Sculpture as a Learning Subject in Nigerian Institutions

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the teaching and learning of sculpture in our institutions. The study was based on the notion of appraising the extent of how sculpture has been taught in Nigerian institutions. Accordingly, three specific purposes of the study were raised to guide the study, namely: the depth of coverage, resources collected and the effectiveness of teaching. It is in view of the foregoing that the researcher sought to look at sculpture as a subject in our institutions. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The sample size for the study comprised 104 fine arts teachers in primary, secondary and university in public institutions in Anambra State obtained through purposive sampling technique. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected were analyzed using frequencies and percentages.The findings of the study revealed that at primary school level, sculpture is taught and that 70% of the primary school pupils have interest in sculpture while 60% of talented students have interest in sculpture in secondary schools. Additionally, the findings of the study showed that sculpture was taught as a course in universities but only 32% of the students had interest in sculpture. It was recommended among others that vocational guidance and counsellors should be provided in all schools especially universities. This is to enable students go through regular counselling of choosing their careers and courses of study in such a manner that they see prospects in sculpture.

Keywords: Sculpture, Institutions of higher learning.