Collage

17 Grade 10 Fine Arts questions on Collage, with worked marking schemes. 17 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Juma tells his classmates that a collage is 'just pictures glued on paper'.

   (a) Define collage as a picture-making technique. (1 mark)

   (b) Distinguish between a single-media collage and a mixed-media collage, giving an example of materials used in each. (2 marks)

   (3 marks)

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2. Question 2

   2 marks

   State two benefits to the environment of using recyclable materials in collage making. (2 marks)

   (2 marks)

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3. Question 3

   6 marks

   A learner is analysing a collage artwork by a Kenyan artist displayed at a local gallery. Explain how each of the following characteristics of collage could be achieved in the artwork.

   (a) Textural effect (2 marks)

   (b) Painterly effect (2 marks)

   (c) Juxtaposition (2 marks)

   (6 marks)

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4. Question 4

   5 marks

   Mutua has completed a mixed-media collage and is preparing it for the class exhibition.

   (a) State two reasons why the finished collage should be trimmed before display. (2 marks)

   (b) Describe how Mutua would window-mount the collage. (3 marks)

   (5 marks)

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   (a) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - To remove uneven, rough or untidy edges. - To cut off pieces of material that stick out beyond the support. - To make the work a regular shape/size that fits the mount or display space. - To give the work a neat, finished appearance. (b) Any three of the following steps, 1 mark each (3 marks): - Measure the collage and choose a mounting card larger than the work, in a colour that does not compete with it (e.g. black, grey or white). - Mark and cut a window (opening) slightly smaller than the collage, positioned so that the mount has equal borders at the top and sides and a slightly wider border at the bottom. - Place the collage behind the window so that its edges are covered by the mount. - Fix the collage to the back of the mount using tape or glue on its edges, and attach a backing board if available. - Clean off marks and label the work (title, name) on the mount.

5. Question 5

   1 mark

   Amani is making a mixed-media collage on environmental conservation. She wants some of the leaves in her composition to appear to stand out from the background. Which technique would best create this three-dimensional effect?

   A. Cutting all the pieces to exactly one size

   B. Using one tone for both background and leaves

   C. Raising some pieces on folded card spacers

   D. Pressing every piece flat under heavy books

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6. Question 6

   1 mark

   During an art lesson, Wanjiru tears and cuts pieces of old magazine paper of different shapes and colours, overlaps them and pastes them on a manila board to create a busy market scene. She uses no other material. Which type of artwork has she produced?

   A. Free-standing assemblage

   B. Single-media collage

   C. Paper mosaic composition

   D. Mixed-media collage

   (1 mark)

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A Grade 10 class is making a mixed-media collage from bottle tops, sisal fibre and pieces of kitenge fabric. The collage will hang in the school corridor for a whole term. Which choice of support and adhesive will make the collage most durable?

   A. Manila paper with flour paste

   B. Newsprint sheet with a glue stick

   C. Thin carton sides with clear sticky tape

   D. Hardboard with white PVA glue

   (1 mark)

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   Learners in a Kisumu school are collecting recyclable materials around the school compound for a collage project. Which practice best follows safety rules when collecting and preparing the materials?

   A. Break glass bottles into small pieces for sparkle

   B. Store damp materials in sealed bags until needed

   C. Soften plastic bags by burning them over a flame

   D. Wear gloves and wash collected items before use

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Before making a single-media paper collage, Chebet's group collects old newspapers, magazines and calendars from home. Describe four ways in which the group should prepare these materials before using them. (4 marks)

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    Kiprop pastes a cut-out photograph of a giraffe directly on top of a printed picture of the Nairobi skyline so that the giraffe partly covers some of the buildings, making the two images read as one layered scene. Which characteristic of collage has he used?

    A. Juxtaposition

    B. Painterly effect

    C. Textural effect

    D. Superimposition

    (1 mark)

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11. Question 11

    4 marks

    Other than the support and the adhesive, explain two ways in which the choice of materials can affect the durability of a collage. (4 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    Any two of the following, 2 marks each (1 mark for the factor, 1 mark for the explanation) (4 marks): - Condition of materials: clean, dry materials last, while damp or dirty materials grow mould and decay. - Perishable organic materials: fresh leaves, fruit peels or flowers rot, shrink or change colour, while dried or non-perishable materials last longer. - Quality of paper: thin, low-quality paper such as newsprint yellows, fades in sunlight and tears easily, while thicker or glossy paper keeps its colour longer. - Weight of materials: heavy items such as stones or many bottle tops pull away and fall off, while light items stay fixed; materials should be matched in weight to what the work can hold. - Materials that attract pests: untreated seeds, grains or food-based items may be eaten by insects or rodents, while synthetic or treated materials are not. - Colourfastness: materials with dyes that fade or run when exposed to light or moisture spoil the work over time, while colourfast materials keep their appearance.

12. Question 12

    4 marks

    In the space provided, sketch a simple layout plan for a paper collage titled 'Clean Water for All'. Your sketch should: - show at least three overlapping shapes; - indicate one area where juxtaposition is used; - label the colour or tone planned for each main shape. (4 marks)

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    During a critique session, learners give feedback on Halima's paper collage titled 'Say No to Plastic'. Which comment is the most constructive feedback?

    A. The colours are wrong and the whole thing looks messy, so start it again.

    B. The torn edges add texture; overlapping the dark pieces would add depth.

    C. My own collage on the same theme was better because I used more colours.

    D. It is a very beautiful collage and I really like it, so well done Halima.

    (1 mark)

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14. Question 14

    5 marks

    A Grade 10 class is making a mixed-media collage on the theme of environmental conservation.

    (a) Name three materials from the local environment, other than paper, that the learners could use, and state the texture effect each would give. (3 marks)

    (b) Explain how the learners could create variation of tone in the collage. (2 marks)

    (5 marks)

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    (a) Any three of the following, 1 mark each for a material correctly matched to its texture (3 marks): - Dry banana fibre or sisal: rough, fibrous/stringy texture. - Sand or sawdust: fine, grainy texture. - Seeds, beans or maize grains: bumpy/knobbly texture. - Dry leaves: veined, crinkly texture. - Twigs or grass stalks: linear, ridged texture. - Feathers: soft, fluffy texture. - Eggshells: cracked, crazed texture. - Bottle tops: ridged/raised texture. - Fabric pieces: woven or smooth texture. (b) 2 marks: any one method well explained (2 marks), or two methods stated (1 mark each): - Arrange materials of naturally different shades, e.g. light sand beside dark soil or dark seeds, grading from light to dark. - Overlap thin or translucent layers so that areas with more layers appear darker. - Vary the closeness of pieces: closely packed pieces appear darker, widely spaced pieces lighter. - Tint some materials with diluted water colour to make lighter and darker versions.

15. Question 15

    4 marks

    The school Health Club has asked art learners to make collages for a campaign against drug and substance abuse. Explain two ways in which the collage technique can be used to highlight this contemporary issue. (4 marks)

    (4 marks)

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    Any two of the following, 2 marks each (1 mark for the way, 1 mark for the explanation) (4 marks): - Juxtaposition: placing contrasting images side by side, e.g. a healthy, studying learner beside a learner affected by drugs, makes the consequences clear at a glance. - Superimposition: layering images, e.g. a cigarette or bottle over a face or a school, creates a symbolic message that drugs destroy lives and futures. - Words and slogans: cut-out letters and headlines from newspapers and magazines can be combined with images to deliver a direct message. - Use of real materials: empty cigarette packets or bottle tops (cleaned and safely handled) give the message a powerful, realistic impact. - Colour and texture: strong colour contrast, dark tones or rough textures attract attention and create a mood of danger or warning. - Collages are cheap to make from recyclable materials and quick to produce, so many can be displayed around the school to reach a wide audience.

16. Question 16

    5 marks

    Outline five steps a learner would follow to create a single-media paper collage from a prepared sketch. (5 marks)

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17. Question 17

    6 marks

    Brian displays his paper collage for peer appraisal. For each of the following observations made by his classmates, identify the weakness it shows and suggest how Brian could improve it.

    (a) The corners of several pieces have lifted off the support. (2 marks)

    (b) All the pieces are cut from the same brown newspaper. (2 marks)

    (c) The shapes are lined up in a single row across the middle of the support. (2 marks)

    (6 marks)

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