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# WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028

See the WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028, including elements of art, West African art, drawing, graphic design, textile design, painting, sculpture and ceramics.

The **WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028** will help you organise your revision around the major theory, art-history and practical topics contained in the syllabus.

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This guide is based on the syllabus. It is **not a prediction of exact examination questions** and should not be treated as an examination leak.

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The major areas you should prepare are:

- General Knowledge in Art
- Elements of Art
- Principles of Art
- Perspective
- Art Tools and Materials
- Art and Craft Terms
- West African Traditional Art
- Contemporary West African Art
- Prehistoric Art
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- Greek Art
- Medieval Art
- Renaissance Art
- Impressionism
- Post-Impressionism
- Cubism
- Drawing from Objects
- Drawing from Nature
- Drawing from Life
- Graphic Design
- Textile Design
- Picture-Making
- Sculpture
- Product Design/Modeling
- Ceramics
- Crafts

The practical examination also covers **Drawing, 2-Dimensional Creative Design and 3-Dimensional Creative Design**.

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Visual Art Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](https://waec2027.com/waec-visual-art-syllabus/)

## WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration at a Glance

For your preparation, concentrate on:

- Meaning of Art
- Nature of Art
- Branches of Art
- Careers in Art
- Visual Awareness
- Elements of Art
- Line
- Colour
- Space
- Shape
- Form
- Texture
- Principles of Art
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Proportion
- Harmony
- Emphasis
- Variety
- Perspective
- Aerial Perspective
- Linear Perspective
- Angular Perspective
- Parallel Perspective
- Foreshortening
- Art Tools
- Art Materials
- Use of Art Tools
- Care of Art Tools
- Brush
- Pencil
- Colour
- Palette
- Easel
- Tie and Dye
- Biscuit Ware
- Silhouette
- Relief
- Chiaroscuro
- Sfumato
- Aperture
- Relationship Between the Arts
- Music and Visual Art
- Dance and Visual Art
- Drama and Visual Art
- Literary Arts and Visual Art
- Traditional West African Art
- Animism
- Fetishism
- Mythology
- Sacred Functions of Art
- Secular Functions of Art
- Cameroon — Bamileke
- Dahomey/Benin Republic — Fon
- Gambia — Wollof
- Gambia — Mandinka
- Gambia — Jola
- Ghana — Ashanti
- Ghana — Fante
- Ghana — Ewe
- Ghana — Frafra
- Guinea — Kissi
- Côte d’Ivoire — Senufo
- Côte d’Ivoire — Baule
- Liberia — Dan
- Liberia — Ngere
- Mali — Dogon
- Mali — Bambara
- Sierra Leone — Mende
- Sierra Leone — Sherbro
- Burkina Faso — Mossi
- Burkina Faso — Bobo
- Burkina Faso — Kurumba
- Benin Art
- Ife Art
- Nok Art
- Igbo-Ukwu Art
- Esie Art
- Owo Art
- Oshogbo Art
- Ashanti Kente
- Ewe Kente
- Modern Benin Art
- Winneba Pottery
- Abuja Pottery
- Ntoso Adinkra
- Bida Brass Works
- Calabash Carving
- Enyiresi Basketry
- Mbari Mud Sculpture
- Weaving
- Leatherwork
- Wall Decoration
- Indigenous Decorative Motifs
- Art Schools
- Art Galleries
- Arts Centres
- Museums
- Art Organizations
- Cultural Festivals
- Contemporary West African Artists
- Prehistoric Art
- Early Man’s Art
- Paleolithic Art
- Mesolithic Art
- Neolithic Art
- Prehistoric Beliefs
- Prehistoric Materials
- Prehistoric Characteristics
- Prehistoric Functions
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- Old Kingdom Art
- Middle Kingdom Art
- New Kingdom Art
- Egyptian Beliefs
- Egyptian Styles
- Egyptian Functions
- Greek Art
- Archaic Greek Art
- Classical Greek Art
- Hellenistic Greek Art
- Medieval Art
- Renaissance Art
- Early Renaissance
- Low Renaissance
- High Renaissance
- Giotto
- Donatello
- Masaccio
- Impressionism
- Paul Cezanne
- Claude Monet
- Edouard Manet
- Georges Seurat
- Post-Impressionism
- Vincent van Gogh
- Paul Gauguin
- Cubism
- African Influence on Cubism
- Pablo Picasso
- Georges Braque
- Drawing from Objects
- Composition of Objects
- Observation
- Proportion
- Perspective in Drawing
- Shading
- Drawing from Nature
- Flowers
- Foliage
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Rocks
- Bones
- Insects
- Birds
- Shells
- Fish
- Crustaceans
- Drawing from Life
- Human Figure
- Human Proportion
- Pencil Drawing
- Pastel
- Charcoal
- Pen and Ink
- Poster Colour
- Water Colour
- Graphic Design
- Lettering
- Poster Design
- Roman Lettering
- Gothic Lettering
- Pictorial Posters
- Greeting Cards
- Invitations
- Book Jackets
- Logotypes
- Emblems
- Symbols
- Labels
- Wall Hangings
- Book Illustration
- Magazine Illustration
- Newspaper Illustration
- Printmaking
- Linocut
- Woodcut
- Yam Print
- Stenciling
- Screen Printing
- Package Design
- Wrappers
- Cereal Packages
- CD Jackets
- Computer Graphics
- CorelDraw
- Adobe Photoshop
- Textile Design
- Batik
- Tie and Dye
- Block Printing
- Screen Printing on Fabric
- Appliqué
- Tapestry
- Picture-Making
- Painting
- Mural
- Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Landscape Photography
- Seascape Photography
- Nature Photography
- Pet Photography
- Photograms
- Image Distortion
- Mosaic
- Collage
- 3-Dimensional Design
- Sculpture
- Clay Sculpture
- Metal Sculpture
- Wood Sculpture
- Papier-mâché Sculpture
- Cement Sculpture
- Product Design
- Modeling
- Industrial Product Models
- Ceramics
- Moulding
- Hand-building
- Wheel Throwing
- Firing of Clay
- Basketry
- Jewellery
- Calabash Decoration
- Notes for Paper 3C
- Diagrams for Paper 3C
- Working Drawings for Paper 3C
- Finished Project

These topics come directly from the theory, art-history and practical sections of the syllabus.

## General Knowledge in Art Areas of Concentration

This is one of the main theory areas.

You should study:

- Nature and Branches of Art
- Careers in Art
- Elements of Art
- Principles of Art
- Perspective
- Art Tools and Materials
- Art and Craft Terms
- Relationship Between Different Art Forms

## Nature and Branches of Art

Understand:

- Meaning of Art
- Nature of Art
- Different Branches of Art
- Careers Available in Art

The syllabus specifically includes careers in art under General Knowledge in Art.

## Elements of Art

The elements specifically mentioned are:

- Line
- Colour
- Space
- Shape
- Form
- Texture

For each element, understand its:

- Meaning
- Characteristics
- Functions
- Application in Art

## Line

Study the different ways line can be used to define shapes, create movement and communicate ideas.

## Colour

Prepare colour as a visual element and understand its application in art and design.

## Space

Study how artists organize positive and negative space in compositions.

## Shape

Understand shape as an important element in 2-Dimensional design.

## Form

Study how form represents three-dimensional qualities.

## Texture

Understand both visual and actual texture.

## Principles of Art

The syllabus includes:

- Balance
- Rhythm
- Proportion
- Harmony
- Emphasis
- Variety

## Balance

Understand how visual weight can be distributed in a composition.

## Rhythm

Study how repetition can create visual movement.

## Proportion

Prepare relationships between the sizes of different parts of an artwork.

## Harmony

Understand how elements can work together successfully.

## Emphasis

Study how artists create a centre of interest.

## Variety

Understand how differences can prevent monotony in a design.

## Perspective

The syllabus includes:

- Aerial Perspective
- Linear Perspective
- Angular Perspective
- Parallel Perspective
- Foreshortening

## Aerial Perspective

Study the visual changes that create the impression of distance.

## Linear Perspective

Understand how depth is represented using lines.

## Angular and Parallel Perspective

Prepare both as perspective types listed in the syllabus.

## Foreshortening

Understand how a form appears shortened when viewed from a particular angle.

## Art Tools and Materials

The syllabus requires knowledge of the production, use and care of art and craft tools.

Examples include:

- Brush
- Pencil
- Colour
- Palette
- Easel

Do not memorise names only.

Know:

- Purpose
- Proper Use
- Care
- Maintenance

## Art and Craft Terms

Important terms listed include:

- Tie and Dye
- Biscuit Ware
- Silhouette
- Relief
- Chiaroscuro
- Sfumato
- Aperture

## Relationship Between the Arts

Study the relationship between:

- Music
- Visual Art
- Dance
- Drama
- Literary Arts

## West African Art Areas of Concentration

This is a major Paper 2 area.

You should understand:

- Traditional Art
- Concepts and Beliefs
- Art Forms
- Geographical Locations
- Characteristics
- Sacred Functions
- Secular Functions
- Contemporary Artists
- Art Educators
- Media
- Materials

## Concepts Behind Traditional Art

The syllabus specifically mentions:

- Animism
- Fetishism
- Mythology

Connect these concepts with the beliefs and functions of the artworks.

## Traditional Art of Cameroon

Study:

**Bamileke**

## Traditional Art of Benin Republic

The syllabus uses the historical name Dahomey and identifies:

**Fon**

## Traditional Art of The Gambia

Prepare:

- Wollof
- Mandinka
- Jola

## Traditional Art of Ghana

Prepare:

- Ashanti
- Fante
- Ewe
- Frafra

## Traditional Art of Guinea

Study:

**Kissi**

## Traditional Art of Côte d’Ivoire

Prepare:

- Senufo
- Baule

## Traditional Art of Liberia

Prepare:

- Dan
- Ngere

## Traditional Art of Mali

Study:

- Dogon
- Bambara

## Traditional Art of Sierra Leone

Prepare:

- Mende
- Sherbro

## Traditional Art of Burkina Faso

The source uses the historical name Upper Volta and lists:

- Mossi
- Bobo
- Kurumba

## Nigerian Traditional Art

The syllabus lists:

- Benin
- Ife
- Nok
- Igbo-Ukwu
- Esie
- Owo

For these, prepare:

- Location
- Materials
- Characteristics
- Functions
- Cultural Significance

within the scope of your course.

## Modern Traditional Art

Examples in the syllabus include:

- Oshogbo Art
- Ashanti Kente
- Ewe Kente
- Modern Benin Art
- Winneba Pottery
- Abuja Pottery
- Ntoso Adinkra
- Bida Brass Works
- Calabash Carving
- Enyiresi Basketry
- Mbari Mud Sculpture
- Weaving
- Leatherwork
- Wall Decoration
- Indigenous Decorative Motifs

## Contemporary West African Art

Prepare:

- Art Schools
- Art Galleries
- Arts Centres
- Museums
- Government Departments Responsible for Art and Culture
- Art Organizations
- Art Movements
- Cultural Festivals
- Contemporary Artists

## Art Institutions

Study the functions of:

- Art Schools
- Galleries
- Museums
- Arts Centres

## Art Organizations and Movements

The syllabus lists examples such as:

- INSEA
- NSIAD
- Ghana Artists Association
- Ghana Craftsmen Association
- Ghana Arts Council
- GAT
- NAAC
- SNA
- NSEA
- Ona Art Movement
- Ulli Art Movement
- The Eye Society

## Cultural Festivals

Prepare their artistic significance in relation to:

- Costumes
- Symbols
- Objects
- Masks
- Body Decoration
- Wall Decoration

## Contemporary Artists

The syllabus expects knowledge of outstanding West African artists in terms of:

- Training
- Style
- Achievements
- Contribution to Art Development

## Prehistoric Art Areas of Concentration

Study:

- Early Man’s Art
- Paleolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic

The syllabus requires attention to:

- Beliefs
- Materials
- Characteristics
- Functions

## Ancient Egyptian Art

Prepare:

- Old Kingdom
- Middle Kingdom
- New Kingdom
- Beliefs
- Styles
- Functions

## Greek Art

Study:

- Archaic Period
- Classical Period
- Hellenistic Period
- Characteristics
- Artists

## Medieval Art

Prepare:

- Features
- Media
- Characteristics

## Renaissance Art

The syllabus includes:

- Early Renaissance
- Low Renaissance
- High Renaissance

Artists named include:

- Giotto
- Donatello
- Masaccio

## Impressionism

Artists listed include:

- Paul Cezanne
- Claude Monet
- Edouard Manet
- Georges Seurat

## Post-Impressionism

Artists listed include:

- Vincent van Gogh
- Paul Gauguin

## Cubism

The syllabus highlights:

- Influence of African Art
- Pablo Picasso
- Georges Braque

## WAEC Visual Art Drawing Areas of Concentration

Drawing forms **Part A of Paper 3**.

The three alternatives are:

- Drawing from Objects
- Drawing from Nature
- Drawing from Life

## Drawing from Objects

The syllabus expects candidates to observe and interpret arranged man-made objects as a complete composition.

Examples include:

- Old Radio Sets
- Car Parts
- Bicycles
- Machines
- Bottles

Concentrate on:

- Accurate Observation
- Composition
- Proportion
- Perspective
- Shape
- Form
- Shading

## Drawing from Nature

Possible subjects include:

- Flowers
- Foliage
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Rocks
- Bones
- Insects
- Birds
- Shells
- Fish
- Crustaceans
- Skeletons

## Drawing from Life

Study and practise:

- Human Figure
- Proportion
- Structure
- Form
- Observation of Pose

The model may be male or female and will be placed in a specified pose.

## Drawing Media

The syllabus allows:

- Pencil
- Pastel
- Charcoal
- Pen and Ink
- Poster Colour
- Water Colour

## Graphic Design Areas of Concentration

Graphic Design includes:

- Lettering
- Poster Design
- Book Illustration
- Printmaking
- Package Design
- Computer Graphics

## Lettering and Poster Design

Prepare:

- Formal Lettering
- Roman Lettering
- Gothic Lettering
- Layout
- Pictorial Posters

Possible applications include:

- Greeting Cards
- Invitations
- Book Jackets
- Logotypes
- Emblems
- Symbols
- Labels
- Wall Hangings

## Book Illustration

Study illustration for:

- Books
- Magazines
- Newspapers

## Printmaking

The techniques listed include:

- Linocut
- Woodcut
- Yam Print
- Stenciling
- Screen Printing

## Package Design

Examples listed include:

- Wrappers
- Cereal Packages
- Record/CD Jackets

## Computer Graphics

The syllabus gives examples such as:

- CorelDraw
- Adobe Photoshop

## Textile Design Areas of Concentration

Prepare:

- Batik
- Tie and Dye
- Block Printing
- Screen Printing
- Appliqué
- Tapestry

## Batik

Practise producing patterns on fabric using the methods taught in your course.

## Tie and Dye

Understand the process and design possibilities of tie and dye.

## Block and Screen Printing

Prepare fabric-printing techniques.

## Appliqué

The syllabus defines this as shaped fabric pieces sewn onto a foundation fabric to form a design or pattern.

## Tapestry

Study woven designs used for:

- Wall Hangings
- Upholstery

## Picture-Making Areas of Concentration

The syllabus includes:

- Painting
- Photography
- Mosaic
- Collage

## Painting

Prepare composition based on:

- Everyday Life
- Imagination
- Themes

The syllabus also includes **Mural**.

## Photography

Study:

- Portraits
- Landscapes
- Seascapes
- Nature
- Pets

Also prepare experimental photography such as:

- Photograms
- Image Distortion

## Mosaic

Study how pictures are made using small coloured materials such as:

- Glass
- Paper
- Tile

## Collage

Prepare compositions using materials such as:

- Cloth
- Paper
- Other Objects

## 3-Dimensional Creative Design Areas of Concentration

The major areas are:

- Sculpture
- Product Design/Modeling
- Ceramics
- Crafts

## Sculpture

Possible materials include:

- Clay
- Metal
- Wood
- Papier-mâché
- Cement

The syllabus states that clay works must be fired.

## Product Design and Modeling

Study the design and production of models of industrial products such as:

- Automobiles
- Phones
- Bottles
- Cosmetics

## Ceramics

Prepare:

- Moulding
- Hand-building
- Wheel Throwing
- Firing

Possible products include:

- Jugs
- Flower Vases
- Bowls
- Toy Animals
- Figures

## Crafts

The syllabus includes:

- Basketry
- Jewellery
- Calabash Decoration

## Basketry

Possible products include:

- Mats
- Chairs
- Hats
- Stools
- Bags
- Macramé

Possible materials include:

- Cane
- Raffia

## Jewellery

Study jewellery production with:

- Metals
- Beads
- Plastic
- Shells
- Seeds

## Calabash Decoration

Prepare different methods of designing and decorating calabash.

## Paper 3C Project Requirements

The syllabus states that the 3-Dimensional project should be executed within **six months of the examination year**.

Candidates should submit:

- Notes
- Diagrams
- Working Drawings
- Finished Project

The notes, diagrams and working drawings make up **10% of the total marks obtainable**.

## WAEC Visual Art Paper 1 Areas of Concentration

Paper 1 contains **40 objective questions** and lasts **50 minutes**.

Give attention to:

- Elements of Art
- Principles of Art
- Perspective
- Tools and Materials
- Art Terms
- West African Art
- Art History
- Creative Processes

## WAEC Visual Art Paper 2 Areas of Concentration

Paper 2 contains three sections:

### Section A

General Knowledge in Art.

### Section B

Art of West Africa.

### Section C

Prehistoric, Ancient Egyptian and Western Art.

Candidates answer:

- One question from Section A
- Two from Section B
- One from Section C

This means **West African Art is especially important for Paper 2**, because two of the four required answers come from Section B.

## WAEC Visual Art Paper 3 Areas of Concentration

Paper 3 covers practical work.

### Section A — Drawing

Prepare:

- Objects
- Nature
- Life Drawing

### Section B — 2-Dimensional Creative Design

Prepare:

- Graphic Design
- Textile Design
- Picture-Making

### Section C — 3-Dimensional Creative Design

Prepare:

- Sculpture
- Product Design/Modeling
- Ceramics
- Crafts

## Best Order to Study WAEC Visual Art

### Stage 1: General Art Knowledge

Start with:

- Nature of Art
- Branches of Art
- Careers
- Elements of Art
- Principles of Art
- Perspective
- Tools
- Materials
- Art Terms

### Stage 2: West African Art

Study:

- Traditional Beliefs
- Art Forms
- Nigerian Art
- Other West African Traditions
- Modern Traditional Art
- Art Institutions
- Art Movements
- Contemporary Artists

### Stage 3: Art History

Prepare:

- Prehistoric Art
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- Greek Art
- Medieval Art
- Renaissance Art
- Impressionism
- Post-Impressionism
- Cubism

### Stage 4: Drawing

Practise:

- Objects
- Nature
- Life

### Stage 5: Graphic Design

Prepare:

- Lettering
- Posters
- Illustration
- Printmaking
- Packaging
- Computer Graphics

### Stage 6: Textile Design

Practise:

- Batik
- Tie and Dye
- Block Printing
- Screen Printing
- Appliqué
- Tapestry

### Stage 7: Picture-Making

Prepare:

- Painting
- Photography
- Mosaic
- Collage

### Stage 8: 3-Dimensional Art

Finish with:

- Sculpture
- Product Design
- Ceramics
- Basketry
- Jewellery
- Calabash Decoration

## How to Use These Areas of Concentration

### Start With the Complete Syllabus

Use this page as a focused revision guide, but keep the complete syllabus as your main checklist.

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## Combine Theory With Practical Work

Visual Art cannot be prepared effectively by reading alone.

Practise:

- Drawing
- Painting
- Lettering
- Printmaking
- Textile Design
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Crafts

## Study Art History With a Pattern

For each tradition or period, use:

**Period/Location → Beliefs → Materials → Characteristics → Functions → Artists**

## Practise Elements and Principles in Real Artwork

Do not memorise only definitions.

Identify:

- Line
- Colour
- Texture
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Emphasis

in actual compositions.

## Practise Drawing Regularly

Paper 3 requires practical drawing.

Train yourself to observe:

- Proportion
- Shape
- Form
- Perspective
- Light and Shade
- Composition

## Practise Under Time

Complete full practical exercises within the examination time where possible.

## Learn Your Tools and Materials

Know:

- Names
- Uses
- Care
- Safety
- Suitable Application

## What Should You Focus on Most for WAEC Visual Art?

You should cover the complete syllabus, but make sure you are confident in:

- Elements of Art
- Principles of Art
- Perspective
- Art Tools and Materials
- Art and Craft Terms
- Nigerian Traditional Art
- West African Art
- Contemporary Art
- Prehistoric Art
- Ancient Egyptian Art
- Greek Art
- Renaissance Art
- Impressionism
- Post-Impressionism
- Cubism
- Drawing from Objects
- Drawing from Nature
- Drawing from Life
- Graphic Design
- Textile Design
- Picture-Making
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Crafts

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Are the WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration for 2027?

The major areas are General Knowledge in Art, West African Art, Art History, Drawing, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Picture-Making and 3-Dimensional Creative Design.

### What Should I Focus on Most in Visual Art?

Give strong attention to:

- Elements and Principles of Art
- West African Art
- Art History
- Drawing
- Creative Design

### Are Elements of Art Included?

Yes.

The syllabus specifically lists:

- Line
- Colour
- Space
- Shape
- Form
- Texture

### Which Principles of Art Should I Study?

Prepare:

- Balance
- Rhythm
- Proportion
- Harmony
- Emphasis
- Variety

### Is Perspective Included?

Yes.

The syllabus mentions:

- Aerial
- Linear
- Angular
- Parallel
- Foreshortening

### Is West African Art Important?

Yes.

It is a major Paper 2 section, and candidates answer **two questions from Section B**.

### Which Nigerian Traditional Art Areas Should I Study?

The syllabus lists:

- Benin
- Ife
- Nok
- Igbo-Ukwu
- Esie
- Owo

### Is Prehistoric Art Included?

Yes.

Study:

- Paleolithic
- Mesolithic
- Neolithic
- Beliefs
- Materials
- Characteristics
- Functions

### Is Ancient Egyptian Art Included?

Yes.

Prepare:

- Old Kingdom
- Middle Kingdom
- New Kingdom
- Beliefs
- Styles
- Functions

### Is Greek Art Included?

Yes.

Study:

- Archaic
- Classical
- Hellenistic

### Is Renaissance Art Included?

Yes.

The syllabus includes Early, Low and High Renaissance.

### Is Impressionism Included?

Yes.

Artists listed include:

- Paul Cezanne
- Claude Monet
- Edouard Manet
- Georges Seurat

### Is Post-Impressionism Included?

Yes.

The syllabus names Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin.

### Is Cubism Included?

Yes.

The syllabus highlights African influence and names Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

### What Does Paper 3 Drawing Cover?

Prepare:

- Drawing from Objects
- Drawing from Nature
- Drawing from Life

### Which Drawing Media Can I Use?

The syllabus lists:

- Pencil
- Pastel
- Charcoal
- Pen and Ink
- Poster Colour
- Water Colour

### Is Graphic Design Included?

Yes.

Study:

- Lettering
- Poster Design
- Book Illustration
- Printmaking
- Package Design
- Computer Graphics

### Is Textile Design Included?

Yes.

Study:

- Batik
- Tie and Dye
- Block Printing
- Screen Printing
- Appliqué
- Tapestry

### Is Painting Included?

Yes.

Painting is included under Picture-Making.

### Is Photography Included?

Yes.

The syllabus includes portrait, landscape, seascape, nature and pet photography.

### Are Mosaic and Collage Included?

Yes.

Both are included under Picture-Making.

### Is Sculpture Included?

Yes.

Sculpture is one of the 3-Dimensional Creative Design areas.

### Is Product Design Included?

Yes.

Candidates may design models of items such as automobiles, phones, bottles and cosmetics.

### Is Ceramics Included?

Yes.

The syllabus includes:

- Moulding
- Hand-building
- Wheel Throwing
- Firing

### Are Crafts Included?

Yes.

Prepare:

- Basketry
- Jewellery
- Calabash Decoration

### How Many Questions Are in Paper 1?

Paper 1 contains **40 objective questions** and lasts **50 minutes**.

### How Many Questions Do I Answer in Paper 2?

You answer four:

- One from Section A
- Two from Section B
- One from Section C

### How Long Is Paper 2?

Paper 2 lasts **2 hours** and carries **60 marks**.

### How Long Is the Drawing Paper?

Paper 3 Section A lasts **3 hours** and carries **100 marks**.

### How Long Is the 2-Dimensional Creative Design Paper?

Section B lasts **3 hours** and carries **100 marks**.

### How Long Is the 3-Dimensional Project?

The syllabus states that it should be completed within **six months of the examination year**.

### Where Can I Download the Complete Visual Art Syllabus?

Use the [WAEC Visual Art Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](/waec-visual-art-syllabus-questions/) page.

### Where Can I Find Areas of Concentration for Other WAEC Subjects?

Use the [WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects](/waec-areas-of-concentration-for-all-subjects/) page.

## Conclusion

The **[WAEC](https://www.waecnigeria.org/) Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028** cover theory, art history and practical creative work.

For General Knowledge in Art, concentrate on the Elements and Principles of Art, Perspective, Art Tools and Materials, Art Terms and the relationships among different art forms.

For West African Art, study traditional beliefs and art forms, Nigerian traditions such as Benin, Ife, Nok, Igbo-Ukwu, Esie and Owo, modern traditional art, art institutions, cultural festivals and contemporary artists.

For Art History, prepare Prehistoric Art, Ancient Egyptian Art, Greek Art, Medieval Art, Renaissance Art, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism and Cubism.

For practical preparation, give strong attention to Drawing from Objects, Nature and Life; Graphic Design; Textile Design; Picture-Making; Sculpture; Product Design; Ceramics and Crafts.

Use the complete syllabus as your main checklist, practise studio work regularly, and combine art-history revision with drawing and creative-design exercises.

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Visual Art Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download](/waec-visual-art-syllabus-questions/)

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects](/waec-areas-of-concentration-for-all-subjects/)

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Syllabus 2027/2028 PDF Download for All Subjects](/waec-syllabus-for-all-subjects-pdf-download/)

**READ ALSO:** [WAEC Timetable 2027](/waec-timetable-for-science-art-and-commercial/)