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4.1 “Design is born out of our desire to elevate our experiences, whether that be on a practical, aesthetic, or emotional level. Design encourages us to explore and experiment.”   Select any TWO MOVEMENTS from the list below that reflects the quote above.   Arts and Crafts Art Nouveau Art Deco Bauhaus Modernism Post- Modernism Deconstructivism Scandinavian   Write an essay (of at least TWO pages) in which you discuss how EACH of your chosen movements reflects the quote above.   Support your answer by referring to the following for EACH movement: •       Aims •       Influences •       General characteristics •       Designer / architect An example of their work, materials, and methods   You may NOT refer to any style/designer(s) that you have discussed previously or design examples that appear in this question paper.     (20)

  SECTION C: DESIGN IN A SOCIO-CULTURAL / SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT.   QUESTION 5

  QUESTION 2: COMMUNICATION THROUGH DESIGN           Refer to the image of FIGURE B below and answer the questions that follow:   Right click on the button below and open in new tab to view FIGURE B       2.1 Briefly discuss the message and how this is achieved through imagery and scale.        (6)

4.2 Refer to the images of FIGURE F and FIGURE G below and answer the question that follows:     Write an essay (at least one page) in which you COMPARE the two designs in FIGURE F and FIGURE G. Right click on the button below and open in new tab to view FIGURE F and FIGURE G     Refer to the following in your discussion:   •       Aims •       Influences •       Colour •       Line •       Balance                                                                                        (5 x 2) (10)

  SECTION B: DESIGN HISTORY   QUESTION 4

2.2 Refer to the image of FIGURE C below and answer the questions that follow:     Right click on the button below and open in new tab to view FIGURE C     Explain the use of symbolism and colour as contributing factors in understanding the message in the poster.   (4)

QUESTION 3   3.1 Refer to the images of FIGURE D and FIGURE E below and answer the question that follows: (10)     Right click on the button below and open in new tab to view FIGURE D and FIGURE E.     Compare the chair in FIGURE D with that of FIGURE E. Refer to the following in your comparison:   •       target market •       colour •       inspiration / influences •       function •       materials                                                                                         (5 x 2) (10)

QUESTION 6   Refer to the images of FIGURE I and the quote below, and then answer the questions that follow:         Right click on the button below and open in new tab to view FIGURE I     ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN   ‘As a designer, understanding the solution to environmental factors has never been more relevant. Design can engage on an emotional as well as a social level. It results when a need arises, requiring us to solve a problem. ‘     (20)

6.2 Explain the meaning of biodegradable and non-biodegradable.  Give an example of each. (3)

  TOTAL SECTION B: 30