KCSE 2014 ART & Design Paper 2 Questions with Marking Scheme

QUESTION

Answer only ONE question chosen from EITHER alternative A OR alternative B.

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING OR PAINTING
You are instructed that the use of rulers and other mechanical devices is forbidden in this alternative.
EITHER
DRAWING

1. Create a close-up drawing depicting a small boy and girl joyfully playing with pebbles. The working area is 35cm by 45cm.
OR

PAINTING

2. Create a pictorial composition based on the following description:
It is the end of a busy market day. Passengers of different ages are struggling to be the first to board the only home bound public service vehicle on the route.
The composition should be in an area of 35cm by 45cm.

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. The Ministry of Health has embarked on a mission to enlighten the public about Drug and Substance Abuse.
In three colours, design a poster warning the public against Drug and Substance Abuse. The work should be within an area of 35cm by 45cm.
OR
4. "Trendy - tex" a company dealing with production of unisex clothing requires a logo, letterhead and an envelope.

In an area measuring 35cm by 45cm and in three colours, design a:

1. Logo measuring 9cm by 9cm.
2. Letterhead measuring 30cm by 21cm.
3. Envelope measuring 25cm by 17cm.

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING /PAINTING
QUESTIONS 1 & 2

1. INTERPRETATION MARKS
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme 08
   2. Appropriatness of mood/atmosphere 04 14 
   3. Correct dimensions (measurements) 02
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Appropriate use of space 04
   2. Appropriate format 02
   3. Unity/rhythm/balance 08 30
   4. Originality/creativity/imagination/ 08
   5. Close-up/focal point (Dominance) 08
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1. Definition of forms 08 
   2. Capture of actions/mood 08 
   3. Articulation of posture and features 06 32 
   4. Proportions of forms in relation to each other and whole 06
   5. Texture/pattern 04
4. TONE/COLOUR
   1. Tonal value to create volume/depth 06 
   2. Harmony/contrast 06 
   3. Competency in use of media (workmanship) 04 20
   4. Appropriateness to subject matter 04
5. PRESENTATION
   1. Neatness 02 
   2. Appropriate finish 02 04
      TOTAL 100 MARKS

ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
QUESTIONS 3 & 4

1. INTERPRETATION MARKS
   1. Subject matter: Requirements: correct information- contents of letterhead/envelope/poster/logo 08 
   2. Correct dimensions 02 
   3. Appropriate format 02 16
   4. Mood/symbolism in relation to subject matter 04
2. COMPOSITION
   1.  Layout of pictorial forms/letters 08 
   2. Spacing of letters, words and lines 10 
   3. Originality/creativity/imagination 10 32 
   4. Rhythm/unity/balance 04
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1.  Definition of forms (pictorial/letters) 12 
   2. Proportion of forms (pictorial/letters) in relation to each other and whole 10 30 
   3. Appropriateness of forms/(pictorial/letters to
      function. 08
4.  COLOUR
   1.  Appropriate colour 06
   2. Harmony/contrast 06 12
5. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
   1. Precision 06 
   2. Neatness 02 10
   3. Presentation/finish 02
      TOTAL 100 MARKS