Meaning, Types and Examples of Craft

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>TYPES OF CRAFT</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Crafts</li> <li>Types of Crafts</li> <li>Uses of Craft</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Crafts</strong></h2> Crafts are manually-produced objects meant to serve a particular purpose of human needs. They can also be called handicraft. This is so because the use of skilled hand is involved. They are usually produced with local materials. The person who makes craft is known a craftsman. <h2><strong>Types of Crafts</strong></h2> The following are the types of crafts: <h3><strong>Fabric Crafts</strong></h3> Fabric crafts are crafts done with fabric material. It is also known as textile production. Methods of production could be by printing, weaving, tie & dyeing, batik and embroidery. Materials involve include fabric, loom, dye, textile ink, sewing machine, wax, etc. Examples include <ol> <li>Woven clothes (Aso-oke),</li> <li>Tie-dye design,</li> <li>Textile prints (Nigerian wax),</li> <li>Fashion design,</li> <li>Appliqué,</li> <li>Embroidery,</li> <li>Batik</li> </ol> Fabric crafts are common in Iseyin, Abeokuta, Kano, Osogbo, Akwete, Adinkra and Kente in Ghana.   <h3><strong>Paper Crafts</strong></h3>

Costume and Make-up in Drama

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>COSTUME AND MAKE-UP IN DRAMA</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Costumes</li> <li>Meaning of Make-up</li> <li>Basic Types of Make-up</li> <li>Uses of Make-up and Costume in Drama</li> <li>Making Up in Drama</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Costumes</strong></h2> Costumes are clothes and accessories e.g. cap, jewelry, beads necklaces, shoes and bags etc. worn by actors and actresses in a drama presentation. <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Make-up</strong></h2> It is the colorful substance e.g. powder/paints used especially by women to make their faces look more attractive. Costume involves clothing and accessories while make-up involves all that is done to the body. <h2><strong>Types of Make-up</strong></h2>

Materials, Tools and Different Methods Used for Tie and Dye

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>TIE AND DYE</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Tie and Dye</li> <li>Location of Tie and Dye Centres in Nigeria</li> <li>Methods in Tie and Dye</li> <li>Materials and Tools for Tie and Dye</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Tie and Dye</strong></h2> Tie and dye is defined as the process of decorating or creating patterns on fabric materials through tying, stitching, clamping or any other method in order to resist the absorption of dye solution.   <h2><strong>Location of Tie and Dye Centres in Nigeria</strong></h2> <ol> <li>KANO - pit dyeing</li> <li>ABEOKUTA - batik process</li> <li>OSOGBO - indigo dyeing</li> </ol>   <strong>EVALUATION</strong> <ol> <li>Define tie and dye.</li> <li>Name 4 methods of tie-dye.</li> <li>List 3 locations of tie-dye in Nigeria.</li> </ol>

Drama: Playwriting

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>DRAMATISTS/PLAYWRIGHTS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Dramatist/Playwright</li> <li>Categories of Dramatists/Playwright</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Meaning of Dramatist/Playwright</strong></h2> Dramatists/playwrights are the people that write plays. They are writers of plays/drama for stage, television, or radio presentation. <h2><strong>Categories of Dramatists/Playwright</strong></h2> The three (3) categories Dramatists namely: <ol> <li>Classical/universal dramatists.</li> <li>Modern dramatists.</li> <li>Contemporary dramatists.</li> </ol> <h3><strong>Classical or Universal Dramatists</strong></h3> These are the ancient Greek Dramatists. Aeschylus, Sophocles, Aristophanes and Euripides are the founding fathers of drama as we know it today. Their established form of drama is the <strong>authority </strong>that is still followed.

Preparation of Dye Bath; The Dyeing Process

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>PREPARATION OF DYE BATH</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Preparation of Dye Bath</li> <li>The Dyeing Process</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Preparation of Dye Bath</strong></h2> The preparation of dye bath involves setting up objects which can be used for dyeing. The dye bath here refers to a pit filled with dye substance or a big bowl for dyeing. The dye pit is prepared when the necessary mixture are in the dye bath e.g. dye, water, caustic soda, hydro-sulphite, salt.   <h2><strong>The Dyeing Process</strong></h2> <ol> <li>The fabric to be dyed must be clean; you do this by washing the fabric with water.</li> <li>Plan your design by tying cloth in any combination.</li> <li>Prepare your dye bath.</li>

Dance

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>DANCE </strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition and Meaning of Dance</li> <li>Uses of Dance</li> <li>Meaning of Choreography</li> <li>Principles of Choreography</li> <li>Meaning of Choreographer</li> <li>Meaning of Contemporary Dance</li> <li>Features of Contemporary Dance</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Definition and Meaning of Dance</strong></h2> Dance is the rhythmic movement of the human body in space and time to make statements. <br> <h2><strong>Uses of Dance</strong></h2> Dance is useful in the following ways: <ol> <li>It is a means of communication.</li> <li>It is a medium of expression of oneself and idea.</li> <li>Many have made careers out of dance.</li> <li>It is an excellent confidence booster, especially for shy people.</li> <li>Ballet uses music and dance to tell stories.</li> <li>Dance therapy helps to improve the mental and physical well-being of a person.</li> </ol> <br> <h2><strong>Meaning of Choreography</strong></h2> Choreography is the art of composing or creating dances. It shows the movements and patterns of dance composition. It is the planning of movement for dancing. The steps and movement planned for a dance which may be written or improvised. <br> <h2><strong>Principles of Choreography</strong></h2> All choreography regardless of genre is based on the following principles: (i)<strong> Dynamics</strong>: This deals with how it moves, time (fast/slow), weight (strong/gentle), space (direct/indirect), flow (bound/free), tempo (rhythm).

Paper Craft Folding Techniques

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>PAPER CRAFT FOLDING TECHNIQUES </strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Paper Folding Techniques</li> <li>Materials and Tools for Paper Folding</li> <li>The Process of Paper Folding</li> <li>Folding a Cuboid</li> <li>Uses of Paper Folding Techniques</li> <li>Safety Measures in Paper Folding</li> </ol> <h2></h2> <h2><strong>Meaning of Paper Folding Techniques</strong></h2> Paper folding techniques means shaping or building prototype of different geometric or basic shapes and sizes to form cuboids, pyramids, abstract, sculptural figures etc. <h2></h2> <h2><strong>Materials and Tools for Paper Folding </strong></h2> The basic materials for paper folding include:

Team Work and the Sense of Belonging

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>TEAM WORK AND THE SENSE OF BELONGING</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definitions of Team Work</li> <li>Keys to Successful Team Work</li> <li>Sense of Belonging</li> <li>Importance of Team Work</li> <li>How to Achieve a Sense of Belonging</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definitions of Team Work</strong></h2> (i) Team work is a term used to describe a group of people that are working together to accomplish a specific goal or complete a project. (ii) Team work is “work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole”. (iii) Team work is the ability to work together towards a common vision. (iv) Team work is the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. (v) Team work it is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. (vi) Team work is the process of working collaboratively with a good of people in order to achieve a goal. <h2><strong>Keys to Successful Team Work</strong></h2>

Work Ethics

Complexity: Standard

<h1><strong>WORK ETHICS</strong></h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Definition of Work Ethics</li> <li>Characteristics of Good Work Ethics</li> <li>How to Inspire Others to Have Strong Good Work Ethics</li> <li>How to Develop Good Work Ethics</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>Definition of Work Ethics</strong></h2> Work ethics is a value based on hard work and diligence. Work ethics may include being reliable, having initiative, or pursuing new skills. <h2><strong>Characteristics of Good Work Ethics</strong></h2> The following are the characteristics of good work ethics: <ol> <li><strong>Reliability:</strong> It goes hand in hand with a good work ethic. If individual with a good ethic say they are going to attend a work function or arrive at a certain time, they do, as they value punctuality.</li> <li><strong>Dedication:</strong> Those with a good ethic are dedicated to their jobs and will do anything they can to ensure that they perform well.</li> <li>Productivity: Individuals with a good work ethic are often highly productive</li> <li><strong>Cooperation</strong>: Since workers recognize the usefulness of cooperative practices such as teamwork, they often put an extensive amount of effort into working well with others.</li> <li><strong>Character:</strong> Those with a good work ethic often also possess generally strong character. This means they are self-disciplined, pushing themselves to complete work tasks instead of requiring others to intervene.</li> </ol>   <h2><strong>How to Inspire Others to Have Strong and Good Work Ethics</strong></h2>

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