KCSE 2019 Art & Design Paper 2 Questions with Marking Scheme

Art & Design Paper 2 Practical (442/2)
Answer only ONE question chosen from EITHER alternative A or B.

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING OR PAINTING
You are instructed that the use of computers, geometrical instruments, tracing paper, coloured pencils, crayons, luminous pens or marker pens is forbidden in this alternative.

EITHER

DRAWING

1. In pencil, draw an imaginative composition depicting a young child playing with a fluffy dog. The composition should be in an area of 35 cm x 42 cm.
   
   OR

PAINTING

2. Paint a still life from imagination comprising of the following items:
   • Chopping board,
   • Bottle of cooking oil,
   • Fresh tilapia fish,
   • Full lemon and another cut into half,
   • Knife,
   • Salt shaker,
   • Stripped kitchen towel.
     
     The composition should be in an area of 35 cm by 42 cm.

ALTERNATIVE B: GRAPHIC DESIGN
You are instructed that the use of geometrical instruments and tracing paper is allowed in this alternative. The use of coloured pencils, crayons, luminous pens, marker pens and computers is forbidden. The colour of the working surface (paper) will nor be considered as one of the colours required.

EITHER

3. In two colours, design the front and back panels of a carrier bag for an art supplies store called
   'Artistic tools.'
   
   The 2D design should incorporate an appropriate illustration and be within an area measuring 35 cm high and 40 cm wide when open
   
   OR
4. A non-governmental organisation vijana wet" that empowers the youth through civic education plans to educate the youth on their right to vote.
   In three colours, design an illustrated poster that will be used to advertise the event.
   The poster should be within an area of 28 cm x 40 cm.

MARKING SCHEME

ALTERNATIVE A: DRAWING /PAINTING
QUESTION 1 AND 2

1. INTERPRETATION
   1. Relevance of subject matter to theme /young child playing, fluffy dog/still life set up of listed items 06
   2. Appropriateness of mood/atmosphere (Set up/activity) (111) 05
   3. Correct dimensions (measurements) 01
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Appropriate use of space 06
   2. Appropriate format Andre 02
   3. Use of principles (unity/rhythm/balance) 06
   4. Creativity/ Imagination/ Originality 10
   5. Close-up/focal point 08
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
4. TONE/COLOUR
   1. Tonal value to create volume/depth  07
   2. Harmony/contrast  07
5. WORKMANSHIP
   1. Competency in the use of media  06
   2. Neatness/finish  04

SECTION B: GRAPHIC DESIGN

QUESTION 3 AND 4

1. INTERPRETATION
   1. Subject matter: requirements, correct information  
      Contents - [front & back panels of carrier bag/poster, *Vijana wetu 'voter rights/  08
   2. Correct dimensions  02
   3. Appropriate format  02
   4. Understanding of graphic design process  08
2. COMPOSITION
   1. Layout of pictorial forns/letters  08
   2. Spacing of letters, words and lines  08
   3. Originality/creativity/imagination   10
   4. Rhythm/unity/balance  06
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
4. COLOUR
   1. Appropriate colour  06
   2. Harmony/contrast   06
5. WORKMANSHIP
   1. Precision/   06
   2. Neatness/ finish   02