BECE 2025 Creative Arts and Design Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Abiwa is printing on a fabric. She aims at ensuring even distribution of paste on the surface of the fabric. Identify the tool that she would use.
   1. A. Brayer
   2. B. Ink pad
   3. C. Pallet knife
   4. D. Block
   Answer: A

   
2. In making an artwork, Ama gathers and joins different discarded materials to create a new whole. Select the technique Ama used.
   1. A. Carving
   2. B. Assemblage
   3. C. Etching
   4. D. Engraving
   Answer: B
3. Select the most appropriate binder used in papier maché.
   1. A. Formica glue
   2. B. Resin
   3. C. Starch
   4. D. White glue
   Answer: C
4. In the design process, investigating a problem includes determining the
   1. A. size and forms of the article to produce.
   2. B. cost of materials to use.
   3. C. colour, symbols and features of the products.
   4. D. production tools to use.
   Answer: C
5. A 3-dimensional form of a square is the
   1. A. cone.
   2. B. cube.
   3. C. cuboid.
   4. D. cylinder.
   Answer: B
6. Mr. Adamu is an artist who wants to design a poster for one of his customers. Select the digital tools that he could use for the work.
   1. A. A-4 sheets, scanner and a computer.
   2. B. Computer, A-4 sheets and Adobe photoshop.
   3. C. Photoshop, scanner and A-4 sheets.
   4. D. Scanner, Adobe photoshop and a computer.
   Answer: D
7. Your school anthem is in 3/4 time. Which of the following conducting patterns would the conductor use?
   1. A. A square-shaped pattern
   2. B. A triangular pattern
   3. C. A straight-line pattern
   4. D. A circular pattern
   Answer: B
8. Many songs address topical issues in the Ghanaian community. Which of the following is not a step in transcribing such songs?
   1. A. Choosing a song
   2. B. Listening carefully
   3. C. Writing down the lyrics
   4. D. Composing a new melody
   Answer: D
9. How long should you hold a half note/minim in 4/4 time?
   1. A. 1 beat/count
   2. B. 2 beats/counts
   3. C. 3 beats/counts
   4. D. 4 beats/counts
   Answer: B
10. In Ghana, most people wear black or red cloth during funerals to show they are mourning. However, these same colours worn by demonstrators signify their
    1. A. displeasure about poor working conditions.
    2. B. full support towards developmental projects.
    3. C. happiness about working conditions.
    4. D. readiness to work for the country.
    Answer: A

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11. What does the circular movement in Ghanaian traditional dance represent?
    1. A. Individual strength
    2. B. Togetherness and community
    3. C. Fighting and war
    4. D. A straight path to success
12. Which of the following artists is known for painting with a palette knife instead of a brush?
    1. A. Ablade Glover
    2. B. Francis Boateng
    3. C. Kofi Antobam
    4. D. Theodosia Okoh
13. If a dancer kneels or squats in a traditional dance, what message might she be conveying?
    1. A. She is tired and needs rest.
    2. B. She is showing respect or submission.
    3. C. She is preparing to jump.
    4. D. She is pleading.
14. Select the technique that involves shaping materials into three-dimensional forms.
    1. A. Knitting
    2. B. Modelling
    3. C. Printing
    4. D. Appliquéing
15. A well-known playwright in Ghana is
    1. A. Majeed Michel.
    2. B. Ebo Whyte.
    3. C. Yvonne Nelson.
    4. D. Jacqline Appiah.
16. An artist wants to mix oil paints for quick painting. Select the most appropriate solvent to mix the paints.
    1. A. Kerosine
    2. B. Lacquer
    3. C. Turpentine
    4. D. Alcohol
17. Two modern Ghanaian dancers who promoted Ghanaian culture on the British Got Talent (BGT) platform are
    1. A. Afronita and Mzbel.
    2. B. Afronita and Efya.
    3. C. Afronita and Abigail.
    4. D. Afronita and Eboni.
18. Agatey wishes to present a gift to his friend in a self-made paper wrapper. Which of the following would enable him achieve his wish?
    1. A. Atomizer, charcoal and spray diffuser
    2. B. Charcoal, poster colour and spray diffuser
    3. C. Stiff brush, paper and charcoal
    4. D. Spray diffuser, paper and poster colour
19. Which of the following Northern traditional dances is a war dance?
    1. A. Bamaaya
    2. B. Nagali
    3. C. Takai
    4. D. Damba
20. In a composition, objects of the same kind and weight placed on either side of a central line forms
    1. A. a formal balance.
    2. B. an informal balance.
    3. C. an irregular balance.
    4. D. a radial balance.
21. Your music teacher wants a song to start loudly and then gradually becomes softer. Which of the following dynamic marks would you suggest?
    1. A. Crescendo
    2. B. Diminuendo
    3. C. Forte
    4. D. Piano
22. Sally was tasked to weave a mat. Select the best measure that she would take to ensure that the mat lies flat.
    1. A. Use thicker thread
    2. B. Double the thread
    3. C. Beat the thread tighter
    4. D. Use fine threads
23. An artist mixes one tablespoon of a red colour with another tablespoon of a blue colour. What colour will the artist achieve?
    1. A. Green
    2. B. Orange
    3. C. Yellow
    4. D. Violet
24. In creating a piece of an artwork that reflects Ghanaian traditions, which of the following would be essential to include?
    1. A. Modern architectural structures
    2. B. Portraits of political leaders
    3. C. Scenes of urban life
    4. D. Symbols of ancestral heritage
25. An appreciation helps one to become aware of
    1. A. all the various designs in nature.
    2. B. all the good qualities of an art.
    3. C. the size of work.
    4. D. the title of work.
26. Your class is creating its own rhythm for a clapping exercise. If your teacher wants the class to clap softly, which dynamic mark should the class use?
    1. A. Forte
    2. B. Andante
    3. C. Piano
    4. D. Allegro
27. Juuba intends to paint a poster with cool colours. Identify the set of cool colours Juuba could use.
    1. A. Blue, yellow and violet
    2. B. Green, violet and blue
    3. C. Orange, blue and red
    4. D. Red, yellow and orange
28. Which of the following traditional instruments belongs to the membranophone family?
    1. A. Gankogni
    2. B. Gyile
    3. C. Atumpan
    4. D. Axatse
29. A composer is writing a song for the school choir, which tempo marking should be used to mark portions to be performed in a lively and fast pace?
    1. A. Largo
    2. B. Andante
    3. C. Allegro
    4. D. Moderator
30. To prevent injury when working in the art studio, one has to
    1. A. clean the tools after use
    2. B. leave the tools by the window
    3. C. pack tools in toolbox after use
    4. D. pocket sharp and pointed tools
31. In producing sculpture, the artist uses which of the following set of materials?
    1. A. Fabric, acrylic and clay
    2. B. Metal, wood and clay
    3. C. Metal, fabric and charcoal
    4. D. Wood, Conté and clay
32. Martin Owusu is known for his contribution to the development of Ghanaian
    1. A. music
    2. B. dance
    3. C. poetry
    4. D. drama
33. The red colour in the national flag of Ghana symbolizes
    1. A. unity of the people
    2. B. rich natural resources
    3. C. struggle for independence
    4. D. vegetation of the land
34. Francis Nii Yartey is known for his contribution to the development of
    1. A. music
    2. B. dance
    3. C. poetry
    4. D. drama
35. Design can be described as a
    1. A. basic shape of an artwork
    2. B. colourful artwork
    3. C. plan within a work of art
    4. D. skill to produce tools
36. The area occupied by the objects in compositions described as the
    1. A. background
    2. B. foreground
    3. C. negative space
    4. D. positive space
37. A school's drama club is preparing for a play. Which of the following performance space should the actors wait and get ready before stepping onto the stage?
    1. A. Audience area
    2. B. Backstage
    3. C. Sound booth
    4. D. Lighting grid
38. If tempera, acrylic and Indian ink are classified as wet media, then dry media would include
    1. A. charcoal, crayon and poster colour
    2. B. crayon, pastel and charcoal
    3. C. poster colour, Conté and pastel
    4. D. pastel, poster colour and crayon
39. During a performance, an actor needs to enter the stage without being seen before their scene begins. Which part of the performance space should they use?
    1. A. Sound booth
    2. B. Wings
    3. C. Audience area
    4. D. Lighting grid
40. Johny created a drawing from a scene in a dream he had. Johny is into
    1. A. figure drawing
    2. B. imaginative drawing
    3. C. silhouette drawing
    4. D. still life drawing

Paper 2: Theory

1. a) In the space provided, draw the six‑point colour wheel.
   
   (i) Use the hatching technique to shade the secondary colours.
   (ii) Use the stippling technique to shade the primary colours.
   
   b) List cool colours found on the colour wheel drawn in (a).
2. a) The Black Star Party has 85 000 members and intends to embark on a rally in December 2025. As a student artist:
   (i) Identify the most appropriate method to be used for printing the cloth for the members;
   (ii) State two reasons for the choice of printing method identified in (i);
   (iii) List three wet media that would be useful for the printing of the cloth.
   
   b) Your teacher tasked the class to weave a stole to be used by the final‑year leavers for their 10th graduation celebration. As a creative student:
   (i) Enumerate the two sets of yarns that would be used for the stole;
   (ii) Describe any one of the yarns enumerated in (i);
   (iii) List any two tools that would help in weaving the stole.
3. a) Aku has been tasked to produce a vase with clay for the upcoming inter‑school art competition.
   (i) List two tests that can be done on the clay for its suitability;
   (ii) Describe in three steps how to prepare the clay for the task;
   (iii) Identify one technique that can be used to decorate the vase.
   
   b) The creative arts learners displayed their works for appreciation. As part of the class, explain three benefits that you will derive from this activity.
4. a) On the staff provided, notate the following pitches using semibreves/whole notes:
   i) F on a line using the treble clef;
   ii) C on a space using the treble clef;
   iii) C on a space using the bass clef.
   
   b) Place the following western instruments in the group they belong: Keyboard, Cello, Clarinet, Cymbals, Trombone.
   Groups: Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Electronic.
   
   c) King Paluta, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, is a Ghanaian musician known for combining traditional rhythms, storytelling and modern hip-hop beats in his music. One of his most popular songs, "Aseda", carries deep messages that address important issues in the Ghanaian society. Identify two of these issues.
5. a) Classify the following musicians under the categories of art music, popular music and traditional music: James V. Armaah, K.K. Kabobo, Dela Botri, Newlove Annan, Okyeame Kwame.
   
   b) State the meaning of the following terms:
   i) Presto;
   ii) Allegretto;
   iii) Andante;
   iv) Mezzo;
   v) A cappella.
6. a) Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, has played an important role in developing Ghana's creative arts industry and has made a positive impact on society. Identify three ways Maame Dokono has contributed to Ghanaian society.
   
   b) The National Theatre of Ghana and the Accra International Conference Centre are important venues where performances take place. These venues have different sections that help make performances successful.
   i) State any three parts of the performance space.
   ii) Provide one function of each of the parts stated in (i) above.
   
   c) Modern Ghanaian dances such as azonto, kupe, pilolo, alkayida, shaku shaku and akwaaba are popular among young people. Explain two ways these dances could be used to preserve and promote Ghanaian culture.
7. a) Explain dance-drama.
   
   b) How do actors and dancers utilize their feet, arms, hands, legs, head, neck and torso to convey emotions, tell stories and enhance their performance? Write on any three.
   
   c) Using appropriate examples, describe how the following elements of contemporary dance are utilised:
   i) body;
   ii) space;
   iii) energy.

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