The environment as a resource for screen development in the second cycle institutions
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2010-10-20
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The development of screen printing has witnessed an enormous growth rate. From periods when simple hand operated machines were used and designs were solely made with hand drawing tools to the present day where computer software programmes have simplified and improved both designing and screen printing. It is therefore clear that, the upcoming designers who do not have access to computer and can not draw properly are left to their faith. It is for this reason that this project explores the possibility of selecting ideas (shapes) from the environment (natural and man-made) and manipulating them into suitable designs for screen printing.
It discusses the step-by-step procedure used in organizing the ideas, developing the screens and printing the sample fabrics; it also discusses the results and appreciation of the project. The study shows that ideas in the environment can be manipulated and carefully organized into interesting designs. The researcher adopted the experimental and descriptive research method based on the qualitative approach for the project. Experimentation with the selected objects revealed their suitability for using them for screen development and printing of sample fabrics.
The main findings are as follows;
1. Any type of objects can be used for developing screen regardless of their colours.
2. Wet objects can be used successfully in developing screens.
3. Objects can be manipulated into interesting patterns and designs within a short period.
4. The objects (ideas) obtained from the environment could be employed in printing any type of fabrics for a specific end-use.
5. This method of screen developing is good for designer who have good sense colour.
6. The method is limited to use of two dimensional objects.
It is therefore recommended this technique of using ideas (objects) from the environment for screen printing should be introduced into the Textiles curriculum especially in the second cycle institutions to foster creativity and interest in designing.
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A Thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Fine Art