william pitcher college Department Of Practical Arts

william pitcher college Department Of Practical Arts

The Practical Arts Department is composed of three subject sections, namely; Art and Craft, Music and Physical Education.

Each subject section has a minimum of three lecturers including a senior lecturer. Protocol dictates that the lecturers report to the senior lecturer who in turn reports to the Head of Department.

MISSION STATEMENT.

The department is committed to educating the student through;

  • The acquisition of knowledge pertaining to concepts of appreciation, creativity and performance.
  • Promoting all aspects of skills contributing to the students’ quality of life now and in the future.
  • Providing a disciplined environment that enables the students to mature in mind, body and spirit.

SUBJECTS.

ART AND CRAFT

Content covered in these subject sections comprises the following;

Year 1.

  • Introduction to Art and Craft
  • Organization of Art teaching
  • Practical work e.g. pattern work, picture making, painting, color wheel etc.

Year 2.

  • Techniques of Art and Craft teaching
  • Practical work e.g. color harmonies, complex designs, complex patterns, painting techniques and crafts

Year 3.

  • Art history – famous artists and their works
  • Methods of integrating art and crafts into other subject disciplines
  • Practical work e.g. art printing techniques, crafts and carving etc.

MUSIC

Year 1

  • Introduction to music – History and Invention of Music
  • Music appreciation
  • Voice training
  • Aural training
  • Elements of music
  • Musical terms and signs
  • Choral technique and recording
  • Musical activities for children.

Year 2

  • Theory of music
  • Teaching methods in music
  • Choir conducting
  • Musical instruments
  • Historical works
  • Musical activities for children
  • Research

Year 3.

  • Voice training
  • Aural training
  • Song books
  • Conducting and choral technique (continued)
  • Musical instruments (playing)
  • Teaching methods

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Year 1

  • Philosophy of Physical Education
  • The child – Growth and development
  • Role of the Physical Education teacher
  • Teaching techniques
  • Individual activities
  • Athletics

Year 2

  • Teaching techniques and Methodology
  • Planning
  • Safety
  • Extra curricular and sporting activities
  • Group activities
  • Games

Year 3

  • Professional methods
  • Extra curricular and sporting activities, Part 2
  • Gymnastics
  • Athletics Part 2
  • Games Part 2

DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES

  • Inter-house sports competition
  • Entertainment activities e.g. culture day, music day etc
  • Participating in Inter-colleges, national and International music and sports competitions
  • Field trips to areas of subject sections’ interests
  • Art and Crafts exhibitions
  • Performing in community activities.