Part IV

Course Outline

FAA 401   Advanced Draughtsmanship I                          2 Units

Studies of the environment in various periods using different media ink, ballpoint and other material with emphasis on topical themes - bush burning, flooding, traffic jams, markets and crowded streets In addition, the student is expected to focus on themes related to his area of specialization, petrol station and supermarket for Graphics, plants forms for textiles, volumetric forms for ceramic and sculpture.

FAA 402   Advanced Draughtsmanship II                         2 Units

Further development of drawing skills employing a variety of drawing media rapid sketches and memory drawing, geometric and contour drawing, and development of a personal style in the depiction of objects and people in relation to the background.

FAA 403   Landscape Studies                                           2 Units

Environmental studies in various painting media with emphasis on moods, forms, arrangements in nature, the character of nature, different climatic conditions, seasons and their effects.

FAA 404   Advanced Figure Painting                               3 Units

Exploration of more complex and expressive use of human figure as an object of study and means of expression; moods, posses, actions, colour statements, attention must be paid to anatomical correctness, proportionality and the relationship of parts of the body.

FAA 405   Experiment in Mixed Media                              3 Units

Study of experimentations in mixed media and installations exploration of new materials and technologies with exercises in the combination of several artistic media - poster colour, watercolour, tempera, gouache and soil to express specific themes and compositions in abstract or figurative painting in a single artwork.

FAA 406   Advanced Composition                                    3 Units

Intuitive and conscious organization for space, exercises in unity, balance, emphasis and subordination with emphasis on personal style and originality. Various compositions and explorations in colour composition and form organization.

FAA 407   Portraiture in Oil                                               3 Units

Study of the human face with attention to resemblance and expression. Opportunity for minor development of skill in any other preferred medium. Experimental explorations into styles and manners of expression.

FAA 408   Mural Decorations and Painting                  3 units

Introduction the history of mural decoration in various media and techniques. Exercises in colour, form and spatial problems of mural decorations. Exercise on execution of individual or group mini project on a selected wall on the University campus.

FAA 411   Multiple-Piece and Slip Casting                       3 Units

Introduction to the techniques of model and mould making for slip casting, exploring the sculptural potential of ceramic process. Casting: definition and methodology, Materials: Plaster of Paris, blunger, sieve, deflocculates, etc. Plaster mould-making, clays for slip casting, deflocculating.

FAA 412   Production of Ceramics for Home Fittings       3 Units

An introduction to ceramic installation and investigation of variety of production techniques including throwing, press hand-building, slip glazing, etc. for interior decoration. The Studio Potter, industrial ceramics and products: tiles, beads and jewellery; insulator and refractory materials. Lampshades, fountains, wall hangings (in relief), beaded curtains fan window blinds. Exhibition and marketing: technical knowledge and expertise required.

FAA 413   Creative Throwing and Composition               3 Units

Advanced demonstration of throwing skills, using combined techniques of pottery production. wheels, tools and wedging, throwing, specialized throwing techniques: throwing off the hump, throwing large pots, section throwing and coiling throwing. Throwing specific forms: cylinders, bottles, jar and covers, seats for covers, tea pots, pitchers, handles, spouts, deep bowls and flat plates. Decorating techniques: stamping, marbling, incising.

FAA 414   Firing and Glazing Techniques                       3 Units

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the importance of glazing and firing, and strategic functions of the kiln in actualizing aesthetic and functional purposes of ceramics. Kiln types and fuel, kiln building and materials; kiln loading and firing. Problems and challenges in firing.

FAA 415   Glaze Components and Preparation                3 Units

In-depth studies of raw materials and their uses in formulating clays and glazes. Glaze types and oxides, glaze formulations and calculations, glaze defects and remedies; chemical composition and compatibility of clays and glazes

FAA 418   Advanced Pottery (Assemblage)                 3 Units

Introduction to creativity in pottery production, using the combined technique of hand-building, throwing, and slabbing, etc. Emphasis is on creation of a complex, well-researched, aesthetically concise and technically successful body of work (decorative pottery, terracotta, glazing and firing of sculptural forms, experimenting with raku, salt and reduction firing. Monumental ceramic object to be glazed, fired and displayed).

FAA 420   Interior Decoration                                           3 Units

Application of design principles (colour, texture, shape, space and line) to interior organization (decoration and furnishing); production of fabrics for use as furniture cover, blind, beddings etc.

FAA 421   Textile Technology                                           3 Units

The study of the physical and chemical properties of textile materials. . Properties common to specific fibre types. Industrial weaving. Study of the chemistry of dyes and chemicals i.e. oxidation, fixation and fastness; study of studio hazards.

FAA 422   Creative Textile                                                 3 Units

Exploration into various forms of textiles. Relevance of creative fabrics in the interior the concept of creativity in fabrics for decorative and utilitarian purposes. Exercises in the production of fabric types for utilitarian and industrial purposes i.e. bags, shoes, mattresses etc.

FAA 423   Woven Textiles                                                 3 Units

Introduction and development of design concept in weave drafting for the production of traditional and contemporary Woven fabrics using loom. i.e. tapestry, rug, checks etc. Exploration of the various techniques c traditional and contemporary weaving; preparation of yams and colorants; sequence of weaving; foreign influences with regard to equipments, techniques and materials. Exercises in color planning, warping, beaming and threading, drafting and weaving for the production of tapestry rug, checks etc.

FAA 424   Fashion Design II                                             3 Units

Adaptation and sewing of various types of handmade fabrics for traditional and contemporary dress making i.e. adire, akwete, kente and ofi.

FAA 425   Fabric Decoration Techniques                         3 Units

Exercise in various techniques of fabric decorations i.e. painting, printing, spraying, appliqué, knitting & embroidery. The fabrication of personalised designs, appliqué stitchery, lace work, macrame etc.

FAA 427   Mixed Media Experimentation in Sculpture         3 Units

Study of installations and works in mixed media, and exploration of variety of materials, media and techniques in sculpture to produce unique sculptural pieces through - installation, assemblage and construction.

FAA 428   Modelling and Casting                                     3 Units

Portraiture in various sculptural media for interior and outdoor diplay- with emphasis on correct anatomical study and attention to detail and resemblance. Exploration of various casting processes using plaster, concrete, fibre glass and metal alloy. Exercises in modeling from life- with emphasis on sensitive and naturalistic portrayal of sitters depicting character, mood and resemblance.

FAA 429   Stone Carving                                                   3 Units

Introduction to stone carving, types of carved stone objects and their relevance in contemporary life Exploration of tools and techniques in carving various types of stone - soap stone granite lime stone and marble into figures, stools etc. with emphasis on individuality and originality.

FAA 430   Metal Fabrication & Construction                3 Units

Study of metal sculpture in history. Contemporary metal sculptures and methods. Fabricated metal sculpture, constructions, welded metal sculpture, discussion of traditional metal sculpture with reference to materials and method. Exercise in fabrication of metal works such as figure composition, furniture, door, burglary etc. through forging and welding.

FAA 431   Modelling and Casting of Figural Composition      3 Units

Detailed anatomical studies of the human figure in various positions and actions with emphasis on realistic accuracy. Construction of armatures for clay modeling Advanced exploration of figure various sculptural casting processes using various types of materials, such as fibre glass, metal alloy, plaster of Paris etc.

FAA 432   Architectural Sculpture                                    3 Units

Study of architectural sculpture in various media suitable for incorporation into building and a technique that blends with existing structures or a projected one. Advanced exploration of sculptures for enhancement of architecture through the unique execution of door panels, columns, balusters, interlocking slabs, suspended ceiling etc. Exercise in production of moulds, pieces in set and installation of finished works at identified area of need.

FAA 435   Computer and Multimedia Graphics                3 Units

Extensive usage of computer art packages such as Corel Draw, Photo Shop, Adobe Photo Shop, Microsoft Word, Power Point and other art-related software for Multimedia graphic designs (logo, trade mark designs, posters, packages, billboards, displays etc.). Introduction to web-page design.

FAA 436   Cartooning and Computer Animation             3 Units

Study of cartoon through the ages and its contemporary use for mass communication. Studies of Illustration and animated cartooning using computer to develop high-end animation in two and three-dimensions with software, such as 3-D Studio max, Light wave, Macromedia Flash. Exploration of cartooning for social and political commentary. Exercise in creation of individual styles in cartooning.

FAA 437   Book and Package Designs                             3 Unit

Techniques of bock design and production, Layouts of cover, book jackets designs and typography s related to book production. Types of book-covers, covered books or booklets; types of binding in common use: saddle-wire stitching, side-wire stitching, mechanical binding, loose-leaf binding and the sewed book Exercises in package design using both two and three- dimensional design approaches.

FAA 438   Product Advertising                                         3 Units

Advertising principles, procedures and psychology. Studies of lay-out in advertising, typography, logo design, trademark design, as well as packaging, using two and three-dimensional approaches.

FAA 439   Corporate Packaging                                        3 Units

Studies of corporate identities of standard corporations. Production of major  corporate designs such as logo, memo, calendar I shirt diary letterhead, complimentary cards direct mail etc for a particular corporate entity. Analysis of poster or billboard design: elements, functions, and characteristics. Consumer advertising campaign strategy.

FAA 440   Photography                                                3 Units

Advanced studies of photographic processes, camera usage and computer adaptation, including the use of camera Picture taking and picture processing methods The processes of contact print, retouching, step wedge, copying and taking of passport photographs.

FAA 443   Sub Saharan African Arts                            3 Units

A study of the African arts; the scope, classification, characteristics and relevance of the arts to the peoples’ culture. A survey of major African art cultures with reference to analysis of form, content and significance.

FAA 445   Art Theory and Criticism                                  3 Units

Definition of art, aspects of art, the concept of Fine A   rts, and crafts disentanglement of art from craft. Various methods of art criticism and applications to sharpen evaluation.

FAA 446   Contemporary African Art                                3 Units

In-depth study and analysis of contemporary trends, issues, ideas and personalities in art - training, patronage, professionalism, originality and self-expression, materials and methods, sources of inspiration. The emergence and pioneers of academic art, art departments in tertiary institutions and their products, the place of traditional artists in modern African society, art workshops and the emergence of neo-traditional artists.

FAA 447   Seminars in Art History                                    3 Units

Discussion of flew trends and challenges in Art Historical Studies with emphasis on African Art Studies. Exercise in organization of seminars and paper presentations.

FAA 448   Museology                                                        3 Units

Design, organization and administration of art museums; types and purposes of museums and art galleries; material sourcing, documentation and classification of collections; maintenance and conservation of collections; exhibition planning and costing of exhibitions; writing of brochures and exhibition catalogues. Exercise in the use of the department’s museum in classification, maintenance and research.

FAA 450   Art in Diaspora                                                 3 Units

African retentions in early Afro-American arts and crafts; African recrudesce in Afro-American painting and other forms of artistic expression. Notable African American artists — Driskell and John Biggers.

FAA 451   Contemporary Nigerian Art                              3 Units

Study of the emergence of a “new” art in Nigeria and the developmental history of contemporary Nigerian art, with a special focus on classification of the periods of development with emphasis on stylistic changes, school art and workshop experiment and their products (trained artists), art schools (i.e. Ife school, Zaria school, Osogbo school etc.), art movements (Ona and Uli) and pressure groups (i.e. Aka, Atunda etc.).

FAA 452   Aesthetics in the Visual Arts                            3 Units

Aesthetics description in the visual arts, the problems of beauty and individual taste universality and validity or otherwise of aesthetic judgments; art as representation, imagination, expression and symbolism. There will be exercises in the evaluation and criticism of specific works of art.

FAA 453   Entrepreneurship in Visual Arts                        3 Units

Strategies in starting organizing and managing private art studio as a business enterprise. Exposure to strategies in accessing economic / financial benefits of art works or products. Raising quotations and proposals for art commissions and projects. Artwork pricing, copyright, issues and strategies.

FAA 454   Individual project / Exhibition Display Techniques                        3 Units

Types, purposes and planning of exhibition; Selection, framing and mounting of works for exhibition; layout of display stands and display techniques. Writing of brochures and exhibition catalogues. The students are to organize and mount an individual exhibition (final-year exhibition) as the main exercise for the course.

FAA 455   Practical Historical Research in Visual Arts        3 Units

Execution of a major practical work in the students’ area of specialization for the university community as the final-year project, special consideration must be given to subject matter in relation to location and materials used. Art History students are to identify researchable topics in Visual Arts and conduct thorough investigation and analysis; findings are to be presented at a seminar for the purpose.

FAA 456   Project Report / Long Essay                            3 Units

Writing up and binding of report on the practical project and long essay (for Art History students) on material collected and presented in FAA 455 supported with appropriate photographs, drawings, diagrams and bibliographical references.