Art Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Cekenas Mock Exams 2022

QUESTIONS

Answer only ONE question chosen from EITHER alternative A or alternative B 

1. ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING/PAINTING 
   You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical means is forbidden in this alternative 
   DRAWING OR PAINTING
   Produce a composition of an art student explaining a painting/drawing work of art to an audience.
   The work should be done on an area measuring 35cm by 45cm.
   ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHICS
   You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical means as well as tracing paper is allowed in this alternative. The color of the working surface (paper) will not be considered as one of the colors required in any question.
2. Design and produce a birthday card for your grandfather who is turning 68 years old to include an appropriate illustration and should be done in 3 colours.
   The working area should be 22cm by 18cm.
3. Design and produce a 3 cells cartoon strip of an art room lifestyle in 3 colours. 
   Working area should be 30cm by 20cm. 

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A : QN 1 or 2

1. INTERPRETATION. 15 marks
   1. Relevance of subject matter to the theme
   2. Correct dimensions and format
2. COMPOSITION. 30 marks
   1. Originality /creativity /imagination 
   2. Balance / rhythm / movement /unity
   3. Appropriate use of space
3. FORM /STRUCTURE 30 marks
   1. Definition of forms 
   2. Capture of action and mood 
   3. Articulation of features and posture 
   4. Proportion 
   5. Texture ,line 
4. TONE / COLOUR  15 marks
   1. Appropriate colour / mood in relation to colour 
   2. Harmony
   3. Tone / value 
5. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 10 marks
   1. Competence in use of media / workmanship 8 marks
   2. Neatness /finish
      Total : 100marks

ALTERNATIVE B: QN 3 OR 4.

1. INTERPRETATION. 15 marks
   1. Relevance of subject matter to the theme
   2. Correct dimension and format
   3. Understanding of graphic design process
2. COMPOSITION. 30 marks
   1. Layout of pictorial forms / typefaces
   2. Balance /rhythm / unity
   3. Spacing – letters and words
   4. Originality / creativity / imagination
3. FORM /STRUCTURE 30 marks
   1. Definition of forms /type face / pictorial
   2. Appropriateness of forms function (type / pictorial)
   3. Proportion – image /typed
4. COLOUR 10 marks
   1. Appropriate colour in relation to mood
   2. Number of colours
5. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS 15 marks
   1. Precision
   2. Neatness 
   3. Presentation / finish