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GENDERED TRAJECTORIES IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATION: REASSESSING THE ROLE AND REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY IN GHANA
Get PDFDespite increasing female participation in creative disciplines globally, gender disparity remains entrenched within Ghana’s graphic design and animation industries. This study examines the socio-cultural, institutional, and professional barriers that limit women’s advancement in these fields, focusing on practitioners in Accra and Winneba. Drawing on qualitative interviews and ethnographic reflections, the research analyses how women navigate structural and cultural constraints and the strategies they employ to assert creative agency. Findings highlight systemic underrepresentation, workplace discrimination and a lack of mentorship as persistent obstacles to gender equity. The study argues for inclusive policies, gender-sensitive leadership development and mentorship initiatives as critical pathways toward a more equitable and representative design ecosystem in Ghana
Pre-service Teachers’ Willingness to Integrate Technology into Teaching in a Teacher Education University in Ghana
Get PDFThe study sought to predict the intention to integrate technology based on contextual knowledge from teacher trainees of a teacher training university in Ghana. The study used a descriptive survey design. A total sample of 345 male and female trainee teachers were involved in the study. The sampling technique adopted was the census, which gave equal opportunity to all 2,000 level 400 students. The study used a structured questionnaire for data collection. Data analysis was done using correlational and inferential statistical analysis. The results revealed that there was a perfect positive correlation between all contextual variables and intent to integrate technology into instruction. Further, it was revealed that the six contextual factors, singularly and collectively positively predict the intention of the teacher trainees to integrate technology. It was concluded that teacher education programmes should focus on improving belief systems of teacher trainees to promote effective technology integration in education. By addressing the contextual factors, teacher training programmes can better prepare pre-service teachers to meet the demands of 21st-century teaching and learning environments
ALLOW ME TO DANCE, DOES MY AGE OR GENDER COUNT?”: A STUDY OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE EFUTU MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA.
No full textUndeniably, it is widespread in Ghanaian communities to see children dancing freely at any given opportunity. However, less scholarly attention has been given to the phenomenon of the dance movements of children in Ghanaian preschools. The purpose of the study was to investigate and report the extent to which age and gender affect the dance movements of preschool children in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region of Ghana. The study employed the quantitative method approach and had a sample size of 120 children between the ages of four and five years from six preschools. Data was collected and analyzed using content analysis and observation. Results indicated that although dancing among children was common at community gatherings, dancing in schools was not a common phenomenon. The results also indicated that although there was no statistically significant difference between the dance movements of boys and girls, there was a statistically significant difference between the dance movements of children aged four and five years. The study concludes that the method of allowing children to engage in self-initiated activities through playing and creative movement allows for a lot of freshness, and tolerance, all preliminary conditions for successful education
The Politics of Social Cash Transfers Implementation: Insights from the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty Programme in Ghana
Get PDFSocial protection has become legitimised and embedded in the politics of many developing countries as a means to address poverty and social exclusion; and it has found favour across different political ideology adherents. This, in part, is due to recognition of its importance to help stabilise society through social safety-nets. However, this is not without challenges. This paper investigated the politics of social intervention implementation, utilization of transfer funds, and whether or not such programmes influence citizens’ sense of loyalty and ability to criticise government, with a focus on the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) in Ghana. The study was conducted through qualitative semistructured interviews in two districts in the central region of Ghana. Findings show that information and access to the programme was fairly available to all, and cash transfer funds were used for food, care of orphans and grandchildren, health expenses, security for loans, small businesses and home repairs. Findings also indicate that participation in programme did influence perception and sense of attachment to the state positively. However, whereas some beneficiaries felt constrained in their ability to criticise government, others were prepared to do so regardless of benefits received. Thus, it concludes that social interventions may limit the ‘exercise of voice’ but do not shut it down entirely; this remains an important finding for social interventions policy and democracy promotion
The Influence of the Varied Musical Styles in the Liturgy of the Methodist Church Ghana on the Attitudes of the Congregants
Get PDFSince the inception of the Methodist Church Ghana, music has played a significant role in its liturgical activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of different musical styles such as hymns, canticles, ebibindwom, danceable tunes as well as praises and worship songs in the liturgy of the Methodist Church Ghana on the attitudes of the congregants. The problem is why one has to include all these musical styles in the liturgy of the Church. The primary objective of this study was to document the influence of the various musical styles in the Methodist Church Ghana’s liturgy on the attitudes of the participants. This study used interviews of qualitative research to elicit primary data from respondents such as the Clergy, Laity, Choristers, Singing Band members, Praises and Worship team and members from the Christ Little Band who are conversant with these musical styles and also the practitioners of the various musical genres. The findings showed that music is as old as humanity and has always been employed for religious purposes. Music has influenced many people's lives in a variety of ways, as Christians and Methodists by faith. The goal of learning the lyrics to
hymns, canticles, ebibindwom, (African songs acquired by the Methodist Church) and other songs is to develop and support their faith in the Lord, which they emphasize in everything they do. They seek sustenance and confidence from God through songs and other forms of Christian worship
The Role of Creative Artists in Promoting Traditional Cultural Tourism in Ghana
Get PDFThis paper is aimed at exploring the role of creative artists in promoting
traditional cultural tourism in Ghana. It is premised on the fact that, the full
potential of traditional cultural tourism remains underdeveloped in spite of
the rich cultural heritage and the abundance of creative talent in Ghana.
This situation hinders the capacity of creative artists to significantly
contribute to the growth of cultural tourism, social entrepreneurship,
and economic development, although, some creative artists in the
industry are contributing without being noticed. Traditional knowledge
and cultural expressions have been at the forefront of cultural tourism,
which is embedded in the folklore of any society. Folklore has been the
intangible asset that has driven many people’s tastes for cultural tourism
and the role of the creative artist can shape and forge a new dimension
to create a creative economy for sustainable development and for social entrepreneurship, and business opportunities for community and national
economic impact. The study dwells on a qualitative approach reviewing
archival materials with observations and interviews to seek a deeper
understanding of the role of creative artistes and artists in promoting
cultural tourism using their creative skills as economic agents. Using
convenient purposive sampling, thirty participants were interviewed
and it came to the known that creative artists are packaging beverages,
using waste materials uniquely, traditional festivals, traditional music,
and traditional entertainment creatively needing government’s support to
scale it for socioeconomic impact
Using Metalsmithing Techniques to Produce Metal Plaque for Promoting Public Health Education: The Case of COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Symptoms
Get PDFIn 2020, public health education became a very great concern for
people all over the world due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease
(COVID-19). To protect humanity from this deadly virus, the Centre for
Disease Control (CDC) and WHO put in place a preventive mechanism.
The media used to print the protocols were mostly paper and stickers
which were torn and washed away easily when it rained. This study
aimed to design and fabricate COVID-19 protocols on Metal Plaque
using metalsmithing techniques to promote Public Health Education.
The researchers adopted a qualitative research paradigm with a Studio
Based research design within praxis and exegesis principles in artistic
research. Chasing and repousse techniques and Aluminium sheets
were used in the construction process. Results of the study revealed
that these techniques and the material are suitable for fabricating metal artifacts for education on infectious diseases, drug abuse, illegal mining,
waste management, bribery and corruption. It is envisaged that the
use of metal plaques for public health education be expanded beyond
COVID-19 protocols to include other critical societal issues such as
infectious diseases, drug abuse, illegal mining, waste management, and
anti-corruption efforts. Public health agencies, educational institutions,
and relevant stakeholders should consider metal-based communication
tools due to their durability, resistance to environmental wear, and long
term visibility
Creative Arts Education in Effutu Municipality: Challenges of Implementing the Music and Dance Aspect
Get PDFThis research paper investigated the extent to which the music and
dance component of the creative arts curriculum has been implemented
in primary schools in the Effutu Municipality. It highlighted the feasibility
and effectiveness of the implementation process. The study aims
to contribute to the development of a comprehensive creative arts
curriculum in Ghanaian primary schools, thereby enhancing pupils'
academic and artistic abilities. The study used the qualitative research
paradigm with case study as the design. Data were collected through
observations and interviews and the participants included six (6)
teachers from two conveniently selected public schools in the Effutu
Municipality. Data analysis was conducted using Patton’s (2002)
strategies. The findings revealed several factors hindering the successful
implementation of the music and dance components of the Creative
Arts curriculum, including inadequate teaching and learning resources
including musical instruments as well as lack of qualified music teachers
with the competent knowledge to implement the curriculum. The study underscores the need for government and stakeholders of the primary
school curriculum to engage actively in addressing these issues through
organising refresher courses, providing the necessary teaching and
learning resources and rethinking teacher competence in this discipline
Reminiscing ‘the milk of Nigerian womanhood’ exhibition: Entrepreneurial marriage of art and tourism
Get PDFThis pro-feminist discourse attempts to appreciate the ‘Milk of
Nigerian Womanhood' which was the first International Art exhibition
outing held in United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Deira, on the 24th – 26th
April 2012 by the Female Artists Association of Nigeria. This article is
a report of The Milk of Nigerian Womanhood exhibition. It is hinged on
qualitative narrative description mode of research. It stands on the
tripod of Art, Tourism and Entrepreneurship. The main thrust of the
article is art appreciation of the entries into the various specialized
areas of art such as Ceramics, Bead Art, Sculpture, Textiles/Fashion,
Painting, Graphic design, Film and Performance. Art, tourism and
entrepreneurship are interlaced in the discourse
Rejuvenating the junks: Exploring scrap metals as alternative materials for Ghanaian sculptors
Get PDFThe focus of this studio-based research is to transform scrap metals into
aesthetic masterpiece of art. It is premised on the assumption that the
intuitive technique of rejuvenating junks provides the freedom and flexibility
to exercise creative expressions on a three dimensional level of art. This
study therefore seeks to rejuvenate junks thereby analyzing scrap metals as
alternative materials for Ghanaian sculptors. Having identified the aesthetic
and artistic expressions of scrap metals, therefore, a piece of sculpture
was created with scrap metals as means of establishing the viability of the
materials as potential material for creation of sculpture with a story to tell.
It also brings out the value of a composed scrap metal bull with different
approaches, techniques and procedures as abound in the composition of the
work