B. A. (Art Education)

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Programme Description

Programme Description

The basic objectives of the programme are to:

• equip students with the basic knowledge, analytical skills and methodologies in teaching and managing art related institutions and organisations

• produce art graduates capable of identifying, designing and manipulating the local resources and apply them to teaching and learning

• produce a teacher capable of teaching art in the Junior and Senior High School levels

• equip students with the knowledge and competencies in conducting research and research reporting in Art Education

• inculcate in graduates desire to use and promote traditional and contemporary Ghanaian visual symbols in the global market

Job Prospects

• Teaching in government and private institutions under the Ministry of education

• Tourism and cultural institutions

• Private entrepreneurship/self-employment

• Regional/district art organizing

• Working in publishing/advertising organizations

Mode of study:

Regular/Full Time

Department:

Art Education

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirement:

Entry Requirements

Category A: SSSCE/WASCE Candidates:

Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects (i.e. 3 core and 3 electives) at grade C6. One of the three elective art subjects must be General Knowledge in Art. Candidates are offered direct admission.

Category B: Matured candidates:

Matured candidate must be at least 25 years old at the time of admission. Each candidate must hold the teacher’s certificate ‘A’. In addition, the candidate must pass the matured candidate’s examination organized by the Department of Art Education.

Category C:

Professional Certificate/Diploma Holders:

Candidates must possess a Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in art or art related subjects from recognized institutions. Diplomas of Colleges of Education are also acceptable. Transcripts must accompany the application forms.

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