BACHELOR OF VOCATIONAL STUDIES WITH EDUCATION

 

The main purpose for this program is to prepare students to get skills which will enable them teach at least two subjects in the area of their specialization. In addition to the teaching subjects, our students are also given Knowledge in the following Disciplines; Basic Accounting, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy and the history and cultural heritage of Uganda. These alongside the Professional ethics given to our teachers make them employable in various fields such as Management and administration, Journalism, Finance, Research and the Entertainment Industry.

To develop a healthy attitude among students towards work and life.

  1. To enhance individual employability.
  2. To reduce the mismatch between the demand and supply of skill man-power.
  3. To provide an alternative for those intending to pursue higher education without particular interest or purpose.
  4. To prepare students for identified vocations spanning several area of activity.
  5. An emphasis in vocational education will also be on development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills for entrepreneurship and self-employment.
  6. To give opportunities for professional growth, career improvement and lateral entry into courses of general, technical and professional education through appropriate bridge courses.

Course code

Subject Name/Description

Semester

LH

PH

CH

CU

BVA 1203

Drawing (Nature)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 1206

Introduction to Printmaking Techniques

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 1208

Introduction to Fabric Design & Studio Technology

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 1210

Introduction to Sculpture & Studio Technology

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVS 1213

Introduction to Ceramics& Studio Technology

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

FND1205B

History & Cultural Heritage of Uganda

Semester 2

45

00

45

3

BCU1201

Foundations of curriculum studies

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BEF1201

Sociological foundations of education

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BEF1202

Psychological foundations of education

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BMA1201

Educational Management & Administration

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

 

Total semester credits

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year two

Semester 1

 

 

 

 

 

Course code

Subject Name/Description

Presented each semester

LH

PH

CH

CU

BVA 2102

History & Art Appreciation (Movements)

Semester 1

45

00

45

3

BVA 2103

Drawing & Studio Technology (Values)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 2109

Exhibition Techniques

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

ELECTIVES

 

Select and 2 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA2104

Water-colour Painting

 

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA2105

 

Graphic Design Layouts

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA2108

Fabric Decoration (Inks and Dyes)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

ELECTIVES

 

Select and 3 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA2106

 

Weaving(Spinning and Dyeing yarn)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 2110

Materials for Sculpture

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 2112

Multimedia Crafts

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 2113

 (Techniques) Ceramics (Clay)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BEF 2102

Historical foundations of education

Semester 1

15

00

30

2

BEF2103

Philosophical foundations of education

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

BEP2101

Entrepreneurship in Education

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

BHL2101

Human Learning/Growth and Cognition /Development

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

 

Total Semester credits

 

 

 

 

22

 

Year two

Semester 2

 

 

 

 

 

Code

Subject Name/Description

 

LH

PH

CH

CU

BVA 2203

Drawing (Anatomy

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

Electives

 Select and 2 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 2204

Oil Painting (Techniques

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 2205

Graphics (Typography and Illustration)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 2208

Fabric Decoration (Multi-Media

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 3 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 2206

Weaving (Rug)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 2210

Monumental Sculpture

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA  2212

Multi-media Crafts (Environmental)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 2213

Ceramics (Kilns and Glazes)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA  2202

Art Education

Semester 2

30

60

30

3

BCU 2203

General teaching methods

Semester 2

30

00

30

3

BCU 2204

Educational technology

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BER 2202

Educational research

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BSP 2202

School Practice

Recess Term

 

00

150

5

 

Total Semester credits

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year three

Semester 1

 

 

 

 

 

Core Course units

Subject Name/Description

Presented each semester

LH

PH

CH

CU

BVA 3102

History and appreciation of art

Semester 1

30

00

30

3

BVA 3103

Drawing (Simplification and Distortion)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3111

Practical Project (Report writing)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 2 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 3104

Oil Painting (Mural)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3105

Advertising Graphics

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3107

Block Printing

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3108

Fabric Design

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 3 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 3106

Weaving (Interlacing)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA  3110

Sculpture (Environmental)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3112

Multi-Media Crafts (Leather)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BVA 3113

Ceramics (Industrial)

Semester 1

15

60

45

3

BEF 3102

Professional ethics

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

BEM 3102

Educational Measurement & Evaluation

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

BEF 3102

Comparative and Contemporary issues in Education

Semester 1

30

00

30

2

 

Total Semester credits

 

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year Three

Semester 2

 

LH

PH

CH

CU

BVA 3203

Advanced Drawing.

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3211

Practical Project(product)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 2 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 3204

Advanced Oil Painting

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3205

Graphics (Visual Communication)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3207

Printmaking and the Environment

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3208

Fabric Design (Mass Production)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 3 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 3206

Weaving (Design for women structures

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3210

Sculpture (Prototypes)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3212

Multi-media Crafts (Mobile toys)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3213

Ceramics ( mass Production)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

Electives

Select and 3 subjects from below.

 

 

 

 

 

BVA 3206

Weaving (Designs for woven structures)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3210

Sculpture (Prototypes)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3212

Multimedia Crafts (Mobile toys)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BVA 3213

Ceramics (Mass production)

Semester 2

15

60

45

3

BCU3201

Curriculum design, Development and Implementation.

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BGC3201

Introduction to Guidance and counselling.

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BEF3201

Economics of Education.

Semester 2

30

00

30

2

BSP3202

School Practice (6 weeks)

Recess Term

00

150

75

5

BER3206

Research Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Semester credits

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Graduation credits

 

 

 

 

153