Art & Design Paper 2 Questions and Answers - Mumias West Pre Mocks 2022

• This paper contains two alternatives: A and B Each alternative has two questions.
• Choose only ONE question from any ONE alternative
• The use of rulers & other mechanical means in number of questions chosen is forbidden in alternative A but is allowed in alternative B.

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

ALTERNATIVE A:  DRAWING OR PAINTING

1. In pencil, biro or pen and ink, depict a pictorial composition based on the theme “A child chasing a hen”.  the work must be done in an area measuring 45cm by 35 cm
   OR

PAINTING

2. Create a pictorial composition based on a market place with a bee hive of activities.  The composition should be in an area of 35cm by 45 cm.   

ALTERNATIVE B GRAPHIC DESIGN

YOU are instructed that 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. A pop music group called firebrand requires a design for the covers or their newly released CD/Album.  The name of the new release is called “Fill me up”.  In three colours produce an illustrated design for the front and back cover of the CD/Album.  The design should be in an area of 28cm by 48 cm
   
   OR
4. The following is a text taken from a book of African folk tales titled African Beats and Rhythms.
   “The blend of his voice and instruments pieced the silent night air setting the village a stir with movement.
   Using a biro, or pen and ink or any colour, design a page layout that includes an appropriate illustration and text.
   Your work should measure 38 cm by 29cm

MARKING SCHEME

DRAWING/PAINTING

1. Interpretation
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme (7mks)
   2. Appropriateness of mood/ atmosphere (4mks)
   3. Dimensions/measurements (3mks)
      Total (14mks)
2. Compostion
   1. Appropriate use of space (8mks)
   2. Appropriate format (5mks)
   3. Unity/rhyme/balance/dominance (7mks)
   4. Creativity/imagination/originality (10mks)
      Total (30 mks)
3. Form structure
   1. Definition of forms (10mks)
   2. Capture of action
   3. Articulation of postures & features (5mks)
   4. Proportion withing forms and in relation to other forms
   5. Texture/pattern – (5mks)
      Total (33mks)
4. Tone/colour
   1. Tonal value to create volume/depth (10mks)
   2. Harmony/contrast (5mks)
      Total (15mks)
5. Craftsmanship
   1. Competence in use of media (5mks)
   2. Presentation, neatness and good finish (3mks)
      Total ( 8 mks)
      Grand total (100mks)

GRAPHICS

1.  Interpretation
   
   1. Subject matter (9mks)
   2. Correct dimensions/format (3mks)
   3. Understanding the Graphic Design process (8mks)
      Total ( 20mks)
2. composition
   1. Layout of pictorial forms/typefaces/unity/balance/rhythm – (9mks)
   2. Spacing of letter forms & words (8mks)
   3. Originality/creativity/imagination (12mks)
      Total (20mks)
3. Form/structure
   1. Definition of forms (pictorial/typeface) (11mks)
   2. Proportion of forms (pictorial/typeface (9mks)
   3. Appropriateness of forms/illustration to function (8mks)
      Total (28 mks)
4. colour
   1. Appropriate colour/mood (8 mks)
   2. Harmony/Contrast ( 3mks)
      Total (11mks)
5. professional skills
   1. Precision 6mks)
   2. Neatness (3mks)
   3. Presentation/finish (3mks)
      Total (12 mks)
      Grand total (100 mks)