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GRADE 12
SEPTEMBER 2015
DESIGN P1
MARKS: 100
TIME: 3 hours
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Design Grade 12 P1 Eastern Cape Mock 2015 QP (Eng)
Grade 12 Design Paper 1 question paper from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2015 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 DESIGN P1 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2015)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of SIX questions.
2. There are choices within some questions in the question paper. Read the
different options carefully.
3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: DESIGN LITERACY (30 marks)
QUESTIONS 1–3
SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY (30 marks)
QUESTION 4
SECTION C: DESIGN IN A SOCIO- (40 marks)
CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
AND SUSTAINABLE
CONTEXT
QUESTIONS 5–6
4. Read the requirements of the questions carefully.
5. Answers must be in the form of full sentences. Listing of facts is not allowed.
6. Use the mark allocation for each question to determine the amount of time to
be spent on the question, as well as the number of facts required.
7. Do NOT repeat the same facts and examples in different questions.
8. Write neatly and legibly.
GLOSSARY
Use the following glossary to make sure you understand how to approach a
particular question:
Analyse: A detailed and logical discussion of the formal elements and
principles.
Compare: Point out differences and similarities in an ordered sequence within
the same argument.
Discuss: Present your point of view and give reasons for your statements
(motivate).
Explain: Clarify and give reasons for your statements (motivate).
Interpret: Give an informed opinion, supported by examples.
State: Say directly what you think – give your opinion, as well as an
explanation.
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SECTION A: DESIGN LITERACY
QUESTION 1: ‘UNSEEN’ EXAMPLES
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 1.1 OR QUESTION 1.2.
1.1
FIGURE A: Joey the War Horse by the Handspring Puppet Company
(Cape Town), 2009
1.1.1 Analyse and discuss THREE of the following elements and
principles of design in relation to FIGURE A above:
Colour
Line
Emphasis
Proportion and scale (6)
1.1.2 Explain the use of ONE Gestalt principle in FIGURE A above. (2)
1.1.3 To which category of design does the image in FIGURE A
belong? Give reasons for your answer. (2)
[10]
OR
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1.2
FIGURE B: Colour Hut 2, wallpaper design by Nqakaza Ntsindiso
(Bizana, Eastern Cape), 2012
1.2.1 Analyse FIGURE B above by referring to the following:
Shape
Pattern
Contrast
Inspiration/Influences (8)
1.2.2 Name TWO suitable environments for the wallpaper design in
FIGURE B. Give reasons for your answers. (2)
[10]
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QUESTION 2: COMMUNICATION THROUGH DESIGN
2.1
FIGURE A: ‘Amandla’ – All power to the Dreamers world communication
day poster, Sindiso Nyoni RIOT (South Africa), 2013.
The word Amandla means ‘Power’ in Swahili (Zimbabwe), Zulu and
Ndebele. The poster refers to the role of creatives (designers and artists)
as the ‘dreamers’ who have the ability and responsibility to effect change in
society using their art. It was inspired by the optimism of Nairobi youths
who use creativity for growth and as a vehicle for social change and
upliftment in their communities, despite their harsh living conditions.
Write a paragraph in which you explain how the designer has made use of
symbolism, text, imagery, layout and stereotypes to create an African
identity in the above poster in FIGURE A. Give reasons for your answers. (7)
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2.2
FIGURE B: Model Viktoria Modesta Moskalova.
This Latvian born model and musician became disabled and now has to
wear a prosthetic leg, (a device used in the place of a body part). She
describes herself as a literal ‘bionic girl’. Rather than let this stop her from
modelling, Viktoria makes wearing decorative and industrial-esque
prosthetics a key feature of her image.
2.2.1 Do you think that it is important to avoid the use of stereotyping in
design? Explain. (1)
2.2.2 Explain TWO ways that Viktoria Modesta Moskalova, in FIGURE B
above, challenges the stereotypical image of a model. (2)
[10]
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QUESTION 3
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 3.1 OR QUESTION 3.2.
3.1
FIGURE A: The ruins of the Roman Forum
FIGURE B: 3D reconstruction of the Roman Forum as it may have
appeared during the Late Empire.
Write a full page essay in which you compare ONE example of international
Classical architecture with ONE contemporary building that you have
studied. Include the following information in your discussion:
Inspiration/Influences
Purpose/Function
Layout/Plan
Materials and Building techniques [10]
OR
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3.2
FIGURE A: An Isicholo, the FIGURE B: Iroquois Glengarry
traditional beaded hat worn by style cap (Canada) ca 1880
married Zulu Women. This North American Indian tribe
adopted and decorated this
European style textile-beadwork cap.
It is made from wool, cotton, silk and
glass beads.
Beadwork is a traditional craft form of both the Zulu and the American
Iroquois Indian. Write a single essay of one page in which you compare the
designs in FIGURE A and FIGURE B according to the following:
Pattern
Colour
Form and Function
Movement
Aesthetic appeal [10]
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
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SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY
QUESTION 4
4.1 “Design must be functional, and functionality must be translated into visual
aesthetics without any reliance on gimmicks that have to be explained.”
[Source: Ferdinand Porsche]
(Definition: A gimmick is a trick used to attract attention.)
Do you think the above statement is true for all design movements? Write
an essay in which you debate it with specific reference to TWO design
periods, styles or movements that you have studied from the list below. In
your argument refer to aims, influences, characteristics and ONE designer
and work for each design period, style or movement to motivate your
statements.
Greece
Rome
Gothic
Baroque
Neoclassical
Arts and Crafts
Art Nouveau
Bauhaus
Art Deco
Scandinavian
De Stijl
Pop/New Age (20)
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4.2 Carefully study the images in FIGURE A and FIGURE B below and then
answer the question that follows.
FIGURE A: ‘Glaspaleis’ (Glass Palace) by Fritz Peutz, Modernism,
(Netherlands), 1934–35.
The building’s original name was Modehuis Schunck (Schunck Fashion
House), but it was soon nicknamed ‘Glaspaleis’, which is now the official
name.
FIGURE B: Fondation Louis Vuitton Contemporary Art and
Performance Space by Frank Gehry, Deconstruction, (Paris), 2014.
The building has been described as a “Glass Cloud”, a “cathedral of light”
and a “miracle of intelligence, creativity, and technology.” From afar, it
resembles a spaceship or a boat. Twelve sails encase the 126 000-square-
foot building.
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Write a short essay in which you compare the buildings in FIGURE A and
FIGURE B to show your understanding of the differences and similarities
between the modernist and post-modernist approach to architecture. Your
essay must also make specific reference to the following:
Influences
Shape and Form
Functionalism
Space
Line (10)
TOTAL SECTION B: 30
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SECTION C: DESIGN IN A SOCIO-CULTURAL/ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SUSTAINABLE CONTEXT
QUESTION 5
ANSWER EITHER QUESTION 5.1 OR QUESTION 5.2.
5.1
FIGURE A: Social Poster
“Design has become the most powerful tool with which man shapes his
tools and environments and, by extension, society and himself.” –
“Papanek”
With reference to the image in FIGURE A and the quote by Papanek
above, answer the following questions.
5.1.1 What social issue does the poster address? (1)
5.1.2 Briefly discuss the meaning of the social message conveyed by
the poster in FIGURE A above. (2)
5.1.3 How does the designer use text, image and layout to get the
message across in a powerful way? (3)
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5.1.4 Write a full page essay in which you discuss the work of ONE
contemporary South African designer and ONE international
designer who address socio-cultural issues in some way. The
essay must include:
The name of the designers or design group.
An explanation of the social issues that they address.
The name and a discussion of ONE work by each.
The impact that each of their designs can or have made on
society. (14)
[20]
OR
5.2
FIGURE B: ‘Cozy Human Nests’ by Porky Hefer, (Cape Town).
They are handmade from only natural materials and are inspired by
examples of biomimicry. The above example can accommodate two
adults.
5.2.1 In what ways does the design in FIGURE B show evidence of
both traditional and non-traditional craft methods? Explain. (2)
5.2.2 Write a short essay on a traditional craft. Refer to the following:
Origins
Materials and techniques
Functions
Name and description of at least ONE design/product (8)
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5.2.3 “It seems that we are returning to hand-made and traditional crafts
that re-unite us with our ancestors, historical background, cultural
and social traditions and customs, ultimately taking us back to our
own identity, roots and skin …”
[Source: Wilna Coetzer]
Debate the above statement through the discussion of the work of
ONE socially responsible, contemporary South African or African
designer. (It must be someone who incorporates traditional
methods and/or materials into their designs). Your essay must
also include the following:
The name of at least ONE of his/her works
The way that traditional methods and techniques are used in
designs
The social issue/s that is/are addressed through the design(s)
You may NOT refer to any designer(s) that you have previously
mentioned or written about. (10)
[20]
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QUESTION 6
6.1
FIGURE A: The Mill Junction Project by Citiq property developers,
Johannesburg, 2014
It is an affordable housing project for students made from old grain silos
topped by four floors of stacked shipping containers. The project can
house up to 400 students from surrounding universities and is equipped
with communal kitchens, free Wi-Fi, study areas, a gym and recreation
areas.
Refer to the design in FIGURE A above and answer the following
questions.
6.1.1 Give TWO reasons why the design in FIGURE A is
environmentally responsible. (2)
6.1.2 Write a short paragraph to explain whether or not the design in
FIGURE A falls into the category of sustainable design. Give
reasons for your answer. (4)
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6.2 Write an essay on the work of ONE South African designer/design
company and ONE international designer/design company to show how
much awareness designers have of the vital importance of producing
environmentally conscious design.
Your answer must be in essay form and should include the following
information:
The name and background of the designer/design company
A discussion on how the designer/design company’s use of materials
and work processes address environmental issues
Their aims as well as the influences on their designs
The title and a brief description of ONE design/design project the
designer/design company has made or been involved with
You may NOT refer to any designers that you have previously discussed
or referred to in this paper. (14)
[20]
TOTAL SECTION C: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 100
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