Developing Entrepreneurial Skills through Screen Printing: the 100 Level Practical Workshop Experience in Design

Abstract

Art develops many skills in an individual which enhances problem solving abilities and a means of raising livelihood in the society. The peculiarities of artistic designs in the society cannot be over emphasized. This is because various aspects of our daily living and part of the basic necessity of life is clothing and the need to keep warm and also to look aesthetically presentable. Developing entrepreneurial skills among students is a vital aspect of daily living and the general buildup of a student to face life’s enormous responsibilities. This paper attempts to give a practical guide to students and other art enthusiasts on the processes of creating interesting designs on t- shirts using silk screen printing and tie dye methods and also exploring marketing outlets to boost the financial base of the students in practice. This discuss is principally on screen printing.

Key words: Art, design, silk screen, entrepreneurial skills, workshop.