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Development of decorative motifs for floor and wall ceramic tiles derived from ganda material culture
(Kyambogo Univiserty(unpublished), 2011-12)This study set out to develop decorative motifs for floor and wall ceramic tiles derived from Ganda material culture. The significance of this study is the promotion of Ugandan culture through production of decorative ... -
Enhancing well-being at the household level :
(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 ... -
Ceramic ware with forms and decorations derived from selected Uganda's fauna
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2013-08)The purpose of this study is to use Uganda's material culture with specific reference to fauna as a source of inspiration to enhance ceramic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 ... -
Material culture exploration for motion graphics (Uganda)
(Kyambogo University(unpublished), 2013-10-18)Cultural beliefs and traditions are central aspects of Ugandans (Uganda National Culture Policy, 2006, page 2) affirms that Uganda has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. On the contrary observation of the television ... -
Turbulent times in Uganda from 1962 to 2008: a sculptural interpretation of the education sector.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-02)Uganda has gone through turbulent times from 1962 to 2008. This was because of the nature of politics especially after Independence. These turbulent times have affected negatively most sectors. The purpose of this study ... -
Exploring the usage of beads as material for art production in buganda region.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2014-05)Use of beads as material for art production has not been effectively exploited by formally trained artists. There are minimal efforts made in the use of beads as material, especially by untrained artists particularly in ... -
A studio exploration of selected material culture of the karamajong for fabric decoration.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-05)The guide book has covered and made a studio exploration of selected material culture of the Karamajong for fabric decoration with specific reference to marriage. In this study, the researcher was envisaged by the need ... -
A studio exploration of embroidery for the production of wall hangings using basketry as a source of insipiration.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-05)The purpose of this study was to explore the studio possibilities of using embroidery in the production of wall hangings, using basketry as a source of inspiration for wall hanging ideas. The study arises out of the ... -
Soot as a Medium for Drawing
(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. ... -
A studio exploration of Sculptural images inspired by Breastfeeding
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)Breasts are two protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body that secrete milk after pregnancy. The act of breastfeeding has been defined as the normal way of providing young infants with nutrients they need for ... -
Generating graphical symbols from Lango abuda dance for documentation and awareness campaign in Uganda.
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)The general purpose of this study was to generate graphical symbols from the Lango abuda dance for documentation and awareness campaign. The dance is for entertainment as well as communicating social issues such as petitions, ... -
Female body as a source of inspiration for sculptural ideas depicting conflicts in Uganda
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2015-12)Over two decades now, Uganda has experienced forms of conflicts that have affected its citizen in different ways, especially after independence of 1962. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility of using ... -
Application of natural dyes extracted from plants on cotton fabrics using the Screen printing technique
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2016-10)In this study experimented with the usage of natural dyes extracted from plants to decorate sample fabrics using Screen printing technique. This research were guided by the following objectives: I . To analyze various ... -
Decorative wall hangings made out of fabric off cuts using the collage technique.
(Kyambogo university [Unpublished work], 2016-12)The study explored the different possibilities of using fabric off cuts to produce decorative wall hangings using collage technique. The study was conducted under three objectives that sought to( a) to the usage of fabric ... -
A graphic approach to using selected ganda proverbs for transitional career guidance in secondary schools, Uganda.
(Kyambogo university [Unpublished work], 2016-12)The purpose of this study was to enhance Career Guidance and Counselling by fusing precolonial cultural proverbs that inform transition as a component of Career development through graphic visual means. The study aimed ... -
Studio exploration of elected ganda material culture to develop muleera on a kanzu for mmamba clan members
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2017-12)The general purpose or this study was to explore and develop " Muleeru" patterns inspired by selected Ganda materials culture (Mmamba Totem) and use them to decorate Muleere Kanzu for the Mmamba clan members. In pursuant ... -
Creating culturally based bridal adornments from selected Ankole motifs
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2017-12)The Banyankole have kept okuhingira (the giveaway ceremony) as an important function, yet body adornments used during okuhingira do not clearly depict the Kinyankole culture. Since the ancient times, personal adornment ... -
A studio exploration of paintings to conserve the shoebill bird species in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)The purpose of this study was conserve the hoebill bird species in Uganda by documenting its life through studio possibilities in painting'·. The study was guided by three objectives: (I) To identify the major ... -
Exploration of fiber from Sansevieria plant fibers in Uganda
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2017-12)The purpose of this study was to explore the possibilities of using sansevieria plant fibers as a material for the production of textile woven products. The researcher noted that communities in Masaka Bukomansimbi district ... -
Rooted in culture, manifested in contemporary designs: developing bridal adornments inspired by selected Ankole motifs
(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 ...