General Knowledge in Art
Elements and principles of design, Ghanaian indigenous art, and art appreciation.
About General Knowledge in Art on DigiTransact Mastermind
Elements and principles of design, Ghanaian indigenous art, and art appreciation.
Each of the 12 General Knowledge in Art skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 76 General Knowledge in Art questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
General Knowledge in Art work is filed under Senior High, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
12 General Knowledge in Art skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
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Learning outcomes
After working through the General Knowledge in Art practice sets you should be able to:
- Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, colour and tone.
- Indigenous Crafts: Kente, pottery, beadwork, basketry, wood carving and brass casting.
- Appreciation and Criticism: Describing, analysing, interpreting and judging works of art.
- Graphic Design and Lettering: Typography, layout, logos and the basics of graphic communication.
- Objectives Set B: A further set of WASSCE-style objective questions on General Knowledge in Art.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the General Knowledge in Art question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The first stage of art criticism, in which you simply state what you see, is...
- judgement
- description
- interpretation
- analysis
Working: Art criticism usually moves through description, analysis, interpretation and judgement.
Which of the following is an element of design?
- Balance
- Line
- Rhythm
- Harmony
Working: Line, shape, form, space, texture, colour and tone are the elements of design; balance and rhythm are principles.
Which element of design refers to the lightness or darkness of a colour?
- Tone
- Texture
- Line
- Shape
Working: Tone (or value) describes how light or dark a colour or area appears.
Main topics and skills
General Knowledge in Art is organised into 5 topic groups covering 12 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Elements and Principles of Design
Ghanaian Indigenous Art
Art Appreciation & Careers
Graphic & Textile Design
WASSCE Past Questions
Exams General Knowledge in Art practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the general knowledge in art skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this General Knowledge in Art practice for?
Right now General Knowledge in Art spans Senior High. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in General Knowledge in Art?
There are 5 topic groups in General Knowledge in Art, including Elements and Principles of Design, Ghanaian Indigenous Art, Art Appreciation & Careers and Graphic & Textile Design. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the General Knowledge in Art question bank?
76 General Knowledge in Art questions sit across 12 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is General Knowledge in Art practice useful for the WASSCE?
Because General Knowledge in Art is organised by level, the sets covering the WASSCE are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus and WASSCE.
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