This course is designed to introduce student-teachers to the following: General introduction to the
course -What is Art and Crafts; Self-expression of what one thinks, smells, hears, dreams; A way a
person expresses his/her sense of beauty in all forms of art e.g. Drama, music, dancing and functional
art; Classifications of art and crafts: Classified into two main categories; 2-Dimensional and 3-
Dimensional Arts. Terminologies of art and crafts included as part of explaining Art words in the topic.
Importance of teaching art and crafts in schools: Unique intellectual development; physical
coordination; aesthetic awareness; joy and good habits; job opportunity; source of entertainment;
preservation of the environment; cultural heritage; creative thinking and freedom of expression. Basic
elements & principles e.g. Color and perspective. Practical Creative abilities: Assignment on Creative
abilities using available materials to create a useful artefact as well as transfer the skill to learners out in
schools which will ultimately lead pupils to realizing valuable career opportunities. Stages of Child
development in Art (characteristics). Integration of art with other subjects; processes of relating art and
crafts to other subject areas especially artistic expression in the teaching of other subjects.