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Still life studies of various compositions with special emphasis on shape, structure, rhythm and special organization. In addition, at least two completed sketch books must be submitted at the end of the course. Comparative studies of still life objects with the means of revealing the explicit and implicit intents in the drawing of the arrangement of inanimate objects the challenges of rendering solid objects should be addressed and emphasis should also be given to two- and three- dimensional planes. Figure drawing, figures in action. Standing seated and reclining male and female models. The nude models, clothed figure to demonstrate fold. Students at this level are being prepared to understand the anatomical study of the movement of the body. To know something about bones, muscles and the tissue of the body, the size, the functions, the weight and texture of what to draw. The inter-relationship of the parts of the body to each other must be learnt to give room for correct proportional approach to figure drawing. Students at this level are expected to be more précised and thorough in their approach the figure drawing.

This course exposes students to dye, and dye classifications. The concept of dyeing with more emphasis on resist dyeing: materials and methods of dyeing. History of resist dyeing and printing in Africa with emphasis in Nigeria. Exercises on extraction and adaptation of motifs from natural and artificial objects for tie – dye, batik and other dyeing processes using starch, plangi, tritik and wax for students’ skill development.

The course also exposes students to printing and printed textiles. History of printing in Africa with emphasis in Nigeria. Techniques in printing, their origin and processes such as block printing roller printing, silk screen printing rubber hand cut stencil print, positive and negative process. Effects and faults of modern printed textiles. Colour fastness on fabrics. Exercises on extraction and adaptation of design ideas from natural and artificial objects for printing, classifying printed textile designs, design size, repeats and colourways. Practical studio work in various printing (block printing, screen printing, rubber hand cut stencil printing).

Continuation of Dyed and Printed Textiles II. Fabric colouration, application and interpretation. Effects and defaults of modern printed textiles. Design and production of printed and dyed textiles using various media. Translation of paper work designs into textiles. Studio work involving tie- dye, clamp, tritik and batik.

The module employs a project-based learning approach that addresses design, digital content creation and communication through typography and editorial graphics and enhanced employability skills in the editorial designs for television, billboard, newspaper and magazine centre-spread, cover design, printing and advertisements. History of the art, craft and type design as well typeface psychology will be taught. Theoretical framework on various editorial design concepts such as cartooning, copy-fitting, propaganda, captioning, advertising and journalism. Techniques of rendering editorial lettering and illustrations in pen, ink colour and wash media. Typography as a specialized occupation, arrangement of type (point size, tracking, kerning, leading among others) and typesetting. Typography in the digital age. Creation and modification of typefaces using a variety of graphics artwork illustration techniques for editorial graphics. Intensive work on the structural layout of magazine and newspaper editorial designs. Functions of illustration and problems inherent in relations to various reproduction techniques in books, periodicals, industrial / technical publications, cartooning and animation. Lawn techniques, pen, brush wash, charcoal poster. Use of computer software for publishing. Instruction is given on the principle and preparation of fascinating designs and art work for illustration in newspapers, magazines, television and technical publications.

Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements, Venn diagrams. Real numbers; integers, rational and irrational numbers. Mathematical induction, real sequences and series. Theory of quadratic equations and binomial theorem. Complex numbers; algebra of complex numbers and the Argand diagram. De-Moivre’s theorem and nth roots of unity. Circular measure, trigonometric functions of angles of any magnitude, addition and factor formulae.

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative, as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiation. Extreme curve sketching. Integration as an inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration, Definite integrals. Application to areas, volumes.

Introduction to the process of enamelling on metals. This medium is viewed in its historic context and applied to the individual student’s personal focus in metals and jewellery. Emphasis is placed on contemporary uses and interpretation. Tools, materials and enamels application will be discussed. Other topics like cloisonné, champlevé, prique-a-jour, Limoges, graffito, use of foils and metal technique for fabrications as they apply to enamels and enamelling. Pickling solution, metal adhesives, files, wool, tongs, enamelling/forks, enamelling rocks, tweezers sand glass trays are necessary tools. Emphasis must be placed on types and application of the enamels on various designs. Lustre’s application and its techniques are emphasized.

Concept of entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship/corporate entrepreneurship,). Theories, rationale and relevance of entrepreneurship (Schumpeterian and other perspectives, Risk-Taking, Necessity and opportunity-based entrepreneurship and Creative destruction). Characteristics of entrepreneurs (Opportunity seeker, Risk taker, Natural and Nurtured, Problem solver and change agent, Innovator and creative thinker). Entrepreneurial thinking (Critical thinking, Reflective thinking, and Creative thinking). Innovation (Concept of innovation, Dimensions of innovation, Change and innovation, Knowledge and innovation). Enterprise formation, partnership and networking (Basics of business plan, forms of business ownership, business registration and forming alliances and join ventures). Contemporary Entrepreneurship Issues (Knowledge, Skills and Technology, Intellectual property, Virtual office, Networking). Entrepreneurship in Nigeria (biography of inspirational Entrepreneurs, Youth and women entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship support institutions, Youth enterprise networks and Environmental and cultural barriers to entrepreneurship). Basic principles of e-commerce.

Professional responsibility following the forms set up by graphic designer and multimedia creator. Set-up and operations of the graphic or multimedia designers’ office and the procedures connected with the execution of projects in graphics and multimedia. The focus of this subject is the exploration of the various entrepreneurial possibilities available in the graphic design, graphic arts, crafts domain, and multimedia technology. Practical legislative, ethical and procedural issues involved in setting up graphic outfits or working as an independent art and design practitioner or multimedia technologist.