Design Memo 1 (English)

November 2017 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Memo 2017 Grade 12 English

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Q1— Section header —

1.1(10 marks in total\

1.1.1(Allocate 8 marks : a maximum of 2 marks each per element/ principle Rhythm The use of a variety of repetitive geom etric shapes reates a rhythmic optical movement

1.1.2(Allocate 2 marks\ The term totemic refers to stacking or layering. In the furniture piece FIGURE stacked patterns and drawers form the design

1.1.1Understand, Explain, Describe

1.1.2Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

1.1.1Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

1.1.1Evaluate, Reflect

1.1.1Synthesise, Justify

1.1.1(10 marks in total\

1.2.1(Allocate 8 marks : a maximum of 2 marks each per bullet Negative space : The illustration m akes use of a dramatic balance between negative and positive sp ace by bold use of black and white contrast

1.2.2(Allocate 2 marks\ he term stylis means to simplify flat ten reality , reduction of d etail or economy of detail

1.2.1Understand, Explain, Describe

1.2.2Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

1.2.1Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

1.2.1Evaluate, Reflect

1.2.1Synthesise, Justify 201 NS

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2.110 marks in total\

2.1(Allocate 6 marks : a maximum of 2 marks each per symbol The microphone symbolises an amplified voice , a technological tool used to convey speech in an audible manner

2.2(Allocate 2 marks\ In order of importance bold black microphone is place centrally against a luminous yellow background of the poster , creating a bold contrast that

2.1.1Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

2.1.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpre

2.1.3Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify

2.1.2201 NS

Q3— Section header —

3.1Allocate 10 marks : a maximum of 2 marks each per aspect IGURE uses muted , earthy lours to c reate a relaxed mood

3.1Understand, Explain, Describe

3.1Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

3.1Higher order Ana lyse, Compare, Interpret 30%

3.1Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify

3.2Allocate 10 marks : a maximum of 2 marks each per aspect Hadrian s Villa was constructed to function as a retreat from Rome for the Roman Emperor Hadr ian.

3.2Understand, Explain, Describe

3.2Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

3.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

3.2Evaluate , Reflect Synthesise, Justify

3.2SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY

4.1(Allocate 0 marks Modernism EXAMPLE: VW Beetle by Ferdinand Porsche Modernism was the first movement that aimed to address the turmoil created by the devastation of the war at the beginning of the 20 century and so rebuilt the

4.1Understand, Explain, Describe Middle order Apply, Impl ement, Organise

4.1Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

4.1Evaluate, Reflect Synthesise, Justify

4.2(Allocate 10 marks\ The bed in FIGURE H is inspired by the art and architecture of the Classical age. he Renaissan ce period in Europe which

4.2Understand, Explain, Describe

4.2Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

4.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

4.2Evaluate, Reflect

4.2Synthesise, Justify

4.213 201 NS

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5.1.1(Allocate 2 marks\ The design in FIGURE shows sensitivity to the needs of the visually impaired. Sesame s eds are placed on the burger to form braille so that the blind person can

5.1.2(Allocate 2 marks\ In order to qualify as socially responsible design ers , one should consider the needs of all people including minorities and physically challenged that make up our society.

5.1.3(Allocate 2 marks\ Traffic lights that buzz for the blind pedestrians to signal when it is safe to cross the road Parking bays that are wider and situated at the entrances of malls and shops

5.1.4(Allocate 14 marks marks per designer : 1 mark for designer and design product Example A typical Streetwires product is Stack of cows Streetwires

5.1.4Understand, Explain, Describe

5.1.3Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

5.1.4Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

5.1.4Evalua te, Reflect

5.1.4Synthesise, Justify

5.2(20 marks in total\

5.2.1(Allocate marks\ , the traditional products in FIGURE K will not function with the same ease and precision as modern products do.

5.2.2(Allocate marks\ Wall paintings by the Ndebele community (women\. To begin a wall painting, the craft artists divide the wall into sections and then snap chalk lines diagonally across each section. The

5.2.3(Allocate 10 marks\ Ronel Jordaan. Ndebele tribal Chair The work is a chair that l ooks like a big, pliable and collapsing grass basket but it is made from felt.

5.2Understand, Explain, Describe

5.2.1

5.2.3Middle order Apply, Implement, Or ganise

5.2.3Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

5.2Evaluate, Reflect

5.2Synthesise, Justify

5.218 201 NS

Q6— Section header —

6.1(Allocate marks\ Water conservation is emphasised by uilding this house using recycled plastic bottles that

6.2(Allocate x 7 = marks\ 7 marks per designer: 1 mark for designer and design product The South African design team The Joinery

6.2Middle order Apply, Implement, Organise

6.2Higher order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

6.2Evaluate, Refl ect Synthesise, Justify

6.2

Topics Identified

Visual CommunicationColour TheoryDrawing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2017

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads3

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago9y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySunday

Exam periodNovember 2017

Days since exam3,278

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