Ganutell MQF 1

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements are needed for this level

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week

Learning outcomes

“Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge
• the history and origin of Ganutell as an old Maltese craft, including its purpose and use.
• the different forms and gauges of wires (plain, coloured, coiled (molla), fancy coiled wire (boullion, farfalla)) and their use.
• procedures for using metallic thread and other threads (Rayon, Silk, Twist).
• the use of colour and shades to create harmonious colour schemes.
• the meaning of colours in ecclesiastic use (e.g. red for a martyr saint; white for a virgin saint).
• the structure of simple items using correct proportions and ratios (golden ratio) and their relationship in producing petals, flowers and bouquets.
• the basic technical terminology used in Ganutell.

Skills
• use tools effectively, including spindle (magħzel), pliers (long nose, bent nose), wire cutter, forceps, scissors and caliper.
• assemble and complete small items such as bouquets.
• produce wire variations using materials and techniques (e.g. twisting wire with coloured thread, stretching coiled wire).
• prepare and construct petals, leaves and fillers, then assemble them into flowers and final compositions (bouquet, garland, headdress) using a wireframe (anima).
• communicate using correct technical terminology when explaining Ganutell techniques to peers and audiences.
• express personal tastes and feelings through artistic work.
• make informed choices between threads, materials and techniques.
• assess outcomes based on colour harmony, proportions, correctness of materials and structure of the wireframe (anima).
• judge the appropriate use of colours and materials to achieve desired effects.
• evaluate own work continuously during and after projects.
• practise independently and apply theory learned through class, notes and literature.
• identify and correct mistakes, ensuring accuracy, neatness and precision.
• develop creativity and reflect on personal learning when working autonomously and completing assignments.

Competences
• produce items (flowers and compositions) in correct proportion to their final use and environment (e.g. bouquet/vase, headdress/head, garland/statue).
• independently create petals, fillers, leaves and assemble them into more complex items such as flowers, bouquets or headdresses.
• apply techniques to create variations of simple items (e.g. round, oval, square petals).
• carry out independent work and develop variations using personal creativity.
• produce a variety of Ganutell compositions suitable for exhibition.
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Delivery method

Face to face lessons and hands on practice

Certification/Award

An award certificate accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority will be awarded to learners who attend a minimum of 80% of the course and achieve an overall mark of 45% or higher in their tasks.

Language of instruction

Bilingual