If you’re preparing for the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) and have chosen the Art subject, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the JAMB Art syllabus.
This syllabus serves as a roadmap for your studies and contains the topics you need to cover to achieve a high score in the examination.
In this blog post, we will provide you with a simplified breakdown of the JAMB Art syllabus, including the objectives for each topic.
Art Appreciation: Objectives:
- Appreciate the aesthetic qualities of natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena in the Nigerian environment.
- Differentiate between natural and man-made aesthetic phenomena.
Content:
- Man-made objects: architecture, sculpture, etc.
- Natural phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc.
Art Entrepreneurship: Objectives:
- Identify job opportunities in visual arts.
Content: Job prospects in Visual Arts: Ceramist, Curator, Textile designer, Industrial designer, Sculptor, Photographer, Cartoonist, Illustrator, etc.
Art Terms: Objectives:
- Identify art terms.
- Link the terms to their areas of art.
- Use the terms in analyzing artworks.
Content: Pigments, motif, greenware, armature, silhouette, chiaroscuro, cireperdue, terra-cotta, etc.
Artistic Skills, Techniques, and Processes: Objectives:
- Understand techniques, skills, and processes with an emphasis on tone, composition, and color application.
- Identify the types of perspective.
- Use perspective rules and terms.
- Explore various techniques, skills, and processes.
- Familiarize yourself with the basic tools of design.
Content:
- Two-Dimensional Art: drawing, painting, graphics, and textile design.
- Perspective: linear, angular, aerial, parallel, etc. Perspective terms: foreground, picture plane, eye-level, vanishing point, foreshortening, optical illusion, depth, etc.
- Sculpture, Ceramics, and Crafts.
- Computer Graphics CorelDraw.
Classification of Art: Objectives:
- Differentiate between the three branches of art.
Content:
- Visual Arts: Fine and Applied Arts.
- Performing Arts: Music, Dance, and Drama.
- Literary Arts: Poetry, Prose, Recitals, etc.
Development in Contemporary Nigerian Arts and Artists: Objectives:
- Determine the influence of art schools and groups.
- Assess 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.
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.
Elements and Principles of Design: Objectives:
- Identify the elements of design.
- Analyze the principles of design.
Content:
- Elements: line, color, shape, form, texture, tone, value, space, etc.
- Principles: balance, rhythm, proportion, harmony, contrast, repetition, dominance, variety, etc.
Historical Dimensions of Art: Objectives:
- Compare materials, styles, and techniques.
- Classify periods and styles with an emphasis on architecture, surface decoration, and calligraphy.
- Compare artists, their works, and styles.
- Differentiate between various art movements.
- Analyze styles, techniques, innovations, and influences.
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.
Meaning and Functions of Art in Society: Objectives:
- Examine the meaning and functions of art.
- Use art to enhance societal values.
- Assess the role of art in media.
Content:
- What art is.
- Functions of art in society: religious, social, cultural, political, therapeutic, and economic needs.
- Functions of art in media: advertisement, education, recreation, etc.
Nigerian Crafts: Objectives:
- Trace the origins, locations, and styles.
Content: Pottery, woodworks, cloth-weaving, carving, leatherworks, metalworks, beadworks, body decoration, mat and cane weaving.
Tools, Materials, and Equipment: Objectives:
- Maintain tools and art materials.
- Use art materials and tools.
- Operate and maintain art equipment.
- Improvise alternatives.
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.
- Improvisation of tools, materials, and equipment:
- Two-Dimensional Art: colors, brushes, calligraphic pens, etc.
- Three-Dimensional Art: spatula, kiln, beater, etc.
Traditional African Art: Objectives:
- Categorize works in terms of style, materials, and locations.
Content: Egypt, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke, and Bakumba.
Traditional Nigerian Art: Objectives:
- Analyze the works in terms of functions, characteristics, and locations.
Content: Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwashi, and Mbari.
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Art:
- 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 Groundwork in Art and Design, Omotola Standard Press and Bookshop (Nig) Ltd.
- Erese, U. O. and Ogunsina E. D. (1989) Creative Arts and Crafts forJunior Secondary Schools, 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 Publish Ltd.
- Wangboje, I. N. (1982) A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, Evans Publishers.
Conclusion
Studying the JAMB Art syllabus is crucial for achieving success in the UTME examination.
By understanding the topics, objectives, and recommended textbooks, you can focus your studies effectively and improve your chances of obtaining a high score.
Make sure to dedicate enough time to each topic and practice the necessary skills and techniques.
