KCSE 2015 Art and Design Paper 2 with Marking Scheme

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. In pencil or pen and ink, create a composition based on an arrangement of the objects listed below.
   
   • a rake 
   • pair of gumboots
   • wheel barrow 
   • log of wood 
   • a rope 
   • whole bunch of bananas.
     The composition should measure 35cm by 45cm.
     
     OR
     PAINTING
2. Create a pictorial composition based on the following description:
   Students are telling stories in class during prep time when suddenly the teacher appears at the door. There is a scuffle as students dash back to their desks. Depict the drama.
   The working area should be 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. A newly established company, “Colour Pot” dealing with paint products and equipment requires a signage to be placed at the entrance of their premises.
   In not more than three colours, design the signage for the company to include the name, trademark and an illustration. The work should be within an area of 35cm by 45cm.
   OR
   
4. A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) dealing with environmental conservation requires brochure to sensitise the Youth on recycling of plastics.
   In not more than three colours, design a three panel illustrated brochure showing the inside and outside spreads.
   The brochure should measure 19cm by 27cm.

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING/PAINTING
QUESTIONS 1 & 2

1. INTERPRETATION
   
   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 - 04
   3. Unity/rhythm/balance - 08 30
   4. Originality/creativity/imagination/ - 08
   5. Rendition of perspective (aerial/linear) - 06
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   
   1. Definition of forms - 10
   2. Capture of actions/mood - 06
   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

SECTION B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
QUESTION 3 & 4

1. INTERPRETATION
   
   1. Subject matter: - 02
   2. Requirements: understanding of graphic processcorrect information/contents of signage/brochure - 06
   3. Correct dimensions - 02
   4. Appropriate format - 02 16
   5. 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