WAEC Syllabus for Painting and Decorating 2024/2025

The WAEC syllabus for Painting and Decorating is the topic you must study to sit for the examination. It contains the aims and objectives, notes and format for the Painting and Decorating exam.

Studying the Painting and Decorating subject is necessary for your exam preparation. It will serve as a guide for you to know the topics to read. There are also notes on concepts you should pay attention to learning.

Exam preparations without using the Painting and Decorating are like going to the farm without your agricultural tools. You will end up not being productive.

Ensure you begin your exam preparations using the syllabus.

This post contains the Painting and Decorating and recommended textbooks of the West African Examination Council (WAEC).

WAEC Painting and Decorating

PAINTING AND DECORATING

PREAMBLE

The syllabus is intended to provide the basis for the assessment of candidates’ knowledge and skills in Painting and Decorating. It will also provide the standard for evaluating the scope of candidates’ understanding on the socio-economic potentials in Painting and Decorating.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

The examination will test candidates’

1. knowledge of types of Painting compositions;

2. skill in Painting and Decorating;

3. level of understanding of modern trends in Painting and Decorating;

4. knowledge in the ways of applying Painting and Decorative arts to contemporary environments;

5. level of aesthetic awareness;

6. knowledge of job and wealth creation through Painting and Decorating.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

There will be three Papers, 1, 2 and 3, all of which must be taken.

Papers 1 & 2 will be a composite paper to be taken in 3 hours.

Paper 1: This will contain forty (40) multiple choice (Objective) questions to be taken in 1 hour for 40 marks. The questions will be drawn from all the topics in the syllabus.

Paper 2: This will contain six (6) essay-type questions from which candidates will be required to answer four (4) in 2 hours for 60 marks.

Paper 3: This practical paper is called Decorative Painting and consists of 2 (two) alternative tasks from which candidates will attempt one only. The paper will last for 3 (three) hours and carry 100 marks.

The question paper/requirements for this paper shall be made available to candidates at least two weeks before the date of the examination. This is to give candidates ample time for preparation. However, the execution of the work shall be carried out under WAEC supervision in the examination hall.

WAEC Painting and Decorating Syllabus

1. INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING

(a) Meaning of pictorial and decorative painting.

(b) Differences between pictorial and decorative paintings.

(c) Tools and equipment in decorative and pictorial paintings.

(d) Elements and Principles of design.

(e) Functions of pictorial and decorative painting.

2. COLOUR THEORY

(a) Meaning of colour.

(b) Classes of colour (primary, secondary and tertiary).

(c) Properties of Colour (hues, tones and intensity).

(d) Colour schemes (analogous, complementary and monochromes).

(e) Improvisation of colours from local sources.

3. TECHNIQUES IN PAINTING

(i) Techniques in pictorial Painting

(a) Dry painting

(b) Wet painting

(c) Glazing

(d) Impasto

(e) Fresco

(f) Tempera

(ii) Techniques in decorative Painting

  1. Flat painting
  2. Rag rolling
  3. Scumbling or Combing
  4. Spraying
  5. Mural
  6. Mosaic

4. TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF PICTORIAL PAINTING  

(a) (i) Still life Painting

(ii) Nature Painting

(iii) Figure / Life Painting

(b) Differences between the observatory and imaginative painting

compositions.

(c) Functions of pictorial paintings.

5. TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF DECORATIVE PAINTING  

(a) Body decoration

(i) Meaning of body decoration.

(ii) Differences between traditional and modern body decorations.

(iii) Motifs and designs for body decoration.

(iv) Materials used for body decoration

(v) Functions and importance of body decorations.

(b) Wall Decoration

(i) Meaning of wall / interior decoration.

(ii) Differences between traditional and modern wall decorations.

(iii) Motifs, patterns and designs for wall decoration.

(iv) Materials used for wall decoration

(v) Functions and importance of wall decorations.

6. PERSPECTIVE

(a) Meaning of Perspective

(b) Types of perspective

(c) The importance of perspective in a pictorial painting composition.

7. PROSPECTS IN PAINTING

(a) The socio-economic value of the pictorial and decorative painting.

(b) Careers in pictorial and decorative painting.

8. COSTING / MARKETING OF PAINTINGS

(a) Costing of pictorial and decorative painting based on:

  • Location and size of work
  • Materials / equipment involved
  • Time invested.
  • Quantity and quality

(b) Exhibition of Paintings:

  • Planning / Processes
  • Funding

(c) Marketing of Painting

  • Pricing
  • Negotiation
  • Communication (advertising/publicity)
  • Outlets for marketing
  • Selling.

Decorative Painting

This paper will seek to evaluate candidate’s ability the creation of aesthetic environments and it will consist of two questions from which candidates shall attempt one only. The works can be rendered in either poster colours or acrylic colours etc.

 S/N  BOOK AUTHOR  PUBLISHER
Painting and Decorating- An Information Manual.  A. Fulker, Bill Stewart and D, Tikkle and J. Windsor.  
2.Painting and Decorating Science A. Fulker, Bill Stewart and D, Tikkle and J. Windsor. 
3The Complete Guide to Painting and Decorating Editors of Creative PublishingCreative Publishing Ltd.
4Dictionary of Painting and DecoratingJ. H. GoodierCharles Griffin & Company Ltd.
5Painting and DecoratingJ. H. GoodierLubrecht & Cramer Ltd;
6The Modern Painter and DecoratorArthur Seymour JenningsCaxton Publishing Company
7Handbook of Painting and Decorating ProductsAlbert BecklyGranada Publishing Ltd.
Share on:

Your go-to education blogger, offering practical strategies, expert advice, and educational resources to help students thrive academically and unlock their full potential.

Leave a Comment