New Curriculum Second Term Cultural and Creative Arts examination for Primary 4

Class: Primary 4
Term: Second Term
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Marks: 70

SECTION A: OBJECTIVES (40 Marks)
Instruction: Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.

1. Which tool is mainly used to apply paint to paper? (a) Carving chisel    (b) Clay roller    (c) Weaving shuttle    (d) Paintbrush
2. A drawing board is useful because it ________. (a) makes paint without mixing    (b) sharpens every pencil automatically    (c) supports the paper while drawing    (d) cuts wood into shapes
3. What is a safe practice when handling art tools? (a) Keeping sharp edges away from the body    (b) Passing sharp blades carelessly    (c) Running while carrying pointed objects    (d) Leaving tools on the floor
4. After using a paintbrush, the pupil should ________. (a) bend the handle deliberately    (b) keep it in dirty water for weeks    (c) wash it and store it properly    (d) leave paint to harden in the bristles
5. Carving is the art of ________. (a) joining threads to make cloth    (b) applying colour with a stamp    (c) drawing only with chalk    (d) removing material to form a design or object
6. Which material may be carved by an appropriately trained artist? (a) Loose powder    (b) Wood    (c) Air    (d) Plain water
7. A small carved wooden figure is an example of ________. (a) a printed photograph    (b) two-dimensional weaving    (c) a written poem    (d) three-dimensional artwork
8. Which concern is most important when carving materials? (a) Using suitable tools safely under supervision    (b) Holding a blade against a finger    (c) Carving while distracted    (d) Removing protective supports
9. A professional artist is someone who ________. (a) must work without training    (b) only enjoys viewing artwork    (c) never produces work for others    (d) uses artistic skills as an occupation
10. Which person is an example of an arts professional? (a) Class spectator    (b) Sculptor    (c) Sports referee    (d) Shop customer
11. Which of these is an element of art? (a) Rhythm    (b) Balance    (c) Line    (d) Harmony
12. The quality of a surface that may appear rough or smooth is called ________. (a) proportion    (b) contrast    (c) unity    (d) texture
13. A closed outline such as a circle or square is an example of ________. (a) emphasis    (b) balance    (c) shape    (d) movement
14. Artists use colour in a design partly to ________. (a) remove every line from the artwork    (b) create interest and communicate mood    (c) prevent all variation in the picture    (d) turn a flat sheet into stone
15. Shading is the use of ________. (a) only straight lines of equal thickness    (b) threads woven through a mat    (c) light and dark tones to suggest form    (d) repeated printed labels
16. A drawing with darker tones under an object can suggest ________. (a) the absence of any light source    (b) an uncoloured surface only    (c) an object without shape    (d) the presence of a shadow
17. Which of these is a principle of design rather than an element? (a) Line    (b) Balance    (c) Colour    (d) Texture
18. Repetition of shapes or lines in a planned arrangement creates ________. (a) rhythm    (b) unrelated parts    (c) a blank space    (d) a single isolated point
19. A composition with visual weight evenly arranged shows ________. (a) no proportion    (b) no emphasis    (c) balance    (d) disorder
20. When improving a poster, an artist should consider ________. (a) how the elements work together clearly    (b) adding random marks with no purpose    (c) hiding the main message    (d) using unreadable lettering
21. Which tool is most suitable for making a rough outline before painting? (a) Drumstick    (b) Pencil    (c) Weaving needle    (d) Chisel
22. A pupil needs to mix two paint colours. Which item is most suitable? (a) Ruler only    (b) Stamp pad only    (c) Palette    (d) Carving mallet
23. What should be done to a wet painting before it is stored? (a) Allow the paint to dry    (b) Rub the surface    (c) Place another wet painting on it    (d) Fold it immediately
24. Which precaution makes classroom carving safer? (a) Point blades towards a partner    (b) Leave sharp tools on the floor    (c) Carve while running    (d) Work under guidance with suitable tools
25. Carving differs from modelling because carving usually ________. (a) joins soft clay by pressing    (b) removes material to create a form    (c) prints a repeated image    (d) crosses strips of paper
26. A sculpture can be viewed from different sides because it has ________. (a) no depth    (b) only one line    (c) only a painted surface    (d) three dimensions
27. An illustrator earns a living mainly by ________. (a) treating animal illnesses    (b) teaching arithmetic only    (c) creating pictures for texts or designs    (d) repairing farm implements
28. A sculptor is an artist who mainly produces ________. (a) three-dimensional artworks    (b) computer passwords    (c) musical rhythms only    (d) written poems only
29. Which art element describes the boundary of a shape? (a) Rhythm    (b) Line    (c) Balance    (d) Unity
30. A designer chooses warm colours to create a feeling of ________. (a) energy and warmth    (b) sound volume    (c) measurement accuracy    (d) physical weight
31. When the same shape appears several times, the design demonstrates ________. (a) measurement    (b) carving    (c) repetition    (d) casting
32. What makes a balanced composition pleasing to view? (a) All shapes must be identical    (b) Visual weight is arranged thoughtfully    (c) Only one colour can be used    (d) Objects must be placed randomly
33. In drawing, darker shading often makes part of an object appear ________. (a) made of metal    (b) physically heavier    (c) completely transparent    (d) less brightly lit
34. The appearance of rough tree bark in a drawing illustrates ________. (a) balance only    (b) texture    (c) proportion only    (d) rhythm
35. A large object near a very small object shows a contrast in ________. (a) size    (b) temperature    (c) taste    (d) sound
36. Which two are elements of visual art? (a) Unity and repetition    (b) Harmony and emphasis    (c) Balance and rhythm    (d) Line and colour
37. Which two are principles used in design? (a) Balance and repetition    (b) Shape and texture    (c) Colour and form    (d) Line and point
38. An artist arranges a poster title in large letters to create ________. (a) casting    (b) weaving    (c) emphasis    (d) carving
39. A repeating border of leaves around a drawing shows ________. (a) perspective only    (b) pattern    (c) sculpture    (d) shadow only
40. Why should an artist plan the arrangement of objects before colouring? (a) To make the composition clear and balanced    (b) To guarantee every colour is dark    (c) To eliminate the need for materials    (d) To avoid observing sizes

SECTION B: THEORY / PRACTICAL (30 Marks)
Instruction: Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1. Art tools and safety
(a) State one function of a paintbrush. (2 marks)
(b) Name four art tools or materials and state their uses. (4 marks)
(c) Explain four precautions for using and storing art tools safely. (4 marks)

2. Carving and professionals
(a) Define carving. (2 marks)
(b) State two materials or tools suitable for carving and their uses. (4 marks)
(c) Name two arts professions and explain what each professional produces. (4 marks)

3. Elements of art
(a) What is texture in art? (2 marks)
(b) Name four elements of art. (4 marks)
(c) Draw a simple labelled design showing any two elements of art in use. (4 marks)

4. Shading and design
(a) Define shading. (2 marks)
(b) Explain how light and dark tones can show shape in a drawing. (4 marks)
(c) Draw a simple object with shading and state two principles used to organise the design. (4 marks)

Objective Marking Scheme
Question 1 – ✅ (d) Paintbrush
Question 2 – ✅ (c) supports the paper while drawing
Question 3 – ✅ (a) Keeping sharp edges away from the body
Question 4 – ✅ (c) wash it and store it properly
Question 5 – ✅ (d) removing material to form a design or object
Question 6 – ✅ (b) Wood
Question 7 – ✅ (d) three-dimensional artwork
Question 8 – ✅ (a) Using suitable tools safely under supervision
Question 9 – ✅ (d) uses artistic skills as an occupation
Question 10 – ✅ (b) Sculptor
Question 11 – ✅ (c) Line
Question 12 – ✅ (d) texture
Question 13 – ✅ (c) shape
Question 14 – ✅ (b) create interest and communicate mood
Question 15 – ✅ (c) light and dark tones to suggest form
Question 16 – ✅ (d) the presence of a shadow
Question 17 – ✅ (b) Balance
Question 18 – ✅ (a) rhythm
Question 19 – ✅ (c) balance
Question 20 – ✅ (a) how the elements work together clearly
Question 21 – ✅ (b) Pencil
Question 22 – ✅ (c) Palette
Question 23 – ✅ (a) Allow the paint to dry
Question 24 – ✅ (d) Work under guidance with suitable tools
Question 25 – ✅ (b) removes material to create a form
Question 26 – ✅ (d) three dimensions
Question 27 – ✅ (c) creating pictures for texts or designs
Question 28 – ✅ (a) three-dimensional artworks
Question 29 – ✅ (b) Line
Question 30 – ✅ (a) energy and warmth
Question 31 – ✅ (c) repetition
Question 32 – ✅ (b) Visual weight is arranged thoughtfully
Question 33 – ✅ (d) less brightly lit
Question 34 – ✅ (b) texture
Question 35 – ✅ (a) size
Question 36 – ✅ (d) Line and colour
Question 37 – ✅ (a) Balance and repetition
Question 38 – ✅ (c) emphasis
Question 39 – ✅ (b) pattern
Question 40 – ✅ (a) To make the composition clear and balanced

Theory Marking Scheme
Question 1:
(a) Paintbrush applies paint. (2 marks)
(b) Pencil sketches; ruler draws straight edges; scissors cut; eraser removes lines. (4 marks)
(c) Clean and store tools; carry sharp tools safely; do not run with them. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Removing material to create a form. (2 marks)
(b) Wood, chisel or suitable safe carving tool. (4 marks)
(c) Sculptor makes forms; painter paints; designer develops visual designs. (4 marks)

Question 3:
(a) Surface quality appearing rough or smooth. (2 marks)
(b) Line, shape, colour, form, texture or space. (4 marks)
(c) Award marks for two correctly demonstrated and labelled elements. (4 marks)

Question 4:
(a) Use of light and dark tones to show form. (2 marks)
(b) Darker shaded areas appear away from light; highlights remain lighter. (4 marks)
(c) Award marks for controlled light-to-dark shading and balance/contrast. (4 marks)

Mark correct equivalent answers, explanations and labelled work within the taught syllabus.