Project goals.
1. science students will find out the type of chemical (paints) used in the writing
2. Graphic students will look out for the type of lettering used
3. maths students will look at the positions and angles of the posts 
4. English students will look at the grammar and the language used.

Subject : GRAPHIC DESIGN Grade level   17  -  18 Years

Project goals.
Graphics students will find out the type of lettering and colours used .

Lesson goals
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to identify 
a. Lettering styles and type colours  used in signposting
b. Use the computer to identify colours and lettering types.

Lesson content objectives:
Lettering -select the best lettering style for signposting. 
      Colours -choose and mix colours to achieve contrast and harmony. 
     computer -  use the computer to print lettering types and group colours.

Performance objectives
Students will observe and write types of letters and group them according to size.
Use Ms paint and Ms word to identify the types of lettering and colour harmony.

Technology objectives:
Application of MS paint and MS word in lettering.
Application of Excel in calculating percentages., 

Instructional activity (teacher component)
Coordinate the formulation of the questionnaire to be used by the students

SAMPLE QUESTIONAIRE (Graphics)

Does the signpost have a good colour contrast ?  yes         no 
Does it attract ?  yes             no 

Illustration on the signpost
Are the writings appropriate       yes           no 
Are there good pictures?  yes            no 
Arrows ?     yes         no
Understanding?   yes            no 
Acceptability?   yes             no 
Persuasive?    yes              no 

Data Collected
Does it have a good colour contrast ? 
yes               45%
no           55%

Does it attract ? 
yes                  70%
no        30%

Illustration
are the writings appropriate? 
yes                 70%
no              30%

Good Picture ? 
yes                65% 
no                 35% 

Arrow ? 
yes               66%
no                  34%

Understanding ? 
yes                  55%
no                   45%

Acceptability ? 
yes               50%
no                   50%

Persuasive ? 
yes                   45%
no          55%

Assessment:  The students were assessed orally to give an insight into what they have learnt from this project. This conclusion was compiled from the answers provided by the students

Conclusion
After analyzing the questionnaire students answered and their level of participation in the various lessons I had with them, the students drew the conclusion that, despite the problems associated with signposting in the Asokwa area, majority of the populace still benefit from the messages they carry. This stems from the fact that they are so used to these words that they easily read and understand what the artisans intended to write. Despite these benefits the public enjoys, I still suggest that the various artisans in the community form unions through which they can educate each other on simple grammar, colour selection  and their combinations. Through this, they can coordinate to bring sanity their work. Industrialists concerned should also ensure that the messages they give to these artisans to write are free from grammatical errors and incorrect spellings. My hope is that in the near future qualified artisans are employed to undertake sign posting to give the public better information than they have now.

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