If you’re preparing for the WAEC Printing Craft Practice examination, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with the syllabus.
The syllabus provides the aims and objectives, as well as the format for the exam.
This blog post will serve as a simplified guide to help you understand the topics you need to study, the exam structure, and the recommended textbooks for your preparation.
Exam Format:
The WAEC Printing Craft Practice examination consists of three papers: Papers 1, 2, and 3. Papers 1 and 2 are a composite paper to be taken at one sitting, while Paper 3 is a practical test. Here’s a breakdown of each paper:
Paper 1: This paper consists of forty multiple-choice objective questions. You have 45 minutes to answer these questions, and it carries a total of 40 marks.
Paper 2: In this paper, you’ll find five essay questions. You are required to answer any four of them within 1½ hours. This paper carries a total of 60 marks.
Paper 3: The practical test lasts for 1 hour. You will be given two practical questions, and you need to answer one of them. This paper carries 100 marks. Schools will receive a list of materials required for the test at least two weeks before the examination.
Alternative to Practical Test:
In cases where it is not possible to acquire the materials for the practical test, the Council may conduct a theoretical test to assess your practical skills.
This alternative test consists of two sets of questions that must be answered within 2 hours, carrying a total of 100 marks.
Syllabus Overview:
The WAEC Printing Craft Practice syllabus covers various topics that you need to study. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the syllabus content:
- Introduction to the Art of Printing:
- Definition, explanation, and importance of printing.
- Printing in Nigeria, including notable press houses.
- Copyright law and the history of printing.
- Workshop Safety and Maintenance:
- Safety precautions in the printing workshop.
- Maintenance procedures for machines, tools, and equipment.
- Letter Assembly:
- Hand composition, design for printing, mechanical composition, and photo-composition.
- Identification of tools and facilities, principles and components, and different types of typefaces.
- Print Finishing and Binding:
- Explanation of print finishing, binding materials, tools, and equipment.
- Different types of binding and their processes.
- Warehouse management and stock control.
- Screen Printing:
- Origin and methods of screen printing.
- Frame/stencil making, print production, and image reproduction.
- Lithography – Process Camera Work:
- Planning and layout planning for lithography.
- Film making, plate making, and the darkroom.
- Preparation and preservation of films.
- Machine Printing:
- Techniques and maintenance of offset printing.
- Relief printing, gravure printing (intaglio), and flexographic printing.
- Legal Aspects of the Printing Industry:
- Trade houses in the printing industry and their activities.
- Copyright laws and regulations.
Facilities and Equipment:
The list of recommended facilities, major equipment, and materials required for the practical aspects of the examination is provided in the syllabus.
Recommended Textbooks:
To supplement your studies, here are some suggested textbooks for the WAEC Printing Craft Practice examination:
- Printing Technology by Adams Faux
- Comprehensive Graphic Art by Dr. Ervin A. Denis and Dr. John D. Jenkins
- Screen Printing Techniques by Albert Kosloff M.A.
- An Approach to Printing Management by Soji Adeniyan
- Graphic Communication in Nigeria by Abdul Rasheed Afolabi
Conclusion
Studying the Printing Craft Practice syllabus is essential for your exam preparation.
It will guide you on the topics to focus on and provide you with the necessary knowledge and understanding of printing processes and techniques.
Remember to utilize the recommended textbooks to enhance your understanding further. Best of luck with your exam preparation!
