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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
PRACTICAL
PAPER I
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This paper has four sections-VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, DRAMA and DANCE
Answer ONE (1) QUESTION ONLY. This question can come from any section.
Each section contains several options.
Practical assessment will be conducted over a two week period, prior to the start of the
formal NCSE Examination.
School Administrators will make arrangements for the administration and scoring of
the assessment.
1. Candidates may select ONE (1) piece of work from any of the following three (3)
options: Drawing, Colour and Design and Three-Dimensional Studies (fibre
arts/basketry and decorative craft).
2. Any suitable colour medium can be used. Coloured paints used should be water-based
or fast drying.
5. Unless specifically stated, the dimension of the paper should NOT BE LESS THAN
40 cm x 30 cm or MORE THAN 60 cm x 50 cm.
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OPTION 1 – DRAWING
Using any drawing medium such as pen and ink, pastel, crayon, pencil and charcoal or
any combination of drawing media, create a composition from Observations, based on
one of the following:
1 A group of four objects found on the beach, e.g. shells, driftwood, weeds, bucket, spade,
towels, sunglasses etc.
2. A large fruit hanging from a stem on a branch with leaves e.g. breadfruit, chataigne.
• A turban
• A fancy hat
• A small Carnival headpiece
• A bandanna.
1. An imaginative composition
• Tropical fish
• The Soca Warriors
• Butterflies
• A house in the hills
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(ii) Graphic Design candidates may produce a design for any ONE of the following:
1. A logo
2. A postage stamp
3. A book cover
4. A label
• Horoscopes
• Fun times
Questions in this section are based on the following areas: Fibre Arts/Basketry and
Decorative Craft.
Use any of materials and techniques listed below to produce your work.
Materials
Paper, Straw, Leather, Clay, Wire
Techniques
Modeling, Carving, Assemblage, Stamping, Papier-mache, Cutting, Pasting,
Weaving.
1. Using found objects, create a variety of local pendants. Use these to make a charm
bracelet and matching earrings.
2. Create a mat for resting a hot dish on the table. Use any weaving technique to do this.
3. Design and make a wall plaque based on the theme ‘A Caribbean Beach’. The plaque
should not exceed 20cm in any dimension.
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Your work in this section will be scored as follows:
Craftsmanship: 10 marks
SECTION II – MUSIC
Instructions:
1. Candidates may sing or play the recorder, pan or another available instrument.
A number of pieces of music is provided. You may select and perform one from these,
or with the approval of your teacher you may select a comparable piece. Remember,
you may sing or play an instrument.
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SECTION III – DANCE
Instructions
o Caribbean Folk
Technique 8 marks
(Use of dance elements/principles
of alignment of body/orientation of body etc.)
Rhythm 8 marks
(Movement in keeping with the rate of pulse
or beats in the music).
Choreography
(The dance demonstrates an understanding of
the principles, processes and structures of the specific dance). 7 marks
Costume/Dress
(Appropriateness of the costume to the style and theme of
the dance). 2 mark
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SECTION 1V – DRAMA
Instructions
1. Candidates selecting this section will be assessed in one (1) of three options: Stage
Craft, Play Making and Drama Improvisation.
2. For Drama improvisation, candidates will be provided with two themes or topics,
10-15 minutes before a performance. The other two options will be assessed prior to
the formal examination.
4. Candidates responding to Stagecraft will select one Caribbean play of their choice
and one (1) scene design and create either costumes or props. Candidates will be
scored on design, originality, craftsmanship and visual impact.
OPTION 1: STAGECRAFT
In groups of 4 -5, Design and Create a model of a set for a scene from a local play.
Illustrate the costumes for at least three characters in the play.
Costumes - 5 marks
Originality - 5 marks
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OPTION 2: PLAYMAKING
Write and perform a short skit which includes basic costumes, props and set.
TOTAL 25 marks
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