Department of Industrial Art– Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana

A warm welcome to the Department of Industrial Art, Bolgatanga Technical University.

The department started full operations in 2008 as the 8th Higher National Diploma (HND) programme of the then Polytechnic. Structured to offer diverse and holistic industry driven education, the department stands as a beacon of creative and technical excellence in Northern Ghana, nurturing talents in the fields of visual and applied arts in seven specialized areas – Communication/Graphic Design, Fashion & Textiles, Sculpture, Painting & Decorating, Ceramics, and Leather Work. 

These optional areas are classified under four main Academic Sections namely Communication/Graphic Design, Fashion & Textiles, Sculpture, Painting & Decorating.   Each section is designed to equip students with high practical skills and theoretical knowledge that align with national and cultural relevance as well as contemporary industry demands.

The department currently offers the following programmes.

• 4-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Communication/Graphic
• 4-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Fashion Design and Textiles
• 4-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Sculpture
• 4-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Painting and Decorating
• 3 year Higher National Diploma in Industrial Art in seven specialized options as in above.
• 2-year Diploma in garment making
• 2-year Diploma in Graphic Design
• 2-year Diploma in Furniture Design
• Proficiency 1 & 2 certificates in Garment making
• National Certificate 1 & 2 certificates (Ghana Jobs and Apprenticeship programmes)
• Precision Quality (PQ) Training

Focus of respective programmes

The Communication/Graphic Design section places emphasis on visual communication, branding, digital media, and design software proficiency while the Fashion & Textiles section explores garment construction, textile design. Leatherwork section provides integration of textile and leather material manipulation. The Sculpture programme provides a robust foundation in three-dimensional design artistic expression in commemorative monuments and heritage sites while in Ceramics, focus is given to skills in domestic table ware, roofing and floor tiles production. With Painting & Decorating, the focus covers both interior and exterior branding of the built environment, physical planning and the automobile body works.

Through commitment to excellence, cultural identity, and technological advancement, the Industrial Art Department of Bolgatanga Technical University continues to collaborate with relevant industries in Ghana and beyond to undertake exchange programmes and ensure graduate employability

Future growth.

As part of its strategic development, the department is preparing to launch Master’s programmes in the near future to advance research, innovation, and academic leadership in the visual and creative arts. This milestone will enhance the University’s capacity to contribute to national and international discourse in industrial art and design, while fostering deeper industry-academia collaboration.