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WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028

By ✨ Last Updated: October 16, 2026
16 minutes read.

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.

WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028
WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration 2027/2028

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.

READ: Access 2027 WAEC Questions and Answers in all Subjects – Free Study Guide

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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

WAEC Visual Art Areas of Concentration at a Glance

For your preparation, concentrate on:

  1. Meaning of Art
  2. Nature of Art
  3. Branches of Art
  4. Careers in Art
  5. Visual Awareness
  6. Elements of Art
  7. Line
  8. Colour
  9. Space
  10. Shape
  11. Form
  12. Texture
  13. Principles of Art
  14. Balance
  15. Rhythm
  16. Proportion
  17. Harmony
  18. Emphasis
  19. Variety
  20. Perspective
  21. Aerial Perspective
  22. Linear Perspective
  23. Angular Perspective
  24. Parallel Perspective
  25. Foreshortening
  26. Art Tools
  27. Art Materials
  28. Use of Art Tools
  29. Care of Art Tools
  30. Brush
  31. Pencil
  32. Colour
  33. Palette
  34. Easel
  35. Tie and Dye
  36. Biscuit Ware
  37. Silhouette
  38. Relief
  39. Chiaroscuro
  40. Sfumato
  41. Aperture
  42. Relationship Between the Arts
  43. Music and Visual Art
  44. Dance and Visual Art
  45. Drama and Visual Art
  46. Literary Arts and Visual Art
  47. Traditional West African Art
  48. Animism
  49. Fetishism
  50. Mythology
  51. Sacred Functions of Art
  52. Secular Functions of Art
  53. Cameroon — Bamileke
  54. Dahomey/Benin Republic — Fon
  55. Gambia — Wollof
  56. Gambia — Mandinka
  57. Gambia — Jola
  58. Ghana — Ashanti
  59. Ghana — Fante
  60. Ghana — Ewe
  61. Ghana — Frafra
  62. Guinea — Kissi
  63. Côte d’Ivoire — Senufo
  64. Côte d’Ivoire — Baule
  65. Liberia — Dan
  66. Liberia — Ngere
  67. Mali — Dogon
  68. Mali — Bambara
  69. Sierra Leone — Mende
  70. Sierra Leone — Sherbro
  71. Burkina Faso — Mossi
  72. Burkina Faso — Bobo
  73. Burkina Faso — Kurumba
  74. Benin Art
  75. Ife Art
  76. Nok Art
  77. Igbo-Ukwu Art
  78. Esie Art
  79. Owo Art
  80. Oshogbo Art
  81. Ashanti Kente
  82. Ewe Kente
  83. Modern Benin Art
  84. Winneba Pottery
  85. Abuja Pottery
  86. Ntoso Adinkra
  87. Bida Brass Works
  88. Calabash Carving
  89. Enyiresi Basketry
  90. Mbari Mud Sculpture
  91. Weaving
  92. Leatherwork
  93. Wall Decoration
  94. Indigenous Decorative Motifs
  95. Art Schools
  96. Art Galleries
  97. Arts Centres
  98. Museums
  99. Art Organizations
  100. Cultural Festivals
  101. Contemporary West African Artists
  102. Prehistoric Art
  103. Early Man’s Art
  104. Paleolithic Art
  105. Mesolithic Art
  106. Neolithic Art
  107. Prehistoric Beliefs
  108. Prehistoric Materials
  109. Prehistoric Characteristics
  110. Prehistoric Functions
  111. Ancient Egyptian Art
  112. Old Kingdom Art
  113. Middle Kingdom Art
  114. New Kingdom Art
  115. Egyptian Beliefs
  116. Egyptian Styles
  117. Egyptian Functions
  118. Greek Art
  119. Archaic Greek Art
  120. Classical Greek Art
  121. Hellenistic Greek Art
  122. Medieval Art
  123. Renaissance Art
  124. Early Renaissance
  125. Low Renaissance
  126. High Renaissance
  127. Giotto
  128. Donatello
  129. Masaccio
  130. Impressionism
  131. Paul Cezanne
  132. Claude Monet
  133. Edouard Manet
  134. Georges Seurat
  135. Post-Impressionism
  136. Vincent van Gogh
  137. Paul Gauguin
  138. Cubism
  139. African Influence on Cubism
  140. Pablo Picasso
  141. Georges Braque
  142. Drawing from Objects
  143. Composition of Objects
  144. Observation
  145. Proportion
  146. Perspective in Drawing
  147. Shading
  148. Drawing from Nature
  149. Flowers
  150. Foliage
  151. Fruits
  152. Vegetables
  153. Rocks
  154. Bones
  155. Insects
  156. Birds
  157. Shells
  158. Fish
  159. Crustaceans
  160. Drawing from Life
  161. Human Figure
  162. Human Proportion
  163. Pencil Drawing
  164. Pastel
  165. Charcoal
  166. Pen and Ink
  167. Poster Colour
  168. Water Colour
  169. Graphic Design
  170. Lettering
  171. Poster Design
  172. Roman Lettering
  173. Gothic Lettering
  174. Pictorial Posters
  175. Greeting Cards
  176. Invitations
  177. Book Jackets
  178. Logotypes
  179. Emblems
  180. Symbols
  181. Labels
  182. Wall Hangings
  183. Book Illustration
  184. Magazine Illustration
  185. Newspaper Illustration
  186. Printmaking
  187. Linocut
  188. Woodcut
  189. Yam Print
  190. Stenciling
  191. Screen Printing
  192. Package Design
  193. Wrappers
  194. Cereal Packages
  195. CD Jackets
  196. Computer Graphics
  197. CorelDraw
  198. Adobe Photoshop
  199. Textile Design
  200. Batik
  201. Tie and Dye
  202. Block Printing
  203. Screen Printing on Fabric
  204. Appliqué
  205. Tapestry
  206. Picture-Making
  207. Painting
  208. Mural
  209. Photography
  210. Portrait Photography
  211. Landscape Photography
  212. Seascape Photography
  213. Nature Photography
  214. Pet Photography
  215. Photograms
  216. Image Distortion
  217. Mosaic
  218. Collage
  219. 3-Dimensional Design
  220. Sculpture
  221. Clay Sculpture
  222. Metal Sculpture
  223. Wood Sculpture
  224. Papier-mâché Sculpture
  225. Cement Sculpture
  226. Product Design
  227. Modeling
  228. Industrial Product Models
  229. Ceramics
  230. Moulding
  231. Hand-building
  232. Wheel Throwing
  233. Firing of Clay
  234. Basketry
  235. Jewellery
  236. Calabash Decoration
  237. Notes for Paper 3C
  238. Diagrams for Paper 3C
  239. Working Drawings for Paper 3C
  240. 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:

  1. Nature of Art
  2. Branches of Art
  3. Careers
  4. Elements of Art
  5. Principles of Art
  6. Perspective
  7. Tools
  8. Materials
  9. Art Terms

Stage 2: West African Art

Study:

  1. Traditional Beliefs
  2. Art Forms
  3. Nigerian Art
  4. Other West African Traditions
  5. Modern Traditional Art
  6. Art Institutions
  7. Art Movements
  8. Contemporary Artists

Stage 3: Art History

Prepare:

  1. Prehistoric Art
  2. Ancient Egyptian Art
  3. Greek Art
  4. Medieval Art
  5. Renaissance Art
  6. Impressionism
  7. Post-Impressionism
  8. Cubism

Stage 4: Drawing

Practise:

  1. Objects
  2. Nature
  3. Life

Stage 5: Graphic Design

Prepare:

  1. Lettering
  2. Posters
  3. Illustration
  4. Printmaking
  5. Packaging
  6. Computer Graphics

Stage 6: Textile Design

Practise:

  1. Batik
  2. Tie and Dye
  3. Block Printing
  4. Screen Printing
  5. Appliqué
  6. Tapestry

Stage 7: Picture-Making

Prepare:

  1. Painting
  2. Photography
  3. Mosaic
  4. Collage

Stage 8: 3-Dimensional Art

Finish with:

  1. Sculpture
  2. Product Design
  3. Ceramics
  4. Basketry
  5. Jewellery
  6. 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 page.

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

Use the WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects page.

Conclusion

The WAEC 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

READ ALSO: WAEC Areas of Concentration 2027/2028 for All Subjects

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READ ALSO: WAEC Timetable 2027

Sources & References

www.waecnigeria.org

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