PCE - Department Creative Arts Department

Creative Arts Department

The Department of Creative Arts at the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong-Akuapem, Ghana, offers undergraduate programs in Visual Art Education (JHS Option) and is dedicated to fostering an invigorating and intellectually stimulating environment for students.

Our department provides a holistic creative life skills experience, ensuring that students develop an informed artistic perspective through theoretical and practical explorations of ideas and concepts. With a commitment to excellence, we equip students with comprehensive knowledge of art education, critical-thinking abilities, and problem-solving skills, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to the field of visual and performing arts.

Faculty Excellence & Multidisciplinary Expertise

Our faculty members represent a diverse and talented mix of Art Educators and Performing Arts specialists, actively engaged in research and creative pursuits across multiple disciplines. Their expertise spans:

- Visual Arts: History of Art, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Arts and Culture .

- Performing Arts: Music, Dance.

This diversity fosters an enriching academic experience, encouraging students to become active participants in a vibrant artistic and cultural community.

Distinguished Achievements & Impact

The Department of Creative Arts has gained national recognition through the achievements of both faculty and students.

- Faculty Excellence: The department proudly produced Benjamin Semenyo Lifeson, the First Most Outstanding College of Education Lecturer in Ghana (2023), a recognition across the 48 colleges of education in Ghana. In 2024, the department once again distinguished itself by producing the First Runner-up College of Education Lecturer in Ghana, further affirming our dedication to academic excellence.

- Student Achievements: Our department made history by graduating the first-ever two first-class students with hearing impairment in Ghana’s tertiary education system, along with several other high-achieving first class students.

National Engagement & Creative Contributions

Beyond academics, the Department of Creative Arts actively contributes to the national art scene and community development, and also producing significant creative works, including:

- Institutional Artworks: Mace Staff, College Crest, College Cloth Designs, Uniforms, Academic Gowns, Directional Signage, and Branding Elements in the college and other institutions in Ghana.

- National Art Exhibitions: Our students and faculty have distinguished themselves in national exhibitions, demonstrating innovation and artistic excellence.

- Community Service & Engagement: Through seminar and CPD activities fellow teacher educators and in-service teachers are developed personally and professionally. And also through art production, design initiatives, and cultural projects, we create impactful works that enhance the immediate community and institutions across Ghana.

- Departmental Gallery: A dedicated space showcasing a vast collection of artworks created by students and faculty, reflecting creativity, heritage, and academic excellence.

Commitment to Growth & Innovation

The Department of Creative Arts remains steadfast in its mission to advance art education, inspire creativity, and cultivate a strong foundation for students and educators. With continuous innovations in teaching methodologies, research, and artistic development, we strive to shape the future of art education in Ghana and beyond.