Design Paper 1 (English)

November 2011 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Past Paper 2011 Grade 12 English

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1.1FIGURE A: Jewellery design

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1.1.1South African design lacks identity. Do you agree? Discuss this

1.1.2Discuss the use of the fo llowing elements shown above in Pattern Texture

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1.2FIGURE A: Bookshelf by Huting and De Hoop, New York, 2010.

1.2.1Refer to the bookshelf in FIGURE A and discuss the use of: Line Balance

1.2.2Debate whether FIGURE A can: Add value to life Be functional Be aesthetically pleasing

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3.1Refer to FIGURE A and FIGURE B below and answer the questions that Zulu Mama by traditional basket weaving techniques

3.1.1Designers often reinterpret tr aditional or classic designs. What is

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3.2FIGURE A: Beaded coat , unknown designer, KwaZulu-Natal. identity.

3.2.1Craftspeople need to have a unique identity in order to sustain their business. Discuss how the beaded c oat in FIGURE A is unique in

3.2.2Write an article about a Sout The name of the designer, a product and a brief description of The characteristics of, and influences on the design An explanation of how t

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4.1Refer to FIGURE A and answe r the questions that follow. FIGURE A: , Ron Arad, United Kingdom, 2010. In 1922 Antonio Gaudi said: 'Not The clover leaf chairs seen in FIGURE A are a good example of design that

4.2FIGURE A: by Walter Gropius, Germany, 1926 (Bauhaus). FIGURE B: South Africa, 1934 (Art Deco).

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5.1This interactive* bus advertisement for Fitness First encourages people to join * The product's effectiveness depends on by N=5 designer agency, requires you to participate and respond to be weighed in public.

5.1.1Do you agree or disagree with this comment? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages in using interactive advertising

5.1.2Discuss ONE INTERNATIONAL so cially aware designer you have studied who has through his/her desi gns or projects added value to life. Name the designer, discuss a design or designs and explain You may NOT refer to any designer(s\ed

5.2FIGURE A: , self portrait poster by Sindiso Nyoni for Marklives!com, South Africa, 2009.

5.2.1The poster in FIGURE A ma kes us aware of certain social The use of contrast How the imagery conveys

5.2.2Choose ONE other local designer or design group/agency, who addresses social issue(s\ ss the influence of social commentary on design, for example stereotyping, gender issues, You may NOT refer to any designer(s\ed

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6.1FIGURE A: Fashion made from recycled material by Clive

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6.2(20 marks\3

6.1.1Compare FIGURE A and FIGURE B above in terms of: The materials used The advantages of recycling material and disadvantages of

6.1.2Discuss the work of ONE lo cal designer who has focused on the environment by using recycled materials/green methods in Name of designer Name of product Describe the product and briefl y explain how environmental

6.2.2Name and discuss the wo rk of any ONE INTERNATIONAL igns or projects, contributed You may NOT refer to any designer(s\ed previously. activist, singer and songwriter.

6.3'I am an earth warrior,' said Da rryl Cherney, well known environmental Discuss the work of ONE LOCAL AND ONE INTERNATIONAL designer who, through his/her nurturing actions can be hailed as an 'earth warrior'.

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7.1.3Re-energy clients. Use the following structure: costing FIGURE A to highlight the message of recycling. The designers of

7.1.1Discuss some marketing iss ues that the designers of will have to address when presenti ng their campaign to possible Target market Aspects that would need to be considered during pricing and Initial funding and financing

7.1.5Weyers Marais describes his lamps as product designs. and FIGURE C. d use for marketing and displaying the products in FIGURE B.

7.1.4Maurizio Lamponi Leopardi lamps Lamp designs by Weyers Marais, Lamponi describes his lamp designs as sculptural art whereas Give your opinion of the above st atement by comparing FIGURE B Explain what strategies you woul

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7.2.1FIGURES A to C (on page 19\ s different forms of trading, ranging from formal to informal. Compare these three forms of Accessibility Financial viability Target market Advertising Sustainability

7.2.2s of a good display. (5\

7.2.3In your opinion which is the mo st successful display shown in FIGURES A to C? Refer to t he elements you have named in

7.2.4If you were the designer in FIGUR ES A to C respectively, briefly describe how you would package your products for the buyer after

7.2.5If you decide to pursue a career in design, name FOUR possible TOTAL SECTION C:GRAND TOTAL:

Topics Identified

Design ProcessColour Theory

Mark Allocation

Total150 marks

Sections20 + 10 + 20 + 30 + 20 + 20 + 20 + 30 + 30 = 200 marks

Per-question sum165 marks

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2011

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages20

Downloads5

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago15y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2011

Days since exam5,466

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