KCSE 2017 Art & Design Paper 2 with Marking scheme

Instructions to candidates

• This paper consists of TWO alternative; A and B
• Each alternative has two questions. Choose omly ONE question from any ONE alternative.
• You are reminded that emphasis should be laid on quality of imagination rather than literal interpretation of the theme.
• The use of rulers, tracing paper and other mathematical devices is forbidden in alternative A but is allowed in alternative B.

Answer only ONE question from EITHER alternative A OR B.

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING OR PAINTING

You are instructed that the use of rulers, tracing paper and other mechanical devices is forbidden in this alternative

EITHER

DRAWING

1. Create an imaginative composition on the theme the first bicycle ride'.
   The composition should be within an area of 35 cm by 45 cm.

OR

PAINTING

2. Paint an imaginative composition of an elephant bathing its young one in a pool of muddy water.
   The composition should be in an area of 35 cm by 45 cm.

ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHIC DESIGN

You are instructed that the use of rulers, tracing paper and other mechanical devices is allowed in this alternative. The colour of the working surface (paper) will not be considered as one of the colours required

EITHER

3. Modella creations, a youth group fashion company dealing in African designs requires to market its merchandise.
   In three colours design the following for the company:
   
   1. Carrier bag measuring 20 cm by 25 cm.
   2. Compliment slip measuring 9.9 cm by 21 cm.
   3. DVD case front panel insert measuring 12 cm by 12 cm.

OR

4. Your time in high school is coming to an end, appreciate your Art and design teacher by:
   Designing a beautiful personalised thank you card; showing the front and inside panels, each measuring 15 cm by 21 cm in four colours.

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING/PAINTING

QUESTION 1 AND 2

1. INTERPRETATION
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme (Bicycle ride/2 Elephants bath]      07
   2. Appropriateness of mood/atmosphere
      (Wobbling ride/whirling in muddy water, splashing water, Facial expression etc.)    06
   3. Correct dimensions (measurements format     02
      Total=15
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Appropriate use of space                 06
   2. Use of principles (unity/rhythm/balance)     06
   3. Creativity/ Imagination/ Originality   10
   4. Close-up/focal point    08
      Total=30
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1. Definition of forms   08
   2. Capture of action    08
   3. Articulation of posture, features & objects    06
   4. Proportions of forms in relation to each other and Whole 06
   5. Texture/pattern  04
      Total=32
4. TONE/COLOUR
   1. Tonal value to create volume/depth   07
   2. Harmony/contrast   07
   3. Competency in the use of media workmanship)   06
      Total=20
5. PRESENTATION
   1. Neatness/finish  03
      Total=03

SECTION B: GRAPHIC DESIGN

QUESTION 3 AND 4

1. INTERPRETATION
   
   1. Subject matter: requirements, correct information
      Contents - (Carrier bag✓3, compliment slip✓2 , Branded DVD Case✓3, Personalized card)   08
   2. Correct dimensions    02
   3. Appropriate format    02
   4. Understanding of graphic design process   08
2. COMPOSITION
   
   1. Layout of pictorial forms/letters
   2. Spacing of letters, words and lines
   3. Originality/creativity/imagination
   4. Rhythm/unity/balance
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1. Definition of forms (pictorials ✓5 /letters ✓5 )    10
   2. ) Proportion of forms (pictorial✓5/letters✓5) in relation to each other and whole.  10
   3. Appropriateness of forms/ (pictorial/letters to function.   10
      Total=30
4. COLOUR
   1. Appropriate colour  06
   2. Harmony/contrast  06
      Total=12
5. WORKMANSHIP
   1. Precision ✓4/ neatness/ finish✓2    06
      
      TOTAL = 100 MARKS