Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Fine Arts Mid Term 2 2026 Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  This exam evaluates Grade 10 Fine Arts learners on color theory, perspective drawing, art techniques, collage, and Still Life composition — assessing creative, analytical, and practical art competencies as required under the KCBE Senior School curriculum.

  • Month Administered: June 2026
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
  • Structure:
    • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
    • Section B (50 marks) — Extended-response and practical drawing questions; all compulsory

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Color theory — hue, value, intensity, tactile texture, simulated texture
    • Perspective drawing — vanishing point, horizon line, one-point vs. two-point perspective, size reduction toward vanishing point
    • Color modification — tints, shades, gradation, complementary colors (true/false)
    • Urban art — Graffiti Art in Kenya, Calligraphy letter parts (ascender, body, descender)
    • Textile art — materials and tools for Batik technique on cotton
    • Principles of art — harmony, depth through overlapping in Still Life
    • Collage terminology — juxtaposition and mounting
  • Section B
    • Still Life composition — achieving dominance, applying proportion, one-point perspective sketch of a table (drawing task), natural pigments
    • Watercolor painting techniques — identifying the wash technique, flat wash vs. graded wash, spray technique and safety, painterly vs. flat effects
    • Collage — single media vs. mixed media collage using recycled materials
    • Graffiti and urban art — history and community significance
    • Batik — step-by-step process and color application
• Category:

  Exams
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  FINE ARTS

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