Design Memo 1 (English)

November 2023 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Memo 2023 Grade 12 English

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1.1OR QUESTION

1.1.1(Allocate maximum of marks per bullet/aspect\ The

1.1.2While the poster shows only young female portraits it reflects inclusivity because of the many different socio cultural groups and nationalities depicted. This is visible in the use of various hairstyles, skin colours, hats and head scarves to

1.1.2Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

1.1.1Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

1.1.2Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify OR

1.2(Allocate maximum of marks for each bullet/aspect\

1.2Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

1.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

1.2Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify QUESTION 2: COMMUNICATION

2.1Allocate marks\ The bicycle could symbolise cheap student transportation, conveying the idea of a young person saving money and being savvy on transport so that they can have money for fun things like

2.2(Allocate marks per bullet/aspect\ The form of the main body in FIGURE D is cylindrical and geometric. The natural

2.2Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

2.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

2.2Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify Design/P1 NSC

3.3will be discussed for this marking guideline.

3.1(Allocate maximum of marks for each bullet/aspect\

3.3COMPARISON BETWEEN CLASSICAL OR CLASSICALLY INSPIRED BUILDING/STRUCTURE AND AN INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS\ BUILDING

4.1Allocate 20 marks in total. Allocate 10 marks for

4.1Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

4.1Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

4.1Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify

4.2[10 marks] (Allocate a maximum of marks for each

4.2Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

4.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

4.2Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify Design/P1 14 NSC

5.1OR QUESTION

5.1.1(Allocate marks\ young man is depicted seated

5.1.2Allocate 16 marks in total, marks per case

5.1.2+ 4 Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Implement,

5.1.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret Evaluate, Reflect

5.1.2Synthesise, Justify

5.2.1(Allocate 10 marks\ mark for the traditional craft/indigenous

5.2.2(Allocate 10 marks\ mark for the name of design/design group and their product(s\4 marks for

5.2.2+ 1 Understand, Explain, Describe

5.2.2+ 2 Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise 40%

5.2.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

5.2.2+ 1 Evaluate, Reflect 30%

5.2.1Synthesise, Justify Design/P1 19 NSC Marking guidelines DBE/November

6.1.1(Allocate marks\ The eco friendly packaging in FIGURE K protects our environment against pollution as this packaging is made from biodegradable paper. This single use eco

6.1.2(Allocate marks\ The material used might not be

6.2Allocate 16 marks in total, marks per case

6.2Understand, Explain, Describe

6.2+ 1 Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

6.2+ 6 Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

6.2Evaluate, Reflect 30%

6.2

Multiple Choice Options

D)C.

Topics Identified

Design ProcessVisual CommunicationColour TheoryDrawing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2023

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages21

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2020s

Years ago3y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2023

Days since exam1,087

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