Art
ART
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Art is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test their achievement of the course objectives, which are to:
1. exhibit knowledge of the fundamental elements, principles and terminologies of art;
2. show knowledge of historical dimensions of art with emphasis on Nigerian arts and crafts;
3. demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, the use of materials and maintenance of tools and equipment;
4. display aesthetic awareness of the environment, meaning and functions of art in society.
SECTION A
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1. CLASSIFICATION OF ART: a. Visual Arts: (Fine and Applied Arts) b. Performing Arts: (Music, Dance and Drama) c. Literary Arts: (Poetry, Prose, Recital) etc. | Candidates should be able to: i. differentiate between the three branches of art; |
2. ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN: a. Elements: line, colour, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space etc. b. Principles: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc. | ii. identify the elements of design with the aid of illustration; iii. analyze the principles of design with the aid of illustration; |
3. ART TERMS: Pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroscuro, cire-perdue, terra- cotta etc. | iv. identify art terms; v. link the terms to their areas of art; vi. use the terms in analyzing artworks. Art |
SECTION B
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1. HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS OF ART: a. Prehistoric, Greek and Roman Art; Medieval Art: architecture, surface decorations and calligraphy; b. Renaissance Art and Artists: Giotto Di Bondone, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael (Raffaello Santi)etc. c. 19 th and 20 th Century Art Movements; Impressionism, Realism, Futurism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Pop art, Abstract v. Expressionism and Fauvism. | Candidates should be able to: i. compare their materials, styles and techniques; ii. classify the periods and styles with emphasis on architecture, surface decoration and calligraphy; iii. compare the artists, their works and styles; iv. differentiate between the various art movements; v. analyze their styles techniques, innovations and influences; |
2. TRADITIONAL AFRICAN ART: Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke and Bakumba. | vi. categorize works in terms of style, materials and locations; |
3. TRADITIONAL NIGERIAN ART: Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwanshi, and Mbari. | vii. analyze the works in terms of functions, characteristics and locations; |
4. NIGERIAN CRAFTS: Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leather works, metal works, beadworks, body decoration, mat and cane weaving. | viii. trace the origins, locations and styles; |
5. DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN ARTS AND ARTISTS: a. Art Schools: Zaria, Nsukka, Osogbo group etc. b. Nigerian artists and art educators; Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I. Wangboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede etc. c. Museums, galleries and art centres; d. Art institutions, cultural art centres, 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. e. Major Festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo, Odo, etc. | ix. determine the influence of the art schools and groups towards the development of art; x. assess the artists in terms of their works, specializations, techniques and styles; Art xi. analyze the functions of museums, galleries, art centres; xii. evaluate their impact on the development of art; assess their roles and functions; xiii. examine the characteristics of major festivals of art and culture. |
SECTION C
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1. ARTISTIC SKILLS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES a. Two-Dimensional Art: drawing, painting, graphics and textile design. b. Perspective: i. Linear, angular, aerial, parallel etc. ii. Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level, vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion, depth etc. c. Sculpture, Ceramics and Crafts, d. Computer Graphics: CorelDraw | Candidates should be conversant with: i. the techniques, skills and processes with emphasis on tone, composition and colour application; ii. the types of perspective; iii. the use of perspective rules and terms; iv. techniques, skills and processes; v. the basic tools of designs |
2. TOOLS, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT a. Two-Dimensional Art Tools: brushes, lino cutters, drawing instruments, calligraphic pens, sharpeners etc. b. Two-dimensional Art Materials: pencils charcoal, pastel, crayon, fixative, fabric, dyes, lino, wood blocks etc. c. Two-Dimensional Art Equipment: Light table, spray gun, enlarger, computer etc. d. Improvisation of tools, materials and equipment; i. Two-Dimensional Art: colours, brushes, calligraphic pens etc. ii. Three-Dimensional Art: spatula, kiln, beater, etc. | Candidates should be able to: vi. maintain art tools; vii. use art materials; viii. operate and maintain art equipment; Art ix. improvise alternative tools, material and equipment; |
SECTION D
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1. ART APPRECIATION Man-made objects: architecture, sculpture etc: Natural phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc. | Candidates should be able to: i. identify the aesthetic qualities of natural and man-made phenomena in Nigerian environment; ii. differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena; |
2. MEANING AND FUNCTIONS OF ART IN SOCIETY a. Functions of art in the society: religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic and economic needs. b. Functions of art in electronic and print media: advertisement, education, recreation etc. | iii. examine the functions of art; iv. use art to enhance societal values; v. assess the role of art in electronic and print media; |
3. ART ENTREPRENEURSHIP Job prospects in the Visual Arts: Ceramist, Curator, Textile designer, Industrial designer, Sculptor, Photographer, Cartoonist, Illustrator etc. | vi. identify job opportunities in the Visual Arts. Art |
Recommended texts
- Banjoko, I. (2000) Visual Arts made Easy: Textbook for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, Movic Publishing Company Ltd.
- Egonwa, O.D. (1991) African Art: A contemporary Source Book, Benin: Osasu Publishers.
- Egunlae, S.A. (1985) The Essential Ground work in Art and Design, Omotola Standard Press and Bookshop (Nig) Ltd.
- Erese, U. O. and Ogunsina E. D. (1989) Creative Arts and Crafts for J. S. S. Onibonoje Press.
- Nahab, S. J. (2003) Art of the Millennium for Senior Secondary Schools, Ehindero (Nig.) Ltd.
- Ogumor, E. (1993) Certificate Art for Junior Secondary Schools and Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: University Press Plc.
- Olaosebikan W. A. (1982) Cultural and Creative Arts, Evans.
- Olurukooba, B. K. (1991) Art for Senior Secondary Schools, ABU.
- Uzoagba I. N. (1982) Understanding Art in General Education, Onitsha; African Publishing Ltd.
- Wangboje, I. N. (1982) A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Evans Publishers.
- Oyedun, Y.F. (2017) Excel in Arts, Photography, Dyeing, Starching and Bleaching, Lagos Yemsol Graphic Communication
From JAMB’s UTME syllabus (Integrated Brochure and Syllabus System), set out as a web page by Konetuto. JAMB updates the syllabus from time to time; confirm on jamb.gov.ng.