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FINE ART EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

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FINE ART EXAMINATION FORMAT FORM FOUR

016 FINE ART

(For School Candidates Only)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This examination format is a revised version of the 2008 format. The format is based on the Fine Art Syllabus of 2005.

Formally, the format focused only on the practical examination assessment. To ensure the standard for the paradigm shift towards competence-based assessment, the Fine Art format has been revised to include a theory paper 016/1 Fine Art 1 and a practical 016/2 Fine Art

2. 2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will generally measure the extent to which candidates can:

2.1 demonstrate knowledge on art theory as well as practical skills and competences in artistic production(s);

2.2 apply artistic skills and knowledge in providing quality services and refinement of society and environment for better living standards;

2.3 use knowledge and skills to recognise and promote the artistic heritage of Tanzania; and

2.4 demonstrate the acquired knowledge, skills and competences that will qualify them to pursue further education or professional arts-based career in the field of Fine Art.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES

The examination will assess the candidates’ ability to:

3.1 explain terminologies and theories of Fine Art;

3.2 create pictorial arts with communicative and aesthetic values;

3.3 provide constructive criticism on works of Fine Art;

3.4 make drawings, paintings and designs;

3.5 produce works of Fine Art using traditional and modern technologies; and 3.6 demonstrate entrepreneurship in the field of Fine Art.

4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

The examination will consist of two papers. Paper 016/1 Fine Art 1 (Theory Paper) and Paper 016/2 Fine Art 2 (Practical Paper).

32 4.1 Paper 016/1 Fine Art 1 (Theory Paper)

This paper will be a three (3)-hour examination. It will consist of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions. Candidates will be required to answer a total of nine (9) questions which will weigh 100 marks.

Section A will consist of two (2) questions. Question 1 will be a multiple-choice question with 15 items. Each item will weigh one (1) mark. Question 2 will consist of five (5) matching items questions. Each item will weigh one (1) mark.

Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in this section. Hence the total weight for this section will be 20 marks.

Section B will consist of five (5) short answer questions. The questions will be set from any topic in the syllabus.

Each question will carry 10 marks. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. Therefore the section will carry a total of 50 marks.

Section C will consist of three (3) essay questions. The questions will be set from any topic in the syllabus.

Candidates will be required to answer two (2) questions. Each question will carry 15 marks, making a total of 30 marks.

4.2 Paper 016/2 Fine Art 2 (Practical Paper)

This paper will be of three (3) hours. The paper will consist of sections A and B with a total of four (4) questions. Candidates will be required to answer a total of two (2) questions which weigh 100 marks.

Section A will consist of two (2) questions. The questions will be set from drawing and painting topics. Each question will weigh 50 marks. Candidates will be required to answer one (1) question. This section will carry a total of 50 marks.

Section B will consist of two (2) questions. The questions will be set from designing topic. Each question will weigh 50 marks. Candidates will be required to answer one (1) question. This section will carry a total of 50 marks.