In this course, students will engage in a comprehensive study of computer graphics, the print production process and video production. Emphasis will be placed on techniques and role-play in video production, the fundamentals of pre-press printing as well as preparation of pre-press artwork from initial concept to printed matter. Students will also incorporate video with computer graphics using contemporary industry software.
The disciplines of video and print are emphasized with traditional and contemporary practices. In particular, prominence is given to video production. The core elements of graphic design: type and image (still and/or animated) are interlinked with video to create a dynamic product with a message.
This is an introductory course to the literary analysis of narrative, dramatic and poetic works of West Indian authors. It examines the techniques of the various forms, characterization and structure of the type of works, and the style of the individual authors. Furthermore it seeks to help students to be aware of the philosophy of the writers as expressed through their works. It is a lecture discussion course.
This course is designed to equip students with the basic skills needed to capture and produce photographs for today’s media environment. The course focuses on the basic principles of photography, and students will be instructed in the fundamental theory and practice of photography such as the meanings of various photographic terms, the functions of the main parts of the camera, composition, utilising light, photofinishing and printing. Students will learn how to process and manipulate images in a digital environment using photo editing software. Students will be required to have their own camera with a minimum resolution of 5 megapixels.
This course examines the rich heritage and struggles of some of the African peoples who have become part of Barbadian society. Additionally, it focuses on the continent’s history, resources, population and great leaders. Moreover, the course celebrates ancestral links to the diverse continent and dispels Eurocentric perceptions about the African diaspora.
Introduction to Biostatistics covers various aspects of statistical applications in Biological investigations. These include collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
This course gives an overview of the business environment in Barbados and the Caribbean. Students analyse various types of business organizations and examine the major functional areas in a business.
This course provides knowledge of and skills in map reading. It deals with reading and depicting conventional signs, relief, scales, slopes and marginal information on both large and small-scale maps and plans. It provides knowledge of Barbados 1/50000 map and other maps. Manual and computer assisted survey drawing and lettering, drawing media, drafting techniques and presentation are also covered.
This course represents an introduction to the theoretical basis of curriculum design. The course explores the philosophical base of Physical Education and encourages students to think critically about the objectives of the discipline. Models of curriculum design are presented to guide students towards an understanding of the processes involved in the production of syllabi which meet the needs of the Caribbean student. This course aims to strengthen the theoretical base from which the future Physical Education teachers generate their practice and sensitize them to the need to use curricula for enrichment of their teaching-learning experiences.
A knowledge of curriculum theory and practice is essential for all practitioners in education. Hence, the significance of the models that guide the curriculum process should be understood. This course is, therefore, designed to provide teachers with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for facilitating curriculum development, innovation, implementation and evaluation. Furthermore, it will provide participants with the opportunity to analyse the factors that influence curriculum change in the Caribbean.
Students will be introduced to the discipline of design management, where they will develop an insight into the role of design, the development of a corporate design agenda and the dynamics of management. This course deals with the exploration of design management theory, and the implementation of design management in the business and commercial sector. Emphasis in this course is on the study of current design and design management practice (North America, Australasia and Europe) across a full range of corporate communications, brand development, interior, retail and environmental design. An analysis will be made of current design use within the CARICOM/CSME economic setting and what policies and strategies from North America, Europe and Australasia are applicable to the Caribbean situation. Approaches that can be developed in creating an indigenous design agenda are explored.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the study and evaluation of e-business organizations, methods and technologies, and their development, implementation and impact on individuals, groups and organizations.
This course introduces some of the essential notions and principles in the field of economics, and gives an overview of economic fundamentals. It will examine selected features of the macro economy as well as the micro economy, and the impact these have on households, businesses, government and the rest of the world. It will also examine the use of data and diagrams relating to the production possibilities frontier, as well as circular flows in operations of the economy. It will survey issues relating to the economy, prices, markets, the financial system, international economics, and development issues.