JAMB

JAMB Fine Art Syllabus

1. SECTION A

Classification of Art

Content:

  • •Visual Arts: (Fine and Applied Arts)
  • •Performing Arts: (Music, Dance and Drama)
  • •Literary Arts: (Poetry, Prose, Recitals) etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • differentiate between the three branches of art

Elements and Principles of Design

Content:

  • •Elements: line, color, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space etc.
  • •Principles: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • identify the elements of design;
  • analyze the principles of design;

Art Terms

Content:

  • •Pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroscuro, cire perdue, terracotta etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • identify art terms;
  • link the terms to their areas of art;
  • use the terms in analyzing artworks

2. SECTION B

Historical Dimensions of Art

Content:

  • •Prehistoric, Greek and Roman Art;
  • •Medieval Art: architecture, surface decorations and calligraphy;
  • •Renaissance Art and Artists: Giotto Di Bondone, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael (Raffaello Santi);
  • •19th and 20th Century art movements; Impressionism, Realism, Futurism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Pop art, Abstract Expressionism and Fauvism.

Learning Objectives:

  • compare their materials, styles and techniques;
  • classify the periods and styles with emphasis on architecture, surface decoration and calligraphy;
  • compare the artists, their works and styles;
  • differentiate between the various art movements.
  • analyze their styles techniques, innovations and influences

Traditional African Art

Content:

  • •Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke and Bakumba.

Learning Objectives:

  • categorize works in terms of style, materials and locations;
  • categorize works in terms of styles, materials and locations

Traditional Nigerian Art

Content:

  • •Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwashi, and Mbari

Learning Objectives:

  • analyze the works in terms of functions, characteristics and locations

Nigerian Crafts

Content:

  • •Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leather works, metal works, beadworks, body decoration, mat and cane weaving.

Learning Objectives:

  • trace the origins, locations and styles;

Development in Contemporary Nigerian Arts and Artists

Content:

  • •Art Schools: Zaria, Nsukka, Osogbo group etc.
  • •Nigerian artists and art educators; Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I. Wangboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede etc.
  • •Museums, galleries and art centers;
  • •Art institutions, cultural art centers, national art organizations – Nigerian Society for Education through Arts (NSEA), Society for Nigerian Artists (S.N.A), National Council for Arts and Culture (N.C.A.C), etc.
  • •Major Festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo, Odo, etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • determine the influence of the art schools and groups;
  • assess the artists in terms of their works, specializations, techniques and styles;
  • analyze the functions of museums, galleries, art centers and art institutions;
  • evaluate their impact on the development of art;
  • assess their roles and functions;
  • examine the impact of major festivals on art and culture.

3. SECTION C

Artistic Skills, Techniques and Processes

Content:

  • •Two-Dimensional Art: drawing, painting, graphics and textile design.
  • •Perspective:
  • •i. Linear, angular, aerial, parallel etc.
  • •ii. Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level, vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion, depth etc.
  • •Sculpture, Ceramics and Crafts,
  • •Computer Graphics: CorelDraw

Learning Objectives:

  • be conversant with the techniques, skills and processes with emphasis on tone, composition and color application;
  • identify the types of perspective;
  • apply the use of perspective rules and terms;
  • demonstrate techniques, skills and processes;
  • identify the basic tools of designs

Tools, Materials and Equipment

Content:

  • •Two-Dimensional Art Tools: brushes, lino cutters, drawing instruments, calligraphic pens, sharpeners etc.
  • •Two-dimensional Art Materials: pencils, charcoal, pastel, crayon, fixative, fabric, dyes, lino, wood blocks etc.
  • •Two-Dimensional Art Equipment: air compressor, spray gun, enlarger, computer etc.
  • •Improvisation of tools, materials and equipment;
  • •i. Two-Dimensional Art: colors, brushes, calligraphic pens etc.
  • •ii. Three-Dimensional Art: spatula, kiln, beater, etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • maintain tools and art materials;
  • use art materials and tools;
  • operate and maintain art equipment;
  • improvise alternatives

4. SECTION D

Art Appreciation

Content:

  • •Man-made objects: architecture, sculpture etc.
  • •Natural phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc

Learning Objectives:

  • appreciate the aesthetic qualities of natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena in Nigerian environment;
  • differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena

Meaning and Functions of Art in Society

Content:

  • •What art is.
  • •Functions of art in the society: religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic and economic needs.
  • •Functions of art in the media: advertisement, education, recreation etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • examine the meaning and functions of art;
  • use art to enhance societal values;
  • assess the role of art in the media;

Art Entrepreneurship

Content:

  • •Job prospects in Visual Arts: Ceramist, Curator, Textile designer, Industrial designer, Sculptor, Photographer, Cartoonist, Illustrator etc.

Learning Objectives:

  • identify job opportunities in visual arts

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