Department of Fine and Applied Arts

The Department of Fine and Applied Arts is housed at the Elizabeth Olukoya Centre for Fine and Applied Arts. Named in honour of the visionary Dr. Folasade Elizabeth Olukoya, the wife of the Chancellor and General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya. This centre stands as a testament to the commitment to providing a world-class education in the fine and applied arts. As a hub of artistic exploration and expression, the centre serves as a catalyst for transforming creative passion into purpose.

Our state-of-the-art facilities at the Elizabeth Olukoya Centre and dedicated faculty members create an environment where students can immerse themselves in a diverse range of artistic disciplines, from traditional forms to cutting-edge multimedia.

Undoubtedly, MTU has bagged several records of pioneering some degree programmes in Nigeria. One of them is the B.A. Fine and Applied Arts and establishment of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts among all the private institutions in 2020/2021. At the onset, there were three (3) students admitted into the programme. Presently, to the glory of God, there are over forty (40) students spreading across all the levels. We consider this giant leap evidence of divine providence, our seasoned staff, state-of-the-art facilities and conducive environment for teaching and learning that is capable of producing globally-recognised and highly-competitive visual artists in diverse areas of specialisations such as Graphic Design, Painting, Ceramics, Textile Design and Sculpture.

Our curriculum is designed to cultivate not only technical proficiency but also critical thinking and a deep understanding of the cultural and historical contexts that shape the arts. Whether you wish to pursue a degree in painting, sculpture, graphic design, ceramics, textile design or any other visual arts discipline, you will find a supportive and enriching educational experience tailoured to your unique creative aspiration and journey.

In addition to academic pursuits, the Elizabeth Olukoya Centre is a dynamic space for collaboration, experimentation and exhibition. We encourage students to actively participate in studio work, engage in interdisciplinary projects and showcase their creations through various platforms.

Join us on a transformative journey where artistic visionaries are nurtured, boundaries are pushed and the legacy of Elizabeth Olukoya continues to inspire generations of creative minds.

Welcome to a place where creativity knows no bounds and artistic aspirations find their home.

To produce graduates who are visionaries and equipped with the creative potential to interface the arts and sciences for national development.

To produce graduates who have the competence to set up their own practice and compete favourably with their counterparts globally.

To equip graduates with entrepreneurial skills to enable them to become employers of labour.

To develop in the students the ability to conduct independent research and prepare them adequately for higher studies in their specialised areas.

Nurturing awareness of the richness of African culture vis-a-vis the global dimensions of art, as well as developing skills in the invention and manufacturing of locally sourced art materials and equipment.

To promote adequate general knowledge and specific skills and techniques to enhance the effective performance of graduates in the special areas to use materials with technological methods for the benefit of human resources and economic and social needs.

To interrelate with other professionals in the allied fields of literacy, Arts, Industrial and Engineering Design, and Architecture production Industries and fully skilled with production techniques for public service and self-employment entrepreneurship activities.

Admission to the first year is through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The prospective candidate must have a minimum of 5 credits passed at not more than two sittings at the Senior Secondary School Certificate level or its equivalent.
    1. O-Level Requirements: To be admitted into the department, a candidate needs 5 O-Level credits which should include the followings:                                                   
(i)        English Language                                                                                      

(ii)        Mathematics                                                                                              

(iii)       Fine Art/Visual Art                                                                                    

(iv)       Any two Arts, Science or Commercial subjects.       
    2. UTME Subjects: The following must be taken at the UMTE for admission into Fine and Applied Arts.                                                                                                 
(i)         English Language                                                                                      

(ii)        Fine Arts                                                                                                        

(iii)       Any other Arts subjects.
 
Admission Requirements
Generally, candidates seeking admission to the university are expected to have a minimum of five O-Level credit passes at no more than two sittings. However, each department in the faculty has specific requirements which are peculiar to it. Below are the O-Level requirements and UTME subjects’ combinations.
    1. O-Level Requirements: To be admitted into the department, a candidate needs 5 O-Level credits, which should include the following:
(i)    English Language                                    

(ii)    Mathematics                                        

(iii)    Any other three subjects from Arts, Sciences or Commercial.
       2.    UTME Subjects: The following must be taken at the UMTE for admission into Fine and Applied Arts.
(i)    English Language                                    

(ii)     Any other Arts, Science, or Social Sciences subjects