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ART AND DESIGN
Paper 1
2025
1 hour 40 minutes
HES MOCK EXAMINATIONS 2025
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
ART AND DESIGN
PAPER 1
1 HOUR MINUTES
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
The paper comprises of two (2) sections A and B. It has four
examination items.
Answer one item from each section.
Answer two items in all.
Any additional item answered will not be scored.
All answers must be written in the answer sheets provided
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SECTION A:
(Art History)
Either
ITEM 1
During the pre-historic civilisation, artists made a variety of artworks
using different materials and tools from their environments. Their
community and personal needs guided them on the kind of artworks they
would produce. Their artworks served various purposes ranging from
functional, domestic to decorative. The support pictures in Figures A and
B show some.
FIG A FIG B
However, in Uganda today, some artists make artworks that are none
environmental related and just copy from existing artworks. This has led
to a few people appreciating art in their communities.
TASK
Produce a write-up advising Ugandan artists on how best they can make
their artworks appreciated in their communities.
OR
ITEM 2.
The Government of Uganda has received financial support from one of its
development partners. The support is intended to renovate one of the
bridges and worshiping places in the country. The renovation is intended
to improve on the strength and beauty of the bridges and worshiping
facilities. Recently, the contractors who have been given this task visited
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the ancient facilities of Rome. They appreciated the general architecture
which was made as early as the 7th Century and still strong and attractive
to date. Some of the facilities they saw are in Figures C and D.
FIG C FIG D
The contractors were told that architectural art keeps evolving and they
now propose to borrow some of the knowledge and practice they got from
the Roman facilities to improve on the strength and beauty of the bridges
and worshiping places.
TASK
Assuming you are one of the contractors to renovate the sports stadium
in Uganda, explain the architectural components you would borrow from
the ancient Greek and Roman artists to strengthen and beautify the walls
of the sports stadium.
SECTION B:
(Studio Technology)
Either:
ITEM 3
Syrus is an art enthusiast. During his leisure time, he takes time to visit
various art galleries and art display centres. One time he bought these two
pieces (Figure E and F) from one of the Art galleries he visited
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FIG E FIG F
When he reached home, he hanged the two pieces in his sitting room. His
children got excited about these artworks and they requested him to
explain how the artworks are produced and the purpose they serve.
Unfortunately, Syrus could not explain to his children and therefore had
to look for help from someone else.
TASK
If Syrus selected you, explain in writing to his children what is required
and how to produce anyone (either Fig. E or Fig. F) of the artworks above,
and their purpose.
OR
ITEM 4
Mr. Kendrick a resident of Misaka village was raised in the family of artists.
Much as he was not trained at school, his love for art created him full time
employment and that is how he has been able to earn a living. He is known
for his unique style of repurposing objects and trash. Below is one of his
artworks
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Fig G
The approaches in his artworks are unique and original and have helped
him to be recognized at both national and international levels. Recently,
he was selected to represent Ugandan artists at the World Artists’
Conference, but he is disadvantaged because he cannot read and write.
TASK
As a student of art and one of his admirers, produce a write up concerning
the materials, his approach and why such artworks are produced.
END
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