Bachelor of Industrial Art & Design
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Industrial Art & Design equips students with creative and technical skills in art, design, and visual communication. The program blends traditional art techniques with modern digital tools, preparing graduates to work in industries such as graphic design, product design, illustration, sculpture, and multimedia production. Students gain practical experience through workshops, studio work, and industrial attachments.
Why Study this program at Ndejje University?
- Hands-on training in both traditional and digital art techniques
- Opportunities to develop a professional portfolio for creative industries
- Exposure to real-world industrial art projects through internships and exhibitions
- Guidance from experienced faculty with industry experience
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Apply principles of design and aesthetics in industrial art projects
- Create innovative and functional designs for products, environments, and media
- Use modern tools and software for design, illustration, and multimedia production
- Demonstrate professional practice, teamwork, and project management skills
- Exhibit critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative innovation in artistic work
Course Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
- Art and Design Elements
- Business Studies I
- Christian Ethics I
- Communication Skills
- Computer Applications
- Introduction to Drawing
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Illustration
- Introduction to Painting
- Introduction to Pottery Making
- Business Economics
- Business Studies II
- Christian Ethics II
- Colour Theory
- Design Computing
- Illustration I
- Intermediate Drawing I
- Painting I
- Pottery Making I
- Printmaking
Semester 1
Semester 2
- Design Computing
- Illustration II
- Intermediate Drawing II
- Painting II
- Pottery Making II
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Research Methods
- Sculpture III
- Textile
- Design Computing
- Exhibition
- Illustration III
- Industrial Training
- Intermediate Drawing III
- Painting III
- Pottery Making III
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Sculpture IV
Semester 1
Semester 2
- Advanced Drawing I
- Design Computing
- Illustration IV
- Painting IV
- Pottery Making IV
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Sculpture V
- Textile
- Visual Communication IV
- Advanced Drawing II
- Design Computing
- Exhibition
- Illustration V
- Industrial Training
- Painting V
- Pottery Making V
- Printmaking
- Product Design
- Sculpture VI
Semester 1
Semester 2
Entry Requirements – Bachelor of Industrial Art & Design
Direct Entry
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 2 principal passes, including a relevant subject (e.g., Fine Art, Design, or Sciences)
Diploma Entry
Relevant diploma in art, design, or a related field (Upper Second or Credit), recognized by NCHE
Mature Age Entry
A minimum score of 50% in a recognized Mature Age Entry Examination
International Applicants
- Secondary school completion equivalent to Uganda’s A-Level
- Academic documents must be equated where necessary
- Proof of English proficiency if prior education was not in English
This Course includes:
How to get Admitted?
Follow the application process by submitting your academic documents and completing the university admission requirements.

























