WAEC Painting and Decorating Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC Painting and Decorating outline — 1 sections, 2 topics and 2 objectives.
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Syllabus sections
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1Introduction, Colour Theory, Techniques, Types, and Functions of Painting
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Pictorial vs decorative painting, tools and equipment, elements/principles of design, colour classes/properties/schemes, local colour improvisation, pictorial techniques (dry, wet, glazing, impasto, fresco, tempera), decorative techniques (flat, rag rolling, scumbling, spraying, mural, mosaic), body and wall decoration motifs and materials
Objective
Distinguish pictorial from decorative painting and select appropriate tools; apply elements/principles of design; master colour classes, properties, schemes, and local colour sourcing; execute pictorial techniques (impasto, fresco, glazing) and decorative techniques (scumbling, rag rolling, mural, mosaic); analyze still life, nature, and life compositions; compare traditional and modern body/wall decorations, motifs, and materials.
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2Perspective, Career Prospects, Costing, Marketing, and Practical Decorative Execution
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Perspective principles and types, socio-economic values, career pathways, job costing factors, exhibition planning/funding, pricing, sales outlets, and practical execution of decorative renderings using poster or acrylic colors
Objective
Apply perspective types to enhance depth in pictorial compositions; explore socio-economic opportunities and career pathways in decorative arts; cost projects based on location, size, materials, and time; plan exhibitions, negotiate, market, and sell artworks; execute aesthetic environment designs practically in poster/acrylic media.
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