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FOLK MUSIC Folk music is a type of traditional music with no author and is originally passed from generation to generation. It is learned through hearing rather than reading. Types of folk music 1. Western folk music 2. Nigerian folk music 1. Western folk music: These are old traditional English songs practiced from generation to generation which consists of nursery rhymes, lullabies e.t.c.  2. Nigerian folk music: These are traditional rural songs practiced from generation to generation. Most of them are in our local dialects sang at naming ceremonies, weddings, birthdays e.t.c. Class work Sing any Nigerian folk song you know.

LETTERING Lettering can be referred to as the act of writing, construction and designing of letters of the alphabet.  Typefaces Typefaces are the styles of letters of the alphabet and all the other characters used to create words. Typefaces can be divided into two groups, namely the script, the text or block. Types of letters 1. Script letters 2. Text or block letters 1. Script letters: This style of handwriting is done freely in cursive characters. It is divided into two, serif and San serif. (i) Italic letters: This type of letters are written leaning to the right (slanted). (II) Old English letters: This type of lettering is complex and has ornaments with bold strokes.  2. Text or block letters: As the name implies, this type of lettering is in block letters form but could also be serif or San serif. It is also divided into two: (i) Roman or classic letters (Serif): This type of lettering has even strokes, thin and thick strokes with ornaments. Those ornaments are referred ...

Methods of preparing Artworks for Exhibition Introduction Exhibition refers to the space in which artworks are displayed to an audience. Such as pictures, drawings, sounds, sculptures, interactive art by individuals or groups of artists. They can be presented in Art halls, art clubs, museums, private art galleries, open space etc. Types of Exhibition 1. Juried Exhibition 2. Non - juried Exhibition or Open Exhibition 3. Invitational Exhibition 1. Juried Exhibition: This type of exhibition involves the selection of Artworks to be displayed by a judge ( individual or group) and if there's a price to be won, he selects the winner. Example: inter school art exhibition. 2. Non - juried or Open Exhibition: This type of exhibition allows everyone to exhibit their works. 3. Invitational Exhibition: This type of exhibition involves the organiser displaying artworks supplied by other artists. Preparing Artworks for display 1. Labelling 2. Framing and mounting 3. Fixing Assignment Prepare any ...

RUDIMENTS AND THEORY OF MUSIC Definition Rudiments of music refers to the ingredients or basic elements that make up music. Such as: 1. Tempo 2. Pitch 3. Duration 3. Dynamics 4. Timbre 5. Texture 1. Tempo: Refers to the fastness or slowness (speed) of a musical sound. 2. Pitch: Refers to the highness or lowness of a musical sound. 3. Duration: Refers to the time range or period of a musical sound. 4. Dynamics: This is the loudness or quietness of a musical sound. 4. Timbre: Refers to the sound quality of a note played on an instrument. 5. Texture: Refers to the number of unit lines (melodies) and the relationship they have with one another. Assignment When reciting the national anthem at the assembly ground, state one example of the rudiments of music you notice. 

Craft Making & Materials used in craft making Craft making can be defined as the art of creating beautiful artworks with useful materials. Types of Crafts 1. Paper craft 2. Fabric decoration 3. Weaving 4. Carving 5. Pottery Materials used for paper craft 1. Scissors 2. Newspaper 3. Starch 4. Glue 5. Ruler 6. Brush 7. Ink of different colours 8. Colour pencils 9. Oil colours 10. Acrylic paints 11. Pastels 12. Spray paints 13. Markers of different colours 14. Water colour 15. Different types of paper 16. Pencils 17. Pens 18. Sharpener 19. Eraser 20. Craft knife Materials used for fabric decoration 1. Fabric (100% cotton) 2. Dye of different colours 3. Caustic soda 4. Sodium Hydrosulphite  5. Salt 6. Soda ash 7. Containers 8. Thread 9. Rubber gloves 10. Pins and needles 11. Stick 12. Spoon for measuring 13. Scissors 14. Apron 15. Iron Materials used for weaving 1. Thread 2. Grass 3. Thin wood 4. Paper 5. Loom 6. Rope 7. Pins 8. Needle Materials for carving 1. Hammer 2. Saw 3. Sand...

 JSS 3 Topic: Motifs Definition of Motif A motif refers to the unit of a design or pattern. It can be defined as the basic idea and subject matter in a design. Motifs can be derived from natural or artificial objects such as lines, forms, shades, colour, texture etc. Types of Motifs 1. Floral motifs: This refers to motifs gotten from plants such as leaves, flowers and other plant parts. 2. Traditional motifs: This type of motifs includes symbols and signs from various cultures. 3. Abstract motifs: These types of motifs have no specific meaning, they are created originally by the artist. 4. Geometrical motifs: This type of motifs are created shapes e.g lines, angles, triangles etc. 5. Pictorial motifs: This type of motifs are derived from man-made objects, human and animal images. Uses of motifs 1. Motifs are used to beautify and decorate our homes. 2. Motifs are used to make greeting cards. 3. Motifs are used for graphic works e.g wallpapers, books, calenders etc. 4. Motifs can be ...