An exploration of the use of African proverbs and metaphors in a visual communication design course
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Date
2007
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
This study was envisioned to investigate and improve multicultural education in a visual communication design course. It aimed to explore the educational use of proverbs for the benefit of improving multicultural teaching and learning. Proverbs and metaphors are an essential source for the composition of visual narratives. Overall results of this study revealed that, even though proverbs are a significant part of the experience of black African students, the students seldom directly use narratives and proverbs as inspiration for their designs.
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Magister Educationis - MEd
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Multicultural education, South Africa, Proverbs, Visual aids in education, Design and construction