Visual Art Paper 3A (Drawing) WASSCE (SC), 2022

Question 2

On a low draped table set against a wall, place a serving plate. Put two eggs in the plate and a finger of banana behind the eggs to wedge them.


Draw as composed.


Observation

The question attracted many candidates. Though, the question required the candidates to be more detailed, though few of the candidates could not represent the draped table. In drawing, observation is very important and for candidates to perform well they must utilize it. The performance was average. They were expected to respond to the question thus:
1.         DRAWING QUALITY                 

(a)       Accurate drawing of a serving plate on a low draped table against a wall.     
(b)       Accurate drawing of two eggs in the plate.
(c)       Accurate drawing of a finger of banana behind the eggs.                                
           
2.         TONE/COLOUR                            

Ability to use tone/colour to:                      
(a)       depict the forms of the serving plate on a low draped table against the wall.  
(b)       show the correct source of light on the eggs and finger of banana.                 
(c)       create the correct feeling of unity in the composition.                                      
        
3.         COMPOSITION                            

(a)       Centrality of the drawing on the paper to create a good image.                         

(b)       Proportional relationship of parts of the drawing on the paper.                         
(c)       Use of working space to advantage i.e. (drawing not too small or too big).      
(d)       Indication of appropriate base line.                                                 
4.         ORIGINALITY                              
(a)       Showing effective drawing skill and personalized style.                                    
(b)      Showing effective use of art materials (colour, pencil, charcoal, pen and ink).