Creative Arts and Design 2026 Paper 2 - BECE

1. (a) (i) In box A, draw a bunch of three bananas and render it solid (three tones) using the mass shading technique. (ii) Draw an orange in box B and render it solid (three tones) in the hatching technique. (iii) In box C, make a composition of the objects drawn in box 'A' and 'B'. Render it solid (three tones) using the stippling technique.

1. (b) During a sightseeing trip to the school park, the creative art teacher guided learners in a 10 minute observation exercise. The teacher discussed with the learners, connecting their observations to elements of design specifically dots and lines in nature. (i) Identify one natural object that the learners would cite as an example of a line. (ii) Draw the example identified in (b) (i).

2. (a) As a young artist in your community, you have been tasked to produce sample patterns on paper to be printed for the celebration of the upcoming festival. (i) State three techniques that can be used to create the pattern. (ii) List two media that can be used in the production of the pattern. (iii) Enumerate two importance of pattern making in fabric production.

2. (b) You are to produce a package to be presented on behalf of your school as part of the inter schools exhibition competition. Describe the three types of packages that could be produced.

2. (c) Enumerate two importance of packages to the consumer.

3. (a) The passage below describes the life of a renowned Ghanaian artist. Choose the appropriate words from the list provided below to fill in the blank spaces. WORDS: bottle caps, 1969, Harvard, patterns, rearrange, sculptor, Science and Technology, farmers, Broken Bridge, sculptures. PASSAGE: El Anatsui is a renowned Ghanaian ____________. He is known for his large-scale ____________ created from discarded materials such as ____________. Anatsui was born into a family of ____________. He attended the university of ____________ and graduated in the year ____________. His techniques involves sorting materials, arranging and ____________ to create new forms and ____________. Notably among his works include ____________. El Anatsui was awarded an Honourary doctorate by the ____________ university.

3. (b) The creative art learners exhibited their works for appreciation. As one of the learners, (i) explain to a colleague what art appreciation is? (ii) state two points to consider when appreciating the works.

4. (a) State and explain two features of art music.

4. (b) Your school singing group is preparing to perform a song that has three crotchet beats in each bar. (i) Apart from the given combination of notes in (b), draw a different set of musical notes that have the same time signature in a bar. (ii) As the conductor, describe a suitable conducting pattern for the time signature in (b) (i).

4. (c) Chords help to harmonize a melody, making the music sound fuller and more pleasant. The simplest type of chords is a triad, which is made up of three notes played together. (i) On the staff provided, construct the triad with 'C' as the root using the treble clef. (ii) On the staff provided, construct the triad with 'G' as the root using the bass clef.

5. (a) Explain the term scale in music.

5. (b) Using the treble clef on the music staff provided, construct the 'F' major scale using whole notes in ascending order, with key signature.

5. (c) (i) Explain the term music appreciation? (ii) State two importance of music appreciation.

6. (a) Folktales play important role in Ghanaian drama. State three reasons why they should be encouraged in Ghanaian society.

6. (b) Ghanaian traditional dances are performed for different purposes, including recreational, war, ritual and royal ceremonies. In the table below, group the listed traditional dances under the appropriate headings: DANCES: Bobobo, Asofo, Takai, Klama.

The script below tells a story about Ghana’s journey to freedom and the importance of working together to build a better nation. Read the script below carefully and answer the questions that follow: SCRIPT: Narrator: “Once, our land was not free. Our people toiled under foreign rule, longing for liberty.” Character 1: “My brothers and sisters, the time has come! Ghana must be free! Forward ever, backward never!” Chorus (all together): “Freedom! Justice! peace! We are Ghana!” Young Girl: “The future is ours to build! We must work together to make Ghana stronger.” (Finale: All performers join in high-energy patriotic spirit as the Ghana National Anthem plays) Narrator: “60 years of freedom, 68 years of pride! Let us honour our past and build a better tomorrow!” QUESTIONS: (i) In not more than four words, suggest a suitable title for this script. (ii) Who does character 1 represent? (iii) At what occasion could this drama be performed? (iv) Name one prop that could be used in this drama.

7. (a) Describe the following terms as used in drama: (i) mood and atmosphere; (ii) motivation; (iii) setting.

7. (b) Explain three roles of traditional Ghanaian drama in promoting national identity.