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Graphic Design 2026 Paper 2

WASSCE Graphic Design

Paper 2 - Essay Test — instructions

Answer four questions only. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material. Each main question carries 15 marks.

1. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

As a graphic designer, explain the following careers: (i) advertising design; (ii) calligraphy; (iii) cartooning; (iv) website design.
2. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List three techniques in decorative paper-making.
3. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Design experts argue that effective training in Graphic Design should begin with traditional (manual) design methods before introducing Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Discuss this assertion by providing two advantages of traditional graphic design and two advantages of CAD.
4. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List three eco-friendly materials used in graphic design.
5. [8]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State four differences between portrait and landscape formats in graphic design.
6. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Enumerate four characteristics of paper.
7. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State three examples of overhead cost in the production of graphic design works.
8. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Identify three sustainable procurement practices in the graphic design industry.
9. [10]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Write on five modern applications of letterpress printing.
10. [2]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List two factors to consider in selection of type for effective graphic communication.
11. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the following processes as used in communication design: (i) thumbnail; (ii) rough layout; (iii) comprehensive layout; (iv) camera-ready.
12. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Enumerate three characteristics of cartoon drawing.
13. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

As a graphic designer, explain the following careers: (i) advertising design; (ii) calligraphy; (iii) cartooning; (iv) website design.
14. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List three techniques in decorative paper-making.
15. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Design experts argue that effective training in Graphic Design should begin with traditional (manual) design methods before introducing Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Discuss this assertion by providing two advantages of traditional graphic design and two advantages of CAD.
16. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List three eco-friendly materials used in graphic design.
17. [8]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State four differences between portrait and landscape formats in graphic design.
18. [4]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Enumerate four characteristics of paper.
19. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

State three examples of overhead cost in the production of graphic design works.
20. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Identify three sustainable procurement practices in the graphic design industry.
21. [10]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Write on five modern applications of letterpress printing.
22. [2]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

List two factors to consider in selection of type for effective graphic communication.
23. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Explain the following processes as used in communication design: (i) thumbnail; (ii) rough layout; (iii) comprehensive layout; (iv) camera-ready.
24. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

Enumerate three characteristics of cartoon drawing.

Paper 2 - Kindergarten Poster Colour Scenario — instructions

Answer four questions only. Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material. Each main question carries 15 marks.

25. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

A new kindergarten block has been built for a basic school in your district. List three colours that can be used in designing a poster for the inauguration ceremony of the new block.
26. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

A new kindergarten block has been built for a basic school in your district. For each colour selected for a poster for the inauguration ceremony of the new block, assign four reasons to justify their usage.
27. [3]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

A new kindergarten block has been built for a basic school in your district. List three colours that can be used in designing a poster for the inauguration ceremony of the new block.
28. [12]

WASSCE 2026 · Paper 2

A new kindergarten block has been built for a basic school in your district. For each colour selected for a poster for the inauguration ceremony of the new block, assign four reasons to justify their usage.

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