CREATIVE ARTS
District: Johannesburg North
September CYCLE TEST
GRADE 8
2019
LEARNER COVER PAGE
Examiners:
Moderator:
Time allocation: hours
Marks:25
NAME: _________________________
CLASS: _________
Instructions:
1. Read all Questions before answering
2. Write neatly and legibly
3. Write in a clear and structured manner, using full sentences and paragraphs
according to the instructions of each question.
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Question 1: Multiple Choices. Circle the correct answer or write down the correct
letter next to the relevant number.
1.1 Used to show the difference between dark and light?
a. Shape
b. Contrast
c. Tone
d. Balance
1.2 A series of colours that show shadows on objects?
a. Contrast
b. Shape
c. Balance
d. Tone
1.3 When all parts of an artwork are in the exact same weight?
a. Unity
b. Harmony
c. Emphasis
d. Balance
1.4 Outline of an object created using a drawing tool?
a. Shape
b. Colour
c. Texture
d. Line
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1.5 How an artwork looks and feels…
a. Proportion
b. Texture
c. Rhythm
d. Harmony
(5)
Question 2
“Careers in Visual Arts.” Choose the correct word for the following descriptions:
INTERIOR DESIGNER, FASHION DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER,
SCULPTOR, MURALIST, TEXTILE DESIGNING
2.1. A person that carves wood or uses ceramics to create abstract 3D images of
people animals or any other objects is called a _____________________.
2.2 ________________ this is the art of creating decorative patterns on fabrics.
2.3 An ___________________ deals with decorating people’s homes.
2.4 A _____________________ is a person who makes a living by creating trendy
cloths for people.
2.5 A person that paints on walls to spread social awareness or is commissioned to
make the city centres look lovely is called a___________________.
(5)
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Question 3
Practical design.
Use your grey pencil to draw a picture as close as the one below. Do your drawing
on the space provided on the next page.
Assessment Criteria
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Image drawn to the correct scale
2.
Sensitive use of pencil as medium of drawing
3.
Finish, neatness/ likeness to original image
4.
Overall impression
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(20)
TOTAL: 30
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Question 3:
Name & Surname: _______________________________
Assessment Criteria
1.
Image drawn to the correct scale
2.
Sensitive use of pencil as medium of drawing
3.
Finish, neatness/ likeness to original image
4.
Overall impression
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Grade: ________________
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