Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Navakholo Joint Evaluation Test 1 Art and Design Paper 2 March 2026 Pre-Mock Exam Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is towards the end of the file.

  It is the official marking scheme for the KCSE Art and Design Paper 2 (Practical) examination. This document provides detailed mark allocations for both Alternative A (Drawing/Painting) and Alternative B (Graphics), covering the five assessment criteria applied to candidates' practical artwork submissions.

  • Month Administered: March 2026
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 100 per alternative

  It covers the following topics:

  • Alternative A: Drawing/Painting — Assessment Criteria
    • Interpretation — relevance of subject matter to theme, appropriateness of mood/atmosphere, dimensions (15 marks)
    • Composition — use of space, format, design principles (unity/rhythm/balance/dominance), proportion (30 marks)
    • Forms/Structure — definition of forms, capture of actions, articulation of posture and features, proportions (30 marks)
    • Tone/Colour — tonal value for volume/depth, harmony/contrast (15 marks)
    • Craftsmanship — competence in media use, personal qualities, presentation and finish (15 marks)
  • Alternative B: Graphics — Assessment Criteria
    • Interpretation — subject matter, dimensions, format, graphics design process, mood/symbolism (16 marks)
    • Composition — layout of pictorial forms/letters, rhythm/unity/balance, spacing, originality/creativity (32 marks)
    • Form/Structure — definition and proportion of forms, appropriateness to function (30 marks)
    • Colour — appropriate colour use, harmony/contrast (12 marks)
    • Professional Skills — precision, neatness, presentation and finish (10 marks)
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  ART AND DESIGN

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