JAMB Art Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official JAMB Art outline — 5 sections, 14 topics and 31 objectives.
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- 5sections
- Topics
- 14topics
- Objectives
- 31objectives
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1General Objectives
1 topic · 1 objective
1Objectives of Art
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Fundamental elements, principles and terminologies of art; historical dimensions of art, with emphasis on Nigerian arts and crafts; artistic techniques, processes, use of materials, and maintenance of tools and equipment; aesthetic awareness of the environment; meaning and functions of art in society.
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental elements, principles and terminologies of art; show knowledge of the historical dimensions of art, especially Nigerian arts and crafts; demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, processes, materials and maintenance of tools and equipment; display aesthetic awareness of the environment and understand the meaning and functions of art in society.
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2Section A: Fundamentals of Art
3 topics · 4 objectives
1Classification of Art
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Visual Arts: Fine Arts and Applied Arts; Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Drama; Literary Arts: Poetry, Prose, Recital, etc.
Objective
Differentiate between the three branches of art: Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Literary Arts.
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2Elements and Principles of Design
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
Elements of design: line, colour, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space, etc.
Objective
Identify the elements of design with the aid of illustrations.
Content
Principles of design: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc.
Objective
Analyse the principles of design with the aid of illustrations.
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3Art Terms
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Art terms and concepts, including pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroscuro, cire-perdue and terracotta.
Objective
Identify art terms; link each term to its relevant area of art; use art terminology when analysing artworks.
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3Section B: Historical and Cultural Dimensions of Art
5 topics · 11 objectives
1Historical Dimensions of Art
3 content items · 3 objectives
Content
Prehistoric Art; Greek Art; Roman Art; Medieval Art, including architecture, surface decorations and calligraphy.
Objective
Compare the materials, styles and techniques used in the different historical periods; classify periods and styles, with emphasis on architecture, surface decoration and calligraphy.
Content
Renaissance Art and artists: Giotto di Bondone, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael (Raffaello Santi), etc.
Objective
Compare Renaissance artists, their works and their styles.
Content
Nineteenth- and twentieth-century art movements: Impressionism, Realism, Futurism, Cubism, Bauhaus, Pop Art, Abstract Expressionism and Fauvism.
Objective
Differentiate between the various art movements; analyse their styles, techniques, innovations and influences.
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2Traditional African Art
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Traditional African art cultures: Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke and Bakumba.
Objective
Analyse and compare the styles, techniques, innovations and influences of the different African art traditions; categorise artworks by style, materials and location; analyse their functions, characteristics and locations; trace their origins, locations and styles.
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3Traditional Nigerian Art
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Traditional Nigerian art traditions and centres: Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwanshi and Mbari.
Objective
Categorise artworks according to style, materials and location; analyse their functions and characteristics; trace their origins, locations and styles.
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4Nigerian Crafts
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leatherworks, metalworks, beadworks, body decoration, mat weaving and cane weaving.
Objective
Analyse Nigerian crafts in terms of their styles, techniques, materials, functions, characteristics and locations; trace their origins and development.
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5Development in Contemporary Nigerian Arts and Artists
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Art schools and groups: Zaria, Nsukka and the Osogbo group, etc.
Objective
Determine the influence of Nigerian art schools and groups on the development of art.
Content
Nigerian artists and art educators: Aina Onabolu, Ben Enwonwu, S. I. Wangboje, Jimoh Akolo, Dele Jegede, etc.
Objective
Assess Nigerian artists in terms of their works, specialisations, techniques and styles.
Content
Museums, galleries and art centres.
Objective
Analyse the functions of museums, galleries and art centres; evaluate their impact on the development of art and assess their roles and functions.
Content
Art institutions, cultural art centres and national art organisations, including the Nigerian Society for Education through Arts (NSEA), Society for Nigerian Artists (S.N.A.) and National Council for Arts and Culture (N.C.A.C.), etc.
Objective
Evaluate the contributions of art institutions, cultural art centres and national art organisations to the development of art; assess their roles and functions.
Content
Major Nigerian festivals: Argungu Fishing Festival, Eyo, Egungun, Iri-ji (New Yam), Durbar, Igue, Ekpo and Odo, etc.
Objective
Examine the characteristics of major Nigerian art and cultural festivals.
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4Section C: Artistic Skills, Techniques, Processes, Tools and Materials
2 topics · 10 objectives
1Artistic Skills, Techniques and Processes
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Two-dimensional art: drawing, painting, graphics and textile design.
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of artistic techniques, skills and processes, with emphasis on tone, composition and colour application.
Content
Perspective: linear, angular, aerial, parallel, etc.
Objective
Identify and differentiate between the types of perspective.
Content
Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level, vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion and depth, etc.
Objective
Understand and apply the rules of perspective and the relevant terminology.
Content
Sculpture, ceramics and crafts.
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques, skills and processes used in sculpture, ceramics and crafts.
Content
Computer graphics, including CorelDraw.
Objective
Demonstrate knowledge of computer graphics techniques and processes, including the use of CorelDraw.
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2Tools, Materials and Equipment
5 content items · 5 objectives
Content
Two-dimensional art tools: brushes, lino cutters, drawing instruments, calligraphic pens, sharpeners, etc.
Objective
Identify and use basic design tools; maintain art tools properly.
Content
Two-dimensional art materials: pencils, charcoal, pastel, crayon, fixative, fabric, dyes, lino, wood blocks, etc.
Objective
Identify and use appropriate art materials.
Content
Two-dimensional art equipment: light table, spray gun, enlarger, computer, etc.
Objective
Identify, operate and maintain art equipment.
Content
Improvisation of tools, materials and equipment for two-dimensional art, including colours, brushes and calligraphic pens.
Objective
Improvise alternative tools, materials and equipment for two-dimensional art.
Content
Improvisation of tools, materials and equipment for three-dimensional art, including spatula, kiln and beater, etc.
Objective
Improvise alternative tools, materials and equipment for three-dimensional art.
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5Section D: Art Appreciation, Functions of Art and Entrepreneurship
3 topics · 5 objectives
1Art Appreciation
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
Man-made objects, including architecture and sculpture.
Objective
Identify and analyse the aesthetic qualities of man-made objects in the Nigerian environment.
Content
Natural phenomena, including Zuma Rock and Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc.
Objective
Identify and analyse the aesthetic qualities of natural phenomena in the Nigerian environment; differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena.
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2Meaning and Functions of Art in Society
2 content items · 2 objectives
Content
Functions of art in society: religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic and economic needs.
Objective
Examine the functions of art in society and explain how art can be used to enhance societal values.
Content
Functions of art in electronic and print media, including advertisement, education and recreation, etc.
Objective
Assess the role of art in electronic and print media, including its uses in advertising, education and recreation.
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3Art Entrepreneurship
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Job prospects in the Visual Arts: ceramist, curator, textile designer, industrial designer, sculptor, photographer, cartoonist, illustrator, etc.
Objective
Identify employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the Visual Arts and recognise the roles of different art-related professions.
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