DESIGN P1
(THEORY)
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
MARKS: 100
TIME: 3 hours
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
SECTION A: DESIGN LITERACY
QUESTION 1: 'UNSEEN' EXAMPLES
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 1.1 OR QUESTION 1.2.
1.1
Analyse the use of the following elements and principles of design in relation to FIGURE A above:
[10]
OR
1.2
1.2.1 Analyse and discuss the use of the following design terms in relation to FIGURE B above:
1.2.2 Discuss FOUR benefits that can be associated with flat-pack furniture. (4)
[10]
QUESTION 2: COMMUNICATION THROUGH DESIGN
2.1 Discuss the symbolism evident in the poster above. (8)
2.2 Explain how the composition or layout contributes towards communicating the message effectively. (2)
[10]
QUESTION 3
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1 Refer to FIGURE A and FIGURE B below and answer the question that follows.
Compare the two textile designs above, using the following as guidelines:
[10]
OR
3.2
This museum and community centre is built in the Red Location 'shack' settlement, the oldest part of New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. This building commemorates the first resistance against apartheid in 1952 when railway workers refused to show their passes to enter railway property. This museum also includes an art gallery, a market, a centre for creative arts, a library, literacy centre and a conference centre. The interior includes six large 'memory boxes' constructed from red oxidised corrugated iron sheets to link with the colour of the original shacks of the area. It houses objects and exhibitions relating to apartheid history. |
Write an essay (at least 200–250 words or ONE full page) in which you compare the contemporary South African building in FIGURE C above with ANY classical building you have studied.
Use the following as a guideline for your essay:
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY
QUESTION 4
4.1
The initial founding member of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris, had one wish for a good society – 'that we may have nothing in our lives that we do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.' |
With reference to the above quote, choose TWO images shown on the following two pages and write a separate essay on the movement/style represented by EACH image.
Use the following as guidelines for your essays:
4.2
Write an essay (at least 200–250 words or ONE full page) in which you compare FIGURE A to FIGURE B. Your comparison must refer to the aims, characteristics and influences of each movement as seen in FIGURE A and FIGURE B. (10)
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
SECTION C: DESIGN IN A SOCIO-CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE CONTEXT
QUESTION 5
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 5.1 OR QUESTION 5.2.
5.1
5.1.1 What is the social message of the poster design above? (2)
5.1.2 Explain how the use of imagery, text, composition and colour supports this message. (4)
5.1.3 Write an essay (at least 200–250 words or ONE full page) in which you discuss the work of ONE contemporary South African designer/design group and ONE international designer/design group who address socio-cultural issues in some way.
Refer to the following in your discussion:
You may NOT refer to any designer(s)/design group(s) that you have discussed previously or designer(s)/design groups referred to in this question paper. (14)
[20]
OR
5.2
5.2.1 Write a paragraph in which you discuss the importance of practising traditional craftwork. Refer to the product in FIGURE B as inspiration. (4)
5.2.2 Write an article for a travel magazine in which you promote ONE of South Africa's traditional crafts. Discuss its origins, typical materials, techniques and use of pattern and motifs. Refer to at least ONE product to illustrate your statements.
(6)
5.2.3 Discuss the work of ONE socially responsible, contemporary South African or African designer or design group who incorporates traditional methods and/or materials into her/his/their designs.
Use the following as guidelines for your essay:
You may NOT refer to any designer(s)/design group(s) that you have discussed previously or designer(s)/design groups referred to in this question paper.
(10)
[20]
QUESTION 6
6.1 Which ONE of the designs shown in FIGURE A and FIGURE B below is an example of successful environmental/sustainable design? In your answer, describe the materials used for manufacture and how this impacts on environmental issues. (6)
6.2 Discuss ONE contemporary international designer/design company and ONE South African designer/design company whose work has motivated you to become a sustainable designer.
Refer to the following in your discussion:
You may NOT refer to any designer(s)/design company (companies) that you have discussed previously or designer(s)/design company (companies) referred to in this question paper.
(14)
[20]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100