Kenya Certificate Of Secondary Education(KCSE 2013) Art and Design Paper 2 with Marking Scheme

Answer only ONE question chosen from EITHER alternative A OR B
ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING OR PAINTING
You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical devices is forbidden in this alternative.
EITHER

1. From imagination, create a pictorial composition based on the theme “Stampede”.
   The work should be in an area measuring 35 cm by 45 cm.
   OR
2. Produce a pictorial composition from memory depicting “An agile basketballer”.
   The work should be in an area measuring 35 cm by 45 cm.
   
   ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
   You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical devices as well as tracing paper is allowed.
   The colour of the working surface (paper) will not be considered as one of the colours required in any
   question.
   EITHER
3. “Uwezo Women Potters”, a local organisation for economic empowerment dealing in production and sales of African designs requires a logo.
   
   1. In three colours design the logo measuring 14 cm by 16 cm for the organisation.
   2. In a space measuring 22 cm by 32 cm incorporate the logo at the back of their work coat.
      OR
4. A leading confectionery called Boflo dealing in pastries requires a wrapper with a slogan “Fancy Bite” for its bread.
   In three colours design the wrapper measuring 45 cm by 30 cm.

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING / PAINTING
QUESTION 1 AND 2

1. INTERPRETATION MARKS
   
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme 08
   2. Appropriateness of mood / atmosphere 05
   3. Dimensions (measurements)
2. COMPOSITION
   
   1. Appropriate use of space
   2. Appropriate format
   3. Use of principles(unity / rhythm / balance / dominance)
   4. Creativity / imagination / originality
3. FORM / STRUCTURE
   
   1. Definition of forms
   2. Capture of actions
   3. Articulation of posture and features
   4. Proportions in relation to each other and within forms
4. TONE / COLOUR
   • Tonal value to create volume / depth
5. CRAFTMANSHIP
   
   1. Competence in the use of media
   2. Personal qualities
   3. Presentation, neatness and good finish

ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
QUESTION 3 AND 4

1. INTERPRETATION MARKS
   
   1. Subject matter 02
   2. Correct dimensions 02
   3. Appropriate format 02
   4. Requirements: understanding of graphic design process 06
   5. Mood / symbolism in relation to subject matter 04
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Layout of pictorial forms / letters
   2. Rhythm / unity / balance
   3. Spacing of letters, words and lines
   4. Originality / creativity / imagination
3. FORM / STRUCTURE
   
   1. Definition of forms (pictorial / letters)
   2. Proportion of forms (pictorial / letter) in relation to each other and whole
   3. Appropriateness of forms / pictorial / letters to function
4. COLOUR
   
   • Appropriate colour
5. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
   
   1. Precision
   2. Neatness
   3. Presentation / finish