KCSE 2018 Art and Design Paper 2 with Marking Scheme

QUESTIONS

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. Draw a close-up imaginative composition based on the following description:
   "A mug is placed in front of a metallic thermos flask. To the left is a loaf of bread with a freshly cut slice placed on a side plate. Next to the plate and closer to the mug, is a sugar dish in front of which lies a knife."
   The composition should be in an area of 35 cm by 45 cm.
   OR

PAINTING

2. A leading supermarket is launching this year's Annual Christmas goat auction at their grounds. Depict the scene.
   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. Write out the following poem using a stylistic font, in not more than three colours within an area of 25 cm X 30 cm. Incorporate an appropriate illustration,
   
   Nothing Gold Can Stay
   
   Nature's first green is gold,
   Her hardest hue to hold.
   
   Her early leaf's a flower;
   But only so an hour.
   
   Then leaf subsides to leaf.
   So Eden sank to grief,
   
   So dawn goes down to day.
   Nothing gold can stay.
   
   Richard Lee Frost [1874-1963)
   OR
4. Design an eye-catching book cover titled "Empowering Education for a Digital World", measuring; length 25cm X width 16 cm with a spine of 2.5 cm.
   The book cover layout should include the following:
   1. Front, spine and back with appropriate illustrations and in not more than three colours.
   2. Title
   3. Author: Ronick Owasso.
   4. Publisher: Creative Resources.
   5. Barcode: Height 3.5 cm; width 5 cm.

MARKING SCHEME

SECTION A: DRAWING / PAINTING
QUESTION 1 AND 2

1. INTERPRETATION
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme (Still life set up/ Goat auction, leading supermarket name/grounds  (07)
   2. Appropriateness of mood/atmosphere (Set up/activity )  (04)
   3. Correct dimensions (measurements) (01)
      TOTAL =12
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Appropriate use of space (06)
   2. Appropriate format (02)
   3. Use of principles (unity/rhythm/balance) (08)
   4. Creativity/ Imagination/ Originality (08)
   5. Close-up/focal point (08)
      TOTAL =32
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1. Definition of forms (08)
   2. Capture of action/set up-placement of objects (06)
   3. Articulation of posture, features & objects (06)
   4. Proportions of forms in relation to each other and whole (06)
   5. Texture/pattern (04)
      TOTAL =30
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. Precision/Neatness/finish 06
      TOTAL =06

SECTION B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
QUESTION 3 AND 4

1. INTERPRETATION
   1. Subject matter: requirements, correct information 
      Contents - [Poem in stylistic font/book cover] (08)
   2. Correct dimensions (02)
   3. Appropriate format (02)
   4. Understanding of graphic design process (08)
      TOTAL =20
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Layout of pictorial forms/letters (08) 
   2. Spacing of letters, words and lines (08)
   3. Originality/creativity/imagination (08)
   4. Rhythm/unity/balance (08)
      TOTAL =32
3. FORM/STRUCTURE
   1. Definition of forms (pictorial/letters) (10)
   2. Proportion of forms (pictorial/letters) in relation to each other and whole. (10)
   3. Appropriateness of forms/ (pictorial/letters to function. (10)
      TOTAL =30
4. COLOUR
   1. colour (no.of colours and appropriateness) (06)
   2. Harmony contrast (06)
      TOTAL =(12)
5. WORKMANSHIP
   1. Precision/ neatness/ finish  06
      TOTAL =(06)

TOTAL WHOLE PAPER: 100 MARKS