School of Art and Industrial Design

Enhancing well-being at the household level :

Emmanuel, Mutungi; Tony, Ghaye (Routledge, 2013)

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the extent to which four impor- tant informal economy “craft” activities (pottery, carving, basketry and iron work), which constitute what we call “material culture” have the ...

Rooted in culture, manifested in contemporary designs: developing bridal adornments inspired by selected Ankole motifs

Arinaitwe, Nkiziibweki; Emmanuel, Mutungi (1st Annual International Conference Machakos University, Kenya, 2018-04)

Creating body adornments rooted in the individual and specific cultures, and integrating them in contemporary designs that come with global fashion of attires and body adornments which are influenced by the Western ...

The Use of Proverbs and Taboos in Managing Africa Trauma.

Emmanuel, Mutungi (Research in Management Education and Development, 2019)

African management practices have followed western theories in the past century. However, African organisations have not been fully acculturated into the western management style. There is a need to appreciate the African ...

Designing a locally adaptable low cost patient ward bed in Uganda: A case study of Atutur hospital, Kumi district

Akol, Otemor Bernard (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2018-11)

Uganda, like any other developing country experiences challenges in providing access and quality health services to its people. Uganda has tried to put in place the necessary infrastructure though with limitations. Many ...

Enhancement of Hands-on Teaching and Learning Experiences through Project-Based Learning among Interior Design Students

Lydia, Nansubuga; Nabaggala, Justine; Opit, Elizabeth (Africa Journal of Technical & Vocational Education & Training (AfriTVET), 2019-10)

This paper presents findings from a study conducted in the Department of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University. The study was premised on the theoretical concepts of “learning to learn” and “learning by doing” as ...

The use of date- palm tree fiber in the production of handicrafts

Nakiwala, Winifred (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)

Handicraft making is a common practice that is practiced largely by women and to a small extent by men all over the world. The current study aimed at producing handicraft samples from date palm tree fibres to empower ...

Role-Play Simulation as An Effective and Socially Dynamic Learning Strategy for VET

Nabaggala, Justine; Nansubuga, Lydia (African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020-07)

This article presents a rationale for why role-play simulation is an effective and socially dynamic learning strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The factors of generational change, world of work demands ...

Plastic waste management - recycle through sculptural innovation: the case for Iganga municipality

Nsalasatta, Lugya Godfrey (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-09)

This Study was intended to demonstrate how well solid waste can be turned into usable materials through a process called recycling. The recycled material can then be used as source of income for the workforce involved ...

A studio exploration of maize husk as a material for teaching and learning aids to pupils of upper primary a case study of Purongo hill p.7 school, Nwoya district

Patrick, Olango (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2022-02)

The study was carried out under the title, “A studio exploration of maize husk as material for teaching and learning aids to upper primary.” The study carried out a studio exploration of maize husk to find out the ...

Adjudication and national primary schools’ music performances in Uganda: a case of music Performances from Nkwanzi music region

Walubo, Erisa (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2022-06)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adjudication of music performances at the Uganda National Primary Schools’ Performing Arts (UNPSPA) festival, with a case of national music performances from Nkwanzi music ...

Ceramic ware with forms and decorations derived from selected Uganda's fauna

Namara, Grace (Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2013-08)

The purpose of this study is to use Uganda's material culture with specific reference to fauna as a source of inspiration to enhance ceramic ware in terms of form, decoration, promotion and preservation of Ugandan ...

Soot as a Medium for Drawing

Mayanja,Richard, Weazher (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)

The study carried out; "A studio exploration into possibilities of using soot as a medium for Drawing". It was intended to investigate practical ways that can qualify soot as an exceptionally recommendable medium of drawing. ...

Designing adjustable maternity apparel for working women.

Nangyeshe, Brenda (Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2018-11)

The working pregnant women's apparel has been neglected a Jot here in Uganda and therefore limiting them to few fashionable clothing choices that are not work appropriate for them. The aim of the study "Designing adjustable ...

Production of graphic cartoons as a medium of sensitizing primary five to seven school children against substance abuse: a case study of Makindye division, Kampala district

Kiconco, Martha (Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11)

This study examined the prevalence of substance abuse among upper primary school children in Makindye division, Kampala district in Uganda with the aim of producing cartoons that would sensitize them against substance ...