Publications
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1. Research Publications in Peer Review Journals
A Basic Strategy for Incorporating Lecture Notes with Audio-Visuals of Practical Activities to Foster Online Electronic Learning Implementation in Studio or Laboratory-Based Institutions (scirp.org) Published: July 25, 2023 in Creative Education Vol.14 No.7? DOI: 10.4236/ce.2023.147090 https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=126544
Artefactual Skills for Simulating Impasto Effect in Digital Painting: An Adobe Photoshop Solutions, Published, November 2022 in Art and Design Review Vol.10 No.4, 475-494. DOI: 10.4236/adr.2022.104038 https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=121098
Cybermetrics Higher Educational Institution (HEI) Ranking Strategies: Useful Lessons for HEI’s in Ghana to Adopt Open Journal of Social Sciences Vol.10 No.6 Published, June 16, 2022 DOI: 10.4236/jss.2022.106005 https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=117826
Conceptual Exploration of the Rites of Passage with the Kumasi Central Market. Journal of Culture, Society and Development ISSN 2422-8400. An International Peer-Review Journal Vol. 66, Published in 2021 DOI: 10.7176/JCSD/66-03. https://www.iiste.org/journals/index.php/JCSD/article/view/57018/58882
Utilization of Colour for Visual Representation of Nature, Form, Space and Time. Journal of Arts and Design Studies [ISSN 2224-6061] (Paper) ISSN 2225-059X (Online) Vol. 94, Published in 2021. DOI: 10.7176/ADS/94-01. https://www.iiste.org/journals/index.php/ADS/article/view/56740/58595 Journal of Culture, Society and Development www.iiste.org ISSN 2422-8400 An International Peer-reviewed Journal Vol.66, 2021
Image Colouration in Adobe Photoshop: A Digital Painting Technique for Transforming Grayscale Photographs into Colour Mode. Art and Design Review, 9, 381-398. Published in 2021 doi: 10.4236/adr.2021.94033. https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=113546 Arts and Design Studies www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-6061 (Paper) ISSN 2225-059X (Online) Vol.94, 2021
Exploration of the shape drawing tools in Microsoft word for fostering Idea Development in the Ghanaian Indigenous Kente Weaving Industry Journal of Science and technology, Vol 37, No. 2 (2017), pp - © 2017 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Published in 2019 http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v37i2. (https://www.ajol.info/index.php/just/article/view/187678)
Running Distance Education in Studio-based Art Institutions; The Way Forward (Published 2014 in KNUST Journal of Science and Technology) [ISSN: 0855-0395] Vol. 34, No. 3 (Published in 2014), pp 77-87 (http://www.ajol.info/index.php/just/article/view/115545)
Digital Painting Evolution: A Multimedia Technological Platform for Expressivity in Fine Art Painting. (Published 2014 in Journal of Fine & Studio Art Vol. 4(1), pp. 1 - 8 , Published in December 2014 DOI: 10.5897/JFSA2014.0025) [ISSN: 2141-6524] Available online (http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1419418868_Annum.pdf)
Useful Lessons for Distance Educational Course Writers Lacking Capacity for Interactive Electronic Learning Material Development for the Enhancement of Web-Based Distance Learning (Published in Global Advanced Research Journal of Educational Research and Review) [ISSN: 2315-5132] Vol. 2(10) pp. 211-217, Published in October 2013 . Available online http://garj.org/garjerr/abstract/2013/November/Annum.htm
Mural Painting Retouching Challenges; A Ghanaian Professional Painter’s Experience. (Published in 2013 in KNUST Journal of Science and Technology) [ISSN: 0855-0395] http://www.ajol.info/index.php/just/article/view/86566
2. Research Publications in Academia Edu
2023 MEANING, NATURE AND IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH https://www.academia.edu/34664250/MEANING_NATURE_AND_IMPORTANCE_OF_EDUCATIONAL_RESEARCH
2021 FOUNDATION BUILDING PROCEDURES FOR BEGINNERS IN DIGITAL PAINTING. (Manual for Digital Painting) https://www.academia.edu/50069070/Manual_for_Digital_Painting
2020 RESEARCH INSTRUMENT FOR DATA COLLECTION https://www.academia.edu/44351834/RESEARCH_INSTRUMENTS_FOR_DATA_COLLECTION_Updated_Version_
2014 Inspiring the Ghanaian Amateur & Professional Painters for Explorative Adventure in Computer Artistry https://www.academia.edu/27154951/Inspiring_the_Ghanaian_Amateur_and_Professional_Painters_for_Explorative_Adventure_in_Computer_Artistry
3. Book publication
Manuals
Manual for Interactive Electronic Learning Material Development on Theory-based Courses for facilitating PBL/E-learning. (This manual was developed at the request of International Programmes Office of KNUST under the sponsorship of DANIDA)
4. Presentation of Papers at Conferences & Seminars
International Conference
2020/2021 The Impact of E-learning in the running of Laboratory-based programmes in Higher Educational Institution. A case study of the Department of Fisheries and Watershed Management, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. {G. Y. Annum (PAS), D. Adjei-Boateng (IRNR and R. E. Edziyie (IRNR)} Flipped IRSPBL Webinar international conference in Aalborg by Zoom. Zoom link: https://www.irspbl2021.aau.dk/
2017 4th International Design Conference 2017 (NAD KIDEC 2017) under the theme “Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: The Role of Indigenous Design Concepts. Demonstrated the use of the shape drawing tools in Microsoft Word for fostering idea development in the Ghanaian indigenous kente weaving industry.
2016 International conference on E-learning and PBL at University of Ghana on the theme: Making Learning Interactive and Student Centred. Participated as a speaker on the topic Creating flexible learning experience for tertiary students: a critical strategy for meeting distance educational objectives.
2015 1st Regional Conference on Problem-based learning and e-learning at KNUST. Participated as a speaker on the topic University ranking: A case for fostering problem-based learning and e-learning in Ghana.
2015 (8th E-learning Update Conference) Topic: Interactive Electronic Learning Material Development for Facilitating Distance Education: The easy way to go. (https://sites.google.com/site/elearningatbase/archives/2015)
Local Conference
2014 Presented a paper on the topic ‘Fundamentals of Digital Painting’ during 2014 Ghana Art Teachers Association Annual Student Conference in Kumasi.
2012 Presentation of paper at the First E-Learning Technical Stakeholder’s Collaborative Meeting under the auspices of IDL-KNUST on the topic ‘E-Content Learning Material Development for Art’
2011 Presentation of paper at IDL (KNUST) ICT Workshop on the topic Strategies for Electronic Content Material Development for Running Studio Art Programmes in Distance Education
2007 Presented a paper at a research retreat organised by the Department of Painting and Sculpture on the Topic: Need to foster appropriate Educational Technology for Tertiary institutions with High Student Intake
2001 Presented a paper on the topic; “Importance of Creativity in child development” at a conference of Women Ministry Movements of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Ashanti Region at Agona S.D.A Sec School-Ashanti.
International Seminar
2016 Keynote speaker at Academic Development Centre (ADC), North-West University, Mafikeng Campus in South Africa at their annual Celebrating Excellence Seminar on Teaching and Learning. Theme: "Education is like a box of chocolates".
Local Seminars
2011 Special guest speaker at Annual Day of Fellowship of GNAAS KNUST Zone
2010 Guest speaker, Seventh-Day Adventist Education Day “Promoting Adventist Education”
2008 Seminar presentation. Topic “Strategies for qualification to KNUST” for the Adventist Church congregation at Kyerepatre
2006 Seminar delivery on the topic “The Adventist Youth and Fashion” for Nkawie-Toase District, and Bibiani District Adventist Youth
5. Workshops Facilitated as Principal Resource Person
International
2016 E-learning material development workshop on the use of Microsoft Word for web-based learning material development at Academic Development Centre (ADC), North-West University, Mafikeng Campus in South Africa.
Local
2013 Two-Week training workshop for I.T. Technical Staff in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana on the use of Adobe Flash for developing Multimedia Illustrational Materials for Medical Education (follow this link to view proceedings GILMADCom Multimedia Services).
2012 Two-Week Multimedia Interactive Learning Material Development Workshop for KNUST lecturers.
2004 Workshop on the Methods and Principles for using Multiple Choice Questions Testing and Grading for Lecturers in the College of Art.
2004 Training Workshop on the setting and grading of Multiple Choice Questions in the Faculty of Environment and Development Studies.
2003 Workshop on Educational Material Development for CD Rom and Internet, organised by KVCIT for selected Lecturers at the KNUST.
6. Workshops Attended as Resource Person
2012 Workshop on the theme ‘Synchronised and unified Delivery Strategy for IDL-KNUST’
2011 Presentation of paper at IDL (KNUST) ICT Workshop to demonstrate multimedia instructional and learning material delivering tools.
2009 Resource person at orientation programme for Senior High School in Kumasi District
2006 Workshop on induction training for new lecturers KNUST.
2005 Workshop on induction training for newly recruited lecturers and lecturers of 3-year standing or less (KNUST)
2004 Workshop on use of Hi-Tech to develop and deliver Instructional material (KNUST).
2004 Workshop on Setting and Grading of Multiple Choice Question at Faculty of Environmental and Development Studies.
2000 Two-week workshop on preparation of teaching aids for Kindergarten Teachers under the auspices of the District Nursery Organizer of Ghana Education Service Ashanti-Bekwai.
7. Workshops Attended as Participant
International
2019: Represented KNUST in a training workshop in the specialist area of E-Learning in University of Aalborg in Denmark in connection with the ERASMUS project for Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education in Africa (EEISHEA).
2018: Represented KNUST in a training workshop in the specialist area of E-Learning in University of Copenhagen in Denmark in connection with the ERASMUS project for Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education in Africa (EEISHEA).
2004 SANSA International Workshop on Website designing for Ten (10) selected Ghanaian artists.
2002 Ghanaian-Italian joint Workshop on abstract expression in Art with emphasis on painting. (College of Art, Ghana)
Local
2004 Training of Trainers Workshop on Multiple Choice Questions Testing and Grading.
2003 Workshop on Educational Material Development for Internet and CD Rom, organised by UNESCO-International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa.
8. Exhibitions
Solo
1986 Solo Exhibition Venue: Centre for National Culture, Kumasi
Group
2022 Digital Painting Exhibition Venue: KNUST Community Centre, Initiated & Sponsored by Godfred Annum (Theme: Inculcating digital artifactual skills in a new generation of fine artists for the popularisation of digital painting in Ghana).
Signatures (Joint Exhibition of lecturers of Dept. of Painting and Sculpture Venue: Alliance-Francaise, Kumasi
National Conference of Artists Exhibition Venue: National Museum, Accra
Joint Exhibition Panafest Venue: Cape Coast