Part I Courses

Course Outline

FAA 101 Introduction to Fine and Applied Arts                   2 Units

Introduction to fundamental concepts in Fine and Applied Arts; meaning and branches of Art; purpose/functions of Art; definition of terms and Art terminologies, elements and principles of Art.

FAA 102 Art Appreciation                                                     2 Units

Introduction to basic concept in Art, understanding such concepts (e.g. form and content, visual experience, visual processes and unity of experience) and conceptualization of ideas, interpretations of forms and contents in format composition, interpretation of forms and colours.

FAA 103 Introduction to General Drawing                           3 Units

Introduction to various aspects of General Drawing i.e. still life, nature, landscape etc. Exploration of basic principle in in-door and outdoor drawing. (I.e. perspective, shading techniques etc), use of drawing materials, tools and studio equipment Development of skills in drawing using pencil, pen and ink, conte crayon, pastel, charcoal and brush and wash leading to accurate observation of nature and manmade objects, figures at rest and in action. Emphasis will be placed on quality of line, skill and balanced distribution of light and shade.

FAA 104 Introduction to Life Drawing                                  3 Units

Introduction to  basic principles in life Drawing (I.e use of lines, proportion etc), linear study of posed models and exposure to the use of various media in drawing-pencils of various grades, pen and ink, charcoal, crayon and brush in the delineation of forms, in order to inculcate the habit of accurate observation of the structure, volume and spatial relationship of objects. Introduction to the use of lines and figure drawing. Training on the basics of accurate observation, structure, mass, spatial relationship and visual analysis, accruing to three a dimensional expressive effects. Emphasis on the study of specific anatomical parts of human figure e.g. leg, hand, ear, nose, face in profile.

FAA 105 Media and Methods in Two Dimensions I             3 Units

Introductions to basic elements two-dimensional designs (line, colour, texture, form, and shape) 1 their relationship to the principles of design and organization (rhythm, balance, dominance, etc.) In Painting, Graphics and Textiles. Experiments with the basic elements of design with lines, shapes, space, texture and colour with emphasis on organization of space for a clearer understanding of colour theory and exploration.

FAA 106 Media and Methods in Two Dimensions II.           3 Units

Collation and study of traditional African motifs and colour symbolism and their adaptation for contemporary use in designs. Exploration of various motif adaptations techniques and application to Painting, Graphics and Textiles design with emphasis on organization of space for a clearer understanding of colour theory and exploration. Further experiments with the basic elements of design with lines, shapes, space, texture and colour.

FAA 107 Media and Methods in Three Dimensions I           2Units

Introduction to all forms and concepts of three-dimensional arts. The basics of form, space/depth; various tactile properties etc. Exposition to the use of ephemeral materials such as: clay, egg shels, coconut shells, bamboo etc. In creatng concepts in three dimensions. The emphasis is on spatial projection, volumetric mass, and emergence of latent potentials in each medium of expression.

FAA 108 Media and Methods in Three Dimensions II.         3 Units

Introduction to modelling, tools, media, methods and techniques. Exposure to the use of clay in creating forms (I.e. pinch, coil, slab, moulding, casting, jigger-jolley). Experiment in the use of slab and coil methods in  creating sculpture-ceramic forms.