Department of fine and applied arts

Brief History of the Department

The Department was founded as one of the pioneer departments at the inception
of the College in 1964. It started with the award of the Nigerian Certificat in Education
(NCE) programme as single major i.e. Fine Arts combined with other subjects. Later
Fine and Applied arts became a double major course of study in 1979/80 session. By
the 1984/1985 session, the department started the degree programme (B.A.Ed) of the
Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife with the NCE courses. Thus the department
became a degree awarding one till date.
Academic Programme
The under listed are the academic programmes of the Department; Pre-NCE,
Pre-Degree, sandwich NCE, Part-Time Degree, NCE (Full Time) and Degree (Full-
Time).
Physical Structures
The Department was at the old site from inception till the year 2011 when a new
building was commissioned by the Provost, Professor Adeyemi Igunkunoluwa Idowu.
The old department structures comprised of two buildings and the ground floor of a
building shared with old Mathematics department upstairs.

The new departmental structures accommodate the Ceramics, Sculpture,

Textiles, Painting, Graphics and Drawing Studio others a gallery, Art History/Art
Education Classrooms, office of the Head of Department and other staff offices.
Specialisations
Fine and Applied Arts Department graduate students at both NCE and Degree levels;
Painting, Textiles, Ceramics, Sculpture, Graphics and Art History.
Staff
The Department has twelve lecturers, two in each of the sections Others are two
Models (male and female), and a curator.
Academic staff
S/N Name Status Qualifications
1. Mr. Igbaro R.J.O Chief Lecturers NCE (Fine & Applied Arts)- 1983.
B.A. (Hon) Fine Arts – 1990.
MFA Sculpture- 1997
Certificate in Computer – 2006.
M.Phil (Art History) 2013
2. Mr. Bada J.B Chief Lecturer NCE (Fine & Applied Arts)- 1982.
B.A. (Hon) Fine Arts – 1989.
MFA Sculpture- 1997
Desk Top Publishing – 2006.
3. Mrs Adebayo O.J Chief Lecturer NCE - 1982. B.Ed. (1988) Fine
and Applied Arts – 1989.
 M.A Visual Arts, - 1990
Certificate in Computer 2006
4. Mr. Obisesan B.A Chief Lecturer NCE (Fine & Applied Arts)- 1983.
B.A. Ed (Textiles) – 1992.
MFA Textiles- 2000
Diploma in Computer – 2006.
5. Mr. Makinde S.A Chief Lecturer NCE (Fine & Applied Arts)- 1982.
B.A. Ed (Sculpture) – 1992.
M.A (Art History)- 2000
Diploma in Computer – 2006.
6. Dr. Ajayi A.O Chief Lecturer NCE (Fine Arts)- 1985.
B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts (Painting) – 1990.
MFA Painting- 1998
Diploma in Computer – 2001
Ph.D (Painting) 2015
7. Mr. Onyeagoro J.C Chief Lecturer B.A. (Creative Arts) – 1987.
MFA Painting- 1991
PGDE 2003
Diploma in Computer – 2006.
8. Adeoye O.I. Chief Lecturer B.A. Hons (Applied Arts)
Graphics – 1992.
M.A Visual Arts- 1996
Diploma in Computer – 2006.
PGDE 2009.
9. Mr. Akobi C.O. Chief Lecturer B.A. Ed (Fine Arts) – 1989.
M.A Fine Arts- 2000
Diploma in Computer – 2006.
10. Mr. Ganiyu S.O Principal Lecturere B.A. (Hons) Fine Arts
(Ceramics)– 1994.
PGDE 2009.
11. Mr. Akinnodi T.A. Senior Lecturer NCE (Fine Arts)- 1992.
B.A. Ed (Fine Arts) – 1994.
M.F.A (Textiles)- 2000.
12. Mr. Ojo R.A. Assistant Lecturer Technical Certificate 1999
Certificate in Computer – 2002
B.A. Ed Fine and Applied Arts
(Graphics) – 2008.
.
13. Mr. Sale G.O. Assistant Lecturer B.A. Hons (Ceramics) – 2015.
Non-Teaching staff
1. Mrs. Akinniranye Senior Assistant N.C.E (Business Education) (2003)
 O.B. Secretary B.A Ed (Business Education) 2007

2. Mrs. Ogunremi J.C. Higher Executive WAEC 2001 & 2008

Officer Advance NABTEB 2011
ND Business Administration 2018
3. Mr. Bademosi I. Senior Laboratory WAEC 1981, RSA Adv 1998
Supervisor
4. Mrs Olanipekun C Senior Laboratory S 75 1977, Trade test II&III 1993
Supervisor NABTEB (Advanced Level, 2007
NABTEB (Science) 2014.
5. Mr. Akinnusi O.A. Technician Trade Test I, II & III 1993
Diploma in Mechanical Eng Craft 1993
ND Mechanical Engineering 2016
Philosophy
The visual arts have a major role to play in all aspects of human life both at the
level of the individual and the society. The Fine Arts Programme therefore attemps to
nurture individual creative potentials to full maturity while at the same time ensuring that
artistic creativity contributes positively not only to cultural development but also
technological and industrial advancement.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are as follows: the objectives of the programme
is to provide students with practical and academic training which is required between
the practice of theory and history of arts, and because of the role of the visual arts and
as an agent of cultural in all its ramifications, the programme has bee designed to
broaden the intellectual horizon of the students before specializations.
There is a conscious attempt to encourage students to develop the potentialities
of their own individual creativity, inculcate an awareness of the richness of our cultural
heritage as well as the global dimensions of art. This will be achieved through
instruction in practical skills in the studios, exploration of indigenous creative
techniques, lectures, seminars and tutorials in the historical dimension of arts.
Thus, trained, the prospective graduate should be able to make the necessary
impact as instructors in all educational institutions dealing with cultural matters and the
society at large.
(a) Admission Requirements

(i) General Admission Requirement

A minimum of five (5) credits including English and Any one of the Science Subject (to
be achieved at a maximum of two (2) sittings) and the others 3 in any of the Arts and
Social Science.

Admission Requirements for:

 1. UME Entry
5 credits at WASCE/SSCE/NECO/GCE O’level including:
English
Any one Science subjects
In addition to three from the Arts, Social Science, Excluding commerce,, Book-
Keeping and Shorthand.
2. Direct Entry
NCE in Fine and Applied
OR GCE ‘A’ level including passes in Fine Art and any other subject
OR OND/HND Fine and Applied Arts – provided candidate fulfill O’level
requirements.
(b) Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Structure

To include period of formal studies in the Universities industrial Training planned visit and
Projects- (Long Essays) are domiciled in the School of Education.

A 12-week Teaching Practice is usually out during the degree programme. The 12
weeks. Teaching Practice is observed twice during the degree programme; six weeks during the
degree program; six weeks during the penultimate year and another six weeks during the fourth

(c) Basic Requirement for Studio and Practical (New Students)

Both new and returning students must have the understand materials/tools.

1. Laptop Computer
2. Apron (available in the Department)
3. Sketch pad (medium size – A3)
4. Drawing Sheets (Cartridge Paper)
5. White cardboard papers
6. Poster Colours
7. Sable Brushes (different sizes)
8. Hog brush (different sizes)
9. Full imperial drawing board (100cm by 100cm)
10. Charcoal sticks
11. Pastel chalk and wax
12. Water colour set
13. Ball point pen (black)
14. Calligraphy pen
15. Drawing ink (Rotring ink)

B.ED. FINE AND APPLIED ARTS

PART I HARMATTAN SEMESTER
CONTACT
S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE HOUR
 CODE
1 FAA101 Introduction to Fine/Applied Arts 2 C
2 FAA103 Introduction to General Drawing 3 C
3 FAA105 Media and Methods in 2 Dimensions I 3 C
4 FAA107 Media and Methods in 3 Dimensions I 3 C
5 EDU101 Introduction to Teaching Profession 2 C
Plus Any Two of the Following
6 YOR101 Introduction to Yoruba People and Language 3 E
7 HIS101 Culture History of Africa up to 1500 3 E
8 REL101 Introduction to the Study of Religion 3 E
9 EVD 101 Entrepreneur in Vocational Edu. Development 2 C
Any Two Special Electives Outside Education 4
TOTAL 21

PART I RAIN SEMESTER

Credit Status
S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE Unit Unit
CODE
1. FAA 102 Art Appreciation 2 C
2. FAA 104 Introduction to Life Drawing 3 C
3 FAA 106 Media and Methods in 2 Dimension II 3 C
4 FAA 108 Media and Methods in 3 Dimension II 3 C
5 EDU102 Principles and Practice of Education 2 C
6 EVD 102 Entrepreneur in Vocational Edu. Development 2 C
Plus Any Two of the Following
7 REL 102 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 3 E
8 HIS102 Introduction to History of Yoruba People 3 E
9 YOR 102 Introduction to History of Yoruba People 3 E
Any Two Special Electives Outside Education 4
TOTAL 21

PART II HARMATTAN SEMESTER

S/N COURSE CONTACT
CODE COURSE TITLE HOURS
1 FAA201 Introduction to Art History
2 FAA203 Life Drawing I 2 C
4 FAA207 Introduction to Painting 3 C
5 FAA209 Introduction to Ceramics 3 C
3 C
6 CSC221 Computer Appreciation 3 C
7 EFC201 Historical Foundations of Education 2 C
8 EFC203 Psychological Foundations of Education 2 C
Plus Any One of the following Electives
9 DCE201 Historical/Psychological Foundation of Adult Education 2 E
10 DCE205 Psychological Foundation of Adult Education 2 E
11 DCE207 Introduction to Community Development and Functional 2 E
Literacy
Any One Special Elective 2 SE
TOTAL 22

PART II RAIN SEMESTER

S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE Credit Status Unit
CODE Unit
1. FAA 202 Introduction to Nigerian Indigenous Craft
Practices 2 C
2. FAA 204 General Drawing 2 C
3 FAA 206 Introduction to Sculpture 3 C
4 FAA 208 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 C
5 FAA 210 Introduction to Textile Design 3 C
6 SEC 202 Curriculum and Instruction 2 C
7 EFC 202 Philosophical Foundations of Education 2 C
8 DET 202 Introduction to Educational
Communication and Technology 2 C
Any One Special Elective 2 SE
TOTAL 19

PART III HARMATTAN SEMESTER

S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT
CODE HOURS
 1. FAA301 Life Drawing II 2 C
2. FAA345 History of Nigerian Artistic Heritage 2 C
3. FAA347 Creative Exploration of Indigenous Forms and 2 C
Materials
Restricted Electives from Chosen Area of Specialization (6 Units/Semester)
PAINTING
4. FAA305 Composition in Oil 3 C
5. FAA307 Figure Painting I 3 C
CERAMICS
6. FAA309 Materials and Techniques in Ceramics 3 C
7. FAA311 Ceramics Mosaic (Tiles & Plaques) 3 C
SCULPTURE
8. FAA325 Materials and Techniques in Sculpture 3 C
9. FAA327 Portrait Modelling in Clay 3 C
GRAPHICS
10. FAA331 Materials and Techniques in Graphics 3 C
11. FAA333 Layout & Poster Design 3 C
TEXTILE
12. FAA317 Materials and Techniques in Textile 3 C
13. FAA319 Fabric Design 3 C
ART HISTORY
14. FAA 339 Art Historical Methodology 3 C
15. FAA 343 Forms and Meaning in Art 3 C
COMPULSORY COURSES IN EDUCATION
16. EFC301 Introduction to Guidance and Counseling 2 C
17. EFC303 Test and Measurement 2 C
18. SEC301 Curriculum Development 2 C
19. EDU202 Teaching Practice Results (Reported) 3 C
PLUS ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ELECTIVES
20. DET301 Organisation and Management of Learning Resources 2 E
21. EAP301 School Community Relations 2 E
Any One Special Elective 2
TOTAL 23

PART III RAIN SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE TITLE Credit Status
S/N CODE Unit Unit
1. FAA 302 General Drawing II 2 C

2. FAA 346 Art and Society in Africa 2 C

3 FAA 348 Art Studio Management & Admin. 2 C
Restricted Electives from Chosen Area of Specialization (6 Units/Semester)
PAINTING
4 FAA 304 Still Life Painting 3 C
5 FAA 308 Portraiture 3 C
TEXTILE
6 FAA 320 Fashion Design I 3 C
7 FAA 322 Printed Fabric 3 C
GRAPHICS
8 FAA 332 Contemporary Printmaking 3 C
9 FAA 336 Introduction to Photography 3 C
SCULPTURE
10 FAA 328 Carving Techniques 3 C
11 FAA 330 Assemblage in Sculpture 3 C
CERAMICS
12 FAA 310 Throwing Techniques and Processes 3 C
13 FAA 312 Mould Making and Slip Casting 3 C
ART HISTORY
14. FAA 340 History of Museums and Galleries in Nigeria 3 C
15. FAA 344 Introduction to Field Work and Historical 3 C
Documentation Techniques
COMPULSORY COURSES IN EDUCATION
14 DET 302 Basic Instructional Design 2 C
15 DET 320 Introduction to Long Essay 2 C
16 EFC 302 Developmental Psychology 2 C
17 SEC 304 Special Method 2 C
Any One Special Elective 2
TOTAL 20

PART IV HARMATTAN SEMESTER

S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT
CODE HOURS
 1. FAA401 Advanced Draughtsmanship I 2 C
2. FAA451 Contemporary Nigerian Art 2 C
3. FAA453 Entrepreneurship in Visual Arts 2 C
Restricted Electives from Chosen Area of Specialization (6 Units/Semester)
PAINTING
4. FAA403 Landscape Studies 3 C
5. FAA407 Portraiture in Oil 3 C
CERAMICS
6. FAA411 Multiple-Piece Moulds and Slip Casting 3 C
7. FAA415 Glaze Components and Preparation 3 C
TEXTILES
8. FAA423 Woven Textile 3 C
9. FAA425 Fabric Decoration Technique 3 C
SCULPTURE
10. FAA427 Mixed Media Experiment in Sculpture 3 C
11. FAA431 Modelling and Casting of Figural Composition 3 C
GRAPHICS
12. FAA437 Book & Package Design 3 C
13. FAA439 Corporate Packaging 3 C
ART HISTORY
14. FAA 445 Art Theory and Criticism 3 C
15. FAA 447 Seminars in Art History
COMPULSORY COURSES IN EDUCATION
16. EDU302 Teaching Practice 3 C
17. DET401 Long Essay 2 C
18. EFC413 Sociology of Education 2 C
TOTAL 19

PART IV RAIN SEMESTER

S/N COURSE COURSE TITLE Credit Status
CODE Unit Unit

1. FAA 402 Advanced Draughtsmanship II 2 C

2. FAA 452 Aesthetics in Visual Arts 3 C
3. FAA 454 Exhibition Display Techniques 2 C
Restricted Electives from Chosen Area of Specialization (6 Units/Semester)
PAINTING
4. FAA 404 Advanced Figure Painting 3 C
5. FAA 406 Advanced Composition 3 C
CERAMICS
6. FAA 414 Firing and Glazing Techniques 3 C
7. FAA 418 Advanced Pottery (Assemblage) 3 C
TEXTILE
8. FAA 420 Interior Decoration 3 C
9. FAA 422 Creative Fabric 3 C
SCULPTURE
10. FAA 428 Modelling and Casting of Portraits 3 C
11. FAA 430 Metal Fabrication and Construction 3 C
GRAPHICS
12. FAA 438 Product Advertising 3 C
13. FAA 440 Photography 3 C
ART HISTORY
14. FAA 446 Contemporary African Art 3 C
15. FAA 448 Museology 3 C
COMPULSORY COURSE IN EDUCATION
14 EAP 402 School Management 2 C
Plus Any Two from the Following
15 DET 402 Radio, TV and Film Utilization 2 E
16 EFC 402 Organisation Of Guidance Services 2 E
17 DCE 402 Mass Media and Methods of Distance 2 E
Learning
18 IED 408 Art Education 2 E
Any One Special Elective 2
TOTAL 19

COURSE CONTENT
PART 1

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 desigs. 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.

PART 2

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.

PART 3

FAA 301 Life Drawing II 2 Units

Detailed anatomical studies of the human figures in various modes of dressing, poses,
moods and actions with appropriate objects against suitable backgrounds using
different drawing techniques a media. Quick study of figures in motion.

FAA 302 General Drawing II 2 Units

Group figure composition and outdoor sketches of figures going about their daily
activities. Studies must show the environment nature, architecture and occupation.

FAA 303 Materials and Techniques in Painting 3 Units

Introduction to materials, methods and techniques in painting studies of the different

materials and medium in painting. Exploration of various possibilities in the combination
of these materials, methods and techniques; uses, handling, problems and safety.

FAA 3024 Still Life Painting 3 Units

Exploration of various composition in colour, with special emphasis on shape, colour,

structure, texture, rhythm and special organization. Objects should include both man-
made objects and natural objects. Emphasis on developing individuals style of artistic
expression.

FAA 305 Composition in Oil 3 Units

Exploration of various composition in form organization and arrangement composition in

colour and its symbols, expressive and creative possibilities. Emphasis on developing
individuals’ style of artistic expression.

FAA 306 Colour Theory and Exploration 3 Units

Theories of colour and principles of colour application and combination. Colour

psychology, symbolism and the African concept of colour. Study of the work of major
master artists and their use of colours.

FAA 307 Figure Painting 3 Units

Detailed anatomical studies of the human figure in various poses, moods and actions in
different media, different expressive, experimental and explorative manners.
Development or perfection of personal style or mannerism.

FAA 308 Portraiture 3 Units

Portraits in different media; pencil ink and wash, crayon (wax or pencil), charcoal,
pastel, watercolour and oil. Emphasis on anatomical accuracy, physical and
psychological resemblance.

FAA 309 Materials, equipment & Techniques in Ceramics 3 Units

Introduction to various materials and equipment used in ceramic art and production.
Techniques and Processes, Fabrication and improvisation: problems and prospects.
Portable mobile kiln, slab roller, kick wheel, pug mill, clay extruder.
FAA 310 Throwing Techniques and Processes 3 Units

Uses of potter’s wheel and other methods to create visual ideas in clay that is sculptural
and functional. Basic shapes and Techniques: centering, opening, and raising the wall.
Throwing cylindrical shapes, throwing open shapes, trimming, flower vases, candle
stands, and storage vessels, table and kitchen ware.

FAA 311 Ceramic Mosaics (Tiles and Plaques) 3 Units

Exploration of slab techniques of pottery for the production of decorative tiles and
plaques, Processes: Slabbing, press moulding and extruding, suspended ceiling (with
clay and plaster of Paris), floor and wall tiles, mural and mosaic decoration decoration.
Preparation of grog for ceramic mosaic and creation of designs based on traditional and
contemporary motifs for plaques

FAA 312 Mould Making and Slip Casting 3 Units

Introduction to mould making and slip casting techniques; definition and purposes;
materials and tools; moulding casting of thrown and sculptural objects.

FAA 313 Hand-built Pottery & Ceramics Sculpture 3 Units

Introduction to hand-built techniques and variety of sculptural expression, hand-building

Techniques: pinching, coiling and slab construction, modeling, assemblage and
decorative cylinders, technique for architectural, sculptural and figural composition.
Exercise on creating pots of various shapes and sizes, and forms for environmental
ceramic sculpture using traditional shapes and motifs for utilitarian, ceremonial and
architectural use for public places.

FAA 314 History of Ceramics 3 Units

Introduction; to the historical development of ceramics through the ages i.e. Pre-historic
Origins of Ceramics, Earliest Potter’s Wheel, Firings and Kilns, From Antiquity to
Classical to Classical Period in Europe. The Islamic World and Asia: The West in the
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. Africa: Nok and Ife Contemporary Ceramics,
Early Attempts at Reform, interest in Avant-garde Design. Interest in Traditional
techniques, Renowned Ceramics; Wedgwood, Leach, Amanda, Kwali, etc.

FAA 317 materials and Techniques in Textiles Design 3 Units

Introduction to materials and techniques in Textiles and various stages of textile

production identifying the basic materials i.e. dyed, woven and printed textiles. Fibre
fabric, (man-made/natural) dyes, chemicals, pigments etc. Use of various techniques of
textile from production to finishing.
FAA 318 History and theory of Textile Design 3 Units

Definitions and Origin of textiles, history of textiles from the ancient times to the modern;
identification of various forms of textiles in Africa, Asia and Diaspora; the relevance of
trade in the spread of fabrics with references to Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas;
the history of textiles in West Africa. New trends in textile production (weaving and
surface patterning) and cross-cultural) influences. Effect of technology, foreign religions
and trans-Saharan trade routes on Textile design and production; exploration of textiles
into far eastern countries and the diasporas (China, Japan, India, Java, Cuba, Brazil
etc). Types of textiles and their socio-cultural and religious relevance.

FAA 319 Fabric Design 3 Units

Focus on development of concept for fabric design through exercise in basic repeat
patterns on papers for the part of fabrics etc. identification and exploration of colour as
an element of design Study contemporary harmonious, analogous colour types Exercise
in various techniques to pre sample design for textile surfaces.

FAA 320 Fashion Design I 3 Units

Definition of fashion and its influence on human existence; rudiments of fashion (style,
colour, motif and pattern). The study of clothing in relation to the figure (sixe snf
dysyutr). Economic tech aesthetics educational and psychological importance of fashion
Exercise in the iA4e of various concept of design for the production of fabrics for a
model dress.

FAA 321 Resist Techniques 3 Units

Study of the various forms of resist techniques i.e. Batik and tie-dye their similarities and
differences. Design processes – waxing and starching tieing, folding, stitching and
pleating, hot wax cold wax and paste resist procedures. Exercises in various techniques
of batik design – hot wax, cold wax and paste – with emphasis on African motifs,
patterns and colour symbolism.

FAA 322 Printed Fabric 3 Units

Advanced exploration of printing techniques and processes (screen and block printing,
roller and rotary screen-printing); planning a design and design experiments; relevance
of repeats in printed design, colour choice and combination. Free and direct application
of patterns and colour (brush broomsticks, leaves, cassava-out etc); pre treatment and
after treatment of fabrics, fixation of decorated fabrics (steaming, ironing, scouring etc),
emphasis on studies into industrial production of textiles.

FAA 323 Materials and Techniques in Sculpture 3 Units

Introduction to traditional materials and processes: stone and wood carving, clay
modeling and metal casting Exposure to new materials new methods and new forms in
sculpture construction; mixed media, installation and kinetic sculptures. Discussion on
various materials tools, equipment and techniques in sculpture.

FAA Direct Modeling 3 Units

Exploration of direct modeling in sculpture using concrete and or any other medium
Exercise in the study of various objects and figural poses of human and animal with
emphasis on anatomical study of forms and drapery.

FAA 327 Carving techniques 3 Units

Portrait studies of seated figure with emphasis on mood, character, physical and
psychological resemblance. Exercise in modelling the bust of a poses model, self-
portrai, and use of photographs in making portraitures.

FAA 328 Carving Techniques. 3 Units

Intensive study of works of modern masters in wood-carving with a view to evolving a

unique form of sculptural expression; background study of African traditional wood
sculpture is essential. Exploration of the unique structural possibilities of carving
materials such as plaster and wood. Types of wood, traditional and modem carving
tools, experiments in carving to produce figures and decoratve items. Exercises in
carving, using various materials such as plaster and wood in producing creative door
panels, stools, figures in the round and relief, walking stick.

FAA 329 Metal Constructions in Sculpture 3 Units

Exploration of various materials (hardboard, cardboard, etc) in constructing railings,

gates, masks, balusters, pillars and abstract figures.

FAA 330 Assemblage in Sculpture 3 Units

Creative exploration of metal, plastic wood etc to evolve a unique form of sculptural
expression with simple weldng, gluing, weaving, hanging, interlocking etc.

FAA 331 Materials and Techniques in Graphics Design 3 Units

Analysis of production methods, techniques and processes, such as gouache, water

colour, photography, printmaking computer, pantone etc. Problems of visual
communication through the graphic media. Advertising principles, procedures and
psychology. Presentation methods in a variety of tehniques such as silkscreen, dry-
point, etching, linocuts, mono-prints, marbling, photography etc.
FAA 332 Contemporary Printmaking 3 Units

Studies of the various techniques of printmaking with special emphasis on relief printing,
intaglio printing, surface printing plunographic processes as media of creative
expression. Differences between woodcut and wood engraving dry-point and etching:
printing woodcut and drypoint.

FAA 333 Layout and Poster Design 3 Units

Studies of varieties of layout arid the selection of appropriate typography for
creative poster designs using various imaginative techniques. Discussions on the
functions, elements, and characteristics of poster design and the significance of colour
in poster design.

FAA 334 Illustration and Visualization 3 Units

Introduction to tile different media of illustration — pen and ink, wash, pencil,
coloured pencil, graphite pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastel, poster and water
colour, air brush and mixed media illustration for visual communication in book
illustration, story telling, poster design, scientific communication and so on.

FAA 335 History of Graphic Design 3 Units

The history o1 Arts developed from the clay tablets of the Babylonians (c. 4000
B.C.) to the present day computer-controlled printing devices. Emphasis is on the works
of notable Graphic designers.

FAA 336 Introduction to Photography 3 Units

A study of the camera and its parts, the use of darkroom equipment and basic
techniques of photographic processes. Various types of camera handling, and picture
taking as well as picture processing methods. Consideration of the various film brands
and their characteristics. The importance of light in photography.

FAA 339 Art Historical Methodology 3 Units

Introduction to Art Historical Studies with emphasis on African Art; consideration
of the basic principles of art historical study with reference to periods, style, social and
cultural context, patronage, artistic training, individual creativity and the issue of
tradition. Exercise in the study of various methods of historical research and field
investigation.

FAA 340 History of Museums & Galleries In Nigeria 3 Units

The history and development of Museums in Nigeria - types of museums; their
functions and purposes. The role of museums in the preservation of our national
heritage -palace collections, temple and shrine furniture. The emergence of art galleries
in Nigeria; art galleries as repositories of contemporary art, the collection, conservation
and preservation of art works.
FAA 341 Western Art History I 3Units
A survey of the historical development of artistic creativity from the earliest times
to the 15 century; from the Pre-historic to the Gothic periods in Europe, North Africa, the
Middle and Far East, with specific reference to the evolution of artistic styles, the social
context of art and factors which affect the development of the artist.

FAA 342 Western Art History II 3 Units

A survey of the major historical developments in Western Art from the
Renaissance to the 20 Century in Europe and North Africa, with special reference to the
evolution of styles, the emergency of schools, artistic movements and patronage.

FAA 343 Forms and Meaning in Art 3 Units

The study of the relationship between the formal characteristics and the
symbolism and significance of art objects. Art works as carriers of meaning,
iconographical, iconological and semiotic analysis of works of art in relation to other
aspects of life.

FAA 344 Introduction to Field Work and Historical Documentation Techniques

3 Units

Students will be introduced to various methods of data collection – direct

observation, questionnaire and library research. The use of technical aids such as
cameras, video and audio tapes, and the processing of data in the various areas of
specialization.

FAA 345 History of the Nigerian Artistic Heritage 3 Units

Study of the Pre-historic rock paintings and ancient Nigerian artistic civilizations
e.g. lgbo Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Nok, Owo, Esie, Tsoede and Akwanshi. With emphasis on
form and content, medium area of finds and significance of the arts to Nigerian artistic
history.

FAA 346 Art and Society in Africa 3 Units

The importance of the visual arts and the role of the artist. The relationship
between art forms, political and religious leadership, entertainment, satire and social
criticism.

FAA 347 Creative Explorations of Indigenous Forms and Materials

2 Units
Study of the qualities of indigenous art materials, vegetable, animal, mineral; and
experimentation with indigenous art materials with a view to creating new forms from
these in response to contemporary needs and taste. Students are expected to produce
works in relation to their area of specialization.
FAA 348 Art Studio Management and Gallery Administration
2 Units
Study of art studio designs organization and management Exposure to the use of
studio material storage, maintenance of tools, instrument equipment and preservation of
art works.

FAA 349 ComputerApplication to Visual Art 2 Units

Studies on various computer art packages for word processing and Computer
Generated imagery (CGI such as Adobe series, Photoshop, illustrator, PageMaker, etc.

FAA 356 SIWES II 2 Units

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

PART IV
FAA 401 Advanced Draughtsmanship I 2 Units
Studies of the environment in vanous period using different media ink, ball point
and other material with emphasis on topical themes - bush burning, flooding, traffic
jams, markets and crowded street 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, 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, 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 Exhibition Display Techniques 3 Units

Types, purposes and planning of exhibition; Selection, framing and mounting of
works for exhibition; lay-out of display stands and display techniques. Writing of
brochures and exhibition catalogues. The students are to organize and mount a group
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.