2026 Grade 10 Fine Arts Mid Term 2 Exam with Marking Scheme

This paper covers the following topics:

• Section A
  • Color theory — hue, value, intensity, tactile texture, simulated texture
  • Perspective drawing — vanishing point, horizon line, one-point vs. two-point perspective, size reduction toward vanishing point
  • Color modification — tints, shades, gradation, complementary colors (true/false)
  • Urban art — Graffiti Art in Kenya, Calligraphy letter parts (ascender, body, descender)
  • Textile art — materials and tools for Batik technique on cotton
  • Principles of art — harmony, depth through overlapping in Still Life
  • Collage terminology — juxtaposition and mounting
• Section B
  • Still Life composition — achieving dominance, applying proportion, one-point perspective sketch of a table (drawing task), natural pigments
  • Watercolor painting techniques — identifying the wash technique, flat wash vs. graded wash, spray technique and safety, painterly vs. flat effects
  • Collage — single media vs. mixed media collage using recycled materials
  • Graffiti and urban art — history and community significance
  • Batik — step-by-step process and color application
• File Format: Ms Word
• Total Marks: 80 (Section A: 30 marks; Section B: 50 marks)
• Structure:
  • Section A (30 marks) — Short-answer questions; all compulsory
  • Section B (50 marks) — Extended-response and practical drawing questions; all compulsory