GODWIN OGBU UKA (PH.D)

.  FUTURE RESEARCH

 

1. The Global Design Process

 

2. Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy

 

3. Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.

 

4. An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and

Low Equity Brand.

 

5. The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness

 

6. A Development of Design Image Database.

 

7. A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize

Space.

PUBLICATIONS, DESIGN AND OTHER CREATIVE PRODUCTIONS: BOOKS/EDITORSHIP

 

Uka, G. O. (1990) Advance Lettering and Instructional Package. In- Olu-Aderounmu, et

1. (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 21^st 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

 

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

1. Name in Full: Godwin OgbuUka
2. Department: Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
3. Date and Place of Birth: 26^th March, 1966, Enugu, Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
4. State of Origin:Abia State
5. Local Government Area:Ohafia
6. Nationality: Nigerian
7. Marital Status:  Married to one wife
8. Gender: Male
9. International Language Spoken: English, Igbo, Korean
10. Current Address: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 08056139148, 07070031774, E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
11. Permanent Home Address: 43 Onyiuke Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria
12. Date of First Appointment with the University: February, 10^th, 1995
13. Present Rank and Salary: Senior Lecturer, A05 step 13
14. 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

1. Additional Educational /Qualifications with Addresses and Dates:

1. Computer Literacy :
2. Autodesk 3 D Animation Visualization – 2009 .Trained by ICT, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
3. Dream Weaver-2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
4. Photophop– 2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
5. Microsoft Word -1999 Self taught
6. Internet Surfing -1995 Self taught
7. 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

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.
3. Editorial Workshop for the Teachers guides Developed for the Revised 9- Years Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, 17^th-18^th December, 2012

1.  Working Experience with Dates:

National Youth Services:

1. Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Printing Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria 1984-1985.

Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti:

1. Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti, Ekiti State 1988-1991
2. Lecturer 11, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ekiti State 1991-1993
3. 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:

1. Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, 1993-1994

University of Nigeria, Nsukka:

1. Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, February, 1995- September, 1999
2. Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October, 1999 – to date

  Visiting Lecturer to other Universities:

1. Visiting Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, South Korea, 2000-2001.
2. Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, NnamadiAzikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2006 to date.
3. Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria, 2007 to 2012

1.  Teaching Experience with Dates: List Courses taught/ examined, theses supervised/ongoing:

1. Undergraduate Teaching (Courses taught and examined):
2. 1984-1985: Graduate Assistant, taught Drawing, Printing Design, Graphics and Photography.
3. 1988-1991: Assistant Lecturer taught Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Art History, Ceramics and Textiles.
4. 1991- 1993: Lecturer 11, taught Drawing, Advanced Lettering and Instructional Package, Textile, Ceramics, Graphics, and Photography.
5. 1990-1994: Lecturer 11 taught Craft and Design, Textile Science and Basic Cloth Construction Education.
6. 1993-1994: lecturer 1, taught Drawing, Graphics, and Photography.
7. 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.
8. 1999 to date: Senior Lecturer, the same as above
9. 2000-2001: Visiting Lecturer Exchange, taught Ways of Seeing, Visual Communication Design Theory.
10. 2006 to date: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses
11. 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.

1. Postgraduate Teaching: Supervised over 30 postgraduate candidates.
2. 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

1. (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 21^st 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

 

21. 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 50^th 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 48^th 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.

 

22. FUTURE RESEARCH

 

1. The Global Design Process

 

2. Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy

 

3. Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.

 

4. An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and

Low Equity Brand.

 

5. The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness

 

6. A Development of Design Image Database.

 

7. A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize

Space.

 

23. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY:

 

1. Appointed as a Judge for 1988 Exhibition of Instructional Materials, Ondo State College of

Education, Ikere-Ekiti.

 

2. Member of the Security Committee, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti

 

3. 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, 24^th April, 1992.

 

4. The Public Relation Officer, Senior Staff Association, Ondo State college of Education,

Ikere0Ekiti Chapter, 1990-1992.

 

5. Secretary, Panel of Inquiry that Investigated the Alleged Missing Musical Instruments in the

Music Department, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti .

 

6. Secretary, Igbo Staff Association, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1990-1994

 

7. Chairman, Igbo Welfare Association, Ikere-Ekiti, Ondo State, 1992-1994.

 

24. NON –ACADEMIC INTEREST/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Table Tennis, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volley- Ball, Indoor Games

25. NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:
26. Prof. Ola Oloidi

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Nigeria.

 

2. Prof. O. K. Oyeoku

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Nigeria.

 

3. 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

1. Name in Full: Godwin OgbuUka
2. Department: Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
3. Date and Place of Birth: 26^th March, 1966, Enugu, Enugu North Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
4. State of Origin:Abia State
5. Local Government Area:Ohafia
6. Nationality: Nigerian
7. Marital Status:  Married to one wife
8. Gender: Male
9. International Language Spoken: English, Igbo, Korean
10. Current Address: Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Tel: +234(0)8162175492, 08056139148, 07070031774, E-mail: guka66@yahoo.com
11. Permanent Home Address: 43 Onyiuke Street, Ogui New Layout, Enugu State, Nigeria
12. Date of First Appointment with the University: February, 10^th, 1995
13. Present Rank and Salary: Senior Lecturer, A05 step 13
14. 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

1. Additional Educational /Qualifications with Addresses and Dates:

1. Computer Literacy :
2. Autodesk 3 D Animation Visualization – 2009 .Trained by ICT, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
3. Dream Weaver-2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
4. Photophop– 2000 Trained by Micromedia, South Korea
5. Microsoft Word -1999 Self taught
6. Internet Surfing -1995 Self taught
7. 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

4. A metal Sculpture Workshop, University of Nigeria, Nsukka organized by Germany Embassy, Nigeria
5. Printmaking Workshop by the State Department, with the American Embassy, Nigeria.
6. Editorial Workshop for the Teachers guides Developed for the Revised 9- Years Basic Education Curriculum (BEC), Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, 17^th-18^th December, 2012

1.  Working Experience with Dates:

National Youth Services:

2. Graduate Assistant, Dept. of Printing Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna State, Nigeria 1984-1985.

Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti:

4. Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti State College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti, Ekiti State 1988-1991
5. Lecturer 11, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Ikere-Ekiti College of Education, Ekiti State 1991-1993
6. 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:

2. Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, 1993-1994

University of Nigeria, Nsukka:

3. Lecturer 1, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, February, 1995- September, 1999
4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, October, 1999 – to date

  Visiting Lecturer to other Universities:

4. Visiting Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Chonbuk National University, Chonju, South Korea, 2000-2001.
5. Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, NnamadiAzikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2006 to date.
6. Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Design, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria, 2007 to 2012

1.  Teaching Experience with Dates: List Courses taught/ examined, theses supervised/ongoing:

1. Undergraduate Teaching (Courses taught and examined):
2. 1984-1985: Graduate Assistant, taught Drawing, Printing Design, Graphics and Photography.
3. 1988-1991: Assistant Lecturer taught Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Art History, Ceramics and Textiles.
4. 1991- 1993: Lecturer 11, taught Drawing, Advanced Lettering and Instructional Package, Textile, Ceramics, Graphics, and Photography.
5. 1990-1994: Lecturer 11 taught Craft and Design, Textile Science and Basic Cloth Construction Education.
6. 1993-1994: lecturer 1, taught Drawing, Graphics, and Photography.
7. 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.
8. 1999 to date: Senior Lecturer, the same as above
9. 2000-2001: Visiting Lecturer Exchange, taught Ways of Seeing, Visual Communication Design Theory.
10. 2006 to date: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses
11. 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.

1. Postgraduate Teaching: Supervised over 30 postgraduate candidates.
2. 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

1. (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 21^st 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

 

21. 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 50^th 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 48^th 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.

 

22. FUTURE RESEARCH

 

1. The Global Design Process

 

2. Integrating the internet in Visual Advertising Strategy

 

3. Marketing on the Internet: Multimedia Strategy for the World Wide Web.

 

4. An Investigation of the Influence of Product Design on consumer Evaluation of High and

Low Equity Brand.

 

5. The World Wide Web as an Advertising Medium: A Study of Communication Effectiveness

 

6. A Development of Design Image Database.

 

7. A Research of Sign and Wall Architecture Design Process for Public and Institutionalize

Space.

 

23. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY:

 

1. Appointed as a Judge for 1988 Exhibition of Instructional Materials, Ondo State College of

Education, Ikere-Ekiti.

 

2. Member of the Security Committee, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti

 

3. 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, 24^th April, 1992.

 

4. The Public Relation Officer, Senior Staff Association, Ondo State college of Education,

Ikere0Ekiti Chapter, 1990-1992.

 

5. Secretary, Panel of Inquiry that Investigated the Alleged Missing Musical Instruments in the

Music Department, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti .

 

6. Secretary, Igbo Staff Association, Ondo State College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti, 1990-1994

 

7. Chairman, Igbo Welfare Association, Ikere-Ekiti, Ondo State, 1992-1994.

 

24. NON –ACADEMIC INTEREST/EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Table Tennis, Football, Lawn Tennis, Volley- Ball, Indoor Games

25. NAME AND ADDRESSES OF THREE REFEREES:
26. Prof. Ola Oloidi

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Nigeria.

 

2. Prof. O. K. Oyeoku

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Nigeria.

 

3. Prof. Emma Okunna

Department of Fine and Applied Arts

Faculty of Environmental Sciences

NnamadiAzikiwe University

Awka, Nigeria.