http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/662 2026-06-23T03:22:54Z 2026-06-23T03:22:54Z Damalie, S.A. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5291 2026-06-22T13:07:06Z 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z

Designing Ga traditional dress-fashion-inspired contemporary occasional feminine wear Temamei Ashin Yei in focus Damalie, S.A. This thesis was motivated by the appreciation and application of ancestral knowledge, competencies and values of dress. It engendered inclusivity by the use of findings from an understudied ethnic women‘s dress cultural practices of the Ga speaking people of Tema Manhean in the Greater Accra region of Ghana as an inspiration to influence a collection of contemporary feminine occasional wear. The project adopted a qualitative approach, using descriptive and studio-based research designs respectively. The population for the study was made up of human and non-human subjects, which sample size consisted of sixteen (16) Ashin Yoo artefacts, twenty (20) designs in the collection produced, and fifty-four (54) non-indigenes and fifty (23) indigenes interviewees respectively. Thematic, visual content, and trend analysis were used in analysing the data. The studio-work was premised on the synthesis model developed as a result of the project. Haute couture approach was adopted for production using distinct, conventional and non-conventional materials. The twenty (20) softly-tailored dressy, made-to-measure wardrobe made befit elegant yet relaxed semi-formal and formal occasions which call for a blend of exquisite tradition with style for the culturally-inclined fashion innovator as the customer profiled. Expert purposive technique was used in sampling the accessible population due to the nature of the multi-phased study. Observation, and interview were among instruments used for data collection. The major dress cultural practices of Temamei Ashin Yoo remained four consistent with literature. Symbolically, the nobility rite maidens used the themed artefacts to express their feminine identity, communicate the various stages and levels of purification, status and allegiance to their society. In addition, the staples adopted as dress cultural practices were of symbolic spiritual and physical protection. However, there was evidence of value addition to their repertoire of fabrics adoption during Kpojiemↄ and Kpojei (post purification outing stages) respectively. There were indications of the use of Kusum as curriculum which impacted the grooming of the Ashin (nobility rite) maidens from socio-cultural relevance point of view. The twenty suits and separates F↋OOYↃↃ (‗gorgeous-you-are‘) collection created and exhibited was highly rated; seventy-six of the seventy-seven interviewees representing 98.7% acknowledged that the sensational collection created had helped in achieving the main goal of the project. Even in the face of many constants, there was ample empirical evidence of new findings in fabrics adopted by the maidens updating existing literature. The F↋OOYↃↃ (‗gorgeous-you-are‘) collection was catalogued and recommended to be used for teaching and learning of conceptual dress fashion trends in fashion institutions of higher learning. A thesis in the Centre for Research, Culture and Creative Arts (CeRCCA), School of Creative Arts, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Culture, Dress Fashion Design Education) in the University of Education, Winneba DECEMBER, 2024

2024-12-01T00:00:00Z Akyiaw, S. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5287 2026-06-22T11:18:26Z 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

Conceptualisation and production of culturally inspired 3-dimensional animation a footpath for enhanced awareness creation of Malaria prevention in Effutu communities Akyiaw, S. Malaria has been a menace of a health condition to human beings for more than seven decades. People in Africa, Asia and the America suffer the most. The aim of the study is to use animations to create awareness on the prevention of Malaria in Effutu Communities in the Central Region of Ghana. The study is qualitative and adopted Art- Based Research as the design. The AIDA Model and Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning underpin the theoretical frameworks for the study. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were employed to select the participants for the study. The data collection instruments were interviews, observation and visual research (drawings and photographs). The study revealed that the use of culturally-inspired 3D animation as an aid for Malaria education is vital and efficient since it helps with easy understanding and complements what the traditional media channels (posters, flyers, TV ads and radio ads, and face-to-face) also communicate to people in the Effutu communities. The study further revealed that health officers appreciate the introduction of the use of culturallyinspired 3D animation for Malaria education because it makes it enhances understanding. The familiar environment, local name of the main protagonist and original local background sound added to igniting the interest shown in the animation by the participants. The study concludes that the inclusion of culturally-inspired 3D animation for Malaria health education adds to multiple presentations of dissemination of information and it underscores the necessity of aligning material design with both cognitive load management and cultural relevance. The study recommends that indigenous language integration should be strengthened through the development of standardized Malaria prevention terminology in Fante and other relevant indigenous languages to ensure consistency across all health education materials. The outcome of the study demonstrates the effectiveness of culturally-inspired 3D animation as an aid to preventing and controlling Malaria in Effutu Communities in the Central Region of Ghana. A thesis in the Centre for Research in Culture and Creative Arts, School of Creative Arts, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment Of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Culture) In the University of Education, Winneba MAY, 2025

2025-05-01T00:00:00Z Lartey, R.L. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5282 2026-06-17T11:07:06Z 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Building the capacity of indigenous textile companies for competitiveness in a liberalized Ghanaian market Lartey, R.L. This study examines the competitiveness and performance of indigenous textile companies in Ghana, focusing on the challenges they face in a liberalized trade environment. Despite the textile industry's vital role in economic development, particularly in job creation and poverty reduction, Ghana’s indigenous textile sector has experienced a sharp decline. Trade liberalization has exposed local firms to intense competition from low-cost imports, particularly from China, resulting in the closure of many local businesses and a loss of market share. The study examines the capacity-building needs of these firms, highlighting issues including outdated technology, limited access to raw materials, inadequate infrastructure, and workforce skill gaps. It also assesses how these challenges affect employee well-being. Using multiple case studies and descriptive observational methods, the research gathers data to draw conclusions and recommend strategies for industry recovery. The approach is based on a phenomenological perspective within qualitative research. The case study design is ideal because it enables an in-depth understanding of Ghana’s indigenous textile industry, given the numerous historical, economic, and socio-political challenges it faces. Data collection involved face-to-face interviews, document reviews, and observations, providing comprehensive triangulation and verification of findings. This design supports multiple perspectives and explanations, highlighting how factors like human capital development, organizational culture, absorptive capacity, and external market forces influence competitiveness. A combination of purposive and stratified sampling techniques was used. Data were analysed descriptively and organized into themes, which helped identify, interpret, and understand patterns of meaning within the data. The thematic analysis offered rich insights into the performance, challenges, and capacity needs of Ghana’s indigenous textile companies. The study examines trade liberalization, its impact on performance and competitiveness in Ghana’s textile industry, its effects on employee well-being, and trade policies in developing countries. By reviewing the industry’s strengths, weaknesses, and capacity gaps, the study proposes a capacity-building framework to enhance competitiveness and sustainability. Key recommendations include technological upgrades, workforce development, improved supply chain management, and policy reforms to provide targeted support. Lastly, the study highlights the importance of collaboration among industry stakeholders, policymakers, and international partners to revitalize Ghana’s indigenous textile sector and ensure its long-term growth and contribution to the national economy. A thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Art and Culture) Department of Music Education School of Creative Arts UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA JUNE, 2025

2025-06-01T00:00:00Z Opoku, N. http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5226 2026-05-12T13:06:14Z 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Development of conceptual website design model for University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Opoku, N. University’s website functions as a virtual front door that serves as a critical point of interaction for students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, and the global academic community. Beyond providing information to its community, a university website reflects the institution’s identity and a strategic asset for communication. As the first point of contact for many prospective students and stakeholders, the design, development and functionality of a university website plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions about the institution and influencing decision-making. Despite the increasing reliance on platform for communication, preliminary investigation suggests that many Ghanaian university websites failed usability test and lack modern design standards. Again, there is no conceptual model that guide the design and development of university website. Hence, the study focused on developing a conceptual model that outlines the essential components of effective university website design and test it in the development of prototype website for the University of Education, Winneba. The study employed qualitative descriptive design to describe the experiences of users when interacting with university website and provide a snapshot of the existing selected universities websites. Again, a studio-based research designs was used to produce a prototype UEW website through creative design processes. The research employed the purposive and convenience sampling techniques with a total sample of six websites, two experts and fourteen (14) participants from selected Ghanaian universities. Observations, focus group discussions and interviews were used for data collection. Thematic, visual, and content analysis were employed to analyse data from the field. Findings from the study revealed that many selected Ghanaian universities’ websites fall short in structure, content, accessibility, and modern digital standards. It emerged from the study that many users experience “click fatigue” when locating basic information on university website. Users reported search functionality failures, by returning zero results for programme specific information such as courses description on the university web. The study concluded that the conceptual model developed has proven to be a robust and effective framework for guiding the creation of functional and user-centred university websites. The application of the model was used in developing UniSite WordPress theme and further used to develop a prototype UEW website demonstrated its practical relevance and adaptability. The study recommends the adoption of the proposed conceptual model as a standard guideline for designing Ghanaian university website. Again, web designers and developers should adopt the UniSite WordPress theme for designing university website to reduce time and resources required to design, develop, deploy and maintain the university website due to its functionality and user-friendliness. A thesis in the Centre for Research in Culture and Creative Arts, The School of Creative Arts, submitted to School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Culture) in the University of Education, Winneba. JUNE, 2025

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