Abstract
The paper investigated views of Home Economics undergraduates on paper
collage as an income generating venture. Specifically, the study determined
demographic information of Home Economics undergraduates of the
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, the undergraduates’ perception of paper collage,
and the undergraduates’ perception on paper collage venture as possible
income generating opportunity. Three research questions were raised.
Survey design was adopted. The total population of the 2018/2019 session
of 300 and 400 levels (109) Home Economics students were used.
Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using
frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. Findings reveal 16
perceptions of paper collage by the undergraduates. These include that
paper collage can be used by anyone, the producers can use them to prevent
boredom, it displays principles of design for people’s appreciation. Also six
perceptions of paper collage as income generating venture were identified.
These include the money realized from sales can sustain the producers,
paper collage as a venture can yield money for the producers and sellers
and money can be used for solving problems and family needs. Based on
the findings four remmendations were made, these include that materials
used in the production should be of good quality to ensure more patronage,
and paper collage should exhibit appreciable quality that will attract people
for enhancement of awareness and utilization.