Visual Arts Memo 1 (English)

November 2019 — Grade 12 / Matric — Visual Arts

Memo 2019 Grade 12 English

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1.1Candidates must compare the possible meanings an d messages in Helen Sebidi s (FIGURE 1b\ and John Biggers (FIGURE 1a \ork. Placement of the

1.2Candidates must discuss TWO artworks by a South African artist who ere influenced by their

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2.1Do you agree or di sagree with the above statement? Candidates must state if they agree or disagree with the statement that the artworks are typ ically African and explain their statement by referring to the

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3.1By referring to the above statement candidates must write a paragraph in which they give their personal interpretation of either FIGURE 3a FIGURE 3b. FIG URE 3a The composition consists of line drawings of

3.2Discuss the ar twork of any TWO South African artists you have studied that reflect socio and/or political issues. ONLY RSA artists

4.1Candidates must choose any TWO artworks (FIGURES 4a to 4d\ and discus s the following: Pattern and Colour FIGURE 4a: A circular woven patterned Ilala palm/grass basket. The

4.2Candidates must d iscuss TWO artworks by different craft artists and/or spiritual artists who were inspired by their culture and imagination. They can use some of the following guidelines in their essay:

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5.1Candidates must d iscuss FIGURE 5a an d 5b by answering the following: Candidates will be awarded for discussing similarities and differences. The life size (5.a\, bigger than life size (5b\. The viewer can move in

5.2Argue which artwork is more succ essful in conveying their message? Candidates must give reasons for their answer. No mark will be awarded for just stating the FIGURE a or b. The answer must be backed by a valid argument.

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7.1Candidates must give their opinion on which FIGURE they consider to be typical epresentations of mas culinity and/or femininity? They must substantiate their opinion by discussing the TWO artworks. They may refer to

7.2Candidates must discuss TWO artworks by different artists they have studied who comment on gender issues. (12\ [20] 1920

8.1Candidates must justify why the SAIA building innovation award for sustainable architecture was awarded to the Silindokuhle Pre school, by discussing the following. Use of materials The reuse of existing structures motivates people to salvage/r

8.2Candidates must analyse TWO South African architectural buildings/ structures they have studied, by discussing the following: Any period /buildings can be discussed.

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Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Sections20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 160 marks

Paper information

SubjectVisual Arts

Year2019

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayTuesday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,546

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