Construction of a Screen-Printing Machine for Students in Fine and Applied Arts Department

Fine and Applied Arts is a critical component of vocational and technical education. It emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and the development of practical skills among beneficiaries. In an era where employability and skill acquisition are paramount, institutions are increasingly focusing on hands-on learning experiences that go beyond theoretical instructions. Many Fine and Applied Arts students struggle to transits from theoretical learning to the mastery of practical techniques, often due to inadequate access to functional equipment. One of such practical components in art education is screen printing, a technique widely used for producing artistic and commercial designs on various surfaces, including fabric, paper, and plastic. This study focused on the construction of a screen-printing machine in Fine and Applied Arts Department at Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba with the aim of providing students with a practical tool for printing production. The availability and use of screen-printing machines contribute towards improving students’ practical skills and artistic expression in Fine and Applied Arts. The design employed in this study was triangulation or mixed design. The production started with detailed sketches, later developed into constructed parts and fabricated parts by dimensions and designs. The exercise was carried out by researchers with the help of support and technical assistants. By constructing a Screen-Printing Machine designed for educational purpose, this study sought to promote hands-on-learning and improve learning experiences of students.

Construction, Screen-printing, Machine, Students, Fine Arts

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