If you are preparing for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Picture Making exam, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the official syllabus.
This syllabus serves as a valuable resource, providing you with the necessary guidance on the topics to study.
In this blog post, we will explore the aims and objectives of the Picture Making syllabus, the exam format, and the various topics covered.
- Aims and Objectives: The Picture Making syllabus aims to assess your knowledge and skills in both theoretical and practical aspects of Picture Making. The main objectives of the examination are as follows:
(i) Assessing your knowledge and competence in utilizing local resources for Picture Making, fostering personal development and contributing to nation-building.
(ii) Testing your understanding and appreciation of Picture Making as an art form.
(iii) Evaluating your knowledge and understanding of utilizing computer tools in Picture Making.
(iv) Assessing your awareness of different career and job opportunities in the field of Picture Making.
- Examination Format: The Picture Making examination consists of three papers, namely Papers 1, 2, and 3. All three papers are mandatory and must be taken. Here’s a breakdown of each paper:
PAPER 1: This paper consists of forty multiple-choice objective questions to be answered within 50 minutes, carrying a total of 40 marks.
PAPER 2: In this paper, you will encounter six essay-type questions. You are required to answer four questions within 2 hours, accounting for 60 marks.
PAPER 3: The practical component of the exam, where you will execute two projects and choose one to complete within five days. You will work for six hours each day. The paper carries 80 marks, with an additional 20 marks for designing sketches and preparatory notes.
- Syllabus Topics: The Picture Making syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Picture making as a vocation and its importance, emphasizing career opportunities and studying the works of contemporary Ghanaian artists.
- Analysis of the social and economic importance of picture making in Ghana.
- Basic design and composition in picture making, covering definition, planning, principles, and components of a composition.
- Drawing/illustration, exploring tools and materials, types of drawings, and the purpose and scope of illustration.
- Painting, including the identification of tools and media, theory of color, painting techniques, and different styles of painting.
- Printmaking, discussing the principles of printmaking as an aspect of picture making and exploring various techniques.
- Collages, mosaics, montage, appliqué, marquetry, and montages, defining these techniques and explaining the planning and execution processes.
- Mural painting, frieze, fresco, and panel work, covering concepts, styles, composition principles, and execution techniques.
- Body art, studying body decoration, its history, significance, and different types such as scarification, tattooing, coiffure, and costume.
- Color, including its definition, classification, concepts, and significance.
- History of painting, exploring its scope, characteristics, notable artists, and contributions to the development of art.
- Entrepreneurial skills in practice, introducing marketing concepts and basics of costing, pricing, and marketing art products.
- Exhibition, studio, gallery, and museum, focusing on the planning, mounting, and significance of exhibitions, as well as the importance of studios, galleries, and museums.
- Digital painting, understanding the concepts, principles, and components of using computers as drawing tools with available software.
Conclusion
Studying the WAEC Picture Making syllabus is crucial for your exam preparation.
It provides a comprehensive outline of the topics you need to cover and ensures that you are well-equipped to succeed in the examination.
Make sure to allocate sufficient time to study each topic thoroughly and practice practical aspects such as drawing, painting, and executing projects.
