BECE Creative Arts & Design 2025 Past Questions 1 – Free

June 2025
Creative Arts and Design 1

Paper 1
Objective Test
50 minutes

Each question is followed by four options lettered A to D.
Give only one answer to each question.
Think carefully before you select your answer.
Erase completely any answer you wish to change.
Do all rough work on this question paper.

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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.
A. Brayer
B. Ink pad
C. Pallet knife
D. Block

2. In making an artwork, Ama gathers and joins different discarded materials to create a new whole. Select the technique Ama used.
A. Carving
B. Assemblage
C. Etching
D. Engraving

3. Select the most appropriate binder used in papier mâché.
A. Formica glue
B. Resin
C. Starch
D. White glue

4. In the design process, investigating a problem includes determining the
A. size and forms of the article to produce.
B. cost of materials to use.
C. colour, symbols and features of the products.
D. production tools to use.

5. A 3-dimensional form of a square is the
A. cone.
B. cube.
C. cuboid.
D. cylinder.

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.
A. A-4 sheets, scanner and a computer.
B. Computer, A-4 sheets and Adobe photoshop.
C. Photoshop, scanner and A-4 sheets.
D. Scanner, Adobe photoshop and a computer.

7. Your school anthem is in 3/4 time. Which of the following conducting patterns would the conductor use?
A. A square-shaped pattern
B. A triangular pattern
C. A straight-line pattern
D. A circular pattern

8. Many songs address topical issues in the Ghanaian community. Which of the following is not a step in transcribing such songs?
A. Choosing a song
B. Listening carefully
C. Writing down the lyrics
D. Composing a new melody

9. How long should you hold a half note/minim in 4/4 time?
A. 1 beat/count
B. 2 beats/counts
C. 3 beats/counts
D. 4 beats/counts

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
A. displeasure about poor working conditions.
B. full support towards developmental projects.
C. happiness about working conditions.
D. readiness to work for the country.

11. What does the circular movement in Ghanaian traditional dance represent?
A. Individual strength
B. Togetherness and community
C. Fighting and war
D. A straight path to success

12. Which of the following artists is known for painting with a pallet knife instead of brush?
A. Ablade Glover
B. Francis Boateng
C. Kofi Antobam
D. Theodosia Okoh

13. If a dancer kneels or squats in a traditional dance, what message might she be conveying?
A. She is tired and needs rest.
B. She is showing respect or submission.
C. She is preparing to jump.
D. She is pleading.

14. Select the technique that involves shaping materials into three-dimensional forms.
A. Knitting
B. Modelling
C. Printing
D. Appliquéing

15. A well-known playwright in Ghana is
A. Majeed Michel.
B. Ebo Whyte.
C. Yvonne Nelson.
D. Jacqline Appiah.

16. An artist wants to mix oil paints for quick painting. Select the most appropriate solvent to mix the paints.
A. Kerosene
B. Lacquer
C. Turpentine
D. Alcohol

17. Two modern Ghanaian dancers who promoted Ghanaian culture on the British Got Talent (BGT) platform are
A. Afronita and Mzbel.
B. Afronita and Efya.
C. Afronita and Abigail.
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?
A. Atomizer, charcoal and spray diffuser
B. Charcoal, poster colour and spray diffuser
C. Stiff brush, paper and charcoal
D. Spray diffuser, paper and poster colour

19. Which of the following Northern traditional dances is a war dance?
A. Bamaaya
B. Nagai
C. Takai
D. Damba

20. In a composition, objects of the same kind and weight placed on either side of a central line forms
A. a formal balance.
B. an informal balance.
C. an irregular balance.
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?
A. Crescendo
B. Diminuendo
C. Forte
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.
A. Use thicker thread
B. Double the thread
C. Beat the thread tighter
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?
A. Green
B. Orange
C. Yellow
D. Violet

24. In creating a piece of an artwork that reflects Ghanaian traditions, which of the following would be essential to include?
A. Modern architectural structures
B. Portraits of political leaders
C. Scenes of urban life
D. Symbols of ancestral heritage

25. Art appreciation helps one to become aware of
A. all the various designs in nature.
B. all the good qualities of an art.
C. the size of work.
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?
A. Forte
B. Andante
C. Piano
D. Allegro

27. Juuba intends to paint a poster with cool colours. Identify the set of cool colours Juuba could use.
A. Blue, yellow and violet
B. Green, violet and blue
C. Orange, blue and red
D. Red, yellow and orange

28. Which of the following traditional instruments belongs to the membranophone family?
A. Gankogui
B. Gyile
C. Atumpan
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?
A. Largo
B. Andante
C. Allegro
D. Moderato

30. To prevent injury when working in the art studio, one has to
A. clean the tools after use.
B. leave the tools by the window.
C. pack tools in toolbox after use.
D. pocket sharp and pointed tools.

31. In producing sculpture, the artist uses which of the following set of materials?
A. Fabric, acrylic and clay.
B. Metal, wood and clay.
C. Metal, fabric and charcoal.
D. Wood, conté and clay.

32. Martin Owusu is known for his contribution to the development of Ghanaian
A. music.
B. dance.
C. poetry.
D. drama.

33. The red colour in the national flag of Ghana symbolizes
A. unity of the people.
B. rich natural resources.
C. struggle for independence.
D. vegetation of the land.

34. Francis Nii Yartey is known for his contribution to the development of
A. music.
B. dance.
C. poetry.
D. drama.

35. Design can be described as a
A. basic shape of an artwork.
B. form of colourful artwork.
C. plan within a work of art.
D. skill to produce tools.

36. The area occupied by the objects in composition is described as the
A. background.
B. foreground.
C. negative space.
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 on to the stage?
A. Audience area
B. Backstage
C. Sound booth
D. Lighting grid

38. If tempera, acrylic and indian ink are classified as wet media, then dry media would include
A. charcoal, crayon and poster colour.
B. crayon, pastel and charcoal.
C. poster colour, conté and pastel.
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 he use?
A. Sound booth
B. Wings
C. Audience area
D. Lighting grid

40. Johnny created a drawing from a scene in a dream he had. Johnny is into
A. figure drawing.
B. imaginative drawing.
C. silhouette drawing.
D. still life drawing.

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