Groundnut Shell as an Alternative Sculpture Material For Modelling, Casting and Carving: The Case of Salaga Senior High School, Ghana
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2018-10
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KNUST
Abstract
This study has explored groundnut shell which is normally burnt or dumped in the
environment as an alternative sculpture material for modeling, casting and carving. The
researcher adopted quantitative and qualitative research approaches with quasi
experimental, action, descriptive and project based methods. Quota sampling technique
was used to select 44 out of 145 students in the Department of Visual Arts, Salaga
Senior High School. Interview and observation were used to collect data. The data was
analyzed using tabulations, percentages, and descriptions. As a pioneering project, the
study has made a significant contribution to knowledge. The results revealed that
groundnut shell is a suitable material for sculpture. The following recommendations
were made; Sculpture tutors and students at all levels of educational institutions as well
as sculpture industries in Ghana should make use of groundnut shell which to a very
large extent will reduce cost, deforestation, and environmental pollution. It will also
improve groundnut cultivation in the country. Curriculum Research and Development
Division of Ghana Education Service should include groundnut shell in the teaching
syllabus as one of the major sculpture materials since it is inexpensive and also suitable
material.
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A thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN ART EDUCATION