Question 1
On a low draped table placed by a wall, are four different shapes and sizes of bottles. A bottle of soft drink yet to be opened is placed at the far right of the table. The second bottle smaller in size (half-filled) is placed in front of the first bottle slightly shifted to the left. The third bottle without a cap is placed at the far left of the table. The fourth bottle has its side laid diagonally on the table in between the standing bottles with its cap toward the left.
Draw object as composed.
Observation
Candidates’ performance in this question was impressive. The question was attempted by many 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:
(a) Drawing of a low draped table placed by a wall.
(b) Drawing of a bottle of soft drink yet to be opened at the far right of the table.
(c) Drawing of the second bottle smaller in size, half filled, placed in front of the first bottle slightly shifted to the left.
(d) Drawing of the third bottle without a cap placed at the far left of the table.
(e) Drawing of the fourth bottle laid diagonally on the table in between the standing bottles with its cap towards the left.
2. TONE/COLOUR
(a) Effective use of tone to depict the form of the objects.
(b) Ability to indicate the source of light on the objects.
(c) Ability to use tone to show relationship of the objects and their surroundings.
3. COMPOSITION
(a) Centrality of the objects on the paper.
(b) Balanced relationship of the objects.
(c) Proper use of working space i.e. (drawing not too small or too big for the available space).
(d) Indication of base line and background of the objects.
4. ORIGINALITY
(a) Showing effective drawing skill and personalized style.
(b) Showing effective use of art materials (colour, pencil, charcoal, pen and ink).