The Diploma in Industrial Arts and Design Programme aims at training middle level man power in Applied Arts and Design. It is also designed to prepare qualified candidates for Direct Entry admission into Bachelors degree (B.A.). This programme at Lead City University shall specialise only on Textile Technology and practice as well as Graphic Design, precluding other aspects of the Creative Arts.

Candidates for admission into Diploma programme in Industrial Arts must have credit in any five O’Level subjects including English Language Candidates do not necessarily have to have offered Fine/Creative Arts either at WAEC, GCE or NECO. However, there will be practical examination before the final admission.