QUESTION 1
Place a pressing iron in an erect position on a low table against a wall. Arrange three folded wrappers on the right side of the pressing iron.
Draw the objects as composed.
Observation
Candidates’ performance was above average. Though, the candidates could not depict the folded wrapper as expected. The question was mostly attempted by the candidates. They were expected to respond to the question thus:
1. DRAWING QUALITY
Preamble:
In drawing quality, accurate representation of composed objects, correct perspective and good line quality should be observed.
Items:
- Detailed drawing of a bucket on the floor against a wall.
- Drawing of a dustpan on the floor by the right side of the bucket with handle pointing to the left.
- Drawing of broom sticks with its tied end on the dustpan leaningon the wall.
- Accurate drawing of a mop-stick with its spongy part on the floor against the wall by the left side of the bucket.
2. TONE/COLOUR
(a) Effective use of tone to depict the real forms of the objects.
(b) Ability to indicate the source of light on the objects.
(c) Ability to use tone to show contrast on the objects and create
a feeling of balance in the composition.
3. COMPOSITION
(a) Centrality of the objects on the paper and proper use of working space
(i.e. drawing not too small or too big for the available space).
(b) Balanced relationship of the objects on the paper.
(c) Indication of background and baseline.
4. ORIGINALITY
(a) Showing effective drawing skill and personalized style.
(b) Showing effective use of art materials (colour, pencil, charcoal, pastel, pen and ink).