EFFECT OF RESIST DYEING TECHNIQUES ON CONTEMPORARY FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILE ART AMONG STUDENTS OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NASARAWA STATE

Abstract

The study examined the effect of resist dyeing techniques on contemporary fashion design and textile art among students of public universities in Nasarawa State. The study adopted a causal research design involving the administration of a structured questionnaire to a purposive sample of 100 students across various departments in Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Federal University of Lafia. The collected survey data was applied towards estimation of a path model, using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results obtained indicated that exogenous components of competency Level, Access to Resources, Cultural and Artistic Influence, Educational Curriculum and Integration of technology were positive and statistically significant predictors of the application of resist dyeing techniques in fashion design and textile art. Accordingly, targeted interventions were recommended to enhance skills of students of fashion design through specialised training programs or focused coursework. Institutions should also ensure that students have access to the necessary resources for learning and practicing resist dyeing effectively. Also, students should be encouraged to draw inspiration from various cultural and artistic sources in order to enrich their work. Additionally, it is crucial for continuous evaluation and improvement of the curriculum in order to align with industry trends and technological advancements. Finally, Institutions should consider incorporating technology-driven learning tools and digital resources into their educational approaches.