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TIE AND DYE Tie and dye is applying dye substance on a piece of cloth to create beautiful designs on it. Materials used for Tie dye 1. Cotton fabric 2. Raffia, ropes and strings 3. Dye chemical 4. Rubber gloves 5. Spoon 6. Long wooden stick 7. Nose mask 8. Salt 9. Big bowl Methods of tying 1. Pleating method 2. Clump method 3. Circular method 1. Pleating method: The cloth is folded in pleats and tied tightly together to avoid loosening. 2. Clump method: The cloth is folded with hard objects inside e.g. pebble or stone. 3. Circular method: The cloth is picked at the tip, spaced and tied neatly to bring out a circular design.

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 ...

 JSS 2 WEEK 4 PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN Definition Principles of design are the rules and guidelines that an artist must follow to create a meaningful design. The principles of design are: 1.Balance 2.Contrast 3. Harmony 4. Emphasis 5. Movement 6. Proportion 7. Pattern 8. Variety 9. Unity 10. Rhythm 11.  Repetition 1. Balance: is the arranging of elements in size, shape and composition. 2. Contrast: is the different use of elements of design to avoid too much sameness. 3. Harmony: is the use of same elements of design throughout a work of art by repetition. 4. Emphasis: is used to capture the viewer’s attention. It is used to make an area of design standout from others. 5. Movement: This is the view the eyes takes through an artwork such as lines, edges, colour, shapes etc. 6. Proportion: is the proper ratio in drawing various body parts. It is also the arrangement of elements in a pleasing manner. 7. Pattern: Is the consistent arrangement of lines, marks or shapes in design. 8. Va...

  JSS 1 CRAFT MAKING Definition Craft can be defined as the ability to create beautiful and useful art using art materials. Materials such leather craft, pottery, weaving, carving etc. Types of craft  1. Leather craft: This type of craft that involves the creation of shoes, drums, bags etc. 2. Pottery: This type of craft involves pot and utensils making. 3. Weaving: This involves cloth weaving, basketry, cane weaving and straw weaving. 4. Carving: This type of craft involves creating decorative marks on wood, calabash, stone etc. 5. Metal craft: This involves bronze work , black smiting, gold smithery, and brass work made with metal. 6. Fabric decoration: This involves decoration on clothes e.g. Tie and dye. Uses of craft 1. Crafts are used as clothes e.g. Tie and dye. 2. Crafts are used as household utensils e.g. cooking and storing. 3. Crafts are also used as gift items or souvenirs Assignment Mention five craft works you can find in your home and the materials used in makin...

 JSS 3 Week 3 TOPIC: CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN ART Contemporary Nigerian Art are any type of modern art that was created or done after the second war. The second war started in Sept. 1st, 1939 and ended September 2nd, 1945. Contemporary Nigerian artists 1. Aina Onabolu 2. Akinola Lasekan 3. Ben Chuka Enwonwu 4. Mrs Esto Ugbodaga-Ngu 5. Brace Onobrakpeya 6. Madam Ladi Kwali 7. LamidI Fakeye 8. Felix Idubor 1. AINA ONABOLU (1882-1963) Art educator and painter. Aina Onabolu was born in Ijebu-ode, Ogun State in 1882. He gained employment at the age of eighteen with the colonial government department and later joined the customs as a clerical officer, he worked for about 20years. He died in Lagos in 1963. He had reformed education in art and travelled to England in 1920, as the first Africa to study Art. He trained at St. John’s Word Art School London and at the Juhan Academy, Paris, where he obtained a diploma. He is regarded as the father of modern and Contemporary Nigerian Art. 2. AKINNO...

 WEEK 3 JSS 2 INTERVALS IN MUSIC  An interval can be defined as the diatonic of a tone or notes e.g. A to B is called a major second, while the non-diatonic interval of a semitone E to F is called a minor second. Example doh reh meh Examples of Intervals  C to D: a major second (Doh to Reh) M2nd  C to E: a major third (doh to meh) M3rd  C to F: a perfect fourth (doh to fah) P4th  C to G: a perfect fifth (doh to soh) P5th  C to A: a major sixth (doh to lah) M6th  C to B: a major seventh (doh to tote) M7th  C to C: a perfect octave (doh to doh) P8ve NOTE: E to F are natural semitone which means minor intervals. Types of Intervals Perfect Interval  Major Interval  Minor Interval  Diminished Interval Augmented Interval 

 WEEK 3  Topic: Introduction to Music Music has different definition. This is because of the importance we attach to it. Some say music is a universal language others say it is food for the soul. This is because the experience is the same all over the world and the way it affects our emotions. Music is the art of creating, arranging and combining sounds together to please the ears. Types of Music Folk Music Sacred Music Secular Music Popular Music Art Music Folk Music:- Is the music that is passed from one generation to the other. The original composer are not known e.g Moonlight songs, War songs, Traditional festival songs, game songs. Sacred Music:- This is a religious music. Music used in worshipping God. For example: Gospel songs. Secular Music:- Is the type of music used in entertaining and praising ourselves  Popular music:- Is the type of music used to say by or musicians for entertainment e.g Juju music, Afro beats, Fuji, hip hop. Art music:- This type of music is...