Art and Design Paper 1: QAC Model – Document ID 20250302001

Overview of the KCSE MOCK-ART AND DESIGN PAPER 1

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General Information

• Paper Title: KCSE MOCK-ART AND DESIGN PAPER 1
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Instructions to Candidates:
  • Write your name and index number in the provided spaces.
  • Sign and write the date of the examination.
  • The paper consists of three sections: A, B, and C.
  • Answer all questions in Sections A and B.
  • Include drawings and diagrams where appropriate.
  • The paper consists of 14 printed pages.
  • Candidates should check to ensure that all pages are printed and no questions are missing.

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Section A (20 Marks)

Answer all the questions in this section in the spaces provided:

1. a) State how the value of a colour can be raised in painting. (1mk)
2. b) Identify the technique of cutting and fixing pictures on a surface. (1mk)
3. c) What does the term slaking refer to? (1mk)
4. d) Describe the term triad. (1mk)
5. e) What is meant by the term selvedge in weaving? (1mk)
6. f) What is the importance of good spacing in lettering? (1mk)
7. g) What causes shimmering effect on mosaic? (1mk)
8. h) Why is the consideration of texture important in the design of ornament? (1mk)
9. i) What is meant by product design as used in graphics? (1mk)
10. j) Distinguish between hue and pigment. (1mk)
11. k) Define the term composition as used in Art Design. (1mk)
12. l) In pattern making, which principle of art and design is most prominently conveyed? (1mk)
13. m) State two techniques of creating visual texture in painting. (2mks)
14. n) State any four types of pictorial illustrations that can be used in the production of graphic design work. (2mks)
15. o) Distinguish between the arrangement of pieces of material in the process of collage making and mosaic making. (2mks)
16. p) With the aid of an illustration, give two distinctive characteristics of a roman letter. (2mks)

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Section B (25 Marks)

Answer all questions in this section:

2. Give two reasons why critique is important in Art. (2mks)
3. Explain 3 techniques of book making. Use diagrams to support your answer. (3mks)
4. Give three reasons why packaging design is important. (3mks)
5. Explain the following techniques of tie & dye: (3mks)
   • a. Pleating
   • b. Crumpling
   • c. Tritik
6. In the space provided below, draw a warped rigid heddle loom with 19 warp-threads. (3mks)
7. Study the illustration below and describe it under the following guidelines:
   • (i) Technique used (1mk)
   • (ii) Style of execution (1mk)
   • (iii) The mood portrayed (1mk)
   • (iv) Two most outstanding elements (2mks)
8. Sketch the word PERSPECTIVE in such a way that it portrays the characteristics of perspective. (3mks)
9. In the space provided below, sketch the following forms:
   • i. Circle using cross hatching technique. (1mk)
   • ii. Cube using blending technique. (1mk)
   • iii. Cylinder using stippling. (1mk)

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Section C (15 Marks)

Answer any one question from this section:

10. (a) Name and explain 3 types of relief sculptures. (3mks)

(b) Discuss the process of producing a sculpture using a two-piece mould. (6mks)

(c) Giving two points for each, state how the following principles of Art & Design can be expressed in sculpture: (6mks)

• (i) Balance
• (ii) Dominance
• (iii) Contrast

11. (a) Distinguish between fabric design and decoration. (2mks)

(b) What is the difference between structured design and applied design? (2mks)

(c) Explain the difference between stencil printing and printing with objects. (2mks)

(d) Explain the following process in fabric decoration: (2mks)

• (ii) Discharge
• (iii) Appliqué

(e) Discuss the procedure of producing a three-color print using the elimination method in block printing. (7mks)

12. Complete the table below on the following art forms:

• i. Collage (5 mks)
• ii. Montage (5 mks)
• iii. Mosaic (5 mks)
• Table Template:
  • ART FORM
  • MATERIALS USED
  • TECHNIQUES INVOLVED
  • DISTINCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
  • AREA OF EMPHASIS