AN EDUCATIONAL RADIO PROGRAMME ON INTRODUCTION TO TAILORING.

ABSTRACT

The practical broadcast on the introduction to tailoring skill acquisition is an educational programme which was designed to educate student and other listeners on the basic guideline for students interested in learning tailoring skill acquisition, to educate them on what tailoring is about, the history of tailoring (generally and in Nigeria), the three popular types of tailoring, the importance of tailoring skill acquisition in our society, the challenges in tailoring skill acquisition, the benefits of tailoring skill acquisition, the important personal requirement in tailoring skill acquisition, and how to set-up a tailoring shop in Nigeria. However, it was also put together with the purpose of including the researcher into broadcasting and presentation ability in media house which is very paramount to her career. As the student acquired practical knowledge, and experience through her engaged in stage of different production activities ranging from the pre-programme production activities stage.  The whole work was discussed in five chapters. In chapter one she gave a brief introduction to the background of the broadcasting practical work, statement of the problem, objective of the practical work, significance of the practical work and definition of terms. The chapter two discussed the background to Delsu FM 103.7 Abraka, overview of the programme, name of the programme, benefits of the programme and limitation of the programme. Based on the experience and knowledge gathered by the presenter, she concluded that a mass-communication student will be incomplete without these experience prior to graduation. She therefore recommends  among  others that schools and  institutions  should review  curriculum a way  that it  will be mandatory for all students in mass-communication department go for excursion and take part in studio  practical work in  course of  their  study and students of  mass-communication should visit the  media  house often to be acquainted with practical broadcasting.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page-      -      -      -      -       -       -      -      -     -      -     -      -      -      -   i                                                                                                                                  

Certification-    -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -   ii 

Dedication-     -     -     -     -      -     -      -     -     -     -     -     -     -      -     -  iii                  

Acknowledgement-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -      -      -      iv  Abstract -      -      -       -     -     -     -     -     -      -     -     -     -     -    -      -   viii                   

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the practical broadcast work-    -     -     -    -     -     -     -  1

1.2 Statement of the problem   -      -     -     -     -     -      -     -      -     -      -  2

1.3 Objectives of the practical work -     -     -     -      -      -     -     -     -     -  2

1.4 Significance of the practical work-    -     -      -      -     -      -     -    -    -  3

1.5 Scope of the practical work   -    -    -     -      -    -     -     -     -    -    -    - 4

1.6 Definition of terms -     -      -     -       -       -      -      -     -     -      -     -  4

CHAPTER TWO: CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

2.1 Background to Delsu FM, Abraka-    -     -      -      -    -     -     -     -    -  7

2.2 Overview of the programme-    -     -    -     -      -     -     -     -      -     -  13

2.3 Benefits of the programme-    -     -      -     -      -      -     -     -     -     -  14

2.4 Challenges of the programme-     -     -      -      -     -      -     -     -      -  15

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1 Pre-production activities-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -    -     -      -     -  16

3.2 Production activities-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -  17

3.3 Post-production activities-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -    -     -     -     -  18

3.4 Limitation to the practical work-     -      -      -     -     -     -     -     -     -  18

CHAPTER FOUR: PROGRAMME PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

4.1 Synopsis of the programme-     -      -     -     -    -      -     -      -     -      - 19

4.2 Programme script-     -     -     -     -     -     -    -     -     -     -     -     -     - 19

4.3 Discussion of the programme-    -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -      - 34

CHAPTHER FIVE: SUMMERY OF THE WORK DONE, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary of the work done-     -     -     -     -     -     -      -      -     -     -  36

5.2 Conclusion-     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -     -      -     -  37

5.3 Recommendations-     -     -     -      -     -     -     -     -     -     -      -     -  37

REFERENCES -     -     -      -     -      -     -      -     -      -      -     -      -      -  38

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to The Practical Broadcast Work

Tailoring is the activity of a tailor, which are the activity of styling or cutting of a garment or garments. The artistry of tailoring all together is defined by the art of designing, cutting, fitting and finishing clothes. Alison, 2022. Tailoring has been in existence for decades, it was first done by hands before sewing machines were invented. In France the first mechanical sewing machine was patented in 1830 by tailor barthélemy Thimonnier. Whose machine used a hooked or barded needle to produce a chain stitch (Stamp, 2013).

Everyone need to wear clothes to cover their nakedness, Tailoring is a very important skill because a tailor has to make the clothes which will be worn. Over the decades the patterns of making clothes has changed with different ideas done by the creative minds. We will all agree that fashion in general evolves and gets better by the day. A tailor or designer learn new designs and pattern everyday to remain current.

With the help of the radio programme to teach the listeners the basic things to know about tailoring skill acquisition, the listeners will be able to know the necessary procedures for beginners when learning the skill. Tailoring involves calculating, from the measurement to the mapping of the pattern on the fabric.

The radio programme will therefore educate the listeners/ student on the introduction to tailoring as a skill, stating the important process of learning the skill. Through this programme also, the importance of skill acquisition will be explained.

            1.2            Statement of The Problem

This study was done to introduce students as well as the general public of the basics of tailoring skill acquisition through radio entrepreneurial program on Delsu FM 103.7. Unemployment and poverty are serious challenges in Nigeria, One of the major problem people face are lack of access to free entrepreneurial skill training for them to earn a living in their community.

The world today is greatly influenced by the media, both positively and negatively. People need more educational programme on radio to influence them positively by educating them on important topics. These days people have access to the media with their phone, which means you do not need a radio set before you listen to a radio programme on air. The availability of educational programme on radio are not much, this deprives the listeners from being educated about important things beneficial to their daily life, especially those who do not have access to proper education.

 1.3       Objectives of The practical Broadcast on Introduction to Tailoring

The objectives of the practical of the educational broadcast are to:

1.    Introduce to the listeners to the foundation of tailoring.

2.    To explain the basic requirement for tailoring skill acquisition for beginners.

3.    State and give brief explanation of the popular type of tailoring.

4.    Talk about the importance, benefits and common challenges of the skill.

5.    How to set-up a Tailoring shop.

1.4       Significance of The Practical Work

The programme is basically to guide youths interested in tailoring skill acquisition on the necessary steps to take and also enlighten them about the benefits the skill provides especially in our society.

The Educational program will be very important to listeners as it will enhance their knowledge and understanding on the basic things involved in tailoring skill acquisition. The programme will educate the listeners on the useful fact about the skill that they were not aware of by explaining the major steps to take when interested in learning tailoring.

Also, this work would largely complement our broad based knowledge on the nature, functions and importance of educational radio programme. It will help serve as a secondary source of data to readers and presenters who may wish to carry out similar program. And lastly, it will influence and guide listeners interested in learning through the radio programme.

 1.5         Scope of the practical work

The practical work was based on DELSU FM 103.7 and targeted to the general public that can reach out to Delsu FM in Delta state and to people who are able to make possible contribution, observation and questions available to the relevance of the programme as designed. The presenter will contribute greatly to the best of her knowledge to make the programme a success and actualize her expected desire in Delsu FM, Delta State University, Abraka.

 1.6         Definition of Terms

This is where the presenter wishes to define some terms used in this study that the reader might have been unacquainted with. Some of the terms are:

Tailoring: This is the art of designing, cutting, fitting, and finishing clothes.

Radio: It is the use of electromagnetic radiation to communicate electrical signals without wires, to create sound broadcasting.

Training: This simply has to do with the acquisition of skills and information directly required for the performance of a specific role.

Skills: This can be defined as expertise, practiced ability, facility in doing something, dexterity and tact.

Educational programme: This is a term use for an organized activity which may include workshop, seminars, part-time or full time training programmes conducted to educate individuals or group about a particular skill or topic for a particular time frame.

Skill Acquisition: This is the art of learning to do something in other to earn a living and to survive.

Learning: This is the acquisition of knowledge or skill through study, experience, or being taught.

Broadcasting: The transmission of programmes or information by radio or television.

Design: It is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a garment, building, or other object before it is made.

Audience: A group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to something (a play, concert, somebody speaking etc).

Programme: The scheme of things that will be done or included in development of something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio.

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