Some of the weaknesses observed from the works of the candidates include:
(1) Poor composition
The principle of Harmony (unity) is one that was completely disregarded by candidates in their composition. Rather than rendering the objects as a unified composition, most candidates isolated the objects by drawing them separately from each other. The appropriate approach to effective drawing is by combining all object/forms together as one unified composition.
(2) Shading deficiency
The element of value, manifesting in the grading of tones to represent objects in their solid forms and indicating the source of light was completely disregarded by candidates. Most candidates, in their inability to grade the tones could not depict contrast between the objects and also between the objects and the background. This made their drawing to appear flat and monotonous.
(3) Inappropriate use of paper
Candidates found it difficult to use the available space to advantage. The appropriate thing is for candidates to produce a composition that is proportional.and centralized. However, candidates’ drawings were either too small or too large for the available space and in most cases, they were not centrally positioned.
(4) Non-indication of baseline and background
Most drawings were devoid of baseline and background, thereby making the drawing to float and not contextualized. It is always appropriate to indicate or depict the relationship between the subject matter and the environment and this can only be achieved by an indication of the base upon which the objects are placed, as well as the background.
(5) Imaginative drawing
The drawing component of WASSCE Visual art examination is meant to be observational, either from objects, nature or a life model. It is absolutely imperative for candidates to draw from observing any of the objects arranged or the human model. However, some candidates obviously made their drawing from imagination, rather than from observation as required.