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The kiln, its origin and development types of the kiln, and their design and operation. Sources of energy for firing kilns – electricity, gas, oil, kerosene, wood and coal. Factors necessary for kiln construction and usage. Kiln furniture – prop shelves, stilt. Kiln filing fuels and energy utilization in the ceramic and glass industries. Technical and economic considerations in the choice of fuels and energy. Introduction to fuel calculation, management, technology, atmosphere, and medium, placement of wares for different firings, the firing, and off-loading. Materials for kiln building. Raw materials for Refractories. Types, the technology of production, and properties of refractories for kiln and furnace building. Special refractories. Modern applications of refractories. Experimental methods of testing and evaluation of refractories.

This course is a continuation study in rendering forms as a visual language, emphasizing the definition of the human form concerning the pictorial space exploring various media. It explores a variety of movements in nude and draped figures, immobile objects. Exercises in quick sketches are aimed at honing drawing skills acquired during the duration of the course. Independent projects that explore personal initiatives towards the mastery of form and their historical antecedents, which culminate in a term paper, are integral to the study.

This course is a continuation study in rendering forms as a visual language, emphasizing the definition of the human form concerning the pictorial space exploring various media. It explores a variety of movements in nude and draped figures, immobile objects. Exercises in quick sketches are aimed at honing drawing skills acquired during the duration of the course. Independent projects that explore personal initiatives towards the mastery of form and their historical antecedents, which culminate in a term paper, are integral to the study.

Advance studio exercises in Ferrous and non-Ferrous metals. Studio assignments focus on oxyacetylene/ arc welding processes of metal joinery; execution of miniature projects like gates, metal furniture, and the likes, advance machine work; turning, boring parting off, thread cutting, engraving and finishing of ferrous metal works; chemical treatment of wrought iron works.

The course investigates non-conventional materials for composition with or without pigments and how they relate to picture making. Instructions shall include the structure, content, and construction of images in the two-dimensional plane. Students shall be encouraged to chart personal styles drawn from the genre’s history as an exploratory course.

This course examines the history and institutional origins and development of the museum institution, the gallery, and their global and local perspectives. The structure and organogram of the museum institution and their interrelationships. The course also situates vital aspects of the museum institution such as collections and acquisitions, conservation and documentation, mechanics of display and space rhetoric, and reporting on the object of culture. Visits to museums and exhibitions, an integral part of this course, will enable students to acquire relevant knowledge that will inform their critique of museums’ roles, functions, and management in general. A mandatory review of at least one exhibition is an integral aspect of the course.

Nigerian history, culture and art up to 1800 (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo peoples and culture; peoples and culture of the ethnic minority groups). Nigeria under colonial rule (advent of colonial rule in Nigeria; Colonial administration of Nigeria). Evolution of Nigeria as a political unit (amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914; formation of political parties in Nigeria; Nationalist movement and struggle for independence). Nigeria and challenges of nation building (military intervention in Nigerian politics; Nigerian Civil War). Concept of trade and economics of self-reliance (indigenous trade and market system; indigenous apprenticeship system among Nigeria people; trade, skill acquisition and self- reliance). Social justices and national development (law definition and classification. Judiciary and fundamental rights. Individual, norms and values (basic Nigeria norms and values, patterns of citizenship acquisition; citizenship and civic responsibilities; indigenous languages, usage and development; negative attitudes and conducts. Cultism, kidnapping and other related social vices). Re-orientation, moral and national values (The 3R’s – Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Re-orientation; Re-orientation Strategies: Operation Feed the Nation (OFN), Green Revolution, Austerity Measures, War Against Indiscipline (WAI), War Against Indiscipline and Corruption (WAIC), Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER), National Orientation Agency (NOA). Current socio-political and cultural developments in Nigeria.

The course explores carving as a process of sculpture in the round and relief as a hands-on approach. Types of available wood in the tropical forest and finishing and preservation techniques are introduced to the students. Sculpture in relation to wood and metals and various approaches to bonding and welding techniques and bracing surfaces using oxygen and acetylene and arc welding. It further explores the complex processes of mixed media compositions, modelling and assemblage. Assignments cover sculpture in the round and relief sculptures, wood assemblages and possible binding techniques. The course incorporates the theory and characteristics of wood, metals such as iron, brass, copper, and alloys, led, tin, and ready-mades as part of the theory of the course. New Media Art 300

Concepts of Peace, Conflict and Security in a multi-ethnic nation. Types and Theories of Conflicts: Ethnic, Religious, Economic, Geo-political Conflicts; Structural Conflict Theory, Realist Theory of Conflict, Frustration-Aggression Conflict Theory. Root causes of Conflict and Violence in Africa: Indigene and settlers Phenomenon; Boundaries/boarder disputes; Political disputes; Ethnic disputes and rivalries; Economic Inequalities; Social disputes; Nationalist Movements and Agitations; Selected Conflict Case Studies – Tiv-Junkun; ZangoKartaf, Chieftaincy and Land disputes. Peace Building, Management of Conflicts and Security: Peace & Human Development. Approaches to Peace & Conflict Management --- (Religious, Government, Community Leaders). Elements of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution: Conflict dynamics assessment Scales: Constructive & Destructive. Justice and Legal framework: Concepts of Social Justice; The Nigeria Legal System. Insurgency and Terrorism. Peace Mediation and Peace Keeping. Peace & Security Council (International, National and Local levels) Agents of Conflict resolution – Conventions, Treaties Community Policing: Evolution and Imperatives. Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR. Dialogue b). Arbitration, c). Negotiation d). Collaboration. Roles of International Organizations in Conflict Resolution. (a). The United Nations, UN and its Conflict Resolution Organs. (b). The African Union & Peace Security Council (c). ECOWAS in Peace Keeping. Media and Traditional Institutions in Peace Building. Managing Post-Conflict Situations/Crisis: Refugees. Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. The role of NGOs in Post- Conflict Situations/Crisis

Scope of philosophy; notions, meanings, branches and problems of philosophy. Logic as an indispensable tool of philosophy. Elements of syllogism, symbolic logic— the first nine rules of inference. Informal fallacies, laws of thought, nature of arguments. Valid and invalid arguments, logic of form and logic of content — deduction, induction and inferences. Creative and critical thinking. Impact of philosophy on human existence. Philosophy and politics, philosophy and human conduct, philosophy and religion, philosophy and human values, philosophy and character moulding.