Final-Year Multimedia Students Present Documentary on UEW Hospital
Final-year Multimedia students of the Department of Graphic Design, School of Creative Arts, University of Education, Winneba (UEW), on Friday, 24th October, 2025, presented a 35-minute documentary on the University Hospital to the management of the University Health Services Directorate (UHSD).
The documentary, produced as part of the students’ final-year project work, captures the operations and facilities of the University Hospital, highlighting the clinical services offered by the facility. The initiative formed part of efforts by the Multimedia Class of 2024/2025 to apply their creative and technical skills in developing practical solutions that promote the visibility of the University’s institutions and enhance their communication with the public.
Representatives of the 89 Graphic Design students who majored in multimedia were joined by the Head of Department, Dr. Victor Teye, for the presentation at the University Hospital, where they handed over five copies of the documentary on pen drives to the hospital’s management.
Mr. Patrick Adu-Mensah, Head of Finance at the UHSD, expressed appreciation to the students for their creativity and professionalism in producing the documentary. He commended the class for aligning their academic work with the University’s vision of nurturing graduates who can contribute to institutional development through innovation and practical output.
He encouraged the students to view the project as a stepping stone to greater achievements in their professional careers. “Let this skill become a part of what you have learned at UEW. Let Ghana feel the impact. I am confident that one day some of you will become lecturers,” he said.
Dr. Victor Teye, Head of Department, who supervised the project, explained that the idea to produce a documentary on the University Hospital was inspired by the need to use visual storytelling to project UEW’s growing infrastructure and services. He revealed that the project stemmed from classroom discussions on how multimedia students could be deployed to serve the University community.
Dr. Teye assured the management of UHSD that feedback from the hospital would be used to improve subsequent productions, promising that the Department would continue to collaborate with the hospital to promote its image.
“As a department, we will use this project as a springboard to produce an even better rendition that captures every aspect of the facility. By the time I leave office, we will ensure that the Department contributes significantly to enhancing the visibility of the University Hospital,” he pledged.
Mr. Isaac Darkoh, Assistant Registrar and Head of Administration at UHSD, lauded the artistic quality, camera work and continuity of the documentary, describing it as “a perfect piece of work.” He, however, noted that future versions could reflect the holistic nature of the hospital’s operations including administrative and environmental functions such as record keeping, sanitation and ambulance services.
Mr. Darkoh commended the Department of Graphic Design for its growing emphasis on problem-solving and practical education, citing the documentary as evidence of the School of Creative Arts’ commitment to real-world applications of classroom learning. He likened the students’ work to an ongoing research project, with opportunities for future cohorts to build on the foundation laid by their predecessors.
“Artistically, this is outstanding. The picture quality, camera angles and composition are excellent. However, we also need to show the other side of the hospital—the administrators, cleaners, and drivers—because they are all integral parts of the system,” he added.
Representatives of the student production team also shared their experiences and challenges during the documentary project. Zulaiha Ibrahim Ainoo, speaking for the scriptwriting team, mentioned that gathering accurate information about the facility’s daily operations was one of their main challenges. Emmanuel Shadrack Brown, representing the videographers, noted that some health personnel were camera-shy which limited coverage of certain scenes. Stephanie Oppong, who led the voiceover team, explained that her group compensated for this by using narration to represent those unable to speak on camera.
Samuel Andam, the General Course Representative who coordinated the project, highlighted the teamwork that went into uniting the different production units including videographers, motion designers and graphic designers to achieve a cohesive final product. He acknowledged the logistical challenges the team faced in accessing some offices that were not yet fully operational but assured management that future projects would address such gaps.
The 35-minute documentary, according to the students, is the result of weeks of planning, research, filming and editing to showcase the hospital’s contribution to healthcare delivery in Winneba and beyond.
The presentation ceremony concluded with expressions of mutual appreciation between the Department of Graphic Design and the University Hospital management with both parties agreeing that the collaboration marked the beginning of a sustained partnership between the creative arts and health sectors of UEW.
