TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
AT
TV AFRICA STUDIO
BY
EMMANUEL KWABENA ANING
INDEX NUMBER: BC/GRD/22/062
BACHELORS DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (B-TECH)
(11TH SEPTEMBER 2023 to 24TH NOVEMBER 2023)
PREFACE
This internship report is the result of a 11 weeks internship at TV Africa studios, executed
by Emmanuel Kwabena Aning a Graphic Design student at the Takoradi Technical
University. In the view of this 11 weeks internship is a compulsory part of the program.
Conventionally students perform this internship at a commercially established company.
The purpose is to gain experience with a commercial company and to learn how to apply
knowledge to a practical and challenging assignment.
ABSTRACT
This industrial orientation report is based on the three months industry attachment that I
experienced successfully TV Africa studios, Accra from 11th September 2023 to 24th
November 2023 as a requirement of my Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Takoradi
Technical University. The main aim of this industrial attachment is to gain more practical
experience, which will prepare me on the task I am expected to perform.
This field attachment report comprises of six chapters;
Chapter one: Involves introduction, benefit, the organizational background, vision and mission
of the organization, the scope of the internship and its objectives.
Chapter two: Talks about orientation, experiences, the daily activities that I performed during
the field attachment period.
Chapter three: Looks at the lesson’s experiences and skills that I acquired during the field
work.
Chapter four: Involves the summary of the report.
Chapter five: looks at the conclusion of the internship report and intern recommendations.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would be ungrateful if I did not express my gratitude to everyone who contributed in a variety
of ways to the success of my attachment with TV Africa studio.
My sincere gratitude is directed first and foremost toward the Almighty God for His protection
and direction throughout the attachment time. Without Him, I would not have experienced the
perfect harmony, understanding, and collaboration I did.
I wish to show sincere gratitude to my family, especially my parents who by the love for me,
invested their resources into my industrial attachment, to make it a less challenging and
successful one.
I wish to acknowledge my sincere thanks to my lecturers, management and staff of Takoradi
Technical University (TTU). I cannot mention all the names but all I say is God bless
you all.
My gratitude furthers goes to TV Africa studio for giving me the opportunity to learn and get
real work experience, even acquiring new skills from the organization.
Finally, I thank all friends and colleagues for their commitment and sharing of ideas and
experiences which have helped me to embark on, and complete my industrial attachment.
DEDICATION
I humbly dedicate this report to almighty for the strength, knowledge and wisdom He granted me. I
specially dedicate all my efforts and struggles of the educational life to my family; they have
been my backbone financially for my educational accomplishments. Also, I devote the work of
this internship report to respectable and honorable teachers who have been a guidance to me to
help build myself as a competent personality.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
This Chapter of the report discusses the Introduction, the Organization, Brief History, Vision and
Mission statement, Sections/Units/Departments and Major activities.
1.2 PURPOSE
The industrial attachment training is an essential component of the curriculum of Takoradi
Technical University, which is partial fulfillment of the requirements of the award of
certificates after school, students are required to undergo an industrial attachment program
during which the students are expected to acquire additional practical experience to supplement,
their program of study in the university. They are also exposed to the real world of work and its
challenges, which will prepare them towards their future careers.
This report is the outcome of the eleven weeks practical training I had at TV Africa studios as
an editor. The duration of the attachment was from 11th September 2023 to 24th November 2024.
Work begins at 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm each working day. It is said to be a supervised
program since lecturers from the Technical University visit the students during this period and
at the end of the program to ascertain the success of the program and the amount of seriousness
students attach to it.
Industrial Attachment Program is a work-based experience program providing a real-life
organizational context for students to develop specific or generic skills, valuable to their
professional development, organization, and, at the same time, obtain invaluable guidance from
their mentors. 11 weeks of training in any institution on a choice of students to provide every
student an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge achieved during study and to acquire
new skills in managing relationship and carrying out the jobs assigned.
The industrial training performance assessment is based on:
• Students’ logbook of daily activities
• Students’ Industrial Training Final Report
• Industrial Training Supervisor’s report
This is a vivid report on the industrial attachment undertaken by Emmanuel Kwabena Aning
(BC/GRD/22/062) a Bachelor of Technology in Graphics (Level 100) student at TV Africa
studio, from the 11th September, 2023 to 22nd November, 2023.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Industrial Attachment provides the impetus for the students to comprehend and appreciate real
life working experience. Students may realize their ambition and ascertain their career path
from the experience gained during industrial training. The attachment provides students the
opportunity to meet and network with people in the industry, and the industry the opportunity to
identify talents and potential skilled workers.
Some of the important objectives of the industrial attachment are as follows:
i Get a sense of the working class and learn more about effective teamwork and
collaboration with people in the same field.
ii To expose the students to work methods not taught in the University and to provide
access to products equipment not normally available in the environment of the
University.
iii After completing the four-year B-TECH degree, graduates can easily find employment
at the businesses where they completed their industrial attachment
iv To help students acquire new knowledge and skills with practice.
v . Apply basic concept, skills, knowledge obtain in the lecture halls in real industrial
situation to boost level of productivity.
vi Students that have some level of confidence will be better equipped to work
productively after school.
vii Broaden the knowledge on how each and every section under a certain company work
effectively. This enables students to run their own business after school.
viii To enhance industry´s satisfaction with the graduate of the faculty and the University at
large.
1.4 BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY
TV Africa studio is the first private owned fully owned Ghanaian free to air television station
that has been consistent and has a credible brand for over 20 years. The station has been
positioned to be the voice of Africa and the go-to station for authentic Africa news with a strong
production of In-house TV programming and the best In-House TV studios (5 large and
infrastructure fit studios)
1.4.1 TECHNICAL CAPACITY
TV Africa studio designs specialize in news stories and visual graphics related service such as
video editing, photography, live events coverage, graphic designing and many more.
1.5 VISION STATEMENT
To equip Takoradi Technical University with the state-of-the-art technological
infrastructure that will grant the university the competitive advantage through enhanced
teaching, learning, research and administrative prowess.
1.6 CORE VALUES
In the rendering of its services and products, TV Africa studio places a high value on
"creativity," "cooperation" between members of the team and with clients, "commitment to
excellence," and “customer satisfaction."
CHAPTER TWO
2.1 Overview
This chapter of the report covers a full overview of the student's training work as well as a
description of the type of work done at the department to which the student was assigned.
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE NATURE OF WORK DONE AT VARIOUS SECTIONS
TV Africa studio, I was assigned to the News room, Video editing department. Below are some
of the activities engaged in by the intern.
2.2.1 EDITING UNIT
It is at this section at this session the intern was engaged in several production activities like the
editing of news videos to be played live on air, also students design flyers for online social media
posting.
2.2.2 DESIGNING SECTION
I was engaged in several activities at the designing section. It was at this stage that all designs for
manufacturing purposes were created. I design several artworks for fliers, posters, letterheads
among others and these designs were sent for production.
After the works are completed, they are taken through careful observations and assessments to
ensure all mistakes are eliminated therefore ensuring customer satisfaction at all times.
2.2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED BY THE INTERN
ORINTATION FOR STUDENTS
This was done from the date I reported on the 11th September 2023. The induction/ orientation
was done by the human resource manageress who later, introduced me to my supervisor with
the help of other staff members. He gave us a very pleasing and interesting welcome and
encouraged us to develop a strong relationship between the supervisors and students, and
students to students as well, and he told us that we shouldn’t develop the idea of I know
everything and yet you do not know anything and we should have a clear focus on the different
critical reflection and actions regarding the conduct of the students which will form the basis of
a clear recommendation with no objection.
The first week, I was introduced to the staff and various sections at TV Africa studio and straight
away I was asked to create a new logo for TV Africa on my very first day.
TV Africa logo image:
The following days of week 1 I met with my senior interns who trained me on how to use a new
software for video editing called the Adobe Premier Pro. Which I mastered quickly and I was
given the chance to edit real voice over news videos for live broadcasting.
I actively took part in all activities in the various sections where I was recognized more as a
worker with a respect to my effort in helping TV Africa achieve its vision. I participated in
every step of any activity performed. I was assigned and in so doing, I relieved the workers of
some activities.
Editing News live:
3.2.1 New knowledge / skills acquired
Throughout the days of the attachment period, I was taught several ways to complete tasks
quickly and easily when using design or editing software.
The intern also had the knowledge about how the laser machine works which is used in cutting
special characters for signage works.
The intern also had a feel on how the printing machine works and how to print colors (magenta,
cyan, yellow and black) separately to achieve colored and black and white and was involved in
spraying works, stencil cutting and mounting of banners and flexy at site.
Through the study, the intern improved his ability to get along with and work well with people of
all classes, ages, and positions in the same company.
Finally, during the internship, the author had skills and experience on how to operate the Pad
printer for printing pens and key holders and many others, the heat press machine for printing on
t-shirts, caps, handkerchiefs and many more and finally a new way of mounting a mesh on a
screen skillfully and accurately.
3.2.2 Challenges encountered
It took some time for me to get to know the staff members and cooperate with the corporate laws
and regulations because at first, it was difficult for me to cooperate with them because I didn't
know them well.
Working outside in the heat was also a significant difficulty because it was exhausting and bad
for my health.
I had to take some time to study the software because I wasn't very knowledgeable about
designing programs like Adobe photoshop, which was frequently used at Fresh coat. It was a
little challenging, but I managed in the end.
3.3 Contribution of Student to Organization
With my knowledge from my studies in the Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design, I made a
significant contribution to the business in many different ways. Throughout the attachment time,
I helped with every activity that took place. I worked on editing of videos and pictures directly
from the field of reporters and many other things.
My presence and my ability to adapt any working conditions there also contributed to the
production limit because I made it easier and faster for them to work and meet deadlines.
3.3 GENERAL COMMENTS / OBSERVATION
After learning the theory portion of my course in the classroom, I had the opportunity to put it
into practice during my attachment period, which made learning in the workplace simple. Based
on the knowledge I've gained from working with Fresh coat, I can claim with great confidence
that, given the chance, I can work with any graphic design industry in the nation.
The intern also observed that Fresh coat is a very serious business that makes efficient use of
every second, forcing the intern to work hard to fulfill its high bar for excellence.
The Secretary at the reception was also friendly, hardworking and also ever ready to serve both
visitors and workers.
I observed that the field of information technology is a practical field and therefore must be
practiced at any free time. Having a laptop is very important to get these skills at your
fingertips. Breaks must also be taken regularly since sitting at one place for a long period of
time can leave you with long term health challenges.
IMPRESSIONS
The team work of the staff was what caught my attention. Work load shared equally according to
every worker’s strong hold.
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 CONCLUSION
Students who participate in internships are exposed to issues outside of the classroom and given
the knowledge and experience necessary for their field of study. Students should view it as a
fantastic opportunity and treat it seriously. All parties involved in the Industrial Attachment's
implementation, including school administrations, should do their part to uphold it in high
regard.
Businesses, institutions, industries, and all other types of enterprises ought to support the concept
and provide spots for students on the attachment. The nation as a whole will greatly profit from
the numerous inherent advantages if these are effectively integrated.
4.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend the university must continue to send students out for such programs to bridge the
gap between academic work and practical work. This is because, working environments looks
different from the lecture rooms and the experiences are completely different. It gives them a
clear and vivid picture of what is been taught at the lecture halls.
Despite difficulties in securing places for students, school authorities would do well to be aware
of those who are unable to do so and take the initiative to locate them a place.
In order to provide the student enough time to deliver a strong report on all the intricate work
accomplished, it is proposed that the deadline for submitting internship program reports for B-
Tech students be somewhat extended.
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