The exam paper test questions - National 5 Art and Design Revision

1

National 5 students must complete a question paper. How many marks are available for this exam?

30 marks – two questions worth 15 marks each

50 marks – four questions, two worth 15 marks each, and two worth 10 marks each

60 marks – four questions worth 15 marks each

2

Students are required to answer two mandatory questions. Which two questions must every student answer?

Question 1 and question 2

Question 1 and question 7

Question 6 and Question 12

3

Students must answer all parts of the questions selected to gain full marks. Which of the following can the examiner award a mark for?

A biographical fact about the artist or designer

A comment which gives a detailed description of the work

A comment which gives a valid justification

4

In their responses to Expressive Art Studies questions, students must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of art terminology. When responding on composition, which of the following would be appropriate to include?

Justified comments on focal point

A detailed description of the subject matter

Justified comments on how the media has been applied

5

In response to a question prompt on tone, which of the following is the appropriate response?

The painting has a sad tone as it contains a skull and other objects associated with death

The tone of the painting is dull because there is not much happening

The light source appears to be coming from the left hand side as shadows are cast on the right of the objects, helping to show their form

6

In the mandatory Expressive Art Studies question, student must select and name artwork which they have previously studied. How many artworks must be selected?

One artwork by one artist

Two artworks by different artists (two works in total)

Two artworks by two artists (four works in total)

7

In their response to an Expressive Art Studies question, a student makes the comment, ‘the painting reminds me of Cubism as the objects have been fragmented and have a geometric appearance’. Which of the following elements does this comment relate to?

Style

Mood and atmosphere

Media handling

8

In the Design Studies section, students have a choice of five optional questions covering a variety of design areas. Which of the following will they be guaranteed to see in the question paper images?

Poster design

Architecture

Jewellery design

9

In their Design Studies responses, students must show an understanding of key design issues. Which of the following terms relates to function?

Fitness for purpose

Style

Decoration

10

In the final part of each question, students are asked to give their opinion on a specific aspect of the work(s). How many marks are available for this element of each question?

1 mark

2 marks

3 marks