DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTSFACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA

CURRICULUM

GENERAL BACKGROUND

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HistoryThe Department was established in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences in 1992. The first set of students for the maiden programme of the Department, the Bachelor of Technology (Honours) degree in Fine and Applied Arts, were admitted in the 1992/93 session. The M.A., M.Phil and PhD programmes were commenced in the 1996/97 session. The M.Tech., M.Phil and PhD programmes were commenced in 2002.

Mission and RelevanceThe Department is to serve as agency for artistic, cultural, technological and industrial development through research and modernization of indigenous art concepts and technology in relation to social, economic and cultural realities of the world; and to educate students with adequate academic background integrated with sufficient technological training necessary for the challenges of environmental development as well as management of cultural and industrial matters. Emphasis is placed on identification of problems and opportunities, innovation and invention; effective and efficient utilization of production resources; and self-reliance.

The objectives of the Department are: Establishing effective facilities for studies in Fine and Applied Arts.

Undertaking research in the various branches of Fine and Applied Arts.

Nurturing an awareness of the richness of African culture vis-a-vis the global dimensions of art, as well as developing skills in the invention and manufacturing of locally sourced art materials and equipment.

Training artists for skills to undertake practice professionally and to undertake the study of cultural, historical, scientific, technological and industrial problems and evolve solutions through art and its theoretical techniques.

Giving instructions in Fine and Applied Arts to those who require it in some other programmes of study in the University.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMEBACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B. TECH) DEGREE

IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTSPhilosophy The Visual Arts (pictorial and plastic) was originally conceived as being purely in the humanities and to train the individual to acquire artistic skills in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramic, Graphic Design and Textile Design. But the relationship which now exists between the visual arts and the sciences and technology as well as the constant cultural fluxes make it mandatory for Fine and Applied and Arts to be treated as an integral part of the whole cultural system. For the full potentials of the Visual Arts as a cultural catalyst to be realized, it should be taught to produce artists with sound artistic and technological skills so as to influence cultural development not only through the humanities but also through science and technology.Objectives The objectives of the programme are:

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providing students with sound academic training in studio practice, theory and history of the arts through an integrated and comprehensive technological approach;

nurturing in the students, an awareness of the richness of African culture and the global dimensions of art; and

producing graduates, who will make necessary positive impacts as artists and designers, instructors of art, art critics and historians, for institutions dealing with cultural matters and the society at large.

Admission RequirementsAdmission to Part I/100 Level: Admission to the first year is through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The prospective candidate must have a minimum of 5 credits passed at not more than two sittings at the Senior Secondary School Certificate level or its equivalent. Subjects must include English Language, Fine art/Visual Art, Mathematics and any two science subjects. The UTME subjects must include English and Fine Arts, and any other two subjects. Admission to part II/200 Level (Direct entry): Candidate for Direct Entry must have good passes at the GCE A/L, ND, NCE and HND or their equivalents provided he/she meets the minimum entry requirements. In addition, the candidate for direct entry admission must submit a portfolio containing samples of his/her works to the Head of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts at the time he/she is returning the application forms to the Admissions office. Transfer from other Universities: Candidate transferring from other universities may be considered for admission to the appropriate level of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance from his/her former university. The candidate must in addition hold the minimum entry requirement.

Length of ProgrammeThe duration of the programme is five years for UME candidates and four years for the direct entry candidates. For the first one year, students are expected to offer the compulsory university courses. During the second year, students are given an intensive and broad-based exposure to the major areas of Fine and Applied Arts. The training is narrowed down to two areas of specialization in the third year and the fourth year. Students also go for industrial attachment in the rain semester of the fourth year. In the fifth year, students specialize in one of the following areas: Painting, Sculpture Ceramics, Graphic design, and Textile design.

Degree OfferedBachelor of Technology (honours) degree in Fine and Applied Arts.

Requirements for the Award of the DegreeTo qualify for the award of the B.Tech. (Honours) degree, student must pass all the compulsory courses and offer all the required and free elective courses. In addition, student must pass the total number of credits required for graduation. A minimum of 185 course units for candidates admitted through UME (Part I/100 Level), and 153 units for direct entry (Part II/200 Level) candidates must be passed.

University Required Units:Mode of Admission

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UTME (Part I/100 Level) Direct Entry (Part II/200 Level)Pure and Applied Sciences 38 38General studies 12 12Drawing 2 2Computer Science and Technology

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Library study 0 0Total 53 53

DEPARTMENTAL REQUIRED UNITS:Mode of Admission

UME (Part I/100 Level) Direct Entry (Part II/200 Level)Computer 4 4Electives 10 10*Art Theory 34/36 28/30*Studio Practical 84/82 58/56Total 132/132 100/100

* The 2 unit fluctuations are applicable to only Painting and Textile Design students who may take an extra theory course in their areas of specialization.

Course EvaluationStudent must satisfactorily complete continuous assessment work in the form of assignment, project, term paper, essay and test as at when due for all courses. The continuous assessment for studio work is 60% while that of art theory is 40% of the total mark obtainable. Student must also pass prescribed examinations for each course at the end of each semester. A student should normally have 75% attendance in whatever course(s) he/she registered for before he/she qualifies to sit for examinations in such course(s).

Curriculum and Course Content100 LEVELHarmattan Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsBIO 101 General Biology 2 1 0 3BIO 103 Experimental Biology 0 0 3 1CHM 101 General Chemistry 3 1 0 4CHM 103 Experimental Chemistry 0 0 3 1FAA 101 Fundamentals of Drawing 0 1 3 2GNS 101 Use of English I 2 0 0 2LIB 101 Use of Library 1 0 0 0MTH 101 Elementary Mathematics I 4 1 0 5PHY 101 General Physics I 3 1 0 4PHY 103 Experimental Physics I 0 0 3 1

Total 16 7 12 23

Rain Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P Units

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BIO 102 General Biology II BIO 101 2 1 0 3BIO 104 Experimental Biology II BIO 103 0 0 3 1CHM 102 General Chemistry II CHM 101 3 1 0 4CHM 192 Experimental Chemistry II CHM 103 0 0 3 1CSE 100 Introduction to Computer Technology 1 0 0 1GNS 102 Use of English II GNS 101 2 0 0 2GNS 104 Science and Technology In Africa through

the Ages2 0 0 2

MTH 102 Elementary Mathematics II 4 1 0 5PHY 102 General Physics II PHY 101 3 1 0 4PHY 104 Experimental Physics II PHY 103 0 0 3 1

Total 17 4 9 24

200 LEVELHarmattan Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsFAA 201 Basic Drawing I 0 1 3 2FAA 211 Art Appreciation I 2 1 0 3FAA 241 Two Dimensional Design 0 3 6 6FAA 271 Three Dimensional Design 0 3 6 6CSE 201 Computer Programming I 0 0 6 3

Electives (Engineering & Environmental Sciences)

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Total 4 9 15 23

Rain Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsFAA 202 Basic Drawing II FAA 201 0 1 3 2FAA 212 Art Appreciation II FAA 211 2 1 0 3FAA 242 Painting 0 1 3 2FAA 252 Graphic Design 0 1 3 2FAA 262 Textile Design 0 1 3 2FAA 272 Pottery 0 1 3 2FAA 282 Sculpture 0 1 3 2GNS 202 Logic and Philosophy 2 0 0 2GNS 204 Science and Society 2 0 0 2CSE 204 Introduction to Computer Application 1 0 0 1

Electives (Engineering & Environmental Sciences)

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Total 8 7 18 23

300 LEVELHarmattan Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsCompulsory CoursesFAA 301 Still Life Drawing FAA 202 0 1 3 2FAA 311 Western Art I 2 0 0 2FAA 313 African Art 2 0 0 2

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FAA 315 Oriental and Islamic Art 2 0 0 2FAA 321 Introduction to Computer Art 1 1 0 2FAA 331 African Crafts Techniques 0 0 6 2GNS 207 Science in History: Bio-Historical

Approach 2 0 0 2

8 units from any two areas of Specialization

- - - 8

Elective (Environmental Sciences) - - - 2Total 24

Areas of SpecializationPainting

FAA 341 Colour Theory 1 1 0 2FAA 343 Painting Materials and Techniques FAA 242 0 1 3 2FAA 345 Figure Painting I 0 1 3 2FAA 347 Drawing and Painting I 0 1 3 2

Graphic DesignFAA 351 Printmaking Techniques 0 1 3 2FAA 353 Advertising Design I FAA 252 0 1 3 2FAA 355 Poster and Billboard Design 0 1 3 2

Textile DesignFAA 361 Woven Textile Design 0 1 3 2FAA 363 Resist Dye Technique 0 1 3 2FAA 365 Fabric Surface Design FAA 262 0 1 3 2

CeramicsFAA 371 Hand Built Pottery FAA 272 0 1 3 2FAA 373 Thrown Pottery 0 1 3 2FAA 375 Ceramic Mosaic 0 1 3 2

SculptureFAA 381 Carving Techniques I 0 1 3 2FAA 383 Figure Sculpture and Composition I FAA 282 0 1 3 2FAA 385 Sculpture Casting Processes 0 1 3 2

Rain Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsCompulsory CoursesFAA 302 Figure Drawing FAA 301 0 1 3 2FAA 312 Western Art II FAA 311 2 0 0 2FAA 314 African Architecture 2 0 0 2FAA 316 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 0 0 2FAA 322 Computer Art I FAA 301 0 0 3 2FAA 332 Form and Material Technology 0 1 3 2

8 Units from any two areas of specialization

- - - 8

Elective (Environmental Science) - - - 2Total 22

Areas of SpecializationPainting

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FAA 342 Still Life Painting 0 1 3 3FAA 344 Landscape Painting 0 1 3 2FAA 346 Figure Painting II FAA 345 0 1 3 2FAA 348 Drawing and Painting II 0 1 3 2

Graphic DesignFAA 352 Book and Packaging Design 0 1 3 2FAA 354 Advertising Design II FAA 353 0 1 3 2FAA 356 Illustration and Visualization 0 1 3 2

Textile DesignFAA 362 Weaving FAA 361 0 1 3 2FAA 364 Textile Printing Processes 0 1 3 2FAA 366 Decorative Textile 0 1 3 2

CeramicsFAA 372 Ceramics FAA 373 0 1 3 2FAA 374 Ceramic Composition 0 1 3 2FAA 376 Wall Decorations FAA 375 0 1 3 2

SculptureFAA 382 Carving Techniques II FAA 381 0 1 3 2FAA 384 Figure Sculpture and Composition II FAA 383 0 1 3 2FAA 386 Modeling and Casting FAA 385 0 1 3 2

400 LEVELHarmattan Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsCompulsory CoursesFAA 401 Draughtsmanship FAA 302 0 1 3 2FAA 403 Outdoor Studies 0 1 3 2FAA 411 Art and Society in Africa 2 0 0 2FAA 421 Computer Art II FAA 322 0 0 3 2FAA 431 Form and Material Technology 0 1 3 2

8 units from any two areas of specialization

- - - 8

Total 18Areas of Specialization

PaintingFAA 441 Composition in Oil FAA 342 0 1 3 2FAA 443 Portraiture in Oil FAA 346 0 1 3 2FAA 445 Seminar in Painting 1 1 0 2

Graphic DesignFAA 451 Cartooning, Animation & Television

Graphics0 1 3 2

FAA 453 Photography 0 1 3 2FAA 455 Seminar in Graphics 1 1 0 2

Textile DesignFAA 461 Design Theory 1 1 0 2FAA 463 Interior Decoration 0 1 3 2FAA 465 Textile Technology FAA 364 0 1 3 2

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CeramicsFAA 471 Ceramic Process and Technique 0 1 3 2FAA 473 Glazing Techniques FAA 372 0 1 3 2FAA 475 Ceramic Theory 1 1 0 2

SculptureFAA 481 Welding Techniques 0 1 3 2FAA 483 Portrait Sculpture FAA 386 0 1 3 2FAA 485 Theory of Sculpture 1 1 0 2

Rain Semester:Course code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsFES 400 Student Industrial Work Experience

Scheme- - - - 4

500 LEVELHarmattan Semester:Course Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsCompulsory CoursesFAA 501 Advanced Draughtsmanship I FAA 401 0 2 3 2FAA 511 Contemporary African Art 2 0 0 2FAA 531 Advanced Form and Material Technology FAA 431 0 1 3 2FAA 591 Thesis 0 4 0 4

6 units from one area of specialization - - - 6Total 16

Areas of SpecializationPainting

FAA 541 Advanced Painting 0 1 3 2FAA 543 Advanced Composition FAA 441 0 1 3 2FAA 545 Advanced Figure Painting FAA 346 0 1 3 2FAA 547 Scenography 0 1 3 2

Graphic DesignFAA 551 Advanced Advertising Design FAA 352 0 1 3 2FAA 553 Book Design & Production FAA 354 0 1 3 2FAA 555 Advanced Cartooning and Animation FAA 451 0 1 3 2

Textile DesignFAA 561 Creative Fabric/Loom Weaving FAA 362 0 1 3 2FAA 563 Advanced Dyed Fabrics FAA 363 0 1 3 2FAA 565 Textile Organization and Management 2 0 0 2FAA 567 Fashion Designing 0 1 3 2

CeramicsFAA 571 Ceramic Glazes FAA 471 0 1 3 2FAA 573 Ceramic Technical Processes 0 1 3 2FAA 575 Advanced Hand built Pottery FAA 371 0 1 3 2

SculptureFAA 581 Metal Sculpture FAA 481 0 1 3 2FAA 583 Advanced Portrait Sculpture FAA 483 0 1 3 2FAA 585 Architectural Sculpture 0 1 3 2

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Rain SemesterCourse Code Course Title Pre-Req L T P UnitsCompulsory CoursesFAA 502 Advanced Draughtsmanship II FAA 501 0 1 3 2FAA 522 Special Project in Computer Art FAA 421 0 1 3 2FAA 592 Thesis FAA 591 0 4 0 4

6 units from one area of specialization - - - 6Total 14

Areas of SpecializationPainting

FAA 542 Advanced Portraiture in Oil FAA 433 0 1 3 2FAA 544 Mural Decoration 0 1 3 2FAA 546 Special Project in Painting 0 1 3 2

Graphic DesignFAA 552 Advanced Printmaking FAA 351 0 1 3 2FAA 554 Advanced Photography FAA 453 0 1 3 2FAA 556 Special Project in Graphics 0 1 3 2FAA 558 Advanced Product Advertising FAA 416 0 1 3 2

Textile DesignFAA 562 Advanced Fabric Surface Design FAA 363 0 1 3 2FAA 564 Decorative Textile 0 1 3 2FAA 566 Special Project in Textile Design and

Technology0 1 3 2

FAA 568 Advanced Textile Technology FAA 465 0 1 3 2Ceramics

FAA 572 Ceramic Kiln and Firing Processes 0 1 3 2FAA 574 Studio Problems in Ceramics 0 1 3 2FAA 576 Special Project in Ceramics 0 1 3 2

SculptureFAA 582 Advanced Techniques of Sculpture 0 2 4 2FAA 584 Assemblage 0 2 4 2FAA 586 Special Project in Sculpture 0 1 3 2

Course Description

100 LEVELAs in University Requirements for First Year (Part I/100 Level) Degree Courses

FAA 101 Fundamentals of Drawing Definition of art, concepts and contents with emphasis on mechanical, industrial, engineering and other technological functions of art. Development of visual literacy; studio exercises in the fundamental concepts of drawing in the study of line, plane, form, space, perspective, value, texture, colour, composition and technological drawing (2 units practical).

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200 LEVELFAA 201 Basic Drawing IFundamental concepts of drawing with emphasis on improving skills in visual literacy, accurate observation in a variety of media and draughtsmanship (2 units practical).

FAA 202 Basic Drawing IIContinuation of FAA 201, with emphasis on improving skills in visual literacy, accurate observation and draughtsmanship (2 units practical).

FAA 211 Art Appreciation IDefinition of art, terminologies, fundamentals of art, art classifications and values of works of art from different cultures. Concept of originality and copyright issues (3 units theory).

FAA 212 Art Appreciation IIExaminations of works of art of different cultures of Europe, Oceania, Pre-Columbian America and the Orients, Emphasis on the arts and crafts of the Nigerian communities (3 units theory).

FAA 241 Two Dimensional DesignOrganisation of art concepts composed of introductory studio experiences in the basic principles of visual structure. Introduction to lettering, poster design and printmaking. Exploration of basic techniques of mosaic and printed fabrics surface design (6 units practical). 

FAA 242 PaintingDevelopment of painting skills in various media. Study and exploration of spatial description in colour (2 units practical).

FAA 252 Graphic DesignIntroduction to the problems of communication through the graphic art processes. Visualisation, layout, illustration, constructed and scripted lettering, typefaces, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 262 Textile DesignExploration of various design techniques with emphasis on traditional African motifs for printed and dyed fabrics (2 units practical).

FAA 271 Three Dimensional DesignMeaning. Ceramics stressed in form of craftsmanship and traditional pottery techniques and motifs. Fundamental hand built techniques, mold making, coiling, slab methods, etc. Materials and methods of sculpture. Experimentation with the plastic relationships existing between a variety of materials and the expression of ideas in three-dimensional form (6 units practical).

FAA 272 PotteryStudio work in indigenous and foreign methods of pot making (2 units practical).

FAA 282 SculptureStudio works in basic sculptural processes and plastic possibilities of various media. Projects may include ceramic sculpture (2 units practical).

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300 LEVELFAA 301 Still Life DrawingStudio works in drawing of still life to develop techniques of accurate observation and expression in varied media (2 units practical).

FAA 302 Figure DrawingExploration of various drawing media and techniques for descriptive and accurate rendition of the human body, working from live models (2 units practical).

FAA 311 Western Art IA survey of art from the earliest time to the fifteenth century (the Renaissance period) (2 units theory).

FAA 312 Western Art IIA survey of art from the fifteenth century (the Renaissance period) through the present (2 units theory).

FAA 313 African ArtAncient and indigenous artistic traditions of the pre-Islamic art of North Africa, Roman North Africa and the sub-Saharan Africa (2 units theory).

FAA 314 African ArchitectureA survey of indigenous architectural styles with emphasis on materials and techniques, forms and functions, spatial content, development and transformation, iconography, iconology, historical and socio-cultural significance (2 units theory).

FAA 315 Orient and Islamic ArtA survey of far and near Eastern Art and Architecture with emphasis on Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Shinto and Islamic traditions (2 units theory).

FAA 316 Nigeria Peoples and CultureHistory and culture of notable Nigerian ethnic groups with emphasis on their settlement patterns and cultural uniqueness (2 units theory).

FAA 321 Introduction to Computer ArtIntroduction to basic components of a computing system. History, creative potentials, and application to Visual Arts. Potentials and limitations of various softwares for artistic purposes (2 units theory).

FAA 322 Computer Art IExploration of various computer soft and hard wares for arts: Paintbrush, Photoshop, Mac-Draw, Mac-Paint, Page Maker, Microsoft Office, Corel Draw, Macromedia Freehand, etc (2 units practical).

FAA 331 African Crafts TechniquesIntroduction to various indigenous methods of arts and crafts such as fibre manipulation, wood carving, weaving, textile production, metal works, bead and glass works, etc (2 units practical).

FAA 341 Colour TheoryStudies in and on colour derivations, colour nature and colour values; techniques of transparent and opaque paints and colour applications (2 units theory).

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FAA 342 Still Life PaintingPainting of still life compositions with emphasis on shapes, tones, rhythm and spatial organization (2 units practical).

 FAA 343 Painting Materials and TechniquesFamiliarity with different painting media, nature and techniques of application (2 units practical).

FAA 344 Landscape PaintingEnvironmental studies and painting with emphasis on colour, moods, tonality and depth (2 units practical).

FAA 345 Figure Painting IAccurate studies of human figure in various poses, moods using various painting techniques and materials (2 units practical).

FAA 346 Figure Painting IIDetailed anatomical studies of human figure in various poses and moods. A continuation of FAA 345 (2 units practical).

FAA 347 Drawing and Painting IExploration of linear forms and techniques, colour, tonality, texture and value organizations in artistic expression. Emphasis should be placed on the representation of architectural elevation and landscape and a few exercises in mural decoration (2 units practical).

FAA 348 Drawing and Painting IIA continuation of FAA 347 with emphasis on improving skills in neatness of artistic presentation and framing (2 units practical).

FAA 351 Printmaking TechniquesExperimental studio work in the basic concepts of printmaking and demonstration in relief, intaglio, lithography, serigraphy and mixed media techniques (2 units practical).

FAA 352 Book and Package DesignExploration and techniques of book production and package designs using various design approaches (2 units practical).

FAA 353 Advertising Design IVisual communication of advertising design. Emphasis on design, drawing, lettering and layout (2 units practical).

FAA 354 Advertising Design IIProblem solving utilizing methods, materials and procedures; graphic presentation of idea stressed through creative images and layout in Magazine, Newspaper and Corporate image design, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 355 Poster and Billboard DesignStudies of layout and typography of creative poster and billboard designs using various techniques (2 units practical).

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FAA 356 Illustration and VisualizationPrinciples and functions of illustration. Illustration for book stories and scientific communication (2 units practical).

FAA 361 Woven Textile Appreciation of the basic processes of weaving on both vertical and horizontal looms. Exploration of various Nigerian traditional weaving techniques and preparation of yarns and colourants (2 units practical).

FAA 362 WeavingExploration of basic weaving processes to produce well designed woven textile on the traditional looms. Traditional spinning and dyeing of cotton fibre should also be practiced (2 units practical).

FAA 363 Resist and Dye TechniquesStudio exercises of various techniques of batik, tie and dye designs with emphasis on Nigerian traditional motifs (2 units practical).

FAA364 Textile Printing ProcessesExercises in various stages of textile production. Screen-printing, block, free and direct application of pigments and dyestuffs, and design formation (2 units practical).

FAA 365 Fabric Surface DesignStudio experiments in the surface decoration of fabric, emphasizing the traditional African motifs (2 units practical).

FAA 366 Decorative TextileThe study and production of decorative textile materials and designs for use in homes and public places. Production for use on apparels and body (2 units practical).

FAA 371 Hand built PotteryCreation of new forms, using traditional African shapes and motifs (2 units practical).

FAA 372 CeramicsIntroduction to clay as a medium for artistic expression; fundamentals of aesthetic form, techniques of hand built, glaze, design and kiln firing (2 units practical).

FAA 373 Thrown PotteryPottery as artistic expression in clay. Emphasis is placed upon the use of the potter’s wheel (2 units practical).

FAA 374 Ceramic CompositionThe production of decorative pots using imaginative and creative motifs from traditional elements (2 units practical).

FAA 375 Ceramic MosaicProblems of designs and techniques in the creation of ceramic mosaics, wall tiles and plaques with traditional and contemporary motifs (2 units practical).

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FAA 376 Wall DecorationWall decoration using tiles, etc, with traditional and contemporary motifs (2 units practical).

FAA 381 Carving Techniques IStudio works in various carving techniques and processes in wood, soapstone, bone, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 382 Carving Techniques IIFurther exploration of carving techniques in stone, marble and wood (2 units practical).

FAA 383 Figure Sculpture and composition IExploration of three-dimensional sculpture in space with emphasis on thematic expression (2 units practical).

FAA 384 Figure Sculpture and Composition IIAdvanced exploration of figure sculpture using more advanced techniques. Direct welding techniques, metal casting, molding and casting in plaster of Paris, resin and plastic (2 units practical).

FAA 385 Sculptural Processes and CastingExploration of various sculptural casting processes using various materials such as cement, plaster of Paris, fibre glass and metal alloys (2 units practical).

FAA 386 Modelling and CastingModelling from life using various materials such as clay, plaster and cement fondu (2 units practical). 

400 LEVELFAA 401 DraughtsmanshipFurther development of drawing skills, employing a variety of media. Memory drawing. Gesture and contour drawing. Group poses (2 units practical).

FAA 403 Outdoors StudiesStudies of the environment in various media with emphasis on moods, movement and spatial dynamics. At least two completed sketchbooks in addition to class exercises, must be submitted at the end of the semester (2 units practical).

FAA 411 Art and Society in AfricaThe importance and role of the visual arts and artists in African cultures. Relationship between art and other aspects of African culture (2 units theory).

FAA 421 Computer Art IIFurther development of skills in the production of computer assisted design (2 units practical).

FAA 431 Form and Material TechnologyAn exploration of local materials, tools and equipment production techniques. Development of at least one unique art equipment/material and technique by each student (2 units practical).

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FAA 441 Composition in OilExploration of the expressive possibilities of oil paint medium with emphasis on individual mode of expression (2 units practical).

FAA 443 Portraiture in Oil.Portraits in oil painting with emphasis on anatomical accuracy and semblance (2 units practical).

FAA 445 Seminar in PaintingSeminars on contemporary issues in painting and on painters with special reference to African arts and Nigerian art in particular (2 units theory).

FAA 451 Cartooning, Animation and Television GraphicsCartoons through the ages. Modern cartoons and caricature for mass communication. Motion picture principles, methods and techniques of animated film (2 units practical)

FAA 453 PhotographyPhotography as science and art. Introduction to the techniques of photography, camera parts and manipulation as well as picture taking and film and digital image processing methods (2 units practical).

FAA 455 Seminar in GraphicsStudies of notable graphic artists and designers with emphasis on their styles, use of material and graphic expressions (2 units theory).

FAA 461 Design TheoryAppraisal of the techniques of presentation and marketing of textile goods. Study of problems and organization of small and large scale textile industries (2 units theory).

FAA 463 Interior DecorationDesign principles of interior organization. Furniture design/production and arrangements, fabric usage for interior decoration and lighting, emphasis on usage of local materials (2 units practical).

FAA 465 Textile TechnologyStudio study of the physical and chemical properties of dyes and other textile materials with a concentration on colour chemistry. Exploration of traditional African techniques of fabric production (2 units practical).

FAA 471 Ceramic Processes and TechniqueStudio project in wheel throwing, firing and glazing techniques (2 units practical).

FAA 475 Ceramic TheoryThe nature of ceramic raw materials, Formation, properties and exploration. Discussion of works of notable potters and their styles. (2 units practical).

FAA 481 Welding TechniqueExploration of the various metal welding techniques and their application to sculpture (2 units practical).

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FAA 483 Portrait Sculpture IPortrait in different media with special emphasis placed on accuracy of representation of the human forms and semblance (2 units practical).

FAA 485 Theory of SculptureA discussion of the works of major sculptors. Examination of types of African sculpture with reference to their special sculptural qualities (2 units practical). FES 400 SIWESIndustrial training in various establishments related to the area of specialization (6 units practical).

500 LEVELFAA 501 Advanced Draughtsmanship IFurther development of drawing skills, employing a variety of drawing processes, memory drawing, gesture and contour drawings (2 units practical).

FAA 502 Advanced Draughtsmanship IIFurther development of drawing skills, employing a variety of media. Memory drawings, gesture and contour drawings and group poses. Studies of the environment using various drawing techniques and media: emphasis on moods, movements and special dynamics (2 units practical).

FAA 511 Contemporary African ArtTwentieth Century beginnings. Pioneer and genesis of European academic style, emergence of art instruction in tertiary institutions and their impact, the place of traditional artists in contemporary African society, and the emergence of non-traditional artists (2 units theory).

FAA 522 Special Project in Computer ArtExecution of a special or major work in computer art, emphasizing originality and creativity (2 units practical).

FAA 531 Advanced Form and Material TechnologyCreative exploration of qualities of indigenous as well as student’s individually invented art material/equipment – vegetable, animal and mineral derived, etc. Demonstration of the mastery of these material(s) leading to the production of skills which epitomize the student’s understanding of forms and materials (2 units practical).

FAA 541 Advanced PaintingFurther development of skills in various media with emphasis on the development of individual’s skills (2 units practical).

FAA 542 Advanced Portraiture in OilPortrait studies in oil. Special emphasis on mood, character, physical and psychological resemblance (2 units practical).

FAA 543 Advanced CompositionInitiative and conscious organization of space, forms, textures, colours and tones as well as exercise in unity and balance (2 units practical).

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FAA 544 Mural DecorationMural decoration in various media. Exercise in colour, formal and spatial problems of mural decoration (2 units practical).

FAA 545 Advanced Figure PaintingAdvanced and detailed anatomical studies of human figure. Emphasis on effects of light and colour poses and moods. (2 units practical).

FAA 546 Special Project in PaintingAn exploration of materials and techniques of painting, emphasizing individuality, originality and talent (2 units practical).

FAA 547 ScenographyStudies on the principle and methods of scenography. Exercises using geometric shapes. Experiments using various materials for collage on problems of colours, space and lighting in theatre and interior design (2 units practical).

FAA 551 Advanced Advertising DesignRefinement of media and mixed media execution resulting in innovative pictorial and symbolic expression – poster, packaging and graphic illustrations stressed. (2 units practical).

FAA 552 Advanced PrintmakingExtension of printmaking and technical experiences in a selected number of more complex printmaking areas. Relief, intaglio, lithograph, serigraphy (2 units practical)

FAA 553 Book Design and ProductionExtensive studies of and studio exercise in illustrations of works in poetical and literal forms. Layout designs, lettering as related to book production. (2 units practical).

FAA 554 Advanced PhotographyAdvanced principles and techniques of photography, camera characteristics, picture taking and processing methods, photomontage, photo-tricks and colour processing (2 units practical).

FAA 555 Advanced Cartooning and AnimationIndividual problem solving projects. Portfolio content formulation. Building of a well-balanced portfolio to show learned skills as well as diversification of art works (2 units practical).

FAA 557 Advanced Product AdvertisingStudio exercises in layout in advertising typography and typesetting logo and trademark designs, package designs, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 561 Creative Fabric and WeavingThe Fabrication of tapestries, rug, appliqué, stitchery, lacework, macramé, loom weaving, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 561 Advanced Fabric Surface DesignStudio exercises in the surface decoration of fabric, creation of motif suitable for batik, printing, painting, etc. stitches and appliqué. (2 units practical).

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FAA 563 Advanced Dyed FabricsExperiments in different techniques of resist and tie-dyeing, using traditional African motifs (2 units practical).

FAA 564 Advanced Decorative TextileConception of textile design as art. The production of printed, dyed, appliquéd, painted, and stitched decorative materials – wall hanging, etc. (2 units practical).

FAA 565 Textile Organization and ManagementFurther exposure to organizational and managerial skills in both the small and large scale textile industries. Comparison between the indigenous and the contemporary industries and management (2 units theory).

FAA 566 Special Project in Textile DesignAn execution of a major Textile Design project (2 units practical).

FAA 567 Fashion DesigningA study of clothing in relation to the human figure. Illustration and design of original dresses based on traditional and contemporary materials (2 units practical). FAA 568 Advanced Textile Technology Further study of the physical and chemical properties of dyes and other textile materials with emphasis on adaptation of traditional materials for industrial purposes (2 units practical).

FAA 571 Ceramic GlazesExercise in the use of various types of ceramic glazing materials, their preparation, application and firing process (2 units practical).

FAA 572 Ceramic Kiln and FiringStudies in the structures and functions of wood, electric, oil and gas kilns their operation and maintenance, designs and constructions (2 units practical).

FAA 573 Ceramic Technical ProcessesStudio projects in technical processes of ceramics including clay formulation, glaze formation, kilns construction and mold making (2 units practical).

FAA 574 Studio Problems in CeramicsExperimental studio projects reflecting high level technical, initiative and conceptual approaches (2 units practical).

FAA 575 Advanced Hand built PotteryFurther acquisition of skills in pottery with emphasis on decorative household and ceremonial pottery (2 units practical).

FAA 576 Special Project in CeramicsExecution of special or major works in ceramics (2 units practical).

FAA 581 Metal Sculpture

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Metal construction with emphasis on casting and welding techniques and individual problems in metal art and jewelry making (2 units practical)

FAA 582 Advanced Techniques of SculptureA continuation of a variety of sculpture processes with emphasis on individual techniques and aesthetic solutions. Traditional and contemporary concepts in sculpture (2 units practical).

FAA 583 Advanced Portrait SculptureA naturalistic study of models in various postures in clay, plaster, cement, etc., and with special reference on character, mood, physiological and psychological resemblance (2 units practical).

FAA 584 AssemblageIndepth studio works, using various found materials in mixed media to produce individual, creative and imaginative three dimensional designs or composition in relief (2 units practical).

FAA 585 Architectural SculptureAdvanced works/projects in architectural sculpture using various media (2 units practical).

FAA 586 Special Project in SculptureAccomplishment of a major sculpture work. Discussion on individual problems in sculpture with the instructor (2 units practical).

FAA 591 ThesisWork on approved art historical topic to be based on individual field work and bibliographical research (4 units theory).

FAA 592 ThesisContinuation of FAA 591 and completion of a thesis based on the approved topic (4 units theory).

Academic StaffNames and qualifications Rank Areas of Specialisation

Prof. R. O. Rom Kalilu Professor Art and Art HistoryB.A. (Unife), M.A., Ph.D. (UI)JP., MNYAS, MACS, MISEA, MIAAA, fsna

Dr. B. A. Ogunlade Senior Lecturer Graphic DesignB.A., M.A., Ph.D. (ABU)

Dr. M. A. Akintonde Senior Lecturer Art HistoryB.A. (Unife), M. A. (UI),Ph.D. (LAUTECH),

Dr. (Mrs.) M.O. Areo, Senior Lecturer Art HistoryB.A., M.F.A. (Unife)Ph.D. (LAUTECH)

Dr. F.E.A. Oladugbagbe Senior Lecturer Sculpture

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B.A. (OAU), M.F.A. (Uniben)Ph.D. (LAUTECH)

Dr. (Mrs.) O. Ayodele Senior Lecturer Art HistoryB.A. (ABU), M.A., Ph.D. (UI)

Mr. O. O. Abokede Lecturer I PaintingB.A.Ed., M.F.A (Delsu) M.A. (UI)

Mr. A. A. Adediran Lecturer I Textile DesignB.A. (Uniben), M.A.M.A.,

Mr. O. M. Oyeyode. Lecturer I Graphic DesignB.A. (OAU)M.A. (UI)

Dr. J. A. Abodunrin Lecturer I PaintingB.A. (UniUyo), M.F.A. (OAU) Ph.D. (LAUTECH)

Ms. H. T. Woods Lecturer II Textile DesignB.A. (Unife), M.Tech. (LAUTECH)

Mr. T. E. Akinde Assistant Lecturer CeramicsB.Tech, M.Tech. (LAUTECH)

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