BECE 2026 Creative Arts and Design Past Questions and Answers

Paper 1: Objectives

1. Fareed designs for the production of clothes, shoes and accessories. Which field of design is Fareed into?
   1. A. Fashion design
   2. B. Interior design
   3. C. Industrial design
   4. D. Web design
   Answer: A
2. The surface quality of a work of art is described as
   1. A. colour
   2. B. form
   3. C. shape
   4. D. texture
   Answer: D
3. Soft lead pencils are graded with the letter
   1. A. D
   2. B. C
   3. C. B
   4. D. A
   Answer: C
4. Biomimicry is a concept of
   1. A. designing
   2. B. painting
   3. C. shading
   4. D. etching
   Answer: A
5. In a design, colour contrasting is achieved by using
   1. A. dark tones of a colour
   2. B. similar colours
   3. C. light tones of a colour
   4. D. complementary colours
   Answer: D
6. In printing a cloth for a school, Amu decides to use elements that give the feeling of sharp difference in the design. This suggests that he applied the principle of
   1. A. contrast
   2. B. harmony
   3. C. balance
   4. D. rhythm
   Answer: A
7. Time signature is best described as the
   1. A. speed of a piece of music
   2. B. key of a piece of music
   3. C. number of beats in a bar
   4. D. number of bars in a song
   Answer: C
8. Which symbol is placed at the beginning of the staff to indicate high pitch?
   1. A. Sharp
   2. B. Treble clef
   3. C. Note
   4. D. Time signature
   Answer: B
9. Which of the following voice types is not found in a four-part choir?
   1. A. Tenor
   2. B. Soprano
   3. C. Baritone
   4. D. Alto
   Answer: C
10. Identify the stage in which articles are tested to determine if it fulfills its intended purpose.
    1. A. Evaluation
    2. B. Prototype
    3. C. Production
    4. D. Definition
    Answer: A

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11. In Ghanaian dance, hand gestures
    1. A. make the dancer look taller
    2. B. help the dancer show emotions
    3. C. are used for waving at the audience
    4. D. keep the music in time
12. Choose the appropriate medium for mixing acrylic paint.
    1. A. Kerosene
    2. B. Water
    3. C. Linseed oil
    4. D. Paraffin oil
13. Ghanaian traditional dances often include drumming to
    1. A. make the dance more rhythmic
    2. B. bring the dancers together
    3. C. make the music sound louder
    4. D. showcase the dance movements
14. The electric grid can be associated with which element of design?
    1. A. Dot
    2. B. Line
    3. C. Shape
    4. D. Space
15. A Ghanaian drama based on folktales and legends is
    1. A. modern theatre drama
    2. B. traditional oral drama
    3. C. Akan drama
    4. D. television drama
16. Which of the following equipment is used for throwing clay?
    1. A. Turn table
    2. B. Kneading table
    3. C. Rig mill
    4. D. Potter wheel
17. Which of these themes is popular in Ghanaian drama?
    1. A. Traditional festivals
    2. B. Everyday life
    3. C. Fashion trends
    4. D. Trading activities
18. Identify a digital tool commonly used for freehand drawing.
    1. A. Ball pen
    2. B. Drawing pin
    3. C. Graphic tablet
    4. D. Stylus pen
19. Drumming and dancing are important in Ghanaian drama because they
    1. A. entertain the audience and performers
    2. B. add energy and meaning to the performance
    3. C. help the actors in speaking
    4. D. make the performance easier
20. Identify the pair of tools used in producing a stole.
    1. A. Roller and screen
    2. B. Shuttle and skeiner
    3. C. Squeegee and gloves
    4. D. Thimble and needle
21. Performers use different body profiles on stage to
    1. A. engage the audience
    2. B. express their intentions
    3. C. avoid looking at the audience
    4. D. fill empty space on stage
22. Mensah is experimenting with lines to suggest movement in a design. What principle is he going to achieve?
    1. A. Contrast
    2. B. Balance
    3. C. Rhythm
    4. D. Unity
23. In art appreciation, the kind of tools, materials, designs and styles used in an artwork determine the
    1. A. inventory of the items
    2. B. interpretation of the work
    3. C. technical qualities of the work
    4. D. identification of the work
24. The green colour in the Ghana flag symbolizes
    1. A. sun's energy
    2. B. mineral wealth
    3. C. agricultural prosperity
    4. D. artistic heritage
25. An artist arranges five circles of various sizes and colours in a design. It suggests the use of the principle of
    1. A. variety
    2. B. proportion
    3. C. emphasis
    4. D. dominance
26. Singers use different pitches in their singing to make
    1. A. the sounds heard
    2. B. their singing interesting
    3. C. it easy to follow the song
    4. D. sure all voices are heard
27. In designing, the ideate stage comes immediately after
    1. A. prototype
    2. B. empathize
    3. C. define
    4. D. test
28. The musical term that indicates a return to the original speed is
    1. A. poco
    2. B. a tempo
    3. C. coda
    4. D. da capo
29. Which prominent Ghanaian personality is celebrated for his choral impact on music?
    1. A. P.K. Yankson
    2. B. J.H.K. Nketia
    3. C. E.J. Collins
    4. D. A.B. Crentsil
30. The appropriate material for joining two pieces of clay slab is
    1. A. glue
    2. B. slip
    3. C. starch
    4. D. resin
31. Pick out the key consideration in selecting a finish for ceramic ware.
    1. A. Absorbency of the clay
    2. B. Colour of the clay body
    3. C. Temperature for firing
    4. D. Weight of the ware
32. How many quavers are equivalent to a minim?
    1. A. 2
    2. B. 4
    3. C. 6
    4. D. 8
33. During an excursion to the national gallery, the curator showcased art from a single artist. This is a
    1. A. retrospective exhibition
    2. B. solo show exhibition
    3. C. group show exhibition
    4. D. biennale exhibition
34. The 7th degree of the F major scale is
    1. A. B
    2. B. C
    3. C. D
    4. D. E
35. An artist makes his works known through
    1. A. exhibition
    2. B. painting
    3. C. sketching
    4. D. demonstration
36. Common themes for Kofi Antobam's art works include
    1. A. abstract scenes
    2. B. historical events
    3. C. modern scenes
    4. D. national symbols
37. A duet is a performance by
    1. A. one performer
    2. B. two performers
    3. C. three performers
    4. D. four performers
38. The colours blue and white worn during naming ceremonies symbolize
    1. A. calm, joy and relaxation
    2. B. calm, wealth and relaxation
    3. C. joy, calm and royalty
    4. D. relaxation, royalty and peace
39. A song structure with same melody but different lyrics is
    1. A. chorus
    2. B. verse
    3. C. bridge
    4. D. coda
40. Texture in design can be described as
    1. A. smooth and shiny
    2. B. smooth and visual
    3. C. tactile and visual
    4. D. tactile and shiny

Paper 2: Theory

1. SECTION A: VISUAL ARTS
   (a) (i) In box A, draw a bunch of three bananas and render it solid (three tones) using the mass shading technique.
   (ii) Draw an orange in box B and render it solid (three tones) in the hatching technique.
   (iii) In box C, make a composition of the objects drawn in box A and B. Render it solid (three tones) using the stippling technique.
   
   (b) During a sightseeing trip to the school park, the creative art teacher guided learners in a 10-minute observation exercise. The teacher discussed with the learners, connecting their observations to elements of design specifically dots and lines in nature.
   (i) Identify one natural object that the learners would cite as an example of a line.
   (ii) Draw the example identified in (b)(i).
2. 2. (a) As a young artist in your community, you have been tasked to produce sample patterns on paper to be printed for the celebration of the upcoming festival.
   (i) State three techniques that can be used to create the pattern.
   (ii) List two media that can be used in the production of the pattern.
   (iii) Enumerate two importance of pattern making in fabric production.
   
   (b) You are to produce a package to be presented on behalf of your school as part of the inter schools exhibition competition. Describe the three types of packages that could be produced.
   
   (c) Enumerate two importance of packages to the consumer.
3. 3. (a) The passage below describes the life of a renowned Ghanaian artist. Choose the appropriate words from the list provided to fill in the blanks.
   
   WORDS: bottle caps, 1969, Harvard, patterns, rearrange, sculptor, Science and Technology, farmers, Broken Bridge, sculptures.
   
   PASSAGE: El Anatsui is a renowned Ghanaian ________. He is known for his large-scale ________ created from discarded materials such as ________. Anatsui was born into a family of ________. He attended the University of ________ and graduated in the year ________. His technique involves sorting materials, arranging and ________ to create new forms and ________. Notably among his works include ________. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by ________ university.
   
   (b) (i) Explain art appreciation.
   (ii) State two points to consider when appreciating artworks.
4. SECTION B: MUSIC
   4. (a) State and explain two features of art music.
   (b) Your school singing group is preparing to perform a song that has three crotchet beats in each bar.
   (i) Draw a different set of musical notes that fit the same time signature in a bar.
   (ii) Describe a suitable conducting pattern for the time signature.
   (c) Chords help to harmonize music.
   (i) Construct the triad with C as the root (treble clef).
   (ii) Construct the triad with G as the root (bass clef).
5. 5. (a) Explain the term scale in music.
   (b) Using treble clef, construct the F major scale using whole notes in ascending order, with key signature.
   (c) (i) Explain music appreciation.
   (ii) State two importance of music appreciation.
6. SECTION C: DANCE AND DRAMA
   6. (a) Folktales play important role in Ghanaian drama. State three reasons why they should be encouraged in Ghanaian society.
   (b) Group the dances under appropriate headings:
   Dances: Boboɔbɔ, Asafo, Takai, Klama
   (Royal, Ritual, War, Recreational)
   (c) Script-based questions:
   Narrator: 'Once, our land was not free...'
   Character 1: 'Ghana must be free! Forward ever, backward never!'
   Chorus: 'Freedom! Justice! peace! We are Ghana.'
   Young Girl: 'We must work together...'
   Narrator: '68 years of freedom...'
   (i) Suggest a suitable title (max four words).
   (ii) Who does character 1 represent?
   (iii) At what occasion could this drama be performed?
   (iv) Name one prop used.
7. 7. (a) Describe the following terms:
   (i) mood and atmosphere
   (ii) motivation
   (iii) setting
   (b) Explain three roles of traditional Ghanaian drama in promoting national identity.

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