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The study of manifestations of the built form as shells for human activities in Africa. The course figures out how the environment and ecology shaped their forms, including the taxonomy they exhibit. For example, the paranoiac architectural traditions, the Great Walls of Zimbabwe, the royal architectures of the Ashanti, Benin, the Yoruba Kingdoms, and their impluvium and compluvium configurations, the advent of hybrid styles like Afro-Brazilian architecture, and other style fusions. The discussed objects include domestic and non-domestic architecture and other elements of the material culture that support the built form. Particular attention will be paid to how these objects functioned within such settings.

Definition of costumes, meaning of traditional and contemporary costumes. Various types of costumes, the different types of traditional costumes and contemporary costumes. The historical development of costume from the past to present. Evolution of costume in Nigeria, different types of costumes in Nigeria from different ethnic groups. The influence of culture, religion and tradition on the costume of different background of people in Nigeria. Major costumes used in African with emphasis on Nigeria. The evolution of contemporary Nigerian costumes. Evaluation of the current trend in traditional costume in Nigerian. The impact of acculturation on contemporary Nigerian fashion. Various contributions made by the fashion designers to the Nigerian fashion industry. Collection of photographs or samples of costume from different backgrounds.

History of Costumes: define costume, state the various types of costume, and trace the historical development of costumes from the past to present times. Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used within African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes.

Traditional and Contemporary Costumes: explain the difference between traditional and contemporary costumes, discuss the various costumes used in African context with emphasis on Nigeria, and determine effect of culture, religion and tradition on costumes. 200 level

Key movements in the history of textile fashion, key artists in the history of textile and fashion design, key design elements from identified movement /period of fashion design, identify key technological breakthroughs that have influenced textile, clothing and fashion design, identify key designers who have participated in the design profession, elements and principles of design, use examples to illustrate principles of design. Pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of integrated communication design. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Through lectures, seminars, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication. (This course is taken by specialisation students in Ceramics Graphics and Textiles)

This course surveys the pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of integrated communication design. The unceasing quest to give form to ideas is traced from the pictographs painted on cave walls to the latest imaginative designs. Introduction to the fundamentals of design history and theory, beginning with Historic Times: Pre – historic design in Africa (North, West, East and South Africa). Concept of design in Africa discussed, 16th – 19th centuries History of Art and Design in Africa, Europe and America; schools of thought on design; lectures, tutorials and library investigations. Through lectures, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication.

History of Design II explores more studies on design for today: Precepts of Modern Design, Research and Development, Industrial Design, Design and Technology. General survey of West African Design. The growth of Nigerian contemporary design, proponents, techniques, and styles as well as their social and political significance. The role of art and design in technology and in nation building. The history of design in Nigeria will be studied, with examples cited from the different specialisations of Industrial Design; such as surface and structured decorations in Nigerian design history with references to ceramics, textiles, graphics, fashion design, glass, metal work, and Jewellery IDD205: Introduction to Graphics and Communication Design (2Units C: PH 90) Learning Outcomes: 1. explore the interaction of text, sound, still pictures, motion pictures, and animated pictures; 2. demonstrate current trends about animation; 3. organise verbal and non-verbal elements of design; 4. apply theoretical principle of design in their design assignments; 5. explore the characteristics and features of multimedia system; 6. discuss the challenges of multimedia system; and 7. present the applications of multimedia system. Course Contents Practical exploration of language and grammar of design at both two- and three-dimensional levels; Basic topography, layout rendering, the organization of verbal and non-verbal elements of design, theoretical design principle. Introduction to the theories of computer-controlled integration of graphics, drawings, still and moving images, animation, audio and other media. Learning about animation with exposure to current trends. Introduction to multimedia system with emphasis on the characteristics, challenges, features, components and applications.

History and development of environmental standards as influenced by two competing ideologies of egocentrism and anthropocentrism. Case studies of dumping of cocoa toxic waste. Rio declaration. The meanings and differences between the two worldviews. How this has led to problems and delay in establishing standards, environmentalism and the increased understanding of science and medicine, as well as advances in the measurement of factors contributing to environmental damage. How this improved measurement has allowed scientists to further understand the impact of human – caused environmental damage and destruction on human health and the biodiversity which compose the natural environment and how these developments in science and medicine have been fundamental for the setting of environmental standards.

History of geographical thoughts in relation to science. The role of theory on science and geography. Methods in natural and social sciences. The nature and problems in geographical research. Course studies from Greek time up to the present. Frontier in contemporary geographical thought.

The course is a general survey of the history and practice of metals in relation to fashion and the locus of metals and pieces of jewellery. The examples of such items in the fashion ensemble of the pharaohs and other ancient civilizations of the world form the necessary grounds of a survey into subsequent regimes of jewellery design and use up to contemporary times. Strategic to the course is a study of masters and trends in this sphere.