TEXTILES
PREAMBLE
Textile is a component of the Visual Art programme at the Senior High School. It comprises the rationale for studying the Subject, tools/equipment and materials, processes from fibre preparation to fabric construction, decoration, finishing and care. The programme aims at developing patriotism, cultural awareness, and skills acquisition for future employment.
The aim of the syllabus is to help and guide examiners to identify suitable examinable domains in the textile field.
The candidates’ acquisition of sound knowledge to achieve desired goals are of primary importance to the individual and the community at large:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The examination syllabus intends to give candidates diversified channels through which they will involve themselves in experiments, observations, analyzing and evaluating the result of their findings.
Candidates are therefore to respond to questions that seek to examine:
(i) the rationale for studying textiles
(ii) the development and careers in textiles
(iii) the development of positive attitudes and skills in producing indigenous and contemporary textiles
(iv) effective manipulative skills, using tools, materials and the computer technology and
safety measures to be taken.
(v) the level of creativity as envisaged in design work for fashion, printing, weaving and dying of fabrics
(vi) skills for sustainable development and competencies of exploring the indigenous textile industry
(vii) elements in entrepreneurial skills such as costing, pricing and marketing of textile products.
(viii) appreciation and patronage of indigenous and contemporary textile products
(ix) competencies in building portfolio and skills in mounting exhibitions in textiles.
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