As the 2024/2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Art examination approaches, students are gearing up for success. To aid in your preparation, we have compiled the complete JAMB Art Syllabus for 2024/2025, accompanied by recommended textbooks. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the diverse topics and ensure you’re well-prepared for the exam.
2024/2025 JAMB Art Syllabus:
Section A: Understanding Art
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Classification of Art:
- Visual Arts: Fine and Applied Arts
- Performing Arts: Music, Dance, Drama
- Literary Arts: Poetry, Prose, Recitals, etc.
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Elements and Principles of Design:
- Elements: Line, Color, Shape, Form, Texture, Tone, Value, Space, etc.
- Principles: Balance, Rhythm, Proportion, Harmony, Contrast, Repetition, Dominance, Variety, etc.
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Art Terms:
- Pigments, Motif, Greenware, Armature, Silhouette, Chiaroscuro, Cireperdue, Terracotta, etc.
Section B: Exploring Art Through History
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Historical Dimensions of Art:
- Prehistoric, Greek, Roman Art
- Medieval Art: Architecture, Surface Decorations, Calligraphy
- Renaissance Art and Artists
- 19th and 20th Century Art Movements
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Traditional African Art:
- Egyptian, Ashanti, Dogon, Mossi, Fon, Senufo, Bambara, Mende, Kissi, Bamileke, Bakumba.
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Traditional Nigerian Art:
- Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, Benin, Esie, Igala, Jukun, Akwashi, Mbari.
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Nigerian Crafts:
- Pottery, Woodworks, Cloth-weaving, Carving, Leatherworks, Metalworks, Beadworks, Body Decoration, Mat, and Cane Weaving.
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Development in Contemporary Nigerian Arts:
- Art Schools, Nigerian Artists, Museums, Galleries, Art Centres, Major Festivals.
Section C: Mastering Artistic Skills
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Artistic Skills, Techniques, and Processes:
- Two-Dimensional Art: Drawing, Painting, Graphics, Textile Design
- Perspective: Linear, Angular, Aerial, Parallel, etc.
- Sculpture, Ceramics, Crafts
- Computer Graphics: CorelDraw
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Tools, Materials, and Equipment:
- Two-Dimensional Art Tools, Materials, Equipment
- Improvisation of Tools for Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Art.
Section D: Appreciating Art’s Role in Society
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Art Appreciation:
- Man-made Objects: Architecture, Sculpture
- Natural Phenomena: Zuma Rock, Ikogosi Warm Springs, etc.
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Meaning and Functions of Art in Society:
- Understanding Art
- Functions of Art in Society: Religious, Social, Cultural, Political, Therapeutic, Economic Needs
- Functions of Art in Media: Advertisement, Education, Recreation, etc.
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Art Entrepreneurship:
- Job Prospects in Visual Arts: Ceramist, Curator, Textile Designer, Industrial Designer, Sculptor, Photographer, Cartoonist, Illustrator, etc.
Recommended Textbooks:
- Banjoko I. (2000) Visual Arts made Easy
- Egonwa, O.D. (1991) African Art: A Contemporary Source Book
- Egunlae, S.A. (1985) The Essential Groundwork in Art and Design
- Erese, U. O. and Ogunsina E. D. (1989) Creative Arts and Crafts for J. S. S.
- Nahab, S. J. (2003) Art of the Millennium for Senior Secondary Schools
- Ogumor, E. (1993) Certificate Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools
- Olaosebikan W. A. (1982) Cultural and Creative Arts
- Olurukooba, B. K. (1991) Art for Senior Secondary Schools
- Uzoagba I. N. (1982) Understanding Art in General Education
- Wangboje, I. N. (1982) A Textbook on Art for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools
Conclusion:
We wish all candidates the best of luck in their preparation for the 2024/2025 JAMB Art Examination. Remember to study diligently and make use of the recommended textbooks to ensure a thorough understanding of the syllabus. For more updates on the JAMB Art Syllabus and other valuable information, stay tuned to our blog.