Question 3
Create a design for a fabric to be worn by palace guards. Use the counter change repeat pattern. Adopt any suitable motif.
Colours: Not more than three.
Size: 25cm by 18cm.
Observation
This question was attempted by a few candidates that could not show the counter change repeat pattern. Performance for this question was poor. The candidates were expected to answer in the following way:
A. LAYOUT
1. PLANNING
(i) Appropriate fabric design to be worn by palace guards.
(ii) Evidence to show the counter change repeat pattern.
2. COMPOSITION
(i) Judicious use of space to size specification: (25cm by 18cm)
(ii) Appropriate arrangement of all elements in a counter change repeat pattern.
B. TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
(i) Skillful formation and rendering of attractive motifs.
(ii) Production of counter change repeat pattern.
(iii) Skillful use of materials and instruments.
C. COLOUR
(i) Choice of harmonious and contrasting colours.
(ii) Effective mixing, application and distribution of colours to specification.
D. SUITABILITY
(i) Should provide relevant and effective design.
E. ORIGINALITY