Browsing Masters Degree Dissertations by Title
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Designing a locally adaptable low cost patient ward bed in Uganda: A case study of Atutur hospital, Kumi district
(Kyambogo University[unpublished work], 2018-11)Uganda, like any other developing country experiences challenges in providing access and quality health services to its people.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 ... -
Designing a rogemma bee house: improving apiculture in Sheema district in Uganda
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2021-08)Production of honey in Uganda is a remunerative business. Honey has high demand both for medicinal and nutritional importance across the entire world. Majority of apiculturists use indigenous beehives that are a target to ... -
Designing adjustable maternity apparel for working women.
(Kyambogo university (unpublished work), 2018-11)The working pregnant women's apparel has been neglected a Jot here in Uganda and therefore limiting them to few fashionable clothing choices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 ... -
Developing pots from indigenous Acholi ritual pottery for use in contemporary space
(Kyambogo University(Unpublished work), 2018-11)Acholi indigenous pots, like any other indigenous pots elsewhere in the world, were and are still important to the community. The pots served several functional uses that supported daily chores (domestic use) such as; ... -
Development of contemporary paintings and sculptures by female artists In Kampala, Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)The development of Contemporary Paintings and Sculptures by Female Artists in Kampala has only helped a few Female Artists to identify themselves as contemporary sculptors and painters. The minority Female Artists have ... -
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(Kyambogo Univiserty(unpublished), 2011-12)This study set out to develop decorative motifs for floor and wall ceramic tiles derived from Ganda material culture.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 ... -
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 ... -
Exploring motifs for textile decoration from Kiga indigenous cultural icons in south western Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)The purpose of this study was to explore possibilities of using motifs derived from Bakiga cultural icons for textile decoration using both weaving and screen printing as production techniques. The study aimed at achieving ... -
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 ... -
Generating animated cartoons of Arabic alphabets for early childhood education in Uganda: a case of Husma kids school, Wakiso District
(Kyambogo University, 2021-04)This study sought to generate animated cartoons to facilitate teaching sounds of Arabic Alphabet for Early Childhood Education at Husma Kids School in Wakiso District, Uganda. The objectives of this study were to; to study ... -
Identification of Buganda bark cloth and production of contemporary textile decor
(Kyambogo University (unpublished work), 2019-11)In their history, Baganda have always taken advantage of natural resources with bark cloth as one of the plant products they have fully utilized. This study was aimed at assessing the selected Baganda bark-cloth that ... -
Illustrations for appreciating traditional stories for primary Schools in Myakayojo division, Mbarara municipality
(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-07)The purpose of this study was to improve the appreciation of traditional stories using graphical illustrations for primary school pupils in Nyakayojo Division, Mbarara Municipality. The study was guided by the following ... -
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 ... -
Paintings derived from the meanings of selected idiomatic phrases of the Ganda drums
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)The main purpose of the study was to document and preserve the meaning of idiomatic phrases associated to the Ganda Drums. The study was guided by the following objectives; to identify the idiomatic phrases associated to ... -
Plastic waste management - recycle through sculptural innovation: the case for Iganga municipality
(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 ... -
Production of alternative surfaces for print making using banana fibres as a material
(Kyambogo University, 2019-06)The purpose of the study was; to explore the potential of using banana fibre as a material for production of surfaces for printmaking which are cheap and give good registrations of prints. The study was guided by three ... -
Production of drawing media from beet-root and turmeric plant materials at Kyambogo University
(Kyambogo University, 2021-08)The study was aimed at producing media extracted from Beetroot bulb and Turmeric rhizome plants materials for drawing and was carried out at the Department of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University. The researcher ... -
Production of paintings inspired by the black and white colobus monkey for conservation agenda in Uganda
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)Production of Paintings inspired by the black and white colobus monkey for its conservation by most artists in Uganda has not been given much attention. The few artists who have tried to use the black and white colobus ... -
Production of sculpture from waste paper inspired by the Kikiga traditional dance
(Kyambogo University, 2019-11)The study explored the different possibilities of using waste paper to produce sculpture inspired by the KiKiga traditional dance. The study was conducted under three objectives that sought to: (1) Establish how waste paper ... -
Promoting clan identity through ceramic sculpture: a case of Ikaribwok in Apokor, Soroti district
(Kyambogo University, 2020-09)The purpose of this research was to produce ceramic sculpture artifacts in order to promote the clan identity among the youth of Ikaribwok in Apokor community, Soroti district. The study was conducted under three objectives: ...
