Design Memo 1 (Eng)

Feb-March 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Memo 2011 Grade 12 English

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1.1.1(Allocate 6 marks) Agree with statement: a new direction Abroad, South African only suitable for local usabi on and collector status. generalisation/stereotyped view global marketing.

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1.1.2

1.2[10 marks]

1.2.1(Allocate 2 marks) product. visualizes the idea as to how the build ing could finally evolve and take shape.

1.2.2(Allocate 2 marks) The monumental a theatre.

1.2.3(Allocate 6 marks) Elements building remains geometric to present a totally new architectural solution. weightlessness e.g. shiny sm ooth texture of the glass.

1.1.1+1.1.2 elements & principles 40%

1.1.1+1.1.2 Higher order Synthesis Evaluation 30%

1.1.1

1.2.1(Allocate 2 marks\The drawing provides informal/rough visu al guidance towards creating the finished This process in design helps to prov ide the realisation of a concept in a two-dimensional format before co

1.2.3

2.1.2(Allocate 3 marks.) opriate. Learners may find the advert ety thus justifying the controversy.

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2.2.2(Allocate 3 marks.) The African comb, a typical African

2.1.2+2.2.1+2.2.2 +2.2.2 Higher order Evaluation

2.1.1

3.1.1(Allocate 2 marks.) the question that need to be substantiated. FIGURE A: making this design more appealing. FIGURE B: brand

3.1.2(Allocate 2 marks.) funky/hip fashion accessories with a slight heel.

3.1.3

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3.2(Allocate 10 marks) Name of the designer(1)/studio/ Local and/or International influence(s).(4)4

3.2

4.1(Allocate 20 marks in total) e of design/s (2 marks) from each Discuss characteristics of each movement.

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4.2[10 marks]

4.2.1

4.2.2(Allocate 8 marks) Compare FIGURE A and FIGURE B with reference to typical differences or similarities between the movements that they resemble. FIGURE A: Differences Fitness for purpose (Arts and

4.2.1

5.1SOCIAL ISSUES (INTERNATIONAL)

5.1.1

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5.2(Allocate 6 marks) any other documented source Designer: (Allocate 1 mark) Monkeybiz Beading outreach project

5.1.3Evaluation 30%

5.1.1

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6.1(Allocate 10 marks)

6.1.1

6.1.2(Allocate 8 marks) Names of the designer (Allocate 1 mark) Name of the design (Allocate 1 mark)

6.2INTERNATIONAL

6.2.1(Allocate 5 marks) requiring simple tools and very little work to assemble, perfect for a DIY project. (pollution) and waste of dampening qualities creates a feeling of warmth in the interior space.

6.2.2(Allocate 5 marks) Product must be appropriate for a recreational centre for disabled children. Environmental and social be

6.3Both designers used must be marked Name of designer ( Allocate 1 mark) Title of design/project (Allocate 1 mark)

7.1.1Business A house is a machine for living in (Allocate 2 marks) a house is designed primarily as a functional object. Less is More (Allocate 2 marks) space)

7.1.2(Allocate 8 marks) ives, i.e. successful and unsuccessful factors in producing this design. The minimalist properties make moving the furniture easy. on. furniture can be used to divide interior space.

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7.1.3

7.1.4(Allocate 14 marks) suit the natur e of the product

7.1.1+ 7.1.2 + 7.1.3

7.1.4

7.2.1[30 marks in total] (Allocate 4 marks) Some may agree tegral part of education it through design . Business studies can benef surviving the business world

7.2.3

7.2.4(Allocate 4 marks) Possible ways of finding a job: ails (CV) to different companies, attending seminars, company pr omotions and training sessions Q7.1

7.2.2+7.2.3 +7.2.4 Middle order Application 40%

7.2.2+7.2.3+

7.2.412 order Evaluation 30%

7.2.1

Topics Identified

Design ProcessVisual CommunicationColour TheoryDrawing

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections20 + 10 + 30 + 20 + 30 = 110 marks

Per-question sum204 marks

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2011

SessionFeb-March

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages30

Downloads4

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Years ago15y

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