Design Grade 11 Q&A
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Design Grade 11 Questions & Answers
Design Grade 11 questions and answers, organised term by term according to the CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP).
We list the Design Grade 11 Annual Teaching Plan topics for each term below, so you know what to study and when. Answered past paper questions will be added to each topic as soon as they are ready.
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13 ATP Topics
The Annual Teaching Plan for Terms 1 to 4, with what each topic covers.
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CAPS Annual Teaching Plan (ATP)
Term-By-Term Topics
From The Annual Teaching Plan
Design Literacy (Gestalt Theory)
Theory: Introduction to Gestalt theory and its principles (figure/ground, closure, similarity, proximity, etc.). Analysis: Applying Gestalt principle…
Typography Basics
The structure of type, choosing fonts, styling text, and main categories of typeface. Application: Practical exercises in typography and layout.
Practical Process (Topic 1)
Process: Developing a concept, research, and initial sketches for the first practical task. Design in Context: Linking design to socio-cultural conte…
Assessment Task 1
Theory Test (Gestalt, Typography, Terminology). Task 2: Practical (Process) - Assessment of the design journal/process book.
Design in a Socio-Cultural Context Propaganda
Analysis of political propaganda, communism, and revolution posters from Cuba, Russia, China, and resistance art in South Africa. Stereotypes: Invest…
Practical Product (Topic 2)
Realization: Creating the final product based on the Term 1 process work. Techniques: Exploring materials and techniques relevant to the chosen desig…
Design Literacy Revision
Reviewing Grade 10 terminology, elements, and principles of design. Universal Principles: Introduction to universal principles of design.
Mid-Year Examinations Task 3
Practical (Product) - Assessment of the final artifact. Task 4: Mid-Year Theory Examination covering Terms 1 and 2.
Environmental Context Sustainability
The designer's responsibility regarding environmental issues and sustainability. Case Study: Study of one international designer (e.g., Julie Bargman…
PAT Preparation Topic 1 (Process)
Research and conceptualization for the final PAT. Essay: Critically reflecting on how design benefits the physical environment.
Assessment Task 5
Theory Test (Environmental Design, History, Literacy).
PAT and Exhibition Completion
Finalizing the PAT product (Topic 2). Exhibition: Setting up and presenting the PAT exhibition (Task 6).
Revision and Exams Revision
Consolidating theory from all terms (History, Literacy, Socio-cultural). Exams: Task 7.1: Paper 1 Theory Examination (100 Marks). Task 7.2: Paper 2 P…