CREATIVE ARTS: VISUAL ARTS - GRADE 9
TERM 4 P1/2 2024
Name and Surname: _____________________________________________
Assessment: Theory Examination Marks: 50
Examiner: Ms. J. Cloete Time: 1 Hour
Moderator: Mr. B.L. Ruth Date: Final Examinations 2024
Question Type of Question Bloom Level Marks
SECTION A Short questions 1-5 /30
SECTION B Essay questions 1-5 /20
Grand total /50
Creative Arts: Visual Arts – Grade 9 Term 4 P1/2 2024
INSTRUCTIONS
● Answer all the questions.
● Number your questions according to the question paper.
● This paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A: Short Questions (30 marks)
SECTION B: Essay Questions (20 marks)
● Write using a blue pen.
● Use colour pencils where necessary.
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SECTION A: SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1
State whether the following statements are True or False.
1.1. A maquette is small scale model of a large sculpture. (1)
1.2. An armature is the exterior framework that supports a sculpture. (1)
1.3. A motif is a sign or symbol that is used to identify a product or company. (1)
1.4. A logo is a decorative design or pattern. (1)
1.5. An example of a universal symbol is a heart stands for love. (1)
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QUESTION 2
Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences. Write just the question
number and answer. E.g., 2.1. tone.
pigment warm primary complementary
hue cool monochromatic secondary
2.1. Red, crimson and maroon are __________ colours. (1)
2.2. Yellow, blue and red are ________ colours. (1)
2.3. _______ is the substance that makes up the colour. (1)
2.4. Green and red are __________ colours. (1)
2.5. The actual name of a colour is the ________. (1)
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Creative Arts: Visual Arts – Grade 9 Term 4 P1/2 2024
QUESTION 3
Answer the questions in full sentences.
3.1. What is relief printing? Give TWO examples in your response. (3)
3.2. Explain what intaglio is and how it is achieved. (4)
3.3. Identify THREE art and craft centres that emerged during the apartheid years. (3)
3.4. 3.4.1. List any THREE elements of art. (3)
3.4.2. List any THREE principles of art. (3)
3.5. Describe the use of puppets in African tradition. In your response, comment on
the unique puppets from Mali as an example. (4)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 30 marks
SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 4
4.1. Write a ½ page description of the artwork by Solly Gutman (See Figure 1 in the
Addendum). In your description, please refer to the following:
● Line
● Contrast
● Perspective / depth
● Texture (10)
4.2. Write a ½ page description of the artwork by Xaga Tcuixgao (See Figure 2 in the
Addendum). In your description, please refer to the following:
● Colour
● Space
● Pattern and shape
● Balance
(10)
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Both Question 4.1 and 4.2 will be assessed using the following rubric:
ACHIEVED PARTIALLY NOT
ACHIEVED ACHIEVED
(8-10 marks) (5-7 marks) (0-4 marks)
Description of art Learner displays Learner displays Learner displays
elements and EXCELLENT ADEQUATE LITTLE or NO
understanding of art understanding of art understanding
principles elements and elements and of art elements
(8 marks) principles. principles. and principles.
Overall impression of Learner has Learner has submitted Learner has
analysis submitted a VERY a reasonably submitted a
GOOD analysis. ADEQUATE analysis. POOR analysis.
(2 marks) Evidence of planning Some evidence of Little evidence
and cohesion. planning and of planning and
cohesion. cohesion.
TOTAL FOR QUESTION 4.1: /10
TOTAL FOR QUESTION 4.2: /10
TOTAL SECTION B: 20 marks
GRAND TOTAL: 50 marks
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ADDENDUM
Figure 1: Vincent Van Gogh, Café Terrace, 1888.
DID YOU KNOW?
● Van Gogh painted this masterpiece in September 1888, using oil on canvas in France.
● It now graces the walls of the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo in the Netherlands.
● Its estimated value is approximately R3,8 billion (R 3 800 000 000).
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Figure 2: Rene Magritte, The Therapist, 1937.
DID YOU KNOW?
● Magritte's works are conceived of as riddles.
● In 2009, a painting of Magritte’s (a portrait of his wife) was stolen. It was returned in
perfect condition in 2012 because the painting’s fame made it impossible to sell.
● In 2018 his 1937 one of his paintings was sold in New York for approximately
R500 million R 500 000 000.
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