Art & Design Paper 1 Questions - Mumias West Pre Mocks 2022

•  This  paper has three sections A,B & C
• Answer all questions in section A and B in the spaces provided
• Answer only one question from section C
• Drawings can be used to support your answer where necessary

SECTION A (20 MARKS)
(Answer all questions in the spaces provided)

1.  
   1. What is a tertiary colour (2mks)
   2. Why is black and white considered to be neutral colours (2mks)
   3. State the purpose of a view finder in drawing (2mks)
   4. Name two common fixatives used in tie and dye (2mks)
   5. Explain why wax is melted over a water bath in batik work (2mks)
   6. Mention any two materials used in making a block in block printing (2mks)
   7. State the purpose of a serif on a letter (2mks)
   8. What is “calligraphy’” (2mks)
   9. Explain why a surface should be primed before  painting (2mks)
   10. Why is charcoal not a good medium for drawing (2mks)

SECTION B (25 MARKS)
(Answer all questions in the spaces provided)

2.  
   1. State two reasons for mounting a picture (2mks)
   2. Explain the term ‘proportion’ as a Principle of art and design (2mks)
   3. Name two techniques of creating rhythm and movement in a picture (2mks)
3. Draw a squeegee in the space below and state its purpose (5mks)
4.  
   1. What is a jewellery (2mks)
   2. State three factors to consider before making a jewellery (3mks)
5. Explain the purpose of the following
   1. Palate (2mks)
   2. Palate knife (2mks)
6. Using the X and ½ X rule write the phrase below in lowercase  (5mks)
   THE LITTLE BIRDS FLEW AWAY

SECTION C (15 MARKS)
(Answer only one question from this section) 

7. 1. What is an armature (2mks)
   2. Distinguish between an intaglio and a statue (3mks)
   3. Name two additive techniques in sculpture making (2mks)
   4. Which are two common types of moulds used in sculpture work.(2mks)
   5. Explain the terms below
      1. Contour (2mks)
      2. Void (2mks)
      3. Solid (2mks)
8.  
   1. What is a ceramic (2mks)
   2. Name two stages of firing in pottery work (2mks)
   3. State the purpose of:
      1. Kneading (2mks)
      2. Wedging (2mks)
   4. Distinguish between ‘slip’ and ‘crog;  (3mks)
   5. Name two methods of decorating pots (2mks)
   6. Explain the term ‘glaze’ (2mks)