CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART SCHEME OF WORK

JS 2(BASIC 8) SECOND TERM

WEEK TOPIC
1. Theatre Design: i. meaning of theatre design(the visual aspect of production) ii. Areas of design
in theatre (set, costumes, light, make-up, sound, properties) iii. Elements of design in theatre.
2. Rehearsal: meaning of rehearsal ii. Activities involved in rehearsals (reading, movement,
acting, expression/communication, voice production, prompting etc) stages in
rehearsal(reading the script, blocking-reading line and taking movement simultaneously,
polishing, dress/technical rehearsal).
3. Dance: Meaning of dance, types of dance (pure dance, dance drama, dramatic dance, Comic
dance), dance as a career, dance as a respectable profession.
4. Self control: i. meaning of self control ii. How to exercise self control iii. Benefits of self control
iv. Practicing self control.
5. Nigerian traditional art origin; Meaning, types, location and functions.
6. Contemporary Nigerian Art and Artists: i. Names of Nigerian contemporary Artists ii.
Contribution of Nigerian Contemporary artists (AinaOnabolu, Akinola Lasekan, Ben Enwonwu,
Madam Ladi Kwalin etc), iii. Prominent works of Nigerian contemporary Artists, iv. Income
generation through contemporary art.
7. Mid term break
8. Motif: I. meaning of motif and pattern ii. Types of motif iii. Uses of motif iii. Types of repeat
pattern.
9. Nature drawing
10. Still life drawing
11. Revision
12. Examination

WEEK 1.
TOPIC: THEATRE DESIGN
CONTENT:
I. MEANING OF THEATRE DESIGN.
II. AREAS OF THEATRE DESIGN.
III. ELEMENTS OF DESIGN.
MEANING OF THEATRE DESIGN
Theatre design is the art of creating a colourful and conducive auditorium for dramatic
performance. It is the visual aspects of the production of a play. It is also known as
spectacle. It includes costume, props, make-up, lighting, scenery etc. Spectacle offers
information about the play and adds to the beauty of the performance. In fact, spectacle
contributes to the total effect of the play.
AREAS OF THEATRE DESIGN
Set: it is the physical surrounding in which the performance takes place.
Costumes: it is the dress worn by a performer or actor to portray a character.
Light: it is an illumination used to make the performers and their environment visible to the
audience.
Make-up: it is the material, most especially cosmetics used on actors to give the interpretation
of a particular character.
Sound: it is the musical effects in a drama production.
Properties or props: This is anything movable on a set stage like stage light microphones etc
during a performance.
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Elements of design in theatre are the combined components that make up a set theatre ready
to be used for performance. The design of a theatre is determined by the following elements;

I. Set
II. Costumes
III. Sound (speaker)
IV. Make-up (cosmetics)
V. Light
VI. props

Functions of design

Scene/ set design

1. Helps set the tone and style of the production.

2. Establishes the locale and period in which the play takes place.
3. Provides mood, color and emphasis.
4. Provides a central image or metaphor, where appropriate.
5. Ensures the scenery is coordinate with other production elements.
6. Solves design problems.
7. Helps tell the story.
8. Creates environment in which actors can create convincing life.

Stage lighting

1. It allows the performers and other elements to be seen.

2. Helps establish time and place.
3. Helps create mood and tone.

Costume and sound design

I. It helps establish tone and style of the production.

II. Helps to indicate the historical period of a play and the local in which it is set
III. Indicates the nature of individual characters or groups in a play: their stations in life,
their occupations and their personality.
WEEK 2

TOPIC: REHEARSALS
CONTENT:
a. Meaning of Rehearsal
b. Activities involved in rehearsal
c. Stages of Rehearsal

MEANING OF REHEARSAL
Rehearsal simply means a practice done by the actors in preparation for a performance.
During rehearsals, lapses are discovered and corrected for perfections before the actual
performance.

ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN REHEARSALS

Diverse activities which are often controlled by a director come to play when rehearsing for
drama presentations. These activities include;
a. Reading: This involves reading the script while acting by the cast in order to get familiar
with the story-line of the drama.
b. Movement: This activity involves a director’s effort in mapping out strategies on when,
how and where the actors come in and leave a scene.
This is often repeated many times in order to achieve great performance.
c. Prompt: Here, actors act without necessarily looking at prepared scripts. The director
gives instructions and corrects actors’ mistakes where necessary. Clues and prompting
are introduced at this stage.

STAGES OF REHEARSALS
Stages are step-by-step approaches adopted during rehearsals in order to get good
Performance.
These steps are;
Stage 1: Reading out the script.
Stage 2: Blocking: This involves reading and movement happening simultaneously
Stage 3: Run through (Polishing): This stage involves the running of the play from the beginning
to the end so that the director gets the overall concept and impression of the drama.
Stage 4: Technical rehearsal: At this stage, props, lightening, sets are worked out.
Stage 5: Dress Rehearsal: At this level, make-ups and costumes are brought to use. It is the
final rehearsal before the actual performance.

EVALUATION

i. What is rehearsal?
ii. Mention some activities involved in Rehearsal.
iii. Outline the stages involved in rehearsal.

READING ASSIGNMENT

S.C Nguma Cultural and creative arts for junior secondary schools Book2 by. Pages 86-87
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The practice done by actors/actresses in preparation for a performance of drama is

called_____________ (a) Monologue (b) plot (c) ballet (d) Rehearsal
2. All the following are activities involved in rehearsal except ______________ (a) play writing
(b) prompt (c) movement (d) reading
3. The major essence of rehearsal in drama is for __________ (a) repetition (b) perfection
(c) competition (d) decoration
4. An activity in rehearsal which involves actors’ actions without looking at the scripts is known
as ___________ (a) Reading (b) composition (c) prompt (d) movement
5. “Running through” as one of the stages involved in rehearsals is otherwise called
_________ (a) Alternative (b) polishing (c) performance (d) impression
6. The simultaneous occurrence of reading and movement in stage rehearsal is called_______
(a) blocking (b) preparation (c) coherence (d) propping
7. In drama, dress rehearsal is made up of _________ and __________ (a) drums and dance
(b) speech and mime (c) scripts and reading (d) costumes and make-up
8. A person who controls and directs the affairs of rehearsal for performance in drama is often
referred to as __________ (a) mentor (b) stage manager (c) Director (d) commander
9. In drama rehearsals, a director’s activity which involves mapping out strategies on when,
how and where the actors come in and leave a scene is termed ________ (a) movement
(b) composition (c) improvisation (d) scripting
10. The working out of lightings, sets, props, etc. is categorized under (a) dress rehearsal (b)
reading rehearsal (c) blocking rehearsal (d) Technical rehearsal.

Week: 3
Topic: Dance
I. Meaning of dance
II. Types of dance (Pure dance, dance drama, dramatic dance and comic dance).
III. Dance as a career
IV. Dance as a respectable profession.

Meaning of Dance
Dance is the rhythmic movement of the body to a playing music.

Types of dance
Pure dance: This deals only with movement itself. For example, a jazz dance based only on
the movements of that technique, there is no meaning to be interpreted. These dances
may, however come from an interpretation of the music.
Dance drama: This is a type of dance accompanied with dramatic plot and actions. Also in
dramatic dance, the actors dance out the story through body and gesture languages.

Comic dance: This is a dance meant to depict funny movements.

Dramatic dance: This is a type of dance that expresses emotions, character and action.
 Evaluation

I. What is dance?
II. List three types of dance.
III. Briefly explain the types of dance listed above.

Period 2

Dance as a career
Dance now is no longer a medium of entertainment, but now seen as a career or profession.
As a career option it has now been opened up in recent times, in addition to it, there are
government and non-government funding for the artistes, various scholarships and grants
are given for study, advanced training and travel.
Dance as a career include;
I. Making a living as a dancer or choreographer.
II. One can work in government owned councils.
III. One can take part and win money and fame in talent hunt.
IV. Programmes like maltina dance-all can be an opportunity for dancers
V. One can be a dance lecturer, educator and consultant.
VI. One can be employed as choreograph dancers for music video production.
VII. One can own and run dance companies.

Dance is a respectable profession.

Dance as a respectable profession has made some prosperous dancers famous both within
and outside Nigeria. Examples of such dancers are;
I. Kaffy
II. P square
III. Segun Lawal (spirit of David)- Maltina dance hall.
IV. Tobi kujoore
V. Nonso Asobe
VI. Samson Tobore
VII. Flexzee tunes

Evaluation

1. State two opportunities in dance career.

2. Mention four professional dancers.

Weekend assignment

Draw a person dancing.

Reference
 Niyi O. Blessing (et al) (2014) Cosmopolitan Cultural and Creative Arts for junior secondary
schools, bk 2. Cosmopolitan book services, pg 63-66.

WEEK 4 SELF CONTROL

I. Meaning of self control

II. How to exercise self control
III. Benefits of self control
IV. Practising self control

Meaning of self control

Self control is the act of managing one’s own behavior. It is the ability to control or hold oneself back
from an action or feeling. It is an act that holds an individual back from reacting instantly either
positively or negatively.

How to exercise self control

Some ways of exercising self control are as follow;
I. Show moderation: This is the act of doing things without going to the extreme. Avoid doing
things excessively, be balance, calm and compose.
II. Be Contented: It is the act of being satisfied with what you have. Don’t covet or selfishly
desire what belongs to others.
III. Be truthful: this is the act of telling the truth always. It also means being sincere and factual in
what you say.
IV. Be considerate: this is the act of welcoming other people’s ideas and opinions during decision
making.
V. Be modest: this is the act of being humble and respectful.
VI. Avoid being in fighting mood always.

Benefits of self control

I. It keeps in check self destructive, addictive, obsessive and compulsive behavior.
II. It gives you a sense of mastery over your life and brings balance over your life.
III. It helps to keep over-emotional responses in check.
IV. It eliminates the feeling of helplessness and being too dependent on others.
V. It makes you a responsible and trustworthy human being.

Practising self control

I. Identify areas of your life where you need to gain more self control.
II. Identify the emotions in you that lack control, such as anger, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
and fear.
III. Visualize yourself acting with self control.

Evaluation
I. What is self control?
 II. List three way of exercising self control.
III. State two benefits of self control
IV. In what two ways can self control be practiced?

Weekend assignments
I. What do you understand by the term self control?
II. How do you exercise self-control in your life and community you live in?
III. What are the benefits of self-control?

WEEK 5

TOPIC: NIGERIA TRADITIONAL ART AND ORIGIN.

The Nigerian traditional art works includes the art culture that was discovered in various communities and
villages in Nigeria. Nigeria as a country consists of many tribe, dialects and cultures. The forms, styles and
materials that were used in those works revealed the different traditional cultures in this country.

TYPES OF NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL ARTS

The traditional art of Nigeria include Nok, Benin, Ife, Igbo Ukwu, Tsoede, Ibibio, Mbari, Owo, Ikom monolith, Esie
and other monuments.

NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL ARTS AND LOCATIONS

SN NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL LOCATIONS

1 Nok art Kaduna
2 Benin art Edo
3 Ife art Osun
4 Igbo ukwu art Anambra
5 Tsoede art Niger / Kogi
6 Ibibio art Akwa-ibom
7 Mbari art Imo
8 Owo art Ondo
9 Ikom monolith Cross River
10 Esie art Kwara

FUNCTIONS OF NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL ART

1. They are used for historical purposes.
2. They are used for domestic purposes.
3. They are means of livelihood for the craftsmen.
4. They played religious and ritualistic roles.
5. They are used for social purposes.
6. They help in enforcing community authorities.
7. They hold the cultural heritage of a society.
EVALUATION

1. Name three Nigerian traditional art

2. Identify the locations of the following Nigerian art
(a)Benin art _______
(b)Mbari art _______
(c)Esie art _______
3. State three functions of Nigerian traditional art

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. The earliest known sculpture in Nigeria is found in (a) Mbari b) Bida (c) Kano (d)Nok
2. Which of these Nigerian metal art traditions is not in lost wax casting technique? (a)Benin
bronze b) Ife bronze (c)Bida brass work (d) Benin ivory
3. Which of these Nigerian cultural art traditions is referred to as court art” (a) Igbo-ukwu
(b)Nok ( c)Ife ( d) Benin
4. Which of these Nigerian metal art traditions is not in lost wax casting technique? (a)Benin
bronze b) Ife bronze (c)Bida brass work (d) Benin ivory
5. Soapstone Sculpture is common in which of these culture (a) Ife (b) Esie (c) Benin (d) Oyo

ESSAY

2. Differentiate between Nok and Ife Art.

3. State functions of Nigerian traditional art.

WEEK 6

Topic: Contemporary Nigerian Art and Artists

-Contemporary Nigerian Arts.

-Efforts of pioneering Nigerian Artists

Names of Nigerian contemporary Artists

1. Aina Onabolu
2. Akinola Lasekan
3. Ben Enweonwu
4. Mrs. Etsu Ugbodaga
5. Madam Ladi kwali
6. Bruce Onabrakpeya
7. Lamidi Fakeye.
CONTRIBUTIONS OF NIGERIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

AINA ONABOLU.

 He was the father of contemporary Nigerian art

 He introduced art into Nigerian school curriculum
 He was the first Nigerian Art educator
 He encouraged the employment of expatriate art teachers.

AKINOLA LASEKAN
 He was the first Nigerian news paper cartoonist
 He was a book illustrator.
 He was a textile designer
 He tutored many contemporary artists in Nigeria who became lecturers in some higher
institution.

Ben Enwonwu
 He was a painter and sculptor
 He was an adviser to Federal government on art matters.

Mrs. Clara Etsu Ugbodaga-Ngu

 She remains the oldest female art educator in Nigeria.
 She was the first female lecturer in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Madam Ladi kwali

 She was a renowned Nigerian potter.
 She represented Nigeria in International pottery competition.

Bruce Onabrakpeya
 He taught Arts in many schools in Nigeria.
 He was part of Zaria revolutionaries also called ‘Zaria rebels’

Lamidi Fakeye
 He earned international recognition through traditional carving.
 He executed a lot of commissioned jobs in Nigeria and abroad.

PROMINENT WORKS OF SOME NIGERIAN CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

 Statue of sango in front of PHCN office by Ben Enwonwu
 Sculptural decoration in National art Theatre, Lagos by Demas Nwoko.
 Etching work in Agbanafor Delta State by Bruce Onabrakpeya.
 Yoruba girl, market scene, Hausa boy, Nigerian soldier and dancer all by Akinola Lasekan.

INCOME GENERATION THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ART

1. Sale of works: The government can acquire artworks from the artists through her agencies – the
National Gallery of Art (NGA) and the National commission for Museums and Monuments and sell
to the general public at her own time.

2. Sales of artworks during exhibitions.

3. Through taxes on sold artworks within and outside the country.

4. The designing and printing of seasonal cards and other related items.

5. Through commissions, artists can preserve their works for sale at National Galleries, Ministries of
Art and Cultural Information. After sales, commission will be saved.

EVALUATION

I. List three Nigerian contemporary Artists

II. State the contributions of any two contemporary Artists mentioned above.
III. Outline three contributions of Aina Onabolu to art development in Nigeria.
IV. State two ways in which income can be generated through art in Nigeria.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. Aina Onabolu is a popular-------(a)art educator (b)sculptor (c)print maker (d)wood carver

2. Which of these artists is renowned for pottery works? (a)late Dr. (Mrs.) Ladi Kwali (b)Lamidi
Fakeye (c)Uche Okeke (d)Mrs Ali Adu

3. The famous metal sculpture called Anyanwu placed at the entrance of the National Museum Lagos
was made by (a) Ben Osawe (b) Ben Enwonwu (c) Lasisi Osunde (d) UcheOkeke

4. ------- is the father of Nigerian contemporary art (a) Lamidi Fakeye (b)Yusuf Grillo (c) Aina Onabolu
(d) Dele Jegede

WEEK 7 MID TERM BREAK

WEEK 8

TOPIC: Motif

I. Meaning of motif
II. Types of motif.
III. Design various patterns

Motif is a unit of design which is repeated severally to form a pattern.

Pattern is an arrangement of regular and repeated motifs so as to create rhythm in lines,
shapes, and colors. Pattern features in textile design, wall papers, wrappers, carpets, boarder
designs, etc.

TYPES OF MOTIF

I. Plant motif

II. Floral motif (flower)

III. Traditional motif

IV. Geometrical motif

V. Abstract motif

USES OF MOTIF

a. For decorating borders

b. For making greeting cards
c. For designing patterns

TYPES OF REPEAT PATTERN.

A. Simple repeat pattern.

It is a repeat method where motifs are arranged beside each other on each row both vertically
and horizontally.

B. Mirror repeat pattern.

It is a repeat method where motifs are arranged to reflect one another in a design.

C. Brick repeat pattern.

This is a repeat method where motifs are arranged in a brick- laying pattern.

D. Half drop repeat pattern.

 This is a repeat method that has the motifs arranged in a half drop way in a design

E. Diamond repeat pattern.

This is a repeat method that takes after a diamond effect.

The motifs are arranged in angle that is not right angles.

F. Checkerboard repeat pattern

The motifs are arranged to follow the pattern of a draught. It has equal square space
having the motifs placed and coloured alternately in contrasted colors.

EVALUATION.

a. Define motif
b. What is pattern?
c. State two uses of motif.
d. Name two types of repeat pattern.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. -----is a unit of design.
A. pattern B. Drawing C. Motif D. Painting
2. ----serves as a major theme in pattern making.
 A. Motif B. Pattern C. Packaging D. Drawing
3. The arrangement of motifs in a repeated way so as to achieve rhythm and balance is called
------
A. repeat pattern B. Unit pattern C. basic pattern D. Geometrical pattern
4. ------is a repeat method whereby the motifs are arranged to reflect one another in design.
A. Mirror repeat B. Half drop repeat C. simple repeat D. Brick
repeat pattern

PRACTICALS.

Produce the following repeat patterns

i. mirror repeat.
ii. Simple repeat.
Iii. Diamond repeat
iv. Half drop repeat.

WEEK 9

NATURE DRAWING (Practical)

Produce the following in drawing

a) A fish
b) Oranges
c) Tubers of yam
d) A flower in a vase
e) A hen

WEEK 10

STILL LIFE DRAWING (Practical)

Produce the following in drawing

a) A bell
b) A tea cup and saucer
c)An Aeroplane
d) A house
e) A bottle

WEEK 11 REVISION

WEEK 12 EXAMINATION