FINE AND APPLIED ARTS PHILOSOPHY (NCE PROGRAMME)

The philosophy of this program is to provide academic and professional training for NCE Teachers in Fine and Applied Arts. It aims at developing student’s aesthetic perception, artistic talents and expression as well as stimulate interest and enquires in the practical and theoretical areas, particularly as they affect the teaching of art at the primary and junior secondary school levels. 

OBJECTIVES

The program objectives are as follows;

1. Training professional art teachers to fill the manpower needs of the primary and junior secondary schools.
2. Equipping and providing the teachers with knowledge, understanding, and skills in Fine and Applied  Arts.
3. Equipping Students with the necessary knowledge and skills for the promotion of Nigerian and the world’s artistic and cultural heritage. 
4. Developing in the would-be teachers the ability to communicate effectively through the arts and 
5. Preparing teachers to qualify for and benefit from teacher education at the university level.
6. Equipping NCE graduates with manipulative skills which will make them self-reliant and job creators. 

1. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENT 

1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or G.C.E O” Level with credit in 4 subjects including English Language, three of which must be at credit level at the same sitting or four credits at two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer. Credits in English and or Mathematics may be required in some courses. 
2. A grade II Teacher’s Certificate (TC II) with credit or merit in three subjects, two of which must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer credit/merit in English Language and/or mathematics may be a requirement in some courses.
3. For candidates wishing to offer courses in Vocational and Technical Education, R.S.A OR City and Guilds intermediate certificate and the Federal Craft Training certificate with credit/merit in at least four subjects, are acceptable qualifications. 

Associateship  Certificate in Education awarded by an approved institution in Nigeria or abroad, is also acceptable as qualification.

1.   All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must enroll for and write the selection examination organized  by an accredited body such as JAMB. Successful candidates in the Pre-NCE final examinations who also take and succeed in a selection examination organized by an accredited body are qualified for admission.

It should be noted that some colleges may in addition to all of the above, administer their own elimination tests and or interviews for some courses. This is legitimate. 

5 credits at 2 sitting including English and any relevant subject (Visual Arts)

1. PERSONNEL

For effective execution of Fine and Applied Arts (double major), the following personnel are minimally required 

1. Academic 

1. 1 Lecturer in Art History 
2. 1 Lecturer in Art Education 
3. 1 Lecturer in Painting 
4. 1 Lecturer in Ceramics 
5. 1 Lecturer in Sculpture 
6. 1 Lecturer in Textiles 
7. 1 Lecturer in Graphics 
8. 1 Traditional Artist (part-time) Weavers , dyers, carvers, potters etc. 
9. 1 Photographic Technician (part-time or full time)
10. 1 computer Graphics operator. 

b) A part from the photographer, traditional artists or local craftsmen, all lecturers must posses a minimum of first degree (B.A) Hons. in respective areas of specialization as stated above, plus teaching qualification. Art instructors (where needed) must have a minimum of H.N.D plus teaching qualification. The computer graphics operator must posses at least OND or equivalent in arts. 

ii) SUPPORTING STAFF: 

3 studio attendants\ cleaners

3 store keepers (one for general store and one each in 2 and 3 dimensional studios) 

2 models, one male and one female (painting and sculpture)

2 models, one male and one female (life drawing) 

1 Art Technical Officer (must possess O.N.D or NCE in Art) to supervise studios and galleries etc. 

1. MODE OF TEACHING 

The practical and theoretical nature of Fine and Applied Arts necessitate “the use of different teaching strategies by an art teacher. The following  strategies are prescribed : Lecture Demonstration, Tutorial and other creative methods eg Multigrade Instruction in Art History, Art Education and practicals should be by lecture, demonstration and tutorial methods . Appropriate teaching aids.  eg. pictorial reproduction, photographs, slides, film strips should be used where necessary. For sculpture, graphics, textiles, painting, ceramics and drawings; demonstration and other creative methods are the most effective devices for arousing and sustaining interest during the art making process. Excursions and field trips for all students in NCE III 1st semester to be fully funded by the college. 

1. GRADUATION  REQUIREMENT 

To graduate as a Fine and Applied Arts teacher a candidate must earn a minimum of 130 credits. The breakdown is as follows 

Education Courses                                          30

General Studies Courses                                 18

Teaching Practice                                            6

Fine and Applied Arts Courses                      64

SIWES                                                            04

Total………………………….. …..118

1. TEACHING PRACTICE 

Every student is required to do Teaching Practice and the credit is recorded in EDU 324

1. PROJECT

Every student is required to do his project in FAA (Art History, Art Education Sculpture, Painting, Ceramics, Graphics or Textiles) and the credit recorded in EDU 323. All practical projects are to be accompanied by a written report. 

COURSE TITLES AND STATUS

YEAR ONE –FIRST SEMESTER

YEAR ONE –SECOND SEMESTER

YEAR TWO –FIRST SEMESTER 

YEAR TWO - SECOND SEMESTER

YEAR THREE –FIRST SEMESTER

YEAR THREE –SECOND  SEMESTER

TOTAL….....64 Credits