CREATIVE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS - GRADE 7

TERM 4 P1/2 2024

Name and Surname: _____________________________________________

Assessment: Theory Examination Marks: 50

Examiner: Ms. J. Cloete Time: 1 Hour

Moderator: Mr. B.L. Ruth Date: Final Examinations 2024

Question Type of Question Bloom Level Marks

SECTION A Short questions 1-5 /30
SECTION B Essay questions 1-5 /20
Grand total /50
 Creative Arts: Visual Arts – Grade 7 Term 4 P1/2 2024

INSTRUCTIONS

● Answer all the questions.

● Number your questions according to the question paper.
● This paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A: Short Questions (30 marks)
SECTION B: Essay Questions (20 marks)
● Write using a blue pen.
● Use colour pencils where necessary.

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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1

State whether the following statements are True or False.

1.1. Tone is the presence of light or dark in the colour of an object or area . (1)

1.2. Texture refers to the surface of something. (1)

1.3. Geometric shapes include circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and diamonds. (1)

1.4. Focal point/emphasis is when the elements work well together. (1)

1.5. Stippling is a technique of making small marks/dots to build up a texture or tone. (1)

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QUESTION 2

Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences. Write just the question
number and answer.

cool pigment warm complementary

paint hue monochromatic secondary

2.1. Red, red-orange and orange are __________ colours. (1)

2.2. Red, blue and yellow are ________ colours. (1)

2.3. _______ is the substance that makes up the colour. (1)

2.4. Red and green are __________ colours. (1)

2.5. The actual name of a colour is the ________. (1)

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QUESTION 3

Answer the questions in full sentences.

3.1. Explain the difference between upcycling and recycling. Give an example of each
in your response. (4)

3.2. How can architecture be an expression of one’s heritage and everyday life?
Give an example in your answer. (3)

3.3. Study the artwork below and answer the questions:

Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night, 1889. Oil on canvas.

3.3.1. Is this picture symmetrical or asymmetrical? Motivate your answer. (2)

3.3.2. Comment on the use of lines AND colour in this artwork. (4)

3.3.3. Identify THREE shapes in the painting. (3)

3.3.4. Comment on how Van Gogh has achieved depth/perspective. (2)

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3.3.5. Comment on your overall impression of this artwork. (2)

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TOTAL SECTION A: 30 marks

SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS

QUESTION 4

4.1. A consumerist society is a society that constantly buys and consumes the latest
products - food, fashion and gadgets.

The needs and wants of the consumers drive the supply and demand of goods and
services. This has both a negative and positive economic impact on the world.

Source: https://medium.com/swlh/coming-to-america-my-first-100-days-in-new-
york-a851a9dfda0b

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In an essay of ½ page, discuss the following:

● Do you agree with the above statement? Give reasons for your response.
● Explain the possible negative and positive economic impact that
consumerism has on the world. You may use the images above to help you.
● What can you do as a consumer to be more responsible? (10)

You will be assessed using the following rubric:

ACHIEVED PARTIALLY NOT
ACHIEVED ACHIEVED
(3-4 marks) (2 marks) (0-1 marks)

Reasoning Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT

(3 marks) provided provided ONE provided reasoning
excellent reason in response in response to
reasoning in to consumerism. consumerism.
response to
consumerism.
Explanations of Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT
impact provided provided provided
excellent reasonably good explanations on
(4 marks) explanations on explanations on positive and
positive and positive and negative impact.
negative impact. negative impact.
Actions Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT
(3 marks) thoroughly explained how to explained how to
explained how to be responsible. be responsible.
be responsible.

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4.2. The Ndebele people in South Africa have a tradition of painting their homes in a
unique manner. In an essay of ½ page, discuss the following:
● The use of colours.
● The use of shapes.
● The use of lines and patterns.

Source: https://www.amusingplanet.com/2014/09/the-painted-houses-of-
ndebeles.html

Source: https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/architectural-styles/a5977-an-
overview-of-ndebele-house/

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You will be assessed using the following rubric:

ACHIEVED PARTIALLY NOT

ACHIEVED ACHIEVED
(3-4 marks) (2 marks) (0-1 marks)

The use of Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT

colour provided provided ONE or provided
excellent TWO descriptions descriptions of the
(3 marks) descriptions of of the use of use of colours.
the use of colours.
colours.
The use of Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT
shapes provided provided ONE or provided
excellent TWO descriptions descriptions of the
(3 marks) descriptions of of the use of use of shapes.
the use of shapes.
shapes.
The use of lines Learner has Learner has Learner has NOT
and patterns provided provided ONE or provided
excellent TWO descriptions descriptions of the
(4 marks) descriptions of of the use of lines use of lines and
the use of lines and patterns. patterns.
and patterns. (10)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 20 marks

GRAND TOTAL: 50 marks

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