Creative and Common Art (Primary Classes)

Law enforcement agencies are set up by law to maintain internal security of the state. Lagos State has come up to inaugurate several security measures and outfits to maintain law and order. For those visiting Lagos for the first time, you don’t have to be confused seeing several uniform men all around. Hence, for easy … Read more

Traditional fashion accessories are locally made materials used to beautify the body, home and environment. The materials used in making the accessories are found in our environment or community. Types of traditional fashion accessories 1 Beaded jewellery 2 Corals 3 Combs 4 Walking sticks 5 Rattles for dancers 6 Shells 7 Cowries 8 Leather works … Read more

Traditional dress may be defined as the ensemble of garments, jewelry, and accessories rooted in the past that is worn by an identifiable group of people. … The phrase traditional dress or costume is often used interchangeably with the terms ethnic, regional, and folk dress IMPORTANCE OF TRADITIONAL DRESSES AND FABRICS Importance of traditional dresses … Read more

Traditional dress may be defined as the ensemble of garments, jewelry, and accessories rooted in the past that is worn by an identifiable group of people. … The phrase traditional dress or costume is often used interchangeably with the terms ethnic, regional, and folk dress. Traditional fabrics are cloths or materials used to make dresses … Read more

A traditional dance is an interesting body movement. It belongs to the local society or community. The dance goes with traditional music. We dance to the rhythm of the song or the beat of the instruments. Everybody may take part. Each ethnic group or languages have their type of dances. The Igbo people have a … Read more

Value is the usefulness or worth of something. Value determines or describes what is important to us. Maintenance is the activities carried out on a daily or regular basis to make our things in good working condition. Maintenance preserves the value placed on things. WHY MAINTENANCE IS IMPORTANT?  Value is what makes maintenance so important … Read more

MEANING OF COLLAGE The definition of a collage is a piece of art created by combining photos, clippings or small objects onto a surface. It is an art work made by putting different pieces of materials to a flat surface to form a shape. The procedures involve cutting and gluing different pieces of materials to … Read more

A motif is a small design repeated to form a pattern. It is made by using different things. Examples of such items are leaves, flowers, different figures and shapes. The materials used for making a motif We could use the following materials for making a motif: 1 A4 Paper 2 Crayon 3 Ruler 4 Pencil … Read more

Recycled materials can be turned to functional artworks. For example, any materials such as wood pallets, plastic, cups or bottles, etc. and little creativity, you can create beautiful functional artwork. CHARACTERISTICS OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS Recycled products are functional. That is, they serve useful purposes. They are very strong and durable. They last long and do … Read more

MEANING OF DRAMA Drama is a unique and distinctive genre of literature. Drama definition is a narrative presented by actors/ actor on stage through dialogue/ monologue and live actor. Usually, dramas are stories that are acted through the combination of performance, music, dance, props etc. The audience is able to feel part of the action. … Read more

Value needed in arts and creative work Arts and craft are very useful for preserving the culture, arts and way of life of the people in a giving society. Values that are needed include the following: creativity Hard work Honesty Precision   Values are needed to: It helps to sustain the practice of arts and … Read more

Meaning of the Apprenticeship System The apprenticeship system is an informal system of training in which knowledge is passed from a master craftsman to learners, usually young children, over a period of time. The period of apprenticeship varies, depending on the trade. It usually lasts between 2 and 4 years. The apprentice could be a … Read more

Folk songs are traditional music of the people. They are songs of the people in their local languages. We have folk songs in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Itsekiri, Ijaw, Kanuri and other Nigerian languages. They are the local music of the people. They teach morals. An example is given below.   Song                                                          Meaning Ise agbe, ise … Read more

1 They beautify the body. 2 They promote our culture. 3 We export them to boost our economy. 4 It serves as job opportunity for the youths. 5 They may reveal part of our history. 6 It serves as a form of identification.   Leather shoes and bags Beautiful ladies in An Igbo man in … Read more

These are ceremonies which bring people together. Every tribe, society or community have a festival they do. The festivals are done to celebrate an event, customs or tradition. Examples of traditional festivals The Osun festival: This Osun festival is held every year in Osogbo, Osun state. It celebrates the goddess of the Osun River. However, … Read more

There are two forms of drama which includes: Scripted Unscripted SCRIPTED: This is a type of drama that is written. People read and master their roles. UNSCRIPTED This is an unwritten drama. The script is given to the actors and actresses verbally. The actors or actresses are to get the script verbally and practice or … Read more

Accident victims are people that get injured or killed when accidents occur on the roads. Some of the injured have their legs or arms broken. Such victims need immediate attention. In case of accident, injured victims should be rushed to the nearest clinic or hospital after first aid has been given to them.   Our … Read more

Recycling is the changing of waste or used materials into new objects or materials which can be used for other functions.   PRODUCING RECYCLING WORK Paper Mache – is an easy to make hard material that can be used to cover various surfaces. It is often used in arts and crafts to make various sculptures … Read more