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Art And Design Paper 1 Question Paper

Art And Design Paper 1 

Course:Secondary Level

Institution: Mock question papers

Exam Year:2010




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442/1
ART AND DESIGN
PAPER 1
July/August 2010
TIME 1 ½ HOURS
SIAYA DISTRICT JOINT EVALUATION TEST - 2010
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
442/1
ART AND DESIGN
PAPER 1
July/August 2010
TIME 1 ½ HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
This paper consists of three sections, A, B and C.
1. Answer ALL the questions in sections A and B.
2. Answer any two questions from section C.
3. All answers should be written in the spaces provided on the question paper.
4. Where drawings and diagrams are appropriate, they should be included within the text of your
answers.
This paper consists of 8 printed pages.
Candidates should check the question paper to ensure that all

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pages are printed as indicated and no questions are missing.
SECTION A: (20 MARKS)
1. Explain why clay items should not be fired until they are bone dry (1 mk)
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2. In the space provided below, make a sketch of a serrated card loom. Draw and label the weft and
warp in position (2 mks)
3. Explain the difference between low bas relief and inverse bas relief (1 mk)
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4. State one similarity and one difference between an emblem and a logo (2 mks)
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5. Which method of fabric decoration is common to tie and dye and batik (1 mk)
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6. a) Define the term “slip” as used in pottery. (1 mk)
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b) State two functions of slip in pottery work (1 mk)

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7. a) In the space below, illustrate radial balance using geometric shapes. (1 mk)
b) Compare the use of colour between the expressionists and the impressionists. (2 mks)
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c) State one main function of contrast in a pictorial composition. (1 mk)
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8. Explain the main characteristic of a mosaic (1 mk)
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9. Name the technique of fixing cut out shapes into a ceramic form (1 mk)
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10. What will happen when red colour is mixed with blue? (1 mk)
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11. When light is passed through a prism, which colours will be seen? (4 mks)

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SECTION B: (20 MARKS)
12. State the importance of melting wax in a double container with water in between during the batik
process (1 mk)
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13. Explain the terms:
i) Two dimensional art (½ mk)
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ii) Chroma in colour (½ mk)
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14. Define the term “armature” and explain its use in Art and Design (1 mk)
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15. Mentioning the technique, explain the use of a “squeegee” (1 mk)
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16. Using hatching technique, create 3D effect on the form illustrated below (2 mks)

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17. State and describe the quality of clay that makes it an ideal modelling material (1 mk)
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18. a) Explain the origin of the term Graphics. (1 mk)
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b) State one similarity and one difference between mosaic and collage. (2 mks)
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19. In the space provided below, illustrate the difference between Block and Roman letter forms using
letter L.(Upper case) (2 mks)
20. a) Explain the effect on greenware when the temperature is raised too rapidly during firing.
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b) Explain the three properties of clay. (3 mks)
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21. Explain three factors which influence the design of a poster (3 mks)
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22. List two types of posters (1 mk)
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SECTION C: (20 MARKS)
Answer any TWO questions from this section
23. Using a single block, describe the process of producing a printed composition using three colours
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24. State and describe the stages of Graphic Design process (10 mks)
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25. a) State the difference between weaving and plaiting (1 mk)
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b) With the help of illustrations, explain two functions of each of the following in the weaving
process
i) loom (3 mks)
ii) heddle (3 mks)
iii) shuttle (3 mks)
26. a) Make a sketch of a six sided embossed container with a handle, spout and a lid (3 mks

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b) Describe the process of making the container using the slab technique (7 mks)
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