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Q 1 20 | Q 2 25 | Q 3 5 | Theory Total 50 marks | Q4 15 | Q5 15 | Q6 20 | Practical Total 50 marks |
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE EXAM 2015
GRADE 8 CREATIVE ARTS- VISUAL ARTS
TIME: 90 MINUTES MARKS: 100
EXAMINERS: STURGESS, HELLMANN, DE VRIES
NAME: _______________________________GRADE 8: _______
Creative Arts Teacher’s Name: ______________________________
NFQ! = No Focus on the Question (off topic)
R = Repetition
Expl = Explain
Descr = Describe
Learners did not read/understand all the questions and simply regurgitated information.
Learners did not answer the questions in full.
Learners did not use full sentences = 1 mark max
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Question 1
Ndebele culture and fashion
[20 marks] 20 minutes
1.1 Nqobile Mdletshe was inspired by the Ndebele culture in her Evolution of AmaNdebele in Soweto fashion range.
Identify and discuss three visual clues that illustrate how this was done. [3]
Marks were allocated for the following;
Ndebele Patterns, geometric shapes, colour, use of texture (reed mat). Answers had to be explained.
Some learners mentioned the Soweto cooling towers, this is NOT Ndebele.
Listing = max 1 mark.
1.2 Nqobile Mdletshe’s range was also inspired by current fashion trends and the Soweto street culture. Identify and discuss three visual clues that illustrate Nqobile Mdletshe’s trendy Soweto street culture designs. [3]
Marks were allocated for mentioning any of the current tends seen in the photos (crop tops, baggy pants, sunglasses etc). Marks were also allocated for the Orlando cooling towers in Soweto and the use of accessories/props (broom with sneakers etc.)
Some learners related these visual clues back to Ndebele, no extra marks were given.
Listing = max 1 mark.
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1.3 Discuss briefly how Nqobile Mdlethse has used various textures in her range. [2]
Actual vs implied texture. 2 marks were given for naming and discussing these.
If there was only a description, but no use of the word actual or implied texture = 1 mark.
Some learners showed little understanding of this question and spoke about street culture and the Ndebele people. No marks were allocated to thumbsucks and regurgitation of incorrect information.
NFQ!!!!!!
1.4 Explain briefly how you would go about preparing for a creative career in fashion. [2]
Marks were allocated for any of the following answers, however they had to be substantiated;
Attending fashion shows/ researching local institutions e.g DUT, interviewing students, watching tv shows on fashion, researching trends, learning to sew...credit any reasonable answers
Listing = max 1 mark.
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Amanda Laird Cherry Summer 2014 Range:
1.5 Amanda Laird Cherry has created a sophisticated fashion range based on Ndebele culture.
Identify and discuss four visual clues that illustrate how she has used the elements and principles
of art to achieve this.
Be specific with your answers by referring to the clothes and accessories in the numbered photos above.
Listing = max 1 mark.
NFQ!!!!!!!!
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1-2 marks | 3-4 marks |
For identifying the elements and principles of art in Amanda Laird Cherry’s work. Tone, colour, line, texture, contrast etc | For linking your points to specific outfits and commenting on how the identified elements and principles create a successful design. Also learners should highlight Ndebele culture. |
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1.6 Explain how Amanda Laird Cherry’s designs have been influenced by current fashion trends. [3]
Many learners confused Amanda Laird Cherry’s range with Nqobile’s range and discussed crop tops, baggy pants and Soweto street culture. No marks were allocated for this.
Marks were allocated for any of the following as long as the answers were explained;
Loose fitting clothes, the use of a belt, chunky necklaces, use of subdued colours (black, white, greens) etc.
Marks were allocated for any answer within reason.
1.7 Global fashion trends tend to make all clothing look the same.
Now explain how skillful products like Amanda Laird Cherry’s work and Nqobile Mdletshe’s range celebrate traditional South African culture, history and identity. [3]
Inclusion of Ndebele culture and its significance for South Africa on a global scale.
Ndebele culture and how it resonates with our identity as South Africans.
Ndebele culture to showcase our history and how far we have come - multicultural, rainbow nation etc.
Any answers that were substantiated and well articulated in discussing the three points mentioned were allocated marks.
Many learners wrote a comparison between Amanda Laird Cherry and Nqobile’s rage. Max of 1 mark was given for this NFQ!!!
Max 1 mark was given for description only NFQ!!!
Listing = 1 mark max.
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2.1 Ndebele clothing relates to a person’s social status. Name and describe any three items of Ndebele clothing/accessories and briefly explain their meaning or symbolism. [6]
Linaga: a goat skin cape worn by married women on special occasions.
Brass neck rings: worn by women to show they are married.
Ipepetu: a stiff rectangular apron worn by young girls at their coming out ceremony.
Amaphotho: a fringed apron for everyday use by married women.
Tshogholo: a beaded apron with 5 panels for married women to wear on special occasions.
Question 2
Traditional Ndebele Art and Culture
[25 marks] 20 minutes
2.2 Circle the correct word to complete the following. Only select one word from each set: [10]
Ndebele art uses mostly organic/geometric/symmetrical shapes and clear/unclear outlines. Contrasting colours are used to create excitement/confusion/harmony. When a series of shapes is repeated, this is called symmetry/pattern/tone. Bright colours have a high/low intensity and create a calm/happy/miserable mood. Warm/cool colours tend to recede into the background and this can be used to create an illusion of space/form/shading. Yellow/blue/red is a cool colour while green/white/orange is a warm colour.
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2.3 Name and briefly describe one special occasion in a boy’s life when the Ndebele would repaint their home. Who would come and view their design work? [3]
Wela.
When a young boy comes of age and becomes a man.
Friends, family and neighbours from the village would view the design.
Many learners did not answer all 3 parts of the question.
2.4 Store bought house paints can be used for the designs or the paints and brushes can be made from natural materials. Describe how such paints and brushes are made from natural materials. [3]
Paints are made from crushed limestone, clay, river sand, soot/ash (any 2)
Brushes are made from chicken feathers, chewed sticks, grass (any 1)
2.5 Compare the intensity and hue achieved by paints made from natural materials compared to commercial house paints. [3]
While paints from natural materials are dull and have an earthy hue (browns, burnt orange, cream), commercial paints are a lot brighter/more intense and come in a wide variety of colours.
Most battled with this Q & only discussed intensity, not hue.
Many do not know what “hue” means.
Many would be unclear in answering by not specifying which type of paint they were referring to eg “It is bright”.
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Question 3
Unseen application
[5 marks] 5 minutes
3.1 Describe the textures used in this jewellery piece. [3]
Real/actual texture is used. The cow skin is furry/hairy and would feel quite soft when rubbed downwards but rough when rubbed against the grain. This texture contrasts the smooth texture of the metal safety pin. The lettering would feel bumpy as it’s engraved into the metal.
3.2 Identify and discuss the influence of African culture in this jewellery piece. [2]
Cows are a major part of traditional African culture (some learners mentioned lobola, wearing a strip of cow hide around your wrist, cattle farming, traditional dress) and the brooch is made from cow skin. There is a Zulu word “umlabalaba” engraved into the metal. Safety pins are used in the construction of traditional African brooches. The geometric shape of the cow skin is reminiscent of the shape of Ndebele aprons.
Most learners only mentioned the cow skin & did not think further.
Chris De Beer
Cow Skin Brooch
Some learners were very unobservant and said this was made of zebra/lion/ goat fur or grass….look at the title!
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Question 4
Colour wheels
[15 marks] 10 minutes
4.1 Use your knowledge of colour to label and colour in the colour wheels below. [12]
Primary colours
1 RED
2. YELLOW
3. BLUE
Secondary colours
1. ORANGE
2. GREEN
3. PURPLE
4.2 Use your knowledge of colour to name the complementary colours: [3]
Complementary colours
1. RED and GREEN
2. YELLOW and PURPLE
3. BLUE and ORANGE
Marks were given for having the colours in the right place as well as neatness.
If the colour wheels were not coloured, no marks were given.
If colours were written max 2 marks
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Aeroplane | Eagle |
Waves | Lamp |
Understanding of Ndebele shapes: Geometric Flat shapes, no form / 3D Enclosed shapes (not lines) Outline only, as instructed (no shading/colour) | 5: 2 1 1 1 | |
Understanding of Ndebele style: Repetition (waves) Symmetry (eagle + lamp) Simple, no detail No patterns within shapes No overlapping shapes, no gaps between shapes | 5: 1 1 1 1 1 | Representation of objects 5
observational?
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Question 5: Ndebele Shapes [15 marks] 20 minutes
5. Pretend that you are an Ndebele artist and redraw each object below in the boxes provided. Your shapes must look like they would belong on an Ndebele house.
Draw the outline of the shapes only. Do NOT colour in. [15]
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6. Below is a cell phone cover inspired by Ndebele art. Colour in the cell phone cover in the Ndebele style to create a cheerful mood.
Marking rubric | ||
Mood | 5 | |
Hues | 5 | |
Value | 5 | |
Overall aesthetic & effort | 5 | |
Total | 20 | |
Question 6: Cell phone cover design [20 marks] 15 minutes
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Here are some good examples (the colours are more vibrant on the page than they appear here):
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Mood | 1-2 marks if dark colours are used. | 2-4 marks if colours are bright, but dark colours have been used. | 4-5 marks if colours are bright and happy. |
Hues | 1-2 marks if 4 dark colours are used. | 2-4 marks if colours are bright, but dark colours have been used. | 4-5 marks if 4 bright colours have been used. |
Value | 1-2 marks if there is no attempt to include value. | 2-4 marks if there is some attempt at including colour values. | 4-5 marks if there is a clear incorporation of colour value |
Overall + effort | 1-2 marks = no effort. | 2-4 marks if effort has been made but drawing is messy | 4-5 marks if the drawing is neat and well considered |
Question 6: Cell phone cover design [20 marks]
Learners were asked to colour in the cell phone cover in the Ndebele style to create a cheerful mood.
Below is the rubric used to mark the drawings.
Many learners did not understand the concept of value - marks were deducted for using only one value of a chosen colour.
Many learners also used black. Black is not a colour and it was not necessary to use it. It darkens the surrounding colours, affecting the (happy) mood of the cell phone cover.