Department of Creative Arts and Pre-Vocational Skills

The Creative Art and Pre-Vocational Skills Department at Gambaga College of Education is a vibrant hub of innovation. It is also a center for practical learning. It is dedicated to empowering students with essential skills. These skills open doors to countless career opportunities. Here, education goes beyond textbooks—students engage in dynamic, hands-on experiences that nurture creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving abilities. This department is passionate about shaping future educators. They not only teach but also inspire confidence and independence. They do this through valuable vocational skills. At Gambaga College, potential in the Pre-Vocational Skills Department turns into real-world success. It fuels dreams and drives community development with each lesson learned.

The following courses are taught under this department

HOME ECONOMICS

Year Two Semester 1

1. Philosophical Foundations and Concepts in Home Economics BJE 265
2. Manipulative Processes and Skills in Home Economics BJE 267

Year Two Semester 2

1. Application of Theories and Principles in Clothing and Textiles BJE
2. Application of Theories and Principles in Food and Nutrition BJE

Year Three Semester 1

1. Processes and Procedures in Clothing and Textiles       BJE
2. Processes and Procedures in Food And Nutrition          BJE

Year Three Semester 2

1. Assessment Techniques in Home Economics                 BJE

Year Four Semester 2

1. Product Development in Home Economics                  BJE
2. 1. Concepts of Idea Development (Ideation) BJE 278
   2. Curriculum Studies in Visual Arts BJE 284Enterprise Management in Home Economics             BJE

      VISUAL ARTS

      Year Two Semester 1

      1. History and Philosophical Foundations of Visual Arts BJE 277
      2. Concepts and Foundational Skills in Drawing BJE 279

       Year Two Semester

      Year Three Semester 1

   1. Methods of Teaching Visual Arts BJE 393
   2. Professional Ethics as a Visual Art Practitioner BJE 395

   Year Three Semester 2

   1. Assessment Techniques in Visual Arts BJE 348

   Year 4 Semester 2  

   1. Developing Entreprise Skills in Visual Arts BJE 484

   Project Work in Visual Arts                                                 BJE 486

The department has the following as faculty members;