Observation

Preparation

Preparation
The candidate is responsible for preparing the working surface before the day of the examination. The candidate is also responsible for the materials required in carrying out the examination to specifications.

Working surface
A straw board/Plywood (5mm thick) measuring 50cm x 75cm to be coated with the recommended water thinned (emulsion) paint before the day of the examination.

Examination
The work is to be completed in the presence of the supervisor. The examination consists of tracing the design and signwriting the word COWRIES according to the given specification.
Accurate setting-out to the given specification will be rewarded. All dimensions are given to guide the candidates and should not be indicated in the finished product.

Candidates who attempted question 1 and 2, did not adhere to the specifications given. A few candidates performed satisfactorily in both questions. The performance was average.
They were expected to provide the following answers to alternative 1 and 2: 

INTERPRETATION OF TASK    

(a)       Surface specification (Strawboard/Plywood) 
(b)       Setting out of the design                                                              

2. EXECUTION OF TASK    

(a)       Surface preparation
(i)        Application of specified paint                                             
(ii)       Defect – free finished surface                                             

(b)       Placement/Layout of Design
(i)        Interpretation of design                                                       
(ii)       Placement of design/lettering                                           

(c)       Adherence to General Specification
(i)        Design dimension                                                           
(ii)       Lettering dimension                                                        

(d)       Technical Proficiency
(i)        Construction of lettering                                                     
(ii)       Painting of lettering                                                            
(iii)      Painting of design                                                               

 

3. COLOUR      
                       

1. Use of colour specification on
2. Background                                                                   
3. Design                                                                             
4. Lettering                                                                      

1. Proficiency in colour application                                          

 

4.  FINISHING  

1. Completion of the task within the specified time.                  
2. Evidence of individual creativity.                                             

Neatness.