This course goes beyond just “making art.” It blends the beauty of fine art with the function of applied design, allowing you to explore painting, sculpture, textile design, ceramics, graphics, illustration, and more. Whether you dream of becoming a professional artist, designer, or creative entrepreneur, Visual and Applied Arts provides the technical skill, creative depth, and academic foundation to turn that dream into reality. But to begin this creative journey, you need to know where the opportunities are and how to meet the admission requirements. In this post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to start your academic journey in Visual and Applied Arts in Nigeria, including: A full list of Nigerian universities offering Visual and Applied Arts The correct JAMB subject combination for the course The required O’Level subjects and grades for admission
##What is Visual and Applied Arts Course?
Visual Arts is a broad category encompassing any creative form perceived by the eye, including fine arts (painting, sculpture) and applied arts, which are a subset of visual arts focused on functional and aesthetic design for practical objects and environments
University of Benin (UNIBEN)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
University of Uyo (UNIUYO)
Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi (AE-FUNAI)
Delta State University (DELSU)
Imo State University (IMSU)
Benue State University (BSU)
Rivers State University (RSU)
Osun State University (UNIOSUN)
##JAMB Subject Combination for Visual and Applied Arts
In UTME, please note that English Language is a compulsory subject needed to study Visual and Applied Arts with other three subjects namely:Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Literature in English/CRS/IRS, Government/History, Music/Economics/Commerce/Yoruba,Igbo,Hausa
##O'Level Requirements for Visual and Applied Arts
To be eligible for admission into a Visual and Applied Arts program, candidates must meet specific O'level requirements. Generally, you are required to have at least five (5) credits in relevant subjects, which typically include:
English Language
Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Literature in English
History/Government
CRS/IRS/Technical Drawing /Music/Civic Education
Mathematics