Students' Readiness for the Study of Multimedia: The Case of UEW's Department of Graphic Design

Abstract

The purpose of this study, which is based on a mixed-method design and descriptive analysis, is to examine the readiness of twenty-five students in multimedia, which is a key pathway in the study of Graphic Design at the University of Education in Winneba's Department of Graphic Design. The research will be conducted at the University of Education in Winneba's Department of Graphic Design. Students do not have access to the fundamental instruction or the resources that are necessary to complete their schoolwork or projects. As a result, the goal of this study was to investigate the effects of students' unprepared attitudes toward their inability to obtain tools for their studies in Multimedia as part of the Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design Programme at the University of Education, Winneba. This programme is offered at the University of Education, Winneba. To investigate how the current circumstances impact the teaching and learning of Multimedia as a primary area of study within the department, the researchers concentrated their efforts on two unique level groups. To collect data for this study through unstructured interviews and observations, a total of twenty-five students and five senior members of the organization were purposefully recruited. An analysis utilizing descriptive and narrative methods was performed on the primary data that was obtained. Students at the Department of Graphic Design who were majoring in Multimedia were unable to purchase the essential instruments, which meant that they were unable to properly acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary for their field of study. It was discovered that the percentage of pupils who lacked access to resources that may help them with their academics rose with each successive year group. This was the case for both public and private schools. The researchers have proposed, as a potential solution that the Department of Graphic Design at the University of Education, Winneba, in collaboration with a private business, sell high-end tools on credit, with a payment plan to be spread out throughout their studies through the use of a signed contract. This would be done to make the purchase more affordable for the students.