The school of Imzad in Tamanrasset
Assessment:
- An assessment is made at the start of the course in order to ascertain the skill-levels of the various students registered for the training course.
- A training-evaluation is carried out continually throughout the course.
- A final assessment is made at the end of the course.
Consolidation of research work and enhancing respect for heritage
By taking up the responsibility for preserving the art of the Imzad, and in line with its objectives of promoting and safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Touareg region, the Association plans to take forward its work of research and consultation in order to build a body of knowledge which will serve as a cultural and moral reference for the Association, including, among other things:
- An indexed catalogue of Touareg songs.
- The history – ancient and contemporary – of the Imzad and of Touareg culture in general.
- Collection of techniques for treating the materials used in the fabrication of the Imzad, such as the processing of the leather, the colouring, and the selection of gourds.