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SECTION A

1. CLASSIFICATION OF ART:

1. Visual Arts: (Fine and Applied Arts)
2. Performing Arts: (Music, Dance and Drama)
3. Literary Arts: (Poetry, Prose, Recitals) etc.

1. 2.             ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:

1. Elements: line, colour, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space etc.
2. Principles: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc.

1. ART TERMS:

Pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroscuro, cireperdue, terra- cotta etc.

Candidates should be able to:

1. differentiate between the three branches of art;

1. identify the elements of design;
2. analyse the principles of design;

1. identify art terms;
2. link the terms to their areas of art;
   1. use the terms in analyzing artworks.

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SECTION B

1. 1.       HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS OF ART:

1. Prehistoric, Greek and Roman Art;

1. Medieval Art: architecture, surface decorations and calligraphy;

1. Renaissance Art and Artists:  Giotto Di Bondone, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael (Raffaello Santi);

1. 19th and 20th Century art movements; Impressionism, Realism, Futurism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Pop art, Abstract Expressionism and Fauvism.

1. 2.       TRADITIONAL AFRICAN ART:

Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke and Bakumba.

1. 3.       TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN ART: Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwashi, and Mbari.

1. 4.         NIGERIAN CRAFTS:

Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leather works, metal works, beadworks, body decoration, mat and cane weaving.

1. 5.           DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN ARTS AND ARTISTS:

1. Art Schools: Zaria, Nsukka, Osogbo group etc.

1. Nigerian artists and art educators; Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I. Wangboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede etc.

Candidates should be able to:

1. compare their materials, styles and techniques;

1. classify the periods and styles with emphasis on architecture, surface decoration and calligraphy;

1. compare the artists, their works and styles;

1. differentiate between the various art movements;

1. analyze their styles techniques, innovations and influences;

1. categorise works in terms of style, materials and locations;
2. categorise works in terms of styles, materials and locations;

1. analyze the works in terms of functions, characteristics and locations;

1. trace the origins, locations and styles;

1. determine the influence of the art schools and groups;

1. assess the artists in terms of their works, specializations, techniques and styles;

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1. Museums, galleries and art centres;

1. Art institutions, cultural art

centres, national art organizations – Nigerian Society for Education through Arts (NSEA), Society for Nigerian Artists (S.N.A), National Council for Arts and Culture (N.C.A.C), etc.

1. Major Festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo, Odo, etc.

SECTION C

1. 1.       ARTISTIC SKILLS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES

1. Two-Dimensional Art: drawing, painting, graphics and textile design.

1. Perspective:
   1. Linear, angular, aerial, parallel etc.
   2. Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level, vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion, depth etc.

1. Sculpture, Ceramics and Crafts,

1. Computer Graphics: CorelDraw

1. 2.           TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Two-Dimensional Art Tools: brushes, lino cutters, drawing instruments, calligraphic pens, sharpeners etc.

1. Two-dimensional Art Materials: pencils charcoal, pastel, crayon, fixative, fabric, dyes, lino, wood blocks etc.

1. Two-Dimensional Art Equipment: air compressor, spray gun, enlarger, computer etc.

1. analyse the functions of museums, galleries, art centres and art institutions;
2. evaluate their impact on the development                                                                                of art;

1. assess their roles and functions;

1. examine the impact of major festivals on art and culture.

Candidates should be conversant with:

1. the techniques, skills and processes with emphasis on tone, composition and colour application;

1. the types of perspective;

1. the use of perspective rules and terms;

1. techniques, skills and processes;

1. the basic tools of designs;

Candidates should be able to:

1. maintain tools and art materials;

1. use art materials and tools;

1. operate and maintain art equipment;

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1. Improvisation of tools, materials and equipment;

1. Two-Dimensional Art: colours, brushes, calligraphic pens etc.

1. Three-Dimensional Art: spatula, kiln, beater, etc.

SECTION D

1. 1.           ART APPRECIATION

1. Man-made objects: architecture, sculpture etc.

1. Natural phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc.

1. 2.           MEANING AND FUNCTIONS OF ART IN SOCIETY

1. What art is

1. Functions of art in society: religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic and economic needs,

1. Functions of art in media: advertisement, education, recreation etc.

1. 3.         ART ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Job prospects in Visual Arts: Ceramist, Curator, Textile designer, Industrial designer, Sculptor,

Photographer, Cartoonist, Illustrator etc.

ix.        improvise alternatives

Candidates should be able to:

1. appreciate the aesthetic qualities of natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena in Nigerian environment;

1. differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena;

1. examine the meaning and functions of art;

1. use art to enhance societal values;

1. assess the role of art in media;

1. identify job opportunities in visual arts.