THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION 2006 (Level 1) VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PAPER II TIME: 2 HOURS
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NCSE LEVEL I INSTRUCTIONS
Read the following carefully: 1. This paper consists of two (2) sections. Section I contains one hundred multiple choice questions. Section II contains eight (8) open response questions. 2. You should spend approximately 50 minutes on Section I and 70 minutes on Section II 3. Section I is divided into four options: Option A – Visual Arts; Option B – Music; Option C – Dance and Option D – Drama. Choose TWO options and answer ALL questions in each option 4. Use separate multiple choice answer sheets to record your answers for each option 5. Write the name of each option at the top of each of your multiple choice answer sheets 6. Complete the following on your multiple choice answer sheets using a 2HB pencil only: • • • • • •
School’s Name School’s ID Student’s Name Student’s Number Date of Birth Subject
7. Record your answers for Section I by shading in completely, the selected letter on your answer sheet 8. If you must change an answer, erase the first answer completely, then shade your new answer 9. On the Multiple Choice answer sheets DO NOT Staple • Punch holes • Bend the corners • Tear • Make stray marks • 10. Attempt any TWO questions from Section II and answer all parts on the lined sheets at the back of the booklet. Begin each response on a new page. 11. Write the following on your booklet: Student’s Name • School’s Name • Student’s Number • School’s ID • 12. If you are finished before time, go back and check your work 2
SECTION I There are four options in this section: Option A - Visual Arts; Option B – Music; Option C – Dance; Option D – Drama. Choose any TWO options and answer all questions. Remember to complete each option on a separate answer sheet. D. China OPTION A – VISUAL ARTS
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What is the most appropriate material for the making of deyas? A. B. C. D.
6. An artist famous for the 1960’s rendering of local folklore characters is
Mud Cement Clay Sand
A. B. C. D.
2. Which of the following is associated with lettering and illustration? A. B. C. D.
7. In this diagram there are three arrows that extend from the primary colours to colour X. Colour X is a combination of the primary colours.
Ceramics Printing Graphic Design Imaginative Composition
3. Which of the following best describes a well-balanced mobile? A. B. C. D.
Francisco Cabral Alfredo Codallo Lisa O’ Connor Holly Gayadeen
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Yellow Orange
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Stationary and beautiful Hanging and moving Creative and tilting Colourful and functional
Yellow
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Red Orange
Blue R
4. In painting a landscape scene at six o’clock in the evening, which is the MOST appropriate group of colours that may be used?
B
Red Violet
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Red Violet
What is colour X? A. B. C. D.
Florescent colours Bright colours Warm colours Cool colours
A. B. C. D.
5. The craft technique of Block Printing was developed in A. B. C.
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Egypt Africa India
In printing, the quality of the image is improved through good A. B.
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Black Brown Grey White
registration texture
C. D.
contrast value
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A. B. C. D.
The drawing above illustrates A. B. C. D.
one point perspective two point perspective three point perspective four point perspective
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half - drop side by side oblique half - drop vertical stripe
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form follows function form follows beauty function follows form function follows beauty
The art of paper folding is called A.
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A and B B and D C and A D and B
In creating a craft item, A. B. C. D.
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Love Energy Anger Peace
Which of the following pieces on the right will complete the picture to the left? A. B. C. D.
10. The type of repetition illustrated in the pattern above is A. B. C. D.
What does the line pattern above best represent?
collage
B. C. D.
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origami papyrus papier mach é
This is a series of simple drawings which show the movements when using a pay phone. What is the correct order of the drawings?
A
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The three (3) main planes in a composition are the
A.
main centre of interest, secondary centre of interest, foreground
B.
foreground, secondary centre of interest, background
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main centre of interest, mid-ground, background
D.
foreground, mid-ground, background
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The art of appropriate lettering and beautiful handwriting is called
B
C
D
A. B. C. D.
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Which local artist is noted for his involvement in the search for an African psyche in his paintings? A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
A, D, C, B B, D, A, C C, D, B, A D, B, C, A
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Alexander King Guy Beckles Leroy Clarke Jackie Hinkson
In order to retain white areas in a watercolour painting, one technique employed is A. B. C. D.
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calligraphy graphics fonts italics
masking wax resist spattering wet-on-dry
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Artistic scenes painted on a wall in a public place is A. B. C. D.
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graffiti wall paper advertising outdoor art
The following diagrams show a method of tying fabric for the purpose of tie-dye. What method of tying is applied?
Which internationally renowned artist painted during the Renaissance period? A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
Isiah Boodoo Frieda Khalo Michaelangelo Buonarroti Francisco Cabral
Pleating Random Texturing Complete Resist Folding
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Which is the MOST efficient technique that can be used to repeat identical patterns on fabric? A. B. C. D.
Embroidery Appliqué Screen printing Lino block The illustration above represents which traditional Carnival characters? A. B. C. D.
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Which element should an artist use in order to make her work appealing to the sense of touch? A. B. C. D.
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Midnight Robbers Pierrot Grenades Minstrels Sailor Mas
Tone Shape Unity Texture
C. Tone, Tone, Semitone, Tone, Tone, Tone, Semitone D. Tone, Tone, Semitone, Tone, Tone, Semitone, Tone
OPTION B – MUSIC 1. The time signature means A. three beats per bar B. four beats per bar C. three crotchet (quarter note) beats per bar D. four crotchet (quarter note) beats per bar
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A. B. C. D.
whole note half note quarter note one-eight note
A. B. C. D.
Crotchet rest Minim rest Quaver rest Semibreve
A. B. C. D.
Chalkdust Luta Singing Sandra Shurwayne Winchester
A. B. C. D. 10.
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One Two Three Four
Which instrument can be considered a percussion instrument? A. B. C. D.
5. The intervals that constitute a major scale are A. Tone, Tone, Tone, Semitone, Tone, Tone, Tone, Semitone B. Tone, Semitone, Tone, Tone, Tone, Tone, Semitone
very soft soft very loud loud
9. The D major scale consists of how many sharps?
4. Who won the Calypso Monarch competition in 2006? A. B. C. D.
notes sharps or flats number accidentals
8. The sign pp means
3. Name ONE rest that is necessary to complete the bar
A. B. C. D.
ledger lines bar lines staff lines measure lines
7. Key Signature comprises
2. Another name for a quaver is a A. B. C. D.
Short horizontal lines written above or below the staff are called
Steelpan Guitar Saxaphone Violin
The lines of the bass clef are A. F A C E B. A C E G C. G B D F A
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D. E G B D F
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In music, the word tempo refers to A. B. C. D.
13.
17. Doh, Ray, Me, Fah, Soh, Lah, Te, Doh are called?
volume pitch speed tone
A. B. C. D.
French time names Kodaly time names Solfa names East Indian notation
How many notes are there in the C major scale? 2 A. B. C. D.
7 8 9 10
18. The sign used to indicate silence in music is called A. B. C. D.
14. The time signature is defined as
A. B. C. D.
simple duple simple quadruple compound duple compound quadruple
15. How many letters of the musical alphabet can be found in the word ‘baggage’? A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
19. A curved line which joins a note of the same pitch and makes the sound longer is called A. B. C. D.
accent tie slur pause
20. The musical alphabet comprises A. B. C. D.
2 3 4 5
16. Which one of the following is a melodic instrument?
rest bar measure note
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Cymbals Tabla Drums Steelpan
Which one of the following persons won the Soca Monarch competition in 2006? A. B. C. D.
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6 letters 7 letters 8 letters 9 letters
Iwer George Bunji Garlin Machael Montano Shurwayne Winchester
22. The recorder belongs to which family of musical instruments? A. B. C. D.
String Woodwind Brass Percussion
23. How many beats are there in a bar? A. 3 beats B. 4 beats C. 5 beats D. 6 beats
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Which of the following is the mandolin mostly associated? A. B. C. D.
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Jazz Parang Chutney Rap
A triad is comprised of how many notes? A. B. C. D.
2 3 4 5
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OPTION C - DANCE
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1. Dance is the transformation of ordinary functional and expressive movement into A. extraordinary movement for extraordinary purposes B. a grand theatrical performance C. dance performance D. creativity
A. B. C. D. 7.
2. In dancing, people organize the expressive movements of their bodies into A. B. C. D.
choreographed movements rhythmic and visual patterns dance – drama relaxation techniques
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enhance posture energise for long periods understand the dance develop an awareness of and fully articulate the body
A. outside of the body is more active than the other B. both sides are active C. it is an element of dance D. a dance sequence
Christmas Divali Carnival Emancipation
the speed of the movement a change in weight communication the duration of the movement
10. Strong sudden movements can be described as A. B. C. D.
5. ‘Fire Sailor Dance’ is seen most during A. B. C. D.
getting from one place to another travelling in a train energetic configuration rhythm
The length of time of a dance movement may vary. This refers to A. B. C. D.
4. In dance, asymmetric movement means
Rhythm/ timing Costumes Space Effort
‘Locomotion’ in dance is A. B. C. D.
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Bele Gadka Ballet Calypso
Which of the following is NOT an element of dance? A. B. C. D.
3. Most dance classes begin with ‘technique’, the purpose of which is to A. B. C. D.
Which of the following is a Classical dance?
bright and brisk prolonged and smooth energetic and vigorous breathless and smooth
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leaping and spreading embracing it with arms and legs concentrating in it moving around in it
12. A‘pin like’ or elongated body shape resembles the letter A. B. C. D.
18. Isolation in dance refers to A. dancing solo B. expressing emotions C. moving only a particular part of your body D. leaping on the spot
Y K I A
13. Plies and releves are the actions you do when
A. B. C. D.
moving on the floor doing gestures taking off and landing warming up
19. Warm up exercises are essential to dance because A. B. C. D.
14. Shape is one of the strongest visual components of dance. Shapes are
it prevents injury it is fun it is easy dance is movement
20. In dance we ‘defy’ gravity by A. B. C. D.
co-ordination of body with rhythm techniques lines and angles, chunks and masses choreographed movements
15. Paying attention to breathing allows the dancer to A. B. C. D. 16.
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A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
time is an important element of dance they are the essence of dance dance is a language of gestures they defy gravity
pace beauty direction expression
22. Timelessness in dance refers to
rounded body movements leaps and gestures rhythmic foot and spectacular spins symmetric movements
Space, time and energy are your raw materials for dance because
leaping into the air and coming down stretching our legs twisting on the floor spinning our bodies
21. In dance, hand and facial gestures convey
dance longer focus, centre and stay calm make better postures demonstrate more rhythm
Kathak, an Indian style of Classical dance is characterized by A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
A. B. C. D.
the end of a dance a movement in stillness time off from dance a continuous rhythmic pattern
23. In which of the following dance styles does the bare feet play an integral part in showing the combinations of rhythm? A. Tap B. Jig C. Kathak 11
D. Flamenco
24. Improvisation is an essential part of dance because it A. B. C. D.
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is fun helps in practising a routine fosters movement sensitivity allows the dancer to discover his/her body
Sometimes the dance-like movements of animals in courtship and play are similar to human movements. What do animals’ movements lack that is present in human dance? A. B. C. D.
Structured patterns Rhythm Expressions of the body Conscious use of symbols
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OPTION D - DRAMA
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What is the best description of a tableau? A. B. C. D.
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the main character in the play the character with the most lines the character that opposes the hero the most likable character
the main character in the play the character with the most lines the character who opposes the hero the most likable character
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reverie memory flashback
D.
flash of the past
Downstage right Centre stage Centre left Upstage right
State the position of actor C on the stage. A. B. C. D.
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Downstage right Centre stage Centre left Upstage right
State the position of actor B on the stage. A. B. C. D.
When a scene that occurred in a character’s past is replayed in the present it is called A. B. C.
State the position of actor A on the stage. A. B. C. D.
An antagonist is A. B. C. D.
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is seated around three sides is seated all around sits directly in front sits on stage
A protagonist is A. B. C. D.
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A photographic display A flat surface A frozen picture on stage Actors standing on stage
A proscenium stage is one in which the audience A. B. C. D.
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Questions 6 – 8 are based the stage plan below
Downstage centre Centre stage Centre left Upstage right
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An object used by an actor on stage is called a A. B. C. D.
10.
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flat prop tool mask
A. B. C. D.
An actor may block another actor or the action on stage. This is referred to as A. B. C. D.
masking blocking interfering upstaging
Question 11 refers to the extract below Character A: I need those files I gave you to sort. Character B: I’ll do them by the end of the week. Character A: By the end of the week you may not have a job. Character B: Oh.
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What is the status of character A in the scene above? A. B. C. D.
In which of the following positions is the actor using a high level?
High Low Weak Strong
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A child standing in a crib A man kneeling on the floor A woman standing at a window A man lying on a bed
Questions 13 – 17 refer to the scenario below
The Prize Trip
Indra:
Ah win! Ah win! Ah win a ticket for Germany! ( singing) I going Germany, I going Germany.
Father:
German who? You’re not going Germany by yourself, so you could forget it.
Indra:
Why can’t I go alone? I’m over eighteen.
Mother:
Why don’t you give the ticket to your cousin Satesh, he is a boy who really likes football. Young girls like you shouldn’t be travelling alone.
Indra:
Why I must give Satesh my ticket, I work real hard sending in my entries, and now I must give up my prize? (Joseph the neighbour enters) Joe, Joe ah win a ticket to Germany and now ma and them want me to give it to Satesh. All the time I sending in my entries, Satesh only telling me I foolish and that I wouldn’t win anything, now they want me to give him the ticket. They’re too unfair
Joseph:
Aye girl, I now coming to tell you all that I going Germany with the cultural group.
Indra:
Oh gosh boy we go lime, where all yuh staying?
Father:
I said you’re not going anywhere!
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How does Indra feel about winning the ticket? A. B. C. D.
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A. B. C. D. 16.
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Joyful Tense Sad Angry
a mirror a journal a game acting
What kind of music would you use in a solemn scene? A. B. C. D.
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call alarm cue knock
To reflect on drama class, a dancer could use A. B. C. D.
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set style setting props
A signal to begin action on stage is called a/an A. B. C. D.
he can play football he is a boy he likes football he knows Germany
What atmosphere is best reflected in the scenario? A. B. C. D.
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character theme setting plot
In a play, stage directions such as (a dark, windy afternoon) refer to A. B. C. D.
she does not know anything about football Germany is too far she would be going alone he cannot make the trip
Indra’s mother wants her to give the ticket to Satesh because A. B. C. D.
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He thinks it is unfair He thinks she doesn’t deserve it He does not believe that she won it He is happy for her
Indra’s father doesn’t want her to go because
The storyline in a play is called the A. B. C. D.
She is worried She is excited She does not care She is frightened
How does Joe feel about Indra winning the ticket? A. B. C. D.
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Soca Dancehall Hymns Gangsta Rap
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In staging a presentation of different cultural groups, which costume would not apply? A. B. C. D.
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Anansi is best known for his
A. B. C. D.
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A sari African print gown and head wrap Shorts and tee-shirt Tuxedo
trusting of others trust games betrayal of trust trustworthiness
A scene created with little or no rehearsal is described as A. B. C. D.
extempo impromptu improvisation drama
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SECTION II Answer any TWO (2) questions from this section. Remember to begin each response on a new page. You should complete this section in about 70 minutes.
1. Your class has been asked to dramatise either Indian Arrival Day or Emancipation Day. Write a description of the presentation, including elements such as scenery, costumes and music.
2. You have been asked to represent your country at a world youth conference. How would you use what you have learnt in Drama to encourage others to visit your country.
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Trinidad and Tobago’s music has evolved over a period of time. Discuss how the elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony and timbre, has influenced our culture from the early 1900’s to our present day?
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Foreign cultural instruments (eg. Tassa and African Drums) have influenced the music of Trinidad and Tobago. Discuss how these instruments have contributed to our rich and unique style of music.
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Name the dance elements. Discuss the relationship of dance elements when creating a dance based on ONE (1) of the themes - ‘ The Seaside’ or ‘ The Forest’.
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Name two (2) Caribbean folk dances. Compare and contrast their styles, costumes etc.
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Select an artist of Trinidad and Tobago. The artist may be a painter, sculptor, mas designer, textile designer, pottery maker or produce work in any other visual arts field/s. Discuss the artist himself/herself, how the artist’s work has contributed to the culture and/ or arts of Trinidad and Tobago, and how the artist has encouraged or influenced you as a student/ young artist.
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A designer wishes to create a banner with the words: GERMANY HERE WE COME Select a FOUR (4) colour scheme for the banner, and discuss why you have chosen each colour. Apart from the words, draw TWO (2) illustrations (symbols, logos etc.) that may be used either separately or together to compliment the lettering on the banner. Discuss how effective will the combined use of the words and your illustrations be to the banner.
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