The student understands the basic and instrumental daily-life activities; methods of assessing daily-life activities; and how to educate on daily-life activity in order to enhance independence, through this course.
OT205
Performance Areas: Cognitive
This course ensures that the students can define cognition; understand the effect of cognition on role performance; and learn the methods of cognitive assessment in ergotherapy and the therapeutic approaches.
OT206
Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry
In this course, the students learn about psychiatric dysfunction and its effects on role performance in children and adolescents; evaluation of psychiatric functional dysfunction from the perspective of ergotherapy; activity-based therapeutic approaches directed at independent living.
OT207
Functional Insufficiencies in Musculoskeletal System
Through this course, the students are informed about traumatic, inflammatory, neoplastic, congenital and degenerative diseases which lead to insufficiencies in the functions of the musculoskeletal system.
OT208
Functional Kinesiology
This course covers the topics of: Biomechanical properties of the body; musculoskeletal system; mechanical principles of movement and body mechanics.
OT209
Basic Measurement and Assessment Methods
In this course, the students learn about assessment of posture, shortness, flexibility; methods of evaluation of anthropometric measurements, normal joint movement and muscle strength
OT210
Supportive Technology
The students learn the following in this course: Areas of use for supportive technology in various functional insufficiencies with a view to enhancing role performance; Selection of the appropriate supportive equipment and principles of organizing the environment; Introduction of simple and complex equipment and learning the methods of education with supportive equipment.
OT211
Sociology of Disability
This course covers the topics of disability; social status of the disabled, their social roles and social interactions on the basis of cultural and social differences.
OT214
Summer Internship
The internship programme is designed to help students reinforce the basic theories, concepts and skills they have learned from their lectures through practical applications at various areas in ergotherapy. The programme has a duration of 2 weeks.
OT301
Neurodevelopmental Dysfunction
This course informs the students about: The aetiology, pathology, epidemiology and clinical indications of the development of dysfunction in the nervous system.
OT302
Professional Rehabilitation
In this course the students gain knowledge and skills in relation to the following topics: The complete health structure and societal roles of individuals with functional insufficiencies who wish to take up new employment or return to their previous employment; Ergotherapeutic evaluation (work and environment) and therapeutic approaches related to the life-roles and performance of such individuals.
OT303
Occupational Therapy in Geriatric Rehabilitation
This course covers the understanding of biopsychosocial effects of the aging process and their relationship with the functional competencies; and understanding ergotherapeutic evaluation and therapeutic approaches for the purposes of enhancing role performance, safety and life quality.
OT304
Orthotics and Biomechanics
This course informs the students about: Biomechanical properties, suitability, function, use, and maintenance of orthotic equipment used in various functional insufficiencies; patient education; and production of simple orthotic equipment.
OT305
Preventative Occupational Therapy and Environmental Review
The students understand the ergonomic risk factors affecting role performance; learn planning and implementation of architectural barriers for access, safety factors, organisation of the environment and home adaptations; and gain information about the education of people according to ergonomic and biomechanical principles.
OT306
Occupational Therapy in Neurodevelopmental Dysfunction
Through this course, the students gain knowledge and skills in: Evaluation of the role performance in various neurodevelopmental dysfunctions; ergotherapeutic assessment and therapy approaches facilitating functional independence.
OT307
Problem-Based Applications in Occupational Therapy
This course is designed to develop the students' skills in evaluation and planning of therapy approaches, decision making, problem solving and communication. This is achieved by carrying out analysis of case examples in small groups.
OT308
Dance and Movement Therapy
In this course, the students gain knowledge and skills with respect to the relationship between movement and psychomotor development, emotion and behavioural patterns; body's potential movement; enrichment of individual's movement repertoire.
OT310
Summer Internship
The students reinforce their academic gains through improving their practical skills on care and treatment by carrying out field studies in the format of an internship.
OT401
Clinical Education I
With this course, the aim is to develop student skills in evaluation and therapy approaches used in the field of ergotherapy, through practical applications.
OT402
Clinical Education II
With this course, the aim is to develop student skills in evaluation and therapy approaches used in the field of ergotherapy, through practical applications.
OT403
Evidence Based Occupational Therapy Applications
In this course the students are expected to carry out literature searches relevant to evidence-based applications in ergotherapy; be able to evaluate and discuss relevant research scientifically, deontologically, ethically and legally and assess its validity and reliability.
OT404
Society Based Rehabilitation
The aim of this course is to inform the students on ergotherapeutic theories, strategies, and evaluation and application techniques. Through this course, the students also gain knowledge and skills in planning and application methods for assessment and intervention in order to facilitate societal integration of the disadvantaged groups.
OT406
Graduation Project
The requirements for the graduation project ensures the student attains competence in planning and carrying out a scientific study, collecting data, analyzing the relevant literature, applying statistical analysis, preparing the results as a report and present it.
PA102
Introduction to Art Studio
This course builds on Foundation Studio, aiming to prepare students for the main areas of their interest, such as painting, sculpture, printmaking or ceramics. Students start building their thinking and practical skills in their chosen discipline areas. From this early stage students are encouraged to consider multidisciplinary engagements in developing their making-skills as well as in reading, writing and thinking.
PA103
2d Design
2D Design involves studio instruction in basic design through projects and exercises in fundamental form and space concepts. Control of proportion, scale, and design relationships; development of problem formulation and sound bases for value judgement are inaugurated. Release of student' potential creative capacities is the prime concern.
PA104
3d Design
This course involves study of basic elements and principles of 3-D design, theory, and their application to specific art/design problems. Construction of basic sculptural forms is addressed, enabling students to distinguish between 2D and 3D perceptions in relation to space and environment.
PA111
Drawing I
Drawing is an important tool for artists and designers in any field. Not only a tool for visual representation, it is also a valuable tool for developing clarity of thought in relation to the subject/object in question. This course develops perceptual skills and introduces the basic principles of composition, form, line, perspective and volume.
PA112
Drawing II
Explore ways to articulate and build visual space through the various conceptual uses of drawing. Techniques range from drawing the still life to abstraction.(Prerequisite: GRA 111).
PA131
Photography
This is a non-technical course where students are encouraged to explore how the photographic image is constructed and circulated within the broader social, cultural and political context. Numerous contemporary photographers and their works are critically analyzed and evaluated in order to ascertain their works' impact in society. Students are then asked to choose an area of interest and produce their own photographic (digital and print format) images.
PA132
Color Theory and Practice
This course provides students with a foundational understanding of color from the perspective of visual composition, and helps students to recognize how color choices can enhance or undermine an intended message. The class will explore the basic principles of color theory as well as its history and theorists. Students will learn to apply this information to the practice of art and composition through projects and brief research papers.
PA141
History of Art and Culture
This is a course where through the analysis of fine art, architecture, design and popular arts such as movies, students understand and evaluate the importance of Western Modernism and subsequent contemporary art history and theory.
PA142
History of Modern Art
History of Modern Art covers diverse artists and their work from 19th Century to our time in both the western and non-western world. This course aims for students to develop a good understanding of the diverse engagements that existed in the past, and the new ones being forged in our own time, in the arts arena.
PA201
Art Studio I
This studio program builds on PA 102. Working in two and three dimensions will enhance students' conceptual and technical skills in the discipline area they choose. For example, the design elements will be applied to painting and sculptural works with the introduction of color, formal composition, and execution of an idea. Similarly students will experiment with different mediums, techniques and styles enriching their repertoire of thought and practice. (Prerequisite: PA 102)
PA202
Art Studio II
A continuation of ART 201. There is emphasis on further exploration of methods and techniques, and their enrichment and refinement in 2D and 3D works. Students students from all the art disciplines will be encouraged to familiarize themselves with what is happening around them in arts within the broader social, cultural and political context (Prerequisite: ART201)
PA211
Advanced Drawing I
This is a course that encourages students to experiment with different drawing materials and methods, in order to enhance their conceptual and practical abilities in registering what they observe and imagine in the two-dimensional plane. (Prerequisite PA 112)
PA212
Advanced Drawing II
The Advanced Drawing II course is to challenge our perceptions and preconceptions of the visual world around us. This is not simply drawing by observing and/or imagining objects unique in themselves but rather observing the dynamics of relations between objects and surroundings.
PA231
Fundamentals of Painting
The focus of this course is on exploring mediums in the discipline of painting, such as pastel, watercolor, acrylics, oils. Equally important is developing a personal visual vocabulary whilst enhancing creative innovation and artistic expression. Topics include subject matter, composition, color, and the use of various materials.
PA232
Fundamentals of Sculpture
Constructing 3D art objects via experimenting with clay, plaster, found objects, paper, water, air, natural and industrial materials. This is a course to instigate the development of multiple sculptural forms including site-specific installations and time-based sculptures.
PA241
Contemporary Art
This is a course building upon PA 141 & PA 142, to equip students with knowledge of current discourses and artistic sensibilities. Apart from being a base for knowledge building, this course is also designed to foster the beginning of critical analysis of works of art.
PA300
Summer Internship I
A preliminary field based learning opportunity for professional work experience outside the classroom. In this context, students choose full time work/participation in an area of specific interest as a link to the professional world of Plastic Arts.
PA301
Art Studio III
This course builds on the previous PA 201 & PA 202 studio work. It consolidates previous semesters' work exploring various methods and techniques in the student's area of interest in 2D and 3D art-making processes (painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc.). In addition, students will be guided in projects that further develop their greater artistic awareness of processes of 'making'. Students are also encouraged to critically evaluate their work. Ideas for installation work will be explored in tandem with conceptual and technical developments. (Prerequisite: PA 201, PA 202)
PA302
Art Studio IV
This is an advanced studio program that extends technical and conceptual skills acquired in previous studio programs PA 201, PA 202, PA 301. Emphasis is given to conceptual and practical processes whereby students are urged to generate their own thoughts and raison d'etre in relation to their art and design work. Students will be exposed to a variety of notable contemporary and historical artists' work for the development of their own repertoire in artistic thought and processes.
PA311
Experimental Media
This is a course designed to expand the perceptual horizons in art-making. It involves experimenting with different materials and processes that may best suit the artist's concept and the underpinning motive-s to be offered for publication/exposition. All the conceptual and practical skills learned to that point may be drawn upon as appropriate.
