VISUAL ARTS – GRADE 9
TERM 4
MEMORANDUM
Assessment: Practical Examination
Marks: 50
Examiner:J. Cloete
Moderator: Mr B.L. Ruth
Visual Arts - Grade 9 - Term 4 – Paper 2/2 MEMORANDUM - 2024
INSTRUCTIONS
● This paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A: 2D Artwork (25 marks)
SECTION B: 3D Artwork (25 marks)
● Follow the instructions for each section carefully.
● You will need drawing tools for SECTION A.
● You will need paint for SECTION B.
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SECTION A: 2D ARTWORK (DRAWING) RUBRIC
4-5 3 2 1
Composition Large, centralized, Centralized and Figure too small Figure too
well-balanced balanced or too big, small or too
5 marks composition, with composition, unbalanced big, off-centre
minimal empty with some empty composition with composition,
space. space. some empty with excessive
space. empty space.
Values/ Tones Wide range of Range of values Limited range of None or very
values depicting that values little use of
5 marks convincing approximates attempting to values, contour
volume. the illusion of depict volume. drawing.
volume.
Observation Varied use of Details Some Few or no
details demonstrate techniques are techniques
of Drawing demonstrates observation, shown, but they demonstrate a
Techniques close observation more variety is lack variety. lack of
of techniques. needed. observation.
5 marks
Proportion Body parts are Majority of body Most body parts No consistency
consistently in parts are in are out of in the
5 marks correct proportion correct proportion to proportions of
to one another. proportion to one others. the body parts.
another, just a
few are too small
or too big in
relation to other
body parts.
Overall Looks natural, Looks fairly Looks too Not successful.
good to very good natural, but room unnatural. Skills A very
Impression impression on the for improvement are lacking. A impression.
5 marks viewer. in execution of poor impression
techniques. A on the viewer.
fair impression
on the viewer.
TOTAL SECTION A: 25 marks
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SECTION B: 3D ARTWORK (SCULPTURE) ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Excellent 20–25 Striking impact; most of the above; detailed; well
organised and coherent; polished; skill evident;
supported by original/unusual/ relevant visual
references; presentation original and considered;
some minor flaws evident.
Very good 18-19 Well organised, as above, but lacks the 'glow and
sparkle'; good level of competence and selection of
content; supported by a good selection of relevant
visual references; obvious care and effort taken with
original presentation; some obvious
inconsistencies/flaws evident.
Good 15–17 Interesting visual presentation; clear intent;
convincing; simple direct use of medium; displays
understanding but tends towards the pedestrian and
stereotyped response at times; adequate selection of
relevant visual references; reasonable effort taken
with presentation; distracting/obvious inconsistencies.
Average 13–14 Adequate; feels mechanical; derivative or copied; little
insight; unimaginative; some visual references not
always clearly identified; fair presentation; many
distracting inconsistencies.
Below average 10–12 Enough material/works to pass; not logically
constructed; some flashes of insight; limited selection
of information; poor technical skills might be a
contributing factor; little use of visual information;
clumsy or careless presentation; in need of
support/motivation to pass.
Weak 0–9 Visually uninteresting; uncreative; limited/poor
technical skill used; little attempt to present
information in an acceptable manner; little or no visual
information/reference; general lack of commitment; in
need of support/motivation to pass.
TOTAL SECTION A: 25 marks
GRAND TOTAL: 50 marks
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