GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study was to identify the causes of poor maintenance of graphic studio equipment and assess the effect on the practice of art in selected schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study delves into the aspect of a graphic studio and its equipment, giving a breakdown of the critical impact of poor maintenance on studio equipment and the advantages of art practices in organizations. The study further categorized the relationship between the graphic studio and art, which includes production and innovation, collaboration and cross-disciplinary work, accessibility, and dissemination. The study findings unravel the relationship between poor maintenance of graphic studio equipment and the productivity of organizations, such as the impact on productivity, employee morale and efficiency, and long-term consequences. However, boosting creativity, storytelling, cultural representation, innovation, and creativity are classified effects of the practice of art in organizations. The study concludes that by prioritizing the upkeep of essential tools and equipment, schools can enhance the educational experience, support student achievement, and ensure the sustainability of their art program. One of the recommendations provided was that schools should allocate a sufficient portion of their budget specifically for the maintenance and replacement of graphic studio equipment.

KEYWORDS: Graphic Studio Equipment, Art Education, Maintenance, Practice and Organizations.