  1.  Marine ABT graduates are prepared to work as marine biotechnologists in marine products, marine environmental monitoring and remediation, aquaculture and as laboratory analysts, instrumentation/calibration technicians, quality assurance auditors, analysts and inspectors and research associates. Graduates will be qualified to work independently, enter market entrepreneurship and continue with postgraduate studies.
  2.  Food and Agriculture ABT graduates are prepared to work as food and agriculture biotechnologist in food industrial, food quality and research sectors and as biosafety specialists, laboratory analysts, plant and animal breeders, greenhouse assistants, instrumentation/calibration technicians, quality control auditors, analysts and inspectors. Graduates will be qualified to work independently, enter market entrepreneurship and continue with postgraduate studies.
  3.  Environmental ABT graduates are prepared to work as environmental biotechnologist in environmental management, research, monitoring and remediation and material recycling and as biosafety specialists, laboratory analysts and quality control inspectors. Graduates will be qualified to work independently, enter market entrepreneurship and continue with postgraduate studies.

Semester 1

There are countless definitions of design, as might be expected of a creative endeavor. Some aim to categorize design, to explain how it is different from or related to other activities, while others try to inspire good design. This course aims to introduce the meaning and fields of design to new Design students, meanwhile highlighting related factors like creative thinking , Design as a practice in different fields, related terms and tools.

An introductory course in the application and appreciation of the basics of drawing using the Grid techniques to prepare the students to be familiar with drawing and Design Fundamentals (principles and elements) of design Emphasis will be placed on developing creative skills and working with the design process.

The course emphasizes the use of Adobe Photoshop as a tool to design, organize and compose visual images and blend images with text to create graphics for print or digital media. Fundamental Photoshop skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation.

Students learn about the history of art chronologically starting from ancient times. Students are exposed to the cultural and historical background of societies around the world and how it influenced their creativity in different forms of art and architecture. The journey starts with the Prehistoric period and ends with Medieval Art in Europe and Early Islamic Art in the Golden Age. By the end of the course, students will be able to see how different styles, techniques and principles of Art and Design have evolved from the beginning of world history.

 

Semester 2

This course will expose students to ideas and concepts about drawing that will prepare them for continued study of design in upper division courses. To further develop individual graphic expression, students will plan a series of drawing problems to be executed during the semester under the instructor's direction. Each of the class sessions will be divided between instruction in the basic skills of drawing, as well as an exploration of the creative process through techniques that enhance the student’s sense of creativity.

Emphasis on use of Adobe Illustrator and understanding the interface: these are the bare necessities that will speed up any Illustrator-job using this software. Students will learn about the differences with Photoshop. Creating basic vector art, Text, Geometric Shapes, Printing and all the Fundamental Illustrator skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation as well. There will be a focus on poster design as the application of what the students will learn. The projects will focus on how to implement vector art in verious projects.

This course takes a key approach of learning through digital experimental practices of photography. Through the taking and making of photographic images, optical, technological theories, and conceptual theories will be explored and analyzed. The course supports students to use the medium of photography in independent research and practice, and to make connections with the other media of graphic design practice.

Students continue the journey of Art History starting with the Renaissance period in Europe, observing the development of artistic production in the centuries leading up to the contemporary era as well as the radical redefinitions of art that occurred in the 20th and 21st century. The course also introduces students to modern art from other cultures, including Islamic, African and Asian Art and Design.

 

Semester 1

This course is a gateway to the major, Multimedia Design, which includes learning about the concept of multimedia, the latest developments in its field and the state of the current technologies for students to be updated to the design world. Students will learn the history of multimedia and its theories. The course presents a simplified way to have knowledge regarding the concepts of multimedia in social, ethical and legal matters. Students need to understand the multimedia production process ( Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production) as they are the key stages to create any design project throughout their study. The course includes various assignments to enable students to develop their creative and nonlinear thinking and team building.

This 3D Course takes the students the right way through using the latest 3D technology. To design professional 3D models / objects that look and feel just like the ones in simulations, video games and interactive multimedia content.

A course that gives students essential sound and music production skills to learn how to compose a simple soundtrack and how to use sound effects to complement their own work and projects in multimedia design. The course will cover the fundamentals of sound, audio electronics, programming, recording and production, and critical listening.

This course will offer students comprehensive coverage of Web Design and Development. The content of the course will allow students an opportunity to learn the importance of the web application, hypermedia, user interface, understating the terms of HTML, XML, Java Script, Designing and building interactive websites. Students will learn basic to intermediate web design skills using Adobe Dreamweaver application. To help maximize the student’s learning, this class will consist of lectures, digital media demonstrations, and web links; hand on exercises, group learning, discussions and real life community projects.

Color is an essential tool for any designer. Though each color has its own specific hue and value, the expression and perception of a color changes in different contexts. In this course, Students will learn how to work with color, discovering how to develop schemes for their design projects. The course will range from fundamental color concepts and terminology to the practical application of color in different design fields

 

Semester 2

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital video production. Students will learn how to produce short videos, including storyboarding, directing, lighting and shooting, and will finish productions using current video- and sound-editing software. The course examines the application of video in documentation, and television production. On successful completion of this course, students will be familiar with the basic process of film and video production. Students will produce a short documentary film in groups.

In this course students learn how to design professional characters with interesting personalities & shapes to tell a story for animation. Students get inspiration from life observations, references, and their imaginations. They will learn the fundamentals of creating the characters as well as the elements related to them such as personality, styling, colors, facial expressions, and more. Then they go through the process of creating sketches, 2d character illustration, and 3d character modeling.

This course is an introduction to motion graphics; its concepts and techniques. The Digital and well controlled media processes commonly associated with the production of film, video and TV Motion Graphics are going to be explored along with the history and the development of the technology used today. The class covers not only the ability to create the motions, but the planning and execution of these motions to improve their ability in thinking like motion graphics artists.

To create any kind of motion, an animator is expected to understand the basic principles of animation and drivers of that motion in characters and the world that we create for them. 2D animation is designed to give an introduction to the principles of animation, types of animation and animation techniques to create 2D animated exercises. This course will help multimedia design students to develop the animating skills, enhance their storytelling abilities and to find resources for producing better 2D animation.

The course is essential for any designer looking forward to enhancing their creativity and problem solving skills through practical methods of research and brainstorming approaches in the design process. It is also an iterative process that seeks to understand the user, challenge assumptions, and define problems in a manner that identifies alternative strategies and solutions.

 

Semester 1

This course is an introduction to the primary concepts of gaming where students will understand what defines a game and the mechanics, levels and rules behind different types of games. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings of games. Students will be able to produce a Game Design Document (GDD) and design a basic game.

This course introduces students with VFX and CGI that interact with real live actions. The course will cover the concepts and techniques related to visual effects. VFX and CGI are going to be explored along with the history and the development of the technologies. Also, the course covers the workflow to create the effects, making students able to create effective and powerful visual effects

The course 3D animation is developed for Multimedia design students to give an introduction to the 3D animation production pipeline and improve the skills on various areas like Character modeling, Texturing Rigging, animation, Lighting by doing 3D animation Short film project.

The course 3D animation is developed for Multimedia design students to give an introduction to the 3D animation production pipeline and improve the skills on various areas like Character modeling, Texturing Rigging, animation, Lighting by doing 3D animation Short film project.

 

Semester 2

This course allows students to implement their animating skills into creating a 3D animation short film. They convey their stories or messages by making their characters, objects and backgrounds move in a two-dimensional environment. They will go through the process of storytelling, storyboarding, 3D modeling, lighting, texturing, animating and implementing music and sound effects into their final film.

This course will teach students how to develop a video game from initial concept to playable demo. It will use Unity 3D game engine or Unreal Engine. Students will design gameplay mechanics and refine them using the iterative game design process and through a series of rapid prototypes.

This course is an in-depth theoretical study of the principles of visual communication and advertising, providing the students with an understanding of the old and modern visual communication approaches and advertisement techniques. Also it introduces the students to the power of visual language and how it is used to convey ideas, information and messages in the fields of communication, interaction and design with principles of critical thinking and human visual perception necessary for effective communication.

This course abstracts the role of ethics in the profession of Design, what a profession is, how to get a job or start one, focuses on study and development of Basic Studio skills Design practice. Students will have the opportunity to study some famous Designers’ opinions about practicing Design, and interview some Omani designers as well, know how to study and analyze opinions and situations.

This course introduces students to more advanced motion graphics and Visual effects content. It’s a project directed course where students develop a fine piece of short film or advertisement with efficient and effective CGI elements, students should work in several and powerful tools in the industry like 3d, vfx and compositing software.

 

Interior Design Program aims to supply the Omani labour market with highly qualified Interior Designers who are equipped with the required skills and knowledge, capable of communicating their ideas using advanced technology and are supported with modern project management skills.

Teaching Language: English
Branches:Nizwa

Graduates of Interior Design Program will be able to:

 

  1.  Demonstrate the ability to research, analyse and synthesize ideas and concepts both individually and collectively.
  2.  Address client briefs and develop individual responses to them and expand assignment briefs in design development.
  3.  Demonstrate a good understanding for the architectural drawing and the necessary technical vocabulary.
  4.  Communicate design concepts and ideas through professional visual communication skills depending on advanced technological programs.
  5.  Reflect acquired knowledge in Entrepreneurship & project management in operating and managing Interior Design Projects.
  6.  Demonstrate a good understanding of the used materials and production technology processes related to Interior & furniture design implementation.
  7.  Critically assess interior design projects as well as own projects, using professional terminology.
  8.  Demonstrate the skills required to apply safety practices and sustainability in Interior Designs solutions.

The entry requirement from the Higher Education Admission Centre (HEAC) is General Education Diploma, Royal Guard Technical College Diploma :

  1.  With (Not less than C) in: English language - Arts or Engineering drawing And
  2.  With (Not less than D) in: Pure or Applied Mathematics or Mathematics Arabic language
  3.   Eligible students will undergo design entrance exams. The students with the highest score will be accepted in the design program.
  4.   Upon entering the program, the students are required to successfully complete a foundation program.

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

 

  1.  A Designer in a Design Consultation Company: Responsible for the generation of Design Ideas that matches the project and client requirements.
  2.  Furniture Designer: Design a unique Furniture that is assigned to particular projects.
  3.  Site Supervisor: Responsible for managing the Installation process of the Design in the Site.
  4.  Quantity Surveyor: Responsible for the preparation of the B.O.Qs and the Material Specifications of projects.

All the Above Jobs will be applied to various types of Projects such as Residential Projects, Commercial Projects, Administrative Projects, etc.

Semester 1

There are countless definitions of design, as might be expected of a creative endeavor. Some aim to categorize design, to explain how it is different from or related to other activities, while others try to inspire good design. This course aims to introduce the meaning and fields of design to new Design students, meanwhile highlighting related factors like creative thinking , Design as a practice in different fields, related terms and tools.

An introductory course in the application and appreciation of the basics of drawing using the Grid techniques to prepare the students to be familiar with drawing and Design Fundamentals (principles and elements) of design Emphasis will be placed on developing creative skills and working with the design process.

The course emphasizes the use of Adobe Photoshop as a tool to design, organize and compose visual images and blend images with text to create graphics for print or digital media. Fundamental Photoshop skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation.

Students learn about the history of art chronologically starting from ancient times. Students are exposed to the cultural and historical background of societies around the world and how it influenced their creativity in different forms of art and architecture. The journey starts with the Prehistoric period and ends with Medieval Art in Europe and Early Islamic Art in the Golden Age. By the end of the course, students will be able to see how different styles, techniques and principles of Art and Design have evolved from the beginning of world history.

 

Semester 2

This course will expose students to ideas and concepts about drawing that will prepare them for continued study of design in upper division courses. To further develop individual graphic expression, students will plan a series of drawing problems to be executed during the semester under the instructor's direction. Each of the class sessions will be divided between instruction in the basic skills of drawing, as well as an exploration of the creative process through techniques that enhance the student’s sense of creativity.

Emphasis on use of Adobe Illustrator and understanding the interface: these are the bare necessities that will speed up any Illustrator-job using this software. Students will learn about the differences with Photoshop. Creating basic vector art, Text, Geometric Shapes, Printing and all the Fundamental Illustrator skills acquired and practiced in a manner that engages creativity and encourages experimentation as well. There will be a focus on poster design as the application of what the students will learn. The projects will focus on how to implement vector art in verious projects

This course takes a key approach of learning through digital experimental practices of photography. Through the taking and making of photographic images, optical, technological theories, and conceptual theories will be explored and analyzed. The course supports students to use the medium of photography in independent research and practice, and to make connections with the other media of graphic design practice.

Students continue the journey of Art History starting with the Renaissance period in Europe, observing the development of artistic production in the centuries leading up to the contemporary era as well as the radical redefinitions of art that occurred in the 20th and 21st century. The course also introduces students to modern art from other cultures, including Islamic, African and Asian Art and Design.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102

Semester 1

This course focuses on unleashing the hidden artistic abilities of students to generate conceptual ideas transformed into reality. Developing an Idea that leads to space and Interior object experimentation within a space. Also by discovering the possibilities while implementing this idea in space. As a result, this artistic, wild, intelligent, crazy, futuristic idea will generate studies of possibilities of composition in relation to other space factors light, color and human.

This course is about principles of geometric drawings and Exploration of the fundamentals and concepts of organizing Forms, Mass and Volume in three-dimension, exploring contemporary design solutions concerning narrative aspects, space and geometry.

This course concerns the representation of built space or products using an appropriate technical drawing and vocabulary. The Architectural Drawing course acts like a backbone for the studio work, it must enable students to express and communicate their designs through a coherent technical language that meets international standards.

This course introduces advanced CAD software to the Interior Design major students, in order to develop and enhance their two-dimensional and three-dimensional digital drawing skills. The acquired CAD skills will integrate the students’ digital drawing knowledge with other areas of study, since the CAD will act as a key tool in executing most of the interior design projects.

 

Semester 2

This course concentrates on the conceptual and design development phases for a residential project, providing an understanding of the elements of interior design and architecture, and how to use them to identify the space constraints and solve the interior architectural problems. It also provides the students with standard dimensions of the interior design elements based on ergonomic and anthropometric studies. These are intended to extend students’ creativity and conceptual grasp of design by consideration of issues such as design functionality, motion and time study, and methods of problem solving for a human-environment interface.

This course aims to provide the student of Interior Design with a knowledge on various developments in Interior design through ages, Its connection to different periods and cultures, and its integral relationship with architecture and decorative arts. The course covers a period of some 6,000 years, spanning Prehistory to the initial phase of the Industrial Revolution (ca.1900). While the geographical emphasis is European and American, the course also includes design practices and traditions of non-Western cultures, such as Middle Eastern and Asian.

Prerequisite: CIID2104
Teaching building information modeling (BIM) software. Revit software is currently the most popular solution for building information modeling. Building information modeling, or BIM, is a collaborative process where engineers, architects, Interior designers, contractors, manufacturers, developers, and other construction professionals join forces to make sure the planning, design, and construction of a building is on track. BIM is also used by governments, municipalities, and other organizations to make smarter planning decisions before building construction has begun.

This course introduces advanced 3D Studio Max software to the Interior Design major students, in order to develop and enhance their three-dimensional digital drawing skills. The acquired Max skills will integrate the students’ digital drawing knowledge with other areas of study, since 3D max will act as a key tool in studying and visualizing the interior design projects.

Uncs2215 - Communication Skills
Unpr2217 - Preparing for Work
Unwe2216 - Working Ethics
Unis2206 - Islamic Studies
Unoc2207 - Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210 - Critical Thinking
Uncl2211 - Chinese Language
UNFL2213 - French Language
UNGL2215 - German Language

Semester 1

Prerequisite: CIID2205
This course provides students with an understanding of the process, elements and components used in the creation and enhancement of human activity in the interior Public environments. Emphasis is placed on real Public projects with clients, advisers and consultants while allowing students to work in elective commercial, public projects. The course has three major elements which provide students with a range of distinct but complementary design experiences. The first element introduces external environments that influence the internal organization of space; orientation, aspect, topography, access and climate. In this phase, the students will be introduced to the elements of commercial façade design. The Second element focuses on and introduces students to the study of human factors in public interior spaces (i.e. commercial spaces, hospitals, restaurants, etc.)

Prerequisite: CIID2103
This course covers the technical applied section in the Interior Design process, through which the students will explore the various treatments for the different interior surfaces, and how to select the most suitable materials that fulfills the design functions and aesthetics, accordingly a wide range of both natural and synthetic interior design materials will be covered within this course, as well as the technical methods of applying and installing the studied materials. Students will prepare a range of technical drawings in different interior treatment topics, as well as sample boards for selected interior materials, which will reflect their understanding of this course.

This course provides fundamental knowledge and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems in buildings & their implementation in interior design.

Prerequisite: CIID2208
In this course we teach Rhino Software a powerful tool that can be used to generate complicated curvilinear forms, and respond well to geometric constraints and inputs. Rhino is used by interior designers in furniture design and lighting design. It enables students to utilize tools and methods to enhance their ability to explore, experiment, and represent in 3D. Understand the basic format and layout of the program and know its limitations. Learning 3D modeling of interior spaces and furniture modeling will help students to discover & create innovative Parametric, Blobitecture & Digital Morphogenesis Designs.

Prerequisite: CIDN1206
Color is an essential tool for any designer. Though each color has its own specific hue and value, the expression and perception of a color changes in different contexts. In this course, Students will learn how to work with color, discovering how to develop schemes for their design projects. The course will range from fundamental color concepts and terminology to the practical application of color in different design fields.

 

Semester 2

Prerequisite: CIID3109
The aim of the course is to inform the students about the flexible workplace strategies which are required to accommodate the rising mobile workforce with high-tech features. Students will study the collaborative office environments, as team and project-based work is becoming the predominant work style. The course will be studio based, covering all the requirements of the modern interior office design, starting from space allocation (departments allocation), Interior spaces requirements, Materials selection, Furniture design, Health & Safety measures.

This course will provide the student with the necessary knowledge and practical skills which are needed in the Interior design field to link between design stages and the final practical outcomes regarding furniture and interior construction. The course will introduce students to safety rules at wood workshops and interior construction sites, hand tools as well as hand power tools, and wood working machines.

 

This course introduces students to the art and science of building. Emphasis will be placed on gaining an understanding of construction materials, methods, and the process of translating design ideas into built form. Specific topics are introduced each week. These topics are then further, various design strategies, materials, fabrication techniques, and didactic built works are explored. As both a qualitative and a basic quantitative understanding of elementary systems are mastered.

The course introduces the students to the basic psychology of designing spaces and places for human occupancy. Concepts introduced provide students with a basic knowledge of crowding, territoriality, attitudes relative to personal space, personality, and the definition of space and privacy as they relate to both residential and non-residential environments. Other concepts include managing limited resources and the design of habitable environments.

This course abstracts the role of ethics in the profession of Design, what a profession is, how to get a job or start one, focuses on study and development of Basic Studio skills Design practice. Students will have the opportunity to study some famous Designers’ opinions about practicing Design, and interview some Omani designers as well, know how to study and analyze opinions and situations.

CIGD2101 - Graphic Design Studies
CIGD2205 - Islamic Art & Design
CIDN2210 - Design Thinking & Research
CIMD4116 - App Development & Design
CIAR4114 - Contemporary Arab Media

Semester 1

Prerequisite:CIID3213
This interior design studio will allow students to research real existing interior design problems in the area of sustainability and renovation of public spaces and work independently to solve these problems through their cumulative knowledge of interior design and its practical applications.

This course presents to students the basics and principles of acoustics and lighting of indoor spaces. Acoustics & Lighting course displays methods of identifying daylight and artificial lighting requirements for indoor spaces besides acoustic necessary treatments regarding space dimensions, design and affected function. This course also presents heating, ventilating and air conditioning Systems (HVAC) necessary for indoor spaces. It presents hardware solutions that meet international standards

Prerequisite: CIID3110
This course provides students with the essential theoretical knowledge, and the supportive technical abilities to design furniture. In addition to that, it provides the student with the necessary understanding of the methods, techniques, and the different stages of constructing Furniture

This studio will be a preparation for graduation project II. Students will apply human factors and evidence-based research as a way of uncovering creative solutions to various design problems. Projects during this studio will focus on the unique social, technological, economic, and cultural ways that people work in the diverse, global, and interconnected city of today and tomorrow. Students will engage with this activity through research, planning, programming, branding, and wayfinding. Through the understanding of historical precedent, current trends, and human needs and interconnectedness, students will consider innovative concepts for future places of work.

 

CIGD2101 - Graphic Design Studies
CIGD2205 - Islamic Art & Design
CIDN2210 - Design Thinking & Research
CIMD4116 - App Development & Design
CIAR4114 - Contemporary Arab Media

Semester 2

Prerequisite: CIID4120
Graduation Project II is a final design studio which is Linked to Graduation project I as an implementation of research in the previous studio. In this studio students will investigate existing spaces and develop designs starting from concept sketches and leading to design drawing documents and digital 3D drawings. They will develop their abilities in presenting, critiquing and exhibiting their design solutions

This course will provide students with the necessary knowledge about management, project management, as well as project planning and execution schedules and risk management. Creating bill of quantities and specifications and the necessary estimations for a project design and execution will be covered, as well as contract, tender documents, and career practice related methods and regulations.

Prerequisite: CIID3213
This course gives students the opportunity to explore and understand the concepts of digital and physical portfolio. A portfolio is an organized collection of documents from personal, learning, and professional achievements. Students carefully plan both the structure and content of the physical and the digital portfolio. A well-composed portfolio is essential when meeting with potential employers or clients. In this course, students plan and prepare to develop a unique portfolio of individual work and are encouraged to keep samples of work as they progress through coursework and careers.

CIGD2101 - Graphic Design Studies
CIGD2205 - Islamic Art & Design
CIDN2210 - Design Thinking & Research
CIMD4116 - App Development & Design
CIAR4114 - Contemporary Arab Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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