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THE USE OF ALUMINIUM SOLID WASTE AS AN ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL FOR CASTING IN SCULPTURE: THE CASE OF NKAWIE SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL SCHOOL, GHANA Addai, Emmanuel; Kwabena Agyei, Isaac; Ama Fening, Peggy; Adu-Agyem, Joe; Ofori Addo-Danquah, Sam
SIBATIK JOURNAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Vol. 2 No. 11 (2023): October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/sibatik.v2i11.1443

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Casting is important for the mass production of designs and therefore plays a critical role in sculpture and other forms of art. Nevertheless, the application of many new and innovative machineries and conventional materials during practical sessions in the teaching and learning of metal casting raises the cost load on students coupled with some unfriendly orthodox materials which contain harmful compounds and are detrimental to human health. The purpose of this study is to explore solid waste aluminium for metal casting in sculpture. Non-biodegradable materials with aluminium in them were collected from restaurants and pubs, gutters, landfills, funeral and party grounds, and aluminium window and frame producers in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality in Nkawie district. Solid waste aluminium identified were sorted, shredded, and washed to make it ready for melting and poured into a mother mould for final casting. Beverage cans with brand names such as Malt, Coca-Cola, Sprite, Adonko Next Level, Milo, and others, including waste aluminium chips, waste aluminium window frames and doors, and waste aluminium from fufu pounding machines, are part of the significant ones recognised to produce a sizable amount of molten metal for casting. This study made use of quantitative-quasi-experiment, case study and action research methods. Focus group interviews, personal observation of the solid waste aluminium materials were employed for metal casting. These materials were recycled and used by art students and teachers for teaching and learning sculpture as well as their project work. In each stage of the study, experiential learning was found to be the most effective method of problem-solving. Based on the evidence gathered in this study, the most valuable outcomes are group learning through association and cooperative problem-solving. This study has demonstrated that when students actively engage in this learning process, they learn more effectively. Plaster mould casting has been shown to be feasible in the classroom without the need for lost wax method of casting. There is no need to manufacture vents or gating systems. Identifying alternative materials by teachers and students at all levels of sculpture learning must be prioritized. With the continuing divergence in aesthetic responsiveness, creativity, and sustainable development, sculpture teachers and sculptors must turn to solid-waste aluminium as an alternative medium for teaching, learning, and producing artwork.
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSATIVE FACTORS UNDERPINNING STUDENTS' LOW ACADEMIC AND CAREER INTEREST IN CERAMICS IN THE KUMASI METROPOLIS Jerry Nuako, James; Kwabena Agyei, Isaac; Sam Addo-Danquah, Lord; Adu-Agyem, Joe; Adjei, Kofi
SIBATIK JOURNAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/sibatik.v3i1.1785

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Type the English abstract here. Fill abstract or abstract using Times New Roman 11. Abstract The study investigated the causative factors that underpin students' low academic and career interest in ceramics in the Kumasi Metropolis. Three schools made up of one mixed-gender, one all-boys and one all-girls were selected for this study. The study adopted the mixed-methods approach of QUAN+Qual to carry out with its enquiries. Concurrent triangulation of data using questionnaires, interviews, and observation were employed. Participants in the study totaled 273, which consisted of 217 students, 45 teachers, 2 school heads and 9 parents. Four Likert scale-type questionnaires were designed to collect data from the students and teachers. Also, structured interview sessions were held for the school heads and the parents. Frequency and percentage were employed as descriptive statistical tools for analyzing the data collected from the questionnaire and interviews. SPSS v24 and excel spread sheet application facilitated the analysis. The result of the study showed that the Ceramics programme is less prioritized in the majority of the senior high schools, as it was discovered from the investigation that only one of the three schools had a studio facility to enhance teaching and learning. Meanwhile, the study found that the perceptions that there is a low employment opportunity in Ceramics as well as Ceramics being a subject for the low intelligent student were seen as contributing factors to students’ low interest in Ceramics. The study also found that other factors such as scarcity of ceramics text books, the difficulty in obtaining clay for practical activities etc
THE USE OF INDIGENOUS SYMBOL DESIGN CONCEPT AS A TYPE STYLE FOR FABRICATION OF DISTINCTIVE JEWELLERY TOOL RACK Addo Tetteh, Nicholas; Mwinnarebu Boroh, Frederick; Kwabena Agyei, Isaac
SIBATIK JOURNAL: Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Sosial, Ekonomi, Budaya, Teknologi, Dan Pendidikan Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54443/sibatik.v3i1.1826

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The contribution of tools in producing jewellery cannot be over emphasized. In the situation where tools used at the workshop lack the proper place to keep them, they get damaged easily and sometimes not in sight when in need. Production of jewellery items or other forms of work becomes difficult such as tool searching, wrong improvisation of tool usage, time wasting among others when tools are not kept in their proper place. This situation is no different from what the Industrial Art department of the Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University workshop is experiencing. In order to address this problem the study seeks to use Waala and Dagaare indigenous symbols as a source of design concept to produce a customized jewellery tool rack to serve as a jewellery tool keeping device and also enlighten the people on the culture of the Upper West region. This study aimed at identifying and discussing types of tool racks, designing a customized jewellery tool rack using indigenous symbols as the source of idea and producing a customized jewellery tool rack. Descriptive survey and studio-based research approaches were used to outline the processes and methods applied in the study. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to sample jewellery and metal design students (30), technicians (5), lecturers (10), and metal design fabricators (20). A total of 65 participants responded to this study. There were five different indigenous symbols integrated in the final production. Doming, embossing, repousse, piercing, chasing, forging and welding were the fabrication processes employed in this study which were unique in terms of tool rack fabrication. The material used was a combination of aluminum sheet, ungalvanised square pipe and zinc sheet. The study recommends indigenous symbols from different cultures to be used for this type of jewellery tool rack and other much needed items in the workshop so as to give attention to the symbols and in return preserve our culture. Academic institutions should give attention to safe keeping of tools for efficient use by using tool racks purposely for specific tools. Exploration of other materials and techniques for new outcome was also recommended.