Photography Paper 3 WASSCE (SC), 2018

Question 1

(a)        List ten objects/subjects in the photograph.
(b)        Describe the action in the photograph.
(c)        What is the centre of interest in the photograph?
(d)        Identify three common features in the dressing of the two prominent figures.
(e)        What is the mood expressed in the photograph?

Observation

The question required from the candidates the ability to see clearly and to be able to interpret visually objects/subjects in a photograph. The candidates performed well in this question. Candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question: 

(a)        -           horse/cow tail;
-           handkerchiefs;
-           human beings/dancers/performers;
-           canopy/tent;
-           plastic chairs;
-           plastic table;
-           Flower/ornamental plant/plant;
-           flower vase/flower pot;
-           spectators/audience/viewers/people;
-           decoration;
-           wall/fence;
-           costumes/clothe/clothing;
-           feathers;
-           hat;
-           concrete ground;
-           wristband/bangle/wrist watches/bracelets;
-           beads.
(b)        The action in the photograph is a cultural/traditional dance with some spectators/audience/viewers/people watching.             

(c)        The centre of interest in the photograph is the dancers.      

(d)       -           The two dancers are in/wearing elaborate traditional costumes.
-           They are both wearing beads/wrist band/bangles on their left hands.
-           Both of them have handkerchiefs in their hands.
-           Both of them are wearing caps on their heads.
-           Both dancers are bare footed.

(e) 

Celebration mood;     
Joyful;
Happiness;
Excitement;
Festive.