Course Overview :

Welcome To EarthTab Business School. My Name Is Olivia Lewis And I Will Be Your Course Preceptor For The Course, Mural And Wall Art Design.

“Mural and Wall Art Design” is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary course that explores the theory, practice, and professional application of large-scale visual storytelling on walls and public spaces. This course is structured to guide you through the historical, conceptual, technical, aesthetic, cultural, social, and commercial dimensions of mural and wall art practice. It combines fine art principles, environmental design, project management, and cultural literacy into a robust curriculum suited for emerging artists, public art facilitators, and creative entrepreneurs.

From prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary street art and commissioned corporate murals, wall art has served as a transformative medium for individual expression, social commentary, cultural preservation, and environmental beautification. In this course, you will learn to harness the power of large-format art to influence space, emotion, and community identity, while developing the skills to conceptualize, design, and execute murals using a variety of techniques and materials.

Course Objectives 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Trace the historical evolution of mural art from ancient to modern times.
   
   

2. Analyze the role of murals in cultural, social, and political discourse.
   
   

3. Identify and apply various mural painting techniques including brushwork, spray-painting, stenciling, and projection mapping.
   
   

4. Understand wall surface types, their preparation processes, and appropriate material selection for durability and finish.
   
   

5. Develop original mural concepts using principles of composition, color harmony, spatial awareness, and thematic expression.
   
   

6. Navigate the legal, safety, and logistical aspects of executing public art projects.
   
   

7. Collaborate effectively with communities, stakeholders, and clients in mural project planning.
   
   

8. Document mural projects for portfolios, exhibitions, and professional opportunities.
   
   

9. Integrate mural design into interior decoration, branding, urban planning, and environmental aesthetics.
   
   

10. Establish a sustainable career path in mural art through professional presentation, marketing, and client engagement strategies.

Key Skills Acquired

• Mural painting and surface adaptation
  
  

• Site-specific design and execution
  
  

• Community-centered visual storytelling
  
  

• Cross-disciplinary collaboration
  
  

• Business, pricing, and marketing of mural work
  
  

• Professional documentation and branding
  
  

Assessment Components

• Quizzes (5 per module, multiple choice A to D)
  
  

• Practical assignments (e.g., sketchbooks, mock murals)
  
  

• Reflective journals and process documentation
  
  

• Capstone project: Conceptualize, plan, and digitally mock-up a full mural project
  
  

• Final exam: 50 MCQs (theory + practice)
  
  

Course Delivery Format

• Can be delivered online, hybrid, or physical classroom
  
  

• Includes video tutorials, case studies, downloadable resources
  
  

• Optional workshops and live demo sessions
  
  

• Peer review and instructor feedback systems
  
  

Professional & Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course can pursue careers as:

• Professional mural artists
  
  

• Urban visual designers
  
  

• Community art project coordinators
  
  

• Interior and environmental artists
  
  

• Art educators and facilitators
  
  

• Branding and corporate art consultants
  

They can work with:

• Local governments
  
  

• NGOs and community programs
  
  

• Design and architecture firms
  
  

• Educational institutions
  
  

• Private clients and property developers
  
  

Accreditation Readiness :

The course can be aligned to national creative industry frameworks (e.g., Nigeria's NBTE, South Africa’s CATHSSETA, or global creative education standards like NAEA or UNESCO arts education policies).

I Look Forward To Congratulating You Upon Completion Of This Course