Design Memo 1 (Eng)

November 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Memo 2016 Grade 12 English

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1.1Allocate 8 marks: a maxi mum of 2 marks per principle

1.1.1VARIETY The u textile uses a variety of image s, such as a soccer ball, three legged pot, whistle, Marie biscuit, fro hair comb and that create a dynamic surface. A rich variety of colours,

1.1.2Allocate 2 marks The term ' stylised ' implies that forms/images are simplified and stripped to their 'bare necessities' using only a contour or outline or shape to create the motifs.

1.1.1Und ersta nd, Explain, Describe, Classify

1.1.1Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

1.1.2Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

1.1Evaluate, Reflect

1.2Allocate 10 marks: a maximum of 2 marks per element/princ iple LINE Line plays a dominant role in this window display composition. The backdrop is constructed or drawn with only lines the drawing style is very similar to

1.2Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

1.2Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

1.2Evaluate, Reflect

Q2— Section header —

2.1Allocate 1 mark An idol is a person that is greatly popular, admired, loved and revered.

2.2Allocate 2 marks Yes, to a very great extent the design in FIGURE idolises Barack Obama. The stars in his eyes and on his lips put great emphasis o n his superiority and excellence. His image is centred by the wings of the eagle (the highest

2.3Allocate 4 marks e eagle symbolises strength, power and excellence because it is the highest flying bird. It can also refer to Obama's position as president of America set to reach the stars in his greatness.

2.4Allocate 3 marks Patriotism is very clearly communicated in this poster in the posit ioning of Obama's image, which is encircled and adorned/celebrated with the colours of the American flag and symbols of the American military.

2.3Understand, Explai n, Describe, Classify

2.1Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

2.4Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

2.2Evaluate, Reflect

2.4Create, Synthesise, Justify

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3.1[10 marks: a maximum of 2 marks per aspect] With reference to materials , the basic structure of both shoes consists of leather or synthetic material but the outer surfaces differ in that FIGURE is covered with traditional beads

3.1Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

3.1Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

3.1Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

3.1Evaluate, Reflect

3.1

3.2[10 marks: a maximum of 2 marks per asp ect] The Union Buildings are built using traditional methods where walls are load bearing and constructed from light sandstone. Walls are solid, expressing strength and stability.

3.2Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

3.2Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

3.2Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

3.2Evaluate, Reflect

3.2TOTAL SECTION A: 10

Q4— Section header —

4.1[Allocate 20 marks in total] [Allocate 10 marks for each movement. Note that only one mark may be allocated for the name of a designer and product for each movemen t. Use the cognitive level grid as a guideline for your marking.

4.1Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

4.1Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

4.1Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

4.1Evaluate, Reflect

4.1Create, Synthesise, Justify

4.2[10 marks: a maximum of 2 marks per aspect] Aims: Artist and designers of the Arts and Crafts movement aimed to return to hand processes and thus create a focus on quality and craftsmanship and the use

4.2Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

4.2Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

4.2Create, Synthesise, Justify

4.2TOTAL SECTION B 17

Q5— Section header —

5.1.1Allocate 4 marks Socially responsible design is design that responds to and offers a solution to a need in society. Design that makes people aware of problems such as hunger and child abuse is considered to be

5.1.2Allocate 2 marks Any valid product and reasonable solution can be credited, for example a feeding machine that could assi st a quadriplegic person in eating. Credit any other valid statements.

5.1.3Allocate 14 marks in total Allocate 7 marks per case study. Allocate 1 mark only for the name of the designer ONE CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER OR DESIGN GROUP: The Siyazama Project featuring traditional beaded crafts

5.1.3Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

5.1.2Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

5.1.3Higher Order Analyse, Compar e, Interpret

5.1.3Evaluate, Reflect, Judge

5.1.3Create, Synthesise, Justify

5.1.319

5.2[Allocate 20 marks]

5.2.1Allocate 4 marks FIGURE displays how indigenous crafts can be preserved through design, through the fu sion of traditional indigenous craft techniques and materials with contemporary design. The chair is

5.2.2Allocate 8 marks Zulu basketry: Materials, methods and processes Ilala palm is the most desired material for basket weaving. It is a aditional source for basket weaving. The plant grows along the North

5.2.3Allocate 8 marks: allocate 1 mark only for the name of the design er and the name of the prod uct] Aims and influences: Porky Hefer is a South African designer and creative consultant who explores the manufacturing of the weave, in relation to

5.2.3Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

5.2.2Middle Ord Apply, Implement, Organise

5.2.3Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

5.2.1Evaluate, Reflect

5.2.3Create, Synthesise, Justify

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6.1.1Allocate 2 marks Carbon footprint is the measure of the environmental impact on a particular individual or organisation's lifestyle or operation measured in units of carbon dioxide. A greenhouse effect is

6.1.2[Allocate 4 marks] The design in FIGURE is classified as sustainable design because it utilises recycled tyres as the main material for the coffee table/ottoman, chair and mirror frames in the interior.

6.2Allocate 14 marks Allocate 7 marks per case study 1 mark for designer and design product] EXAMPLE OF A SOUTH AFRICAN DESIGNER: Name of the designer/design agency or studio and title of one major proj ect u

6.1.1Understand, Explain, Describe, Classify

6.2Middle Order Apply, Implement, Organise

6.2Higher Order Analyse, Compare, Interpret

6.2Evaluate, Reflect, Judge

6.1.2Create, Synthesise, Justify

6.2

Topics Identified

Design ProcessVisual CommunicationColour TheoryDrawing

Mark Allocation

Total100 marks

Key Information

Contact Number0231011001 · 0113322222

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2016

SessionNovember

TypeMemo

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages23

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago10y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2016

Days since exam3,639

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