Photography Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2019

Question 1

     

    1. Define photography.
    2. List any seven Nigerian pioneer/contemporary photographers.
    3. State three functions of photography to humanity.

Observation

 

The question was very clear, precise and was well attempted. The performance of the candidates was very good. Candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question: 


  1. The art and science of recording permanent images on a light sensitive material with the aid of a camera.
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    • Jonathan Adagogo Green;

    • Dotun Okubanjo;

    • J.D. Okhai Ojeikere;

    • Sunmi Smart Cole;

    • Philip Trimmnel;

    • Peter Obe;

    • George Oshodi;

    • Andrew Esiebo;

    • Kelechi Amadi-Obi;

    • Kelechi Amadi-Obi;

    • Kelechi Amadi-Obi;

    • George Da-costa.

     
    • It assists in scientific processes.

    • Inspirational.

    • Recording events such as wedding, festivities, etc.

    • Visual communication e.g. advertising, journalism, artistic expression, engineering, education, etc.

    • Security and crime prevention.

    • Educational – for teaching and learning, book illustration.

    • Aesthetics – beautification.

    • Entertainment/recreational/hobby.

    • Economic function – creates employment/generates income.