National 5 Art and Design Practice Exam Questions
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Q1 (25 marks). Identify two artworks by different artists that you have studied. These should be based on similar subject matter and/or the same theme. (a) With reference to these two selected artworks, comment on: -Working methods -Choice of subject matter -Colour Which of the two artworks do you find most appealing? Give two justified reasons. (10) (b) Select one artist from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Q1 (25 marks). Identify two artworks by different artists that you have studied. These should be based on similar subject matter and/or the same theme. (a) With reference to these two selected artworks, comment on: -Media handling and techniques -Artist s use of Composition -Mood and Atmosphere Which of the two artworks do you find most appealing? Give two justified reasons. (10) (b) Select one artist from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Q1 (25 marks). Identify two artworks by different artists that you have studied. These should be based on similar subject matter and/or the same theme. (a) With reference to these two selected artworks, comment on: -Use of materials and Technologies -Lighting -Focal Point Which of the two artworks do you find most appealing? Give two justified reasons. (10) (b) Select one artist from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Q1 (25 marks). Identify two artworks by different artists that you have studied. These should be based on similar subject matter and/or the same theme. (a) With reference to these two selected artworks, comment on: -Composition -Use of scale -Use of line and shape Which of the two artworks do you find most appealing? Give two justified reasons. (10) (b) Select one artist from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q2-6 (25 marks in total). Comment on this painting referring to: -Pose -Colour -Composition What is your opinion of this approach? Give two justified reasons. Steven Campbell, Portrait of Dr Tom Normand 1998, oil on canvas.
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q2-6 (25 marks in total). Comment on this painting referring to: -Colour -Style -Composition What is your opinion of this approach? Give two justified reasons. John Houston, Poppies and Roses, 1973, Oil on canvas.
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q2-6 (25 marks in total). Comment on this painting referring to: -Use of colour -Style -Mood and Atmosphere What is your opinion of this approach? Give two justified reasons. Willem De Kooning, Woman 1944
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q2-6 (25 marks in total). Comment on this painting referring to: -Symbolism -Tone -Composition What is your opinion of this approach? Give two justified reasons. Frida Kahlo, The wounded deer, 1946.
Section 1-Expressive Art Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q2-6 (25 marks in total). Comment on this sculpture, referring to: -Perspective -Scale -Choice of subject matter What is your opinion of this approach? Give two justified reasons. Ron Meck, Couple under an umbrella, 2015
Section 1-Design Studies-Q7 (15 marks). Identify two designs by different designers that you have studied who have worked in the same design area. (a) With reference to these two selected designs, comment on: -Consideration of function -Use of materials and technologies -Consideration of style Which of these two designs is the most successful? Give two justified reasons. (10) (b) Select one designer from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Design Studies-Q7 (15 marks). (a) With reference to these two selected designs, comment on: Which of these two designs is the most successful? Give two justified reasons. -Consideration of target market/audience. -Consideration of aesthetics -Use of colour (10) (b) Select one designer from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Design Studies-Q7 (15 marks). (a) With reference to these two selected designs, comment on: Which of these two designs is the most successful? Give two justified reasons. -Ergonomics -Consideration of function -Consideration of aesthetics (10) (b) Select one designer from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Design Studies-Q7 (15 marks). (a) With reference to these two selected designs, comment on: Which of these two designs is the most successful? Give two justified reasons. -Source of inspiration -Manufacturing Process -Style (10) (b) Select one designer from part (a). Explain the impact of social, cultural and/or other influences on any of their work and practice. (5)
Section 1-Design Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q8-12 (25 marks in total). Comment on this chair, referring to: -Function -Style -Use of colour What is your opinion of this design? Give two justified reasons. Ettore Sottsass, chair designed for the firm Memphis 1980.
Section 1-Design Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q8-12 (25 marks in total). Comment on this shoe design, referring to: -Fitness for purpose -Style -Source of inspiration What is your opinion of this design? Give two justified reasons. Yves Saint Laurent, evening shoe.
Section 1-Design Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q8-12 (25 marks in total). Comment on this poster, referring to: -Consideration of target market/audience -Use of imagery -Use of Typography How effective is the poster? Give two justified reasons.
Section 1-Design Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q8-12- (25 marks in total). Comment on this jewellery bracelet, referring to: -Shape -Colour -Function What is your opinion of this piece? Give two justified reasons. Peter Chung, Bracelet, 2004
Section 1-Design Studies-Continued in the exam you would answer one of these worth 10 marks each.q8-12 (25 marks in total). Comment on this lamp, referring to: -Use of materials and techniques -Colour -Function What is your opinion of this design? Give two reasons. Tiffany lamp, Peony, 1900.