PREAMBLE

The syllabus offers the students of the subject opportunities to acquire theoretical and practical skills in Basketry, obtain adequate foundation for further education and get skills for possible self-employment. 

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 

The objectives of the examination syllabus are to test for the candidate’s: 
(1) Knowledge and understanding of the historical developments and socio-economic importance of basketry. 
(2) Creative skills and manipulatory skills in designing and production of various forms of basketry based on the societal and cultural needs. 
(3) Creative and manipulatory skills in designing and production of various forms of basketry by employing the traditions and cultures of the society. 
(4) Skills in the making, decoration and finishing of basketry articles. 
(5) Knowledge on how to plan and establish a sustainable small-scale industry. 
(6) Knowledge of appreciation and evaluation of basketry. 
3. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION 
There will be three papers, Paper 1,2 and 3, all of which must be taken. Paper 1 and 2 will be taken at one sitting. 
PAPER 1 will consist of forty multiple choice objective questions, to be answered within 50 minutes for 40 marks. 
PAPER 2 will consist of six essay-type questions, out of which candidates will be required to answer four within 2 hours for 60 marks. 
Paper 3:  will be the project work paper for 100 marks 
(i) One practical question out of two practical questions is to be executed within six hours a day for 5 days. 
(ii) The question paper will be given to candidates two weeks prior to start of the paper . Preliminary designs/sketches are to be executed in the examination room under the supervision an external examiner within the first day. The designs/sketches must be presented together with the finished work and sent to 
WAEC.
DETAILED SYLLABUS 
The course in Basketry include a study of the historical development and socio-cultural and economics significance of basketry as an art and vocation. Basketry also covers the preparation, care and use of materials, various techniques for designing, making of articles of functional and aesthetic values to satisfy identified needs. Candidates also are expected to have acquired and applied knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship. 
Meaning And Scope Of Basketry: 
Area covered in Basketry: coiled work, woven articles, frame works, macrame etc.

* Making articles such as baskets, hats, mats, nets, couch, footwear, cot etc. 

* Characteristics of materials and tools. Designing and making of articles such as baskets, hats, mats, nets, couch, footwear, cot etc. using techniques of weaving, plaiting, coiling and stitching, knotting, construction. 
* Combining with other materials such as cowries, gourd, beads etc. to produce rattle, macramé etc. 
(2) Rationale For Studying Basketry 
* Creative use of new materials for making articles of cultural, functional and aesthetic value. 
* Skills acquisition for employment and further studies. 
* Tourism promotion. (3) History, Social, Cultural And Economic Importance 
History - Origin of basketry 
Social - Social use of basketry eg. Entertainment etc. Cultural - Cultural importance of basketry 
Economics - Economic importance of basketry in society eg. in agriculture and commerce. 
(4) Places, People And Basketry 
Contribution of people and places to basketry. 
(5) Competencies And Attitudes 
Knowledge, Creative thinking, skill and values for employment e.g. weaving, designing etc. 
Tolerance, diligence, honesty, commitment etc. Communication skills, time-management etc. 
(6) Types And Characteristics Of Materials Natural, synthetic, flexible/pliable, stiff/rigid etc. 
Preparation Of Materials. 
Skills and techniques for preparation e.g. drying, wetting. Storage and care of materials (chemical and non-chemical methods). Preservation of sources of materials eg. ecology, bush burning etc. 
Discovering characteristics of materials and their uses in the making of articles. 
(8) Tools and Their Uses. 
Category of tools, Description and Uses. Drawing and labeling.  Improvisation.  Care/Maintenance and Safety precaution. 
(9) (i) Elements of Design 
Identifying the elements and principles of design in the environment eg. dot, line, shape etc.
Creating the elements using appropriate techniques of knotting, weaving etc. eg. bead or knot for a dot and waling for texture.
12-point colour wheel.Ghanaian colour concept and symbolism.
(ii) Principles Of Design 
Identifying the elements of design in the environment eg. unity, balance, proportion, repetition etc. 
Creating the Principles of design using appropriate techniques eg. spraying, scorching, weaving etc. 
Basic Design and Technology 
Definition of design. 
Idea creation and design by drawing from memory, imagination and observation. Use of appropriate techniques, tools and materials. 
(11) Designing Articles To Suit Specific Needs 
Designing an article by hand or computer, making articles to satisfy specific needs using techniques in weaving, knotting, plaiting, coiling and stitching, framing etc. 
Criteria for appreciation and evaluation eg. Appropriate material, colour, technique, finishing etc. 
(12) Sustainable Development Of Basketry 
Exploring strategies of sustaining sources of raw materials eg. Re-aforestation, waste management etc. 
Challenges - Identifying and seeking solutions to problems associated with the industry eg. competition with plastic products, material acquisition etc.  Solution- Formation of co-operatives, remaining competitive. 

Decoration And Finishing 
Definition of Decoration. Definition of Finishing. 
Processes of Decoration eg. use of coloured and uncoloured weavers, weave variations, scorching, spraying and use of complementary objects etc. 
Processes of finishing eg. wrapping, binding, singeing, tying, trimming, lashing, bending, glueing, sanding, varnishing, lacquering, embroidering, sealing, borders etc. 
(14) Enterpreneural Skills In Practice 
Portfolio eg. prints, photos, CD’s, DVD’s etc. Business Plan 
* Meaning 

* Purpose for business plan 
* Steps towards business organization eg. registration of business, capital, location of set-up, materials and tools, market survey etc. 
The Business
* Capital eg. bank loan, co-operatives etc. 
* Exhibition - Types eg. general; specialized. 
Business Promotion eg. billboard, internet, print media, TV, radio, handbills, posters etc. Entrepreneural skills.
Packaging and Handling,
* definition of * function of * disadvantages of * types of packaging - primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. Costing and Pricing * variable cost * fixed cost * profit. Factors of Price determination.