Part II Courses

Course Outline

FAA 201 Introduction to Art History                                     2 Units

The origins of Art: Definition and graphical descriptions of stylistic periods and movements in art from Pre-historic to Post modernism, relevance of art to the society, and importance of ruins, relics, arts and artefacts to Art History.

FAA 202 Introduction to Indigenous Nigerian Craft Practices    2 Units

Introduction to traditional methods of craft production – carving in stone and wood, metal, textile production, pottery, bend work, basketry – location, materials and classification of materials, sources of materials and their preparation, tools and methods of production, purpose/function of the crafts and their significances.

FAA 203 Life Drawing                                                           3 Units

Anatomical study of posed model in different figural composition. Emphasis is on the representation of human forms in three dimensions reflection foreshortening and shading.

FAA 204 General Drawing I                                                   3 Units

Study of naturals objects i.e. Plants, trees, stones in landscape with emphasis on the depiction of perspective and the use of various drawing media and shading techniques.

FAA 205 Computer Appreciation in Visual Art                     2 Units

Introduction to computer with special reference to its creative potentials in Fine and Applied Arts. Introduction to basic graphic/art software packages (Corel draw Graphics and its application to Drawing and simple lay-out designs).

FAA 206 Introduction to sculpture                                       3 Units

Introduction to basic principles, theories and techniques in sculpture and exposure to its variety of forms e.g. modeling, casting, carving. Exercise in modeled sculpture using clay and plaster. A theoretical analysis of these media shall reveal their potentials and limitation.

FAA 207 Introduction to Painting                                         3 Units

Introduction to basic principles of composition as related to art, colour theories (classification of colour and colour wheel) and the application of these principles and theories to painting. Painting techniques and contemporary Nigerian paintings (emphasis on works of renown Nigerian contemporary Artist).

FAA 208 Introduction to Graphics Design                           3 Units

Introduction to basic theories and processes in Graphic design in its variety of forms Exploration of elements of design (line, colour, texture, form, shape etc) and the principles of design and organization (rhythm, balance, etc) in producing simple graphical designs.

FAA 209 Introduction to Ceramics                                       3 Units

Introduction to basic principles, techniques and theories of ceramics Formation of clay clay-types and bodies prospects and preparation. Various tool and their relevance in pottery forming. Special emphasis on ceramic processes, terms/terminologies and study of contemporary and traditional African motifs and styles.

FAA 210 Introduction to Textile Design                               3 Units

Development of skills in the use of elements and principles of design reflective of prolific exercise in the creative use of lines, motifs/repeat, pattern, colour and special organization, all culminating to textile techniques of fabric decoration.

FAA 234 SIWES                                                                     3 Units

First three months of the six months of industrial attachment required for the students to interact with art agencies, private art studios and industries for practical experiences.