Design Paper 1 (English)

November 2016 — Grade 12 / Matric — Design

Past Paper 2016 Grade 12 English

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1.1FIGURE A: here 's my

1.1.1Discuss the use of the following design principles in relation to FIGURE A above: Variety Contrast Balance Rhythm (4 x 2\ (8\

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1.2FIGURE Bergdorf Goodman Window Display by Louis Vuitton (New York\, 2008. Analyse the use of the following element and principles in FIGURE

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2.4What is an idol Do you think that Barrack Obama is being idolised in the poster? Give a reason for your answer. Identify any TWO symbols in FIGURE

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3.1Refer to FIGURE and FIGURE below and answer the question that follows. FIGURE

3.2FIGURE The Union Buildings by Herbert Baker (Pretoria\09 1910. The Union Building

4.1Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future. Charles Eames Choose any TWO design movements/styles in the timeline below and write an essay of at least 400 450 words ( two

4.2IGURE Embroidered screen by Dearle, Arts and Crafts (England\885 1910. FIGURE

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5.1FIGURE The Kenguru car by Kenguru Inc (USA\015.

5.1.3The car in FIGURE above is a good example of socially responsible design. Define the term socially responsible design and explain how it is applicable to the design above. Identify another product that could be altered to improve the lives

5.2FIGURE Chair by Chei k Diallo (Mali\014.

5.2.3Discuss the social and economic relevance of applying traditional craft techniques and materials to contemporary products by referring to the chair in FIGURE above Discuss any ONE traditional craft you have studied this year.

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6.1

6.1.2Define the term carbon footprint Discuss why the design in FIGURE above is classified as sustainable design. Refer to the materials used in the design to motivate your answer. (2\

6.2Write an essay of at least 3 400 words (one and a half pages\ in which you iscuss the work of ONE South African contemporary designer

Topics Identified

Design ProcessColour TheoryDrawing

Mark Allocation

Sections10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 20 + 20 + 20 = 110 marks

Paper information

SubjectDesign

Year2016

SessionNovember

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 1

LanguageEnglish

Pages12

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago10y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start daySaturday

Exam periodNovember 2016

Days since exam3,642

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