NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
OCTOBER 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:                                                                              ECE 311                                                                             

COURSE TITLE:                                                                             Introduction to Cultural and Creative Arts

DURATION:                                                                                     2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:                                                                            Answer only three questions

1a)      Define the term culture?                                                                                                                   (3 marks)

 b)       State the characteristics of culture.                                                                                      (8 marks)

 ci)       Differentiate between language and linguistics.                                                                 (6 marks)

  ii)       Clearly explain what linguists mean by bilingualism and multilingualism.                      (6 marks)

2a)      Identify and write short notes on the different types of family.                                         (8mrks)

 bi)      What is marriage?                                                                                                                              (4 marks)

  ii)       Enumerate the various stages involved in the selection of a marriage partner.              (5 marks)

  c)       Explain briefly the term dialect.                                                                                             (6mrks)

3a)      What is Art?                                                                                                                                          (2mrks)

  b)      Enumerate its major functions in society.                                                                           (9 marks)

 ci)       Distinguish between  Liberal and Visual Arts.                                                                    (4 marks)

  ii)       Describe four elements of Art.                                                                                             (8 marks)

4a)      Define Painting in your own words.                                                                                                (3 marks)

 b)       Explain four types of painting.                                                                                             (8 marks)

 ci)       What is Applied Art?                                                                                                                          (3 marks)

 ii)        Enumerate the branches of applied art.                                                                              (9 marks)