GODWIN OGBU UKA (PH.D)
SENIOR LECTURER
My names are Godwin Ogbu Uka from Ohafia local Government of Abia State Nigeria, was born on the 26th March, 1966, Enugu, Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. I am ambitious, have high thirst for knowledge, great ability to learn fast and produce excellent result, good inter personal skills, efficient in oral and written English,a good team player and a creative ability in proffering solutions to challenging issues. I have participated in Workshops as it relates to art and design are critical and thought provocative. They provide the enabling environment and opportunities where materials, ideas and issues become the leading forces of creativity and work. The atmosphere for creative exchange of artist and designers from diverse cultural background can lead to new discoveries, encounter and collaboration that enrich participants’ and career 1. A metal Sculpture Workshop, University of Nigeria, Nsukka organized by Germany Embassy, Nigeria 2. Printmaking Workshop by the State Department, with the American Embassy, Nigeria. (a) First School Leaving Certificate, St. Lukes Primary School, Ogui Enugu. Enugu State (b) West African School Certificate, Boys Secondary School, Ohafia, 1979 (c) Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1984 (d) Master of Arts (Industrial Design) MFA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1989 (e) Master of Art History, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1996 (f) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Art History, University of Nigeria, 2007
Research Interest
. FUTURE RESEARCH
- The Global Design Process
- Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy
- Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.
- An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and
Low Equity Brand.
- The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness
- A Development of Design Image Database.
- A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize
Space.
Selected Publications
PUBLICATIONS, DESIGN AND OTHER CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS: BOOKS/EDITORSHIP
Uka, G. O. (1990) Advance Lettering and Instructional Package. In- Olu-Aderounmu, et
- (ed), Ondo state College of Education, N.C.E. Sandwich Material Production
Project, Creative Arts, Lagos: Petoa Educational Publisher, pp
Uka, G. O. (1990) The Role of the Graphics Artist (Animator) in our Educational
Development in Ondo State. A Multi-disciplinary Review: Lagos, Kola
Okanlawon Publishers Ltd, pp
Uka, G. O. (1991) The Proper Use and Importance of Graphics Visual (Poster) in Safety
Awarness in our laboratories. In Adeye B. I. and Adelodun A. A. (ed) A
laboratory Safety for Science Teachers:Ado-Ekiti, Adebeyo Printing Nig. Ltd.
Uka, G. O. (1994) Art in the Development of Medical Sciences. In Uka, G.O. and
Adejemilua, M.S. (ed) . Contemporary Issues in African Art and Culture: Ikere-
Ekiti, Olasehinde Printing Press, pp
Uka, G. O. (1994) The Art and Creativity in African Cultural and Technological
Education
Uka, G.O. (1994) Issues in African Art and Culture: Ondo State, Olasedinde Printing
Press.
Uka, G. O. (2000) Contemporary Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology. Enugu:
Creative Print Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2007) Visual Communication Design Theory. Enugu: Creative Print
Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2004) Basic and Creative Photography. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (2010) Color and Design. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (1998) The Golden Thought Exhibition: An Introduction to the Golden
Thought Exhibition Catalogue: Enugu, Diamatrix
JOURNALS ARTICLES
Uka, G. O. (2001) “The Role of Industrial Design in a Developing Economy”. Nigerian
Journal of Curriculum. Vol. No. 3 December, National Association of
Curriculum Theorist (NACT). pp
Uka, G. O. (2004) Four Pioneers of Visual Communication Design in Eastern Nigeria: A
Graphic Sketch. Journal of Modern Nigerian Art in Historical
Perspectives.Ahan Publication.Vol 1 No. 1 pp 94-103
Uka, G. O. (2005) “The African Diaspora in World Arts”. Environ: Journal of
Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Pp 50 – 59.
Uka, G. O. and Dyke, D. D. (2005) Visual Communication Design in Plateau State: A
Case Study of the Berom Culture. Journal of Communication: An
Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication Studies, University Of Nigeria,
Nsukka. Pp 111-117.
Uka, G. O. (2000) “African Art in Global Cultural Exchange”. International Design
Seminer, Chiba- Japan, Chonbuk-Korea and Nsukka-Nigerian Collaboration,
Chonbuk, South- Korea.
Uka, G. O. “The Visual Art Curriculum in the 21st Century and Beyond”. Re-integration
of the Visual Arts Curriculum and Standards in Nigerian University. Academy,
Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, NnamdiAzikiweUnivesity, Awka.
Uka, G. O. (2007) “Art, Science and Technology in African Development”. Nigerian
Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.1 No 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2008) Evolving A Creative Industrial Design Education Practice for Nigerian
Development. Nigerian Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.2 No. 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2009) The Educational Potentials of Museums, Galleries and Art Studios to
Students in Nigeria Learning in Nigeria. Journal of Art and Design (NJAD),
Vol.1, No. 1, 2009, pp 37-42
Uka, G. O. (2009) “Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology: An Introduction”
Journal of Art and Design (NJAD), Vol.1, No. 2, 2009, pp
Uka, G.O. (2010) Felix Ekeada: A Pioneer Graphics Artist. A Journal of Modern
Nigerian Art, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp 93-97
Uka, G. O. and Amah, W. T. (2010) “The Role of Nigerian Visual Communication
Artist in the Internet and the World Wide Web” International Journal of Visual
Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1, pp 35-59
Uka, G. O. Attah M. N. (2010) “The Aesthetics of Uli Design in Visual Communication
Practices” International Journal of Visual Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1,
pp 78-88
Uka, G. O. And Egwuibe, N. C. (2011) Digital Darkroom Manipulation: Possibilities for
The Photographer and Graphic Designer. Nigerian Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O. and Echem, Samuel Ogba (2011) Exploration of Indigenous Images in Visual
Communication Design in Nigeria Nigerian, Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O.(2011) Graphic Art Patronage in Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Art and Ideas, Department
of Fine Arts, University of Ile-Ife, Ife, Osun State, Vol. 2 , No 2, pp 45
Profile Summary/CV
CURRICULUM VITAE
GODWIN OGBU UKA (PH.D)
Head of Visual Communication Design
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria
Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 8056139148, 07070031774
E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
- Name in Full: Godwin OgbuUka
- Department: Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Date and Place of Birth: 26th March, 1966, Enugu, Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
- State of Origin:Abia State
- Local Government Area:Ohafia
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married to one wife
- Gender: Male
- International Language Spoken: English, Igbo, Korean
- Current Address: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 08056139148, 07070031774, E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
- Permanent Home Address: 43 Onyiuke Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Date of First Appointment with the University: February, 10th, 1995
- Present Rank and Salary: Senior Lecturer, A05 step 13
- Qualifications, Educational Institutions from where obtained and Dates:
- First School Leaving Certificate, St. Lukes Primary School, Ogui Enugu. Enugu State
- West African School Certificate, Boys Secondary School, Ohafia, 1979
- Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1984
- Master of Arts (Industrial Design) MFA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1989
- Master of Art History, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1996
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Art History, University of Nigeria, 2007
- Additional Educational /Qualifications with Addresses and Dates:
- Computer Literacy :
- Autodesk 3 D Animation Visualization – 2009 .Trained by ICT, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Dream Weaver-2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
- Photophop– 2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
- Microsoft Word -1999 Self taught
- Internet Surfing -1995 Self taught
- Workshops:
Workshops as it relates to art and design are critical and thought provocative. They provide the enabling environment and opportunities where materials, ideas and issues become the leading forces of creativity and work. The atmosphere for creative exchange of artist and designers from diverse cultural background can lead to new discoveries, encounter and collaboration that enrich participants’ and career
- A metal Sculpture Workshop, University of Nigeria, Nsukka organized by Germany Embassy, Nigeria
- Printmaking Workshop by the State Department, with the American Embassy, Nigeria.
- Editorial Workshop for the Teachers guides Developed for the Revised 9- Years Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, 17th-18th December, 2012
- Working Experience with Dates:
National Youth Services:
- Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Printing Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria 1984-1985.
Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti:
- Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti, Ekiti State 1988-1991
- Lecturer 11, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ekiti State 1991-1993
- Lecturer 11, Department of Home-Economics, University of Nigeria, Sandwich Programme, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 1990-1994
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria:
- Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, 1993-1994
University of Nigeria, Nsukka:
- Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, February, 1995- September, 1999
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October, 1999 – to date
Visiting Lecturer to other Universities:
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, South Korea, 2000-2001.
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, NnamadiAzikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2006 to date.
- Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria, 2007 to 2012
- Teaching Experience with Dates: List Courses taught/ examined, theses supervised/ongoing:
- Undergraduate Teaching (Courses taught and examined):
- 1984-1985: Graduate Assistant, taught Drawing, Printing Design, Graphics and Photography.
- 1988-1991: Assistant Lecturer taught Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Art History, Ceramics and Textiles.
- 1991- 1993: Lecturer 11, taught Drawing, Advanced Lettering and Instructional Package, Textile, Ceramics, Graphics, and Photography.
- 1990-1994: Lecturer 11 taught Craft and Design, Textile Science and Basic Cloth Construction Education.
- 1993-1994: lecturer 1, taught Drawing, Graphics, and Photography.
- 1995-1999: lecturer 1, Basic Design, Two Dimensional Design, Basic Photography, Visual Communication Design Theory, Visual Communication Design 11, 111 and IV, Exploration of Indigenous Visual Communication Design Form, Ideas and Materials, Historical Survey of Western and Oriental Art and Creative Photography.
- 1999 to date: Senior Lecturer, the same as above
- 2000-2001: Visiting Lecturer Exchange, taught Ways of Seeing, Visual Communication Design Theory.
- 2006 to date: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses
- 2007 to date: Visiting Senior Lecturer, taught Introductory to Lettering and Calligraphy, Preamble to Photography, Advertising Design System, Experimental and Applied Photography, T.V. Graphics and Animation, Editorial Graphics and Advert, History of Design, Graphics Reproduction Techniques, Theory of Method and Materials in Graphics, and Research Methods and Techniques in Graphics.
Undergraduate Supervision: Supervised over 50 undergraduate projects in Graphics and other areas of Fine and Applied Arts ranging from research boarding on aesthetics, technical and social fields that constantly attempts to situate art as a tool for social-political change in Nigeria.
- Postgraduate Teaching: Supervised over 30 postgraduate candidates.
- RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
Pioneers of Visual Communication Design in Eastern Nigeria. 1959-1979. Unpublished PhD
Theses, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,.Godwin O. Uka -2007
The Relative Values and Effectiveness of Animated Cartoon Film, Static CartoonPictures,Audiotape and Verbal Lecture Presentation in Instruction. Unpublished M.A. Dissertation, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Godwin O. Uka -1989
PUBLICATIONS, DESIGN AND OTHER CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS: BOOKS/EDITORSHIP
Uka, G. O. (1990) Advance Lettering and Instructional Package. In- Olu-Aderounmu, et
- (ed), Ondo state College of Education, N.C.E. Sandwich Material Production
Project, Creative Arts, Lagos: Petoa Educational Publisher, pp
Uka, G. O. (1990) The Role of the Graphics Artist (Animator) in our Educational
Development in Ondo State. A Multi-disciplinary Review: Lagos, Kola
Okanlawon Publishers Ltd, pp
Uka, G. O. (1991) The Proper Use and Importance of Graphics Visual (Poster) in Safety
Awarness in our laboratories. In Adeye B. I. and Adelodun A. A. (ed) A
laboratory Safety for Science Teachers:Ado-Ekiti, Adebeyo Printing Nig. Ltd.
Uka, G. O. (1994) Art in the Development of Medical Sciences. In Uka, G.O. and
Adejemilua, M.S. (ed) . Contemporary Issues in African Art and Culture: Ikere-
Ekiti, Olasehinde Printing Press, pp
Uka, G. O. (1994) The Art and Creativity in African Cultural and Technological
Education
Uka, G.O. (1994) Issues in African Art and Culture: Ondo State, Olasedinde Printing
Press.
Uka, G. O. (2000) Contemporary Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology. Enugu:
Creative Print Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2007) Visual Communication Design Theory. Enugu: Creative Print
Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2004) Basic and Creative Photography. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (2010) Color and Design. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (1998) The Golden Thought Exhibition: An Introduction to the Golden
Thought Exhibition Catalogue: Enugu, Diamatrix
JOURNALS ARTICLES
Uka, G. O. (2001) “The Role of Industrial Design in a Developing Economy”. Nigerian
Journal of Curriculum. Vol. No. 3 December, National Association of
Curriculum Theorist (NACT). pp
Uka, G. O. (2004) Four Pioneers of Visual Communication Design in Eastern Nigeria: A
Graphic Sketch. Journal of Modern Nigerian Art in Historical
Perspectives.Ahan Publication.Vol 1 No. 1 pp 94-103
Uka, G. O. (2005) “The African Diaspora in World Arts”. Environ: Journal of
Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Pp 50 – 59.
Uka, G. O. and Dyke, D. D. (2005) Visual Communication Design in Plateau State: A
Case Study of the Berom Culture. Journal of Communication: An
Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication Studies, University Of Nigeria,
Nsukka. Pp 111-117.
Uka, G. O. (2000) “African Art in Global Cultural Exchange”. International Design
Seminer, Chiba- Japan, Chonbuk-Korea and Nsukka-Nigerian Collaboration,
Chonbuk, South- Korea.
Uka, G. O. “The Visual Art Curriculum in the 21st Century and Beyond”. Re-integration
of the Visual Arts Curriculum and Standards in Nigerian University. Academy,
Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, NnamdiAzikiweUnivesity, Awka.
Uka, G. O. (2007) “Art, Science and Technology in African Development”. Nigerian
Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.1 No 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2008) Evolving A Creative Industrial Design Education Practice for Nigerian
Development. Nigerian Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.2 No. 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2009) The Educational Potentials of Museums, Galleries and Art Studios to
Students in Nigeria Learning in Nigeria. Journal of Art and Design (NJAD),
Vol.1, No. 1, 2009, pp 37-42
Uka, G. O. (2009) “Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology: An Introduction”
Journal of Art and Design (NJAD), Vol.1, No. 2, 2009, pp
Uka, G.O. (2010) Felix Ekeada: A Pioneer Graphics Artist. A Journal of Modern
Nigerian Art, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp 93-97
Uka, G. O. and Amah, W. T. (2010) “The Role of Nigerian Visual Communication
Artist in the Internet and the World Wide Web” International Journal of Visual
Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1, pp 35-59
Uka, G. O. Attah M. N. (2010) “The Aesthetics of Uli Design in Visual Communication
Practices” International Journal of Visual Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1,
pp 78-88
Uka, G. O. And Egwuibe, N. C. (2011) Digital Darkroom Manipulation: Possibilities for
The Photographer and Graphic Designer. Nigerian Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O. and Echem, Samuel Ogba (2011) Exploration of Indigenous Images in Visual
Communication Design in Nigeria Nigerian, Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O.(2011) Graphic Art Patronage in Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Art and Ideas, Department
of Fine Arts, University of Ile-Ife, Ife, Osun State, Vol. 2 , No 2, pp 45
- CREATIVE WORKS
(A)
Designed and supervised the Children Amusement Park Sign Post, Kaduna, 1985
Designed and supervised the Mural Design, Market Beautification Project, Oja-Oba, Akure. 1989
Designed Ondo State College of Education Convocation Programme Brochure, 1989, 1991),
Designed and executed Life and Medium Size Greeting Cards for President Ibrahim
Babangida’s 50th Birthday, commissioned by former Military Governor of Ondo State,
Group Captain AbiodunOlukoya and the Provest, Ondo State College of
Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Prof. Olu-Aderuunmu respectively. 1990
Designed and supervised Mural Design, Better Life Day Care Centre, Ministry of Education, Akure. 1991
Executed Life Size Portrait, Commissioned by the Vice chancellor, Ondo State
University, Ado-Ekiti.1993
Designed and executed the Newsletter for Emmanuel Anglican Church, AwoEkiti,
Ondo State, Commissioned by the Registrar, Ondo State College of Education,
Ikere-Ekiti, Chief I. K. Ojo. 1994
Designed and Produced 2000 Convocation Scrolls for University of
Nigeria. 2000
Designed and Produced Matriculation and Convocation Mess for Kogi
State University, Ayengba. 2002
Designed and Produced Signed and wall Architectural Graphics for the
library, Centre for American Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.2003
Designed two Neon and Five Standing Signs for the University of Nigeria Community Bank.2003
Designed and produced Marble Plaques for the Faculty of Education, of Nigeria, Nsukka.
2004
Designed and produced Wood Plaque given to Prof. F. N. Ndili by the University of Nigeria. 2004
Designed and produced 20 Wood Plaques for out-going Deans of Faculties and Schools, Heads of Departments/Institutes/Centres for 2007 Academic, Commissioned by Prof. C. O. Nebo, Vice-Chancellor. 2008
Designed and produced 65 Wood Plaques for Honours/Awards, Events of the 48th Founders Day Celebration, 2008 of the University of Nigeria, 16 for the Principal Officers, 15 academic Staff, 15 Non Academic Staff, 14 Administrative Staff, 25 Vice Chancellor’s Nominees. Commissioned by Prof. C. O. Nebo, Vice-Chancellor. 2008
(B) SOLO, JOINT AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Uka, G. O. (1984) Group Final Year Exhibition for the Award of B.A. (Industrial Design)
Degree, Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Uka, G. O. (1985) N.Y.S.C. Week Group Exhibition, Durbar Hotel, Kaduna.
Uka, G. O. (1989) Solo Exhibition for the Award of M.A. Industrial Design(Graphics)
Degree, Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Uka, G. O. (1990) Group Exhibition Mounted for the Honorable Minister of Education,
Prof. JubrilAminu, during his visit to Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-
Ekiti.
Uka, G. O. (2003) A Group Exhibition held at the Photography Studio, Department of
Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Honour of Late Vincent
Amuzie.
- FUTURE RESEARCH
- The Global Design Process
- Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy
- Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.
- An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and
Low Equity Brand.
- The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness
- A Development of Design Image Database.
- A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize
Space.
- CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY:
- Appointed as a Judge for 1988 Exhibition of Instructional Materials, Ondo State College of
Education, Ikere-Ekiti.
- Member of the Security Committee, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
- Member of the Ceremonial Committee on the Send-off/Welcome Party organized for the
former and current Members of the Governing Council of the College of Education, Ikere-
Ekiti, on Friday, 24th April, 1992.
- The Public Relation Officer, Senior Staff Association, Ondo State college of Education,
Ikere0Ekiti Chapter, 1990-1992.
- Secretary, Panel of Inquiry that Investigated the Alleged Missing Musical Instruments in the
Music Department, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti .
- Secretary, Igbo Staff Association, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1990-1994
- Chairman, Igbo Welfare Association, Ikere-Ekiti, Ondo State, 1992-1994.
- NON –ACADEMIC INTEREST/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Table Tennis, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volley- Ball, Indoor Games
- NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:
- Prof. Ola Oloidi
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria.
- Prof. O. K. Oyeoku
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria.
- Prof. Emma Okunna
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
NnamadiAzikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria.
CURRICULUM VITAE
GODWIN OGBU UKA (PH.D)
Head of Visual Communication Design
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria
Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 8056139148, 07070031774
E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
- Name in Full: Godwin OgbuUka
- Department: Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Date and Place of Birth: 26th March, 1966, Enugu, Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
- State of Origin:Abia State
- Local Government Area:Ohafia
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married to one wife
- Gender: Male
- International Language Spoken: English, Igbo, Korean
- Current Address: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 08056139148, 07070031774, E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
- Permanent Home Address: 43 Onyiuke Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Date of First Appointment with the University: February, 10th, 1995
- Present Rank and Salary: Senior Lecturer, A05 step 13
- Qualifications, Educational Institutions from where obtained and Dates:
- First School Leaving Certificate, St. Lukes Primary School, Ogui Enugu. Enugu State
- West African School Certificate, Boys Secondary School, Ohafia, 1979
- Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1984
- Master of Arts (Industrial Design) MFA, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1989
- Master of Art History, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 1996
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Art History, University of Nigeria, 2007
- Additional Educational /Qualifications with Addresses and Dates:
- Computer Literacy :
- Autodesk 3 D Animation Visualization – 2009 .Trained by ICT, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Dream Weaver-2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
- Photophop– 2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
- Microsoft Word -1999 Self taught
- Internet Surfing -1995 Self taught
- Workshops:
Workshops as it relates to art and design are critical and thought provocative. They provide the enabling environment and opportunities where materials, ideas and issues become the leading forces of creativity and work. The atmosphere for creative exchange of artist and designers from diverse cultural background can lead to new discoveries, encounter and collaboration that enrich participants’ and career
- A metal Sculpture Workshop, University of Nigeria, Nsukka organized by Germany Embassy, Nigeria
- Printmaking Workshop by the State Department, with the American Embassy, Nigeria.
- Editorial Workshop for the Teachers guides Developed for the Revised 9- Years Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, 17th-18th December, 2012
- Working Experience with Dates:
National Youth Services:
- Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Printing Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria 1984-1985.
Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti:
- Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti, Ekiti State 1988-1991
- Lecturer 11, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ekiti State 1991-1993
- Lecturer 11, Department of Home-Economics, University of Nigeria, Sandwich Programme, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 1990-1994
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria:
- Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, 1993-1994
University of Nigeria, Nsukka:
- Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, February, 1995- September, 1999
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October, 1999 – to date
Visiting Lecturer to other Universities:
- Visiting Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, South Korea, 2000-2001.
- Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, NnamadiAzikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2006 to date.
- Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria, 2007 to 2012
- Teaching Experience with Dates: List Courses taught/ examined, theses supervised/ongoing:
- Undergraduate Teaching (Courses taught and examined):
- 1984-1985: Graduate Assistant, taught Drawing, Printing Design, Graphics and Photography.
- 1988-1991: Assistant Lecturer taught Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Art History, Ceramics and Textiles.
- 1991- 1993: Lecturer 11, taught Drawing, Advanced Lettering and Instructional Package, Textile, Ceramics, Graphics, and Photography.
- 1990-1994: Lecturer 11 taught Craft and Design, Textile Science and Basic Cloth Construction Education.
- 1993-1994: lecturer 1, taught Drawing, Graphics, and Photography.
- 1995-1999: lecturer 1, Basic Design, Two Dimensional Design, Basic Photography, Visual Communication Design Theory, Visual Communication Design 11, 111 and IV, Exploration of Indigenous Visual Communication Design Form, Ideas and Materials, Historical Survey of Western and Oriental Art and Creative Photography.
- 1999 to date: Senior Lecturer, the same as above
- 2000-2001: Visiting Lecturer Exchange, taught Ways of Seeing, Visual Communication Design Theory.
- 2006 to date: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses
- 2007 to date: Visiting Senior Lecturer, taught Introductory to Lettering and Calligraphy, Preamble to Photography, Advertising Design System, Experimental and Applied Photography, T.V. Graphics and Animation, Editorial Graphics and Advert, History of Design, Graphics Reproduction Techniques, Theory of Method and Materials in Graphics, and Research Methods and Techniques in Graphics.
Undergraduate Supervision: Supervised over 50 undergraduate projects in Graphics and other areas of Fine and Applied Arts ranging from research boarding on aesthetics, technical and social fields that constantly attempts to situate art as a tool for social-political change in Nigeria.
- Postgraduate Teaching: Supervised over 30 postgraduate candidates.
- RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
Pioneers of Visual Communication Design in Eastern Nigeria. 1959-1979. Unpublished PhD
Theses, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,.Godwin O. Uka -2007
The Relative Values and Effectiveness of Animated Cartoon Film, Static CartoonPictures,Audiotape and Verbal Lecture Presentation in Instruction. Unpublished M.A. Dissertation, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Godwin O. Uka -1989
PUBLICATIONS, DESIGN AND OTHER CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS: BOOKS/EDITORSHIP
Uka, G. O. (1990) Advance Lettering and Instructional Package. In- Olu-Aderounmu, et
- (ed), Ondo state College of Education, N.C.E. Sandwich Material Production
Project, Creative Arts, Lagos: Petoa Educational Publisher, pp
Uka, G. O. (1990) The Role of the Graphics Artist (Animator) in our Educational
Development in Ondo State. A Multi-disciplinary Review: Lagos, Kola
Okanlawon Publishers Ltd, pp
Uka, G. O. (1991) The Proper Use and Importance of Graphics Visual (Poster) in Safety
Awarness in our laboratories. In Adeye B. I. and Adelodun A. A. (ed) A
laboratory Safety for Science Teachers:Ado-Ekiti, Adebeyo Printing Nig. Ltd.
Uka, G. O. (1994) Art in the Development of Medical Sciences. In Uka, G.O. and
Adejemilua, M.S. (ed) . Contemporary Issues in African Art and Culture: Ikere-
Ekiti, Olasehinde Printing Press, pp
Uka, G. O. (1994) The Art and Creativity in African Cultural and Technological
Education
Uka, G.O. (1994) Issues in African Art and Culture: Ondo State, Olasedinde Printing
Press.
Uka, G. O. (2000) Contemporary Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology. Enugu:
Creative Print Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2007) Visual Communication Design Theory. Enugu: Creative Print
Publisher.
Uka, G. O. (2004) Basic and Creative Photography. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (2010) Color and Design. Enugu: Creative Print Publisher
Uka, G. O. (1998) The Golden Thought Exhibition: An Introduction to the Golden
Thought Exhibition Catalogue: Enugu, Diamatrix
JOURNALS ARTICLES
Uka, G. O. (2001) “The Role of Industrial Design in a Developing Economy”. Nigerian
Journal of Curriculum. Vol. No. 3 December, National Association of
Curriculum Theorist (NACT). pp
Uka, G. O. (2004) Four Pioneers of Visual Communication Design in Eastern Nigeria: A
Graphic Sketch. Journal of Modern Nigerian Art in Historical
Perspectives.Ahan Publication.Vol 1 No. 1 pp 94-103
Uka, G. O. (2005) “The African Diaspora in World Arts”. Environ: Journal of
Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Pp 50 – 59.
Uka, G. O. and Dyke, D. D. (2005) Visual Communication Design in Plateau State: A
Case Study of the Berom Culture. Journal of Communication: An
Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication Studies, University Of Nigeria,
Nsukka. Pp 111-117.
Uka, G. O. (2000) “African Art in Global Cultural Exchange”. International Design
Seminer, Chiba- Japan, Chonbuk-Korea and Nsukka-Nigerian Collaboration,
Chonbuk, South- Korea.
Uka, G. O. “The Visual Art Curriculum in the 21st Century and Beyond”. Re-integration
of the Visual Arts Curriculum and Standards in Nigerian University. Academy,
Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, NnamdiAzikiweUnivesity, Awka.
Uka, G. O. (2007) “Art, Science and Technology in African Development”. Nigerian
Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.1 No 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2008) Evolving A Creative Industrial Design Education Practice for Nigerian
Development. Nigerian Journal of Industrial Design (NJID) Vol.2 No. 1 pp
Uka, G.O. (2009) The Educational Potentials of Museums, Galleries and Art Studios to
Students in Nigeria Learning in Nigeria. Journal of Art and Design (NJAD),
Vol.1, No. 1, 2009, pp 37-42
Uka, G. O. (2009) “Issues in African Art, Culture and Technology: An Introduction”
Journal of Art and Design (NJAD), Vol.1, No. 2, 2009, pp
Uka, G.O. (2010) Felix Ekeada: A Pioneer Graphics Artist. A Journal of Modern
Nigerian Art, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp 93-97
Uka, G. O. and Amah, W. T. (2010) “The Role of Nigerian Visual Communication
Artist in the Internet and the World Wide Web” International Journal of Visual
Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1, pp 35-59
Uka, G. O. Attah M. N. (2010) “The Aesthetics of Uli Design in Visual Communication
Practices” International Journal of Visual Communication Design, Vol.1 No. 1,
pp 78-88
Uka, G. O. And Egwuibe, N. C. (2011) Digital Darkroom Manipulation: Possibilities for
The Photographer and Graphic Designer. Nigerian Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O. and Echem, Samuel Ogba (2011) Exploration of Indigenous Images in Visual
Communication Design in Nigeria Nigerian, Journal of Graphics Design,
Vol. 1, No. 1, pp
Uka, G.O.(2011) Graphic Art Patronage in Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Art and Ideas, Department
of Fine Arts, University of Ile-Ife, Ife, Osun State, Vol. 2 , No 2, pp 45
- CREATIVE WORKS
(A)
Designed and supervised the Children Amusement Park Sign Post, Kaduna, 1985
Designed and supervised the Mural Design, Market Beautification Project, Oja-Oba, Akure. 1989
Designed Ondo State College of Education Convocation Programme Brochure, 1989, 1991),
Designed and executed Life and Medium Size Greeting Cards for President Ibrahim
Babangida’s 50th Birthday, commissioned by former Military Governor of Ondo State,
Group Captain AbiodunOlukoya and the Provest, Ondo State College of
Education, Ikere-Ekiti, Prof. Olu-Aderuunmu respectively. 1990
Designed and supervised Mural Design, Better Life Day Care Centre, Ministry of Education, Akure. 1991
Executed Life Size Portrait, Commissioned by the Vice chancellor, Ondo State
University, Ado-Ekiti.1993
Designed and executed the Newsletter for Emmanuel Anglican Church, AwoEkiti,
Ondo State, Commissioned by the Registrar, Ondo State College of Education,
Ikere-Ekiti, Chief I. K. Ojo. 1994
Designed and Produced 2000 Convocation Scrolls for University of
Nigeria. 2000
Designed and Produced Matriculation and Convocation Mess for Kogi
State University, Ayengba. 2002
Designed and Produced Signed and wall Architectural Graphics for the
library, Centre for American Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.2003
Designed two Neon and Five Standing Signs for the University of Nigeria Community Bank.2003
Designed and produced Marble Plaques for the Faculty of Education, of Nigeria, Nsukka.
2004
Designed and produced Wood Plaque given to Prof. F. N. Ndili by the University of Nigeria. 2004
Designed and produced 20 Wood Plaques for out-going Deans of Faculties and Schools, Heads of Departments/Institutes/Centres for 2007 Academic, Commissioned by Prof. C. O. Nebo, Vice-Chancellor. 2008
Designed and produced 65 Wood Plaques for Honours/Awards, Events of the 48th Founders Day Celebration, 2008 of the University of Nigeria, 16 for the Principal Officers, 15 academic Staff, 15 Non Academic Staff, 14 Administrative Staff, 25 Vice Chancellor’s Nominees. Commissioned by Prof. C. O. Nebo, Vice-Chancellor. 2008
(B) SOLO, JOINT AND GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Uka, G. O. (1984) Group Final Year Exhibition for the Award of B.A. (Industrial Design)
Degree, Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Uka, G. O. (1985) N.Y.S.C. Week Group Exhibition, Durbar Hotel, Kaduna.
Uka, G. O. (1989) Solo Exhibition for the Award of M.A. Industrial Design(Graphics)
Degree, Department of Industrial Design, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Uka, G. O. (1990) Group Exhibition Mounted for the Honorable Minister of Education,
Prof. JubrilAminu, during his visit to Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-
Ekiti.
Uka, G. O. (2003) A Group Exhibition held at the Photography Studio, Department of
Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Honour of Late Vincent
Amuzie.
- FUTURE RESEARCH
- The Global Design Process
- Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy
- Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.
- An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and
Low Equity Brand.
- The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness
- A Development of Design Image Database.
- A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize
Space.
- CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY:
- Appointed as a Judge for 1988 Exhibition of Instructional Materials, Ondo State College of
Education, Ikere-Ekiti.
- Member of the Security Committee, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti
- Member of the Ceremonial Committee on the Send-off/Welcome Party organized for the
former and current Members of the Governing Council of the College of Education, Ikere-
Ekiti, on Friday, 24th April, 1992.
- The Public Relation Officer, Senior Staff Association, Ondo State college of Education,
Ikere0Ekiti Chapter, 1990-1992.
- Secretary, Panel of Inquiry that Investigated the Alleged Missing Musical Instruments in the
Music Department, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti .
- Secretary, Igbo Staff Association, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1990-1994
- Chairman, Igbo Welfare Association, Ikere-Ekiti, Ondo State, 1992-1994.
- NON –ACADEMIC INTEREST/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Table Tennis, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volley- Ball, Indoor Games
- NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:
- Prof. Ola Oloidi
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria.
- Prof. O. K. Oyeoku
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Nigeria.
- Prof. Emma Okunna
Department of Fine and Applied Arts
Faculty of Environmental Sciences
NnamadiAzikiwe University
Awka, Nigeria.