NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 11

NOVEMBER 2017

DESIGN P1

MARKS: 100

TIME: 3 hours

This question paper consists of 13 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. There are FIVE questions in this question paper.

2. Answer ALL the questions.

3. Read the questions and the instructions for each question very carefully.

4. Answer in full sentences. No marks will be awarded for simply listing facts.

5. Use the mark allocation to determine how much factual information is

required and how much time must be spent on each question.

6. No marks will be awarded for repeating the same facts and examples in
different questions.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

VISUAL LITERACY: UNSEEN WORK

1.1

FIGURE 1: Scarified Udu vase by Andile Dyalvane,

Imiso Ceramics, Cape Town.

1.1.1 With reference to the ceramic vase as seen in FIGURE 1 above,

analyse any FOUR of the following terms.

 Form
 Colour
 Movement
 Texture
 Focus/emphasis
 Contrast (8)

1.1.2 Identify ONE way in which the ceramic vase as seen FIGURE 1
reflects an indigenous identity. Substantiate your answer. (2)

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1.2

FIGURE 2: Propaganda poster by Surinder Singh, London.

1.2.1 Explain the purpose of a propaganda poster and how it compares

to the normal purpose of a poster. (2)

1.2.2 Discuss the poster in FIGURE 2 through an analysis of the

SYMBOLIC use of the following:

 Use of imagery
 Use of colour (4)

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1.3

FIGURE 3: Logo design.

The logo seen in FIGURE 3 could be considered a successful logo. Identify

TWO Gestalt Principles applied to the logo and the ways in which they
contribute to the success of the logo. (4)

1.4

FIGURE 4: Women’s Rights poster.

Choose THREE of the following terms with specific reference to the poster
design in FIGURE 4 to explain your understanding of:

 Stylisation
 Serifs
 Reversed-out-type
 Kerning (6)

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1.5 Study the images seen in FIGURE 5 and FIGURE 6 below and answer the
questions that follow.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

COMPARE FIGURE 5 and FIGURE 6 according to images and text to explain

the use of stereotyping. (4)

TOTAL SECTION A: 30

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SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY AND POPULAR CULTURE

QUESTION 2: INTERNATIONAL HISTORY OF DESIGN

(ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT; ART NOUVEAU; BAUHAUS;
ART DECO; DE STIJL; MODERNISM; SCANDINAVIAN)

2.1

FIGURE 1: FIGURE 2:
Scandinavian chair. Art Deco club chair.

Write an essay in which you COMPARE the designs of FIGURE 1 and

FIGURE 2, to show how each reflects the design style of the movement that it
represents.

Your essay must include the following for each movement:

 ONE aim (2)

 ONE influence (2)
 THREE general characteristics (6)

(Do not use tables or headings. Write a comparative essay, in paragraph

form.)

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2.2

FIGURE 3: Hair product packaging design.

FIGURE 4: Hair product packaging design.

The packaging design in FIGURE 3 reflects influences of Art Nouveau, and

the packaging design in FIGURE 4 shows the influence of De Stijl.

In TWO separate essays, apply your knowledge to show how each design
reflects the style/characteristics of the movements by discussing the following:

 Subject matter
 Colour
 Balance
 Line (8)

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2.3

FIGURE 5: Hanging light fixture by Mission Studio, U.S.A.

The contemporary light fixture in FIGURE 5 appears to have been influenced

by the Arts and Crafts style.

Supply the following information:

 FOUR characteristics of this light fixture which are typical of designs from
the Arts and Crafts movement. (4)

 How the design of the product in FIGURE 5 adheres to the principle of

‘truth to materials’. (2)

2.4 2.4.1 The Bauhaus was not only a pioneering training centre but also a
place of production. Answer the following:

 Give the name of ONE Bauhaus design and the name of the
designer. (1)
 Briefly analyse this design. (3)

2.4.2 Discuss how Bauhaus products and architecture showcase the

philosophy of ‘form follows function’. (2)
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QUESTION 3: POPULAR CULTURE

Popular Culture represents the people and media which are recognisable from a (10)
particular period.

Write an essay in which you discuss how social conditions shaped the popular
culture and trends of TWO design eras (eg. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus,
1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s).

(Do not use tables or headings. Write an essay, using paragraphs.

No marks will be awarded for repeating information in QUESTION 2.) [10]

TOTAL SECTION B: 40

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SECTION C: CONTEMPORARY, INTERNATIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND

SOCIAL DESIGN

QUESTION 4: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

FIGURE 1: 10x10 Low Cost Houses, Freedom Park in Mitchells Plein, Cape
Town, by MMA Architects.

10x10 Low Cost Houses were built using local and cheap materials. They were
constructed with the help of the Freedom Park community which was
previously a shack settlement. Each house cost R65 000, which has provided
new affordable housing in response to the urban poor. The EcoBeams system
of construction replaces brick-and-mortar with sandbags. These sandbags
were filled with sand from the dunes a mere few hundred metres from the
construction site. Solar panels have also been installed.

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4.1 Study the images in FIGURE 1 and the text below the image previous page.
Explain your understanding of the following terms with reference to the
images and information supplied:

 Carbon footprint
 Sustainable design
 Green design (3)

4.2

FIGURE 2: World Water Day 2012 poster by Al Ain Zoo.

With reference to FIGURE 2 explain how the poster creates an awareness of

environmental and social living conditions.

Explain your answer with reference to the portrayal of image and text as seen
in both panels of the poster. (4)

4.3 Discuss the work of ONE International designer or design group that you have
studied whose work clearly addresses environmental issues.

Include the following information in your essay:

 The name of the designer/group

 The designer’s/group’s aims and approach to design
 The name of a design by this designer/group and an explanation of how
this/these product(s) address environmental issues. (8)
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QUESTION 5: SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE DESIGN

Study the images and text in FIGURE 1 and answer the questions seen on the
following page.

FIGURE 1: Andyloo by Ben Mfazwe, East London, Eastern Cape.

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FIGURE 1 on the previous page shows the Andyloo, a waterless toilet, designed by
Ben Mfazwe who is originally from a rural part of the Eastern Cape. Although
meant for a single household one of the Andyloos have been used by 90 people
without any problems.

5.1 Supply THREE reasons why the Andyloo can be considered to be a socially
responsible product. (3)

5.2 Write about the work of ONE South African and ONE international socially
responsible designer or design group.

Write TWO separate essays in which you include the following information:

 Name of the designer/design group

 Aims and social responsibility
 Influences
 General characteristics
 The title and description of ONE work by that designer and an
explanation of how that work clearly indicates social responsibility.

(Indicate which socially responsible designer/design group is South African

and which one is international). (12)
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TOTAL SECTION C: 30
GRAND TOTAL: 100

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