Here is a collection of Visual Arts study guides, past papers, memorandums and other tools to help you prepare for your exams. You will also find past papers and memos for the IEB schools.
Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS)
A National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement is an official policy document for learning and teaching in South African schools. The policy lists every approved subject for grades R – 12. The policy also includes the Programme and promotion requirements for grades R – 12. A Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement was created for every subject.
Here are the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements for Visual Arts:
Grade 12 Practical Assessment Task (PAT)
A Practical Assessment Task (PAT) is a compulsory part of the final mark for learners doing specific National Senior Certificate subjects. Here are the PATS for Visual Arts in 2022:
Past Papers And Memorandums For The DBE
Below you will find the past papers and memos for the Visual Arts exams offered by the Department of Education (DBE):
2021
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2020
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2019
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2018
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2017
Question Paper
Memo
2016
Question Paper
Memo
2015
Question Paper
Memo
2014
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2013
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2012
Question Paper
Memo
2011
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2009
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Practical (English)
Memo
2008
Question Paper
Past Papers And Memorandums For The IEB
Below you will find the past papers and memos for the Visual Arts exams offered by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB):
Note: Visual Arts refers to the practical part of the exams, and Visual Culture Studies refers to the theoretical part of the exams up until 2019.
2021
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 – May (English)
- Visual Arts P1 – November (English)
- Visual Arts P1 Insert – November (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
2020
Question Paper
- Visual Arts P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Visual Arts P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P1 Memo (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (English)
2019
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (English)
2018
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P2 Addendum (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P2 Addendum (English)
Memo
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (English)
2017
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (English)
2016
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (Afrikaans)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Memo (English)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (Afrikaans)
- Visual Arts P2 Guideline Booklet (English)
2015
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
2014
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
2013
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
2012
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
2011
Question Paper
- Visual Culture Studies P1 (English)
- Visual Culture Studies P1 Insert (English)
- Visual Arts P2 (English)
Memo
Additional Tools For Your Exam Preparation
Please make use of these tools when you study for your examinations:
Frequently Asked Questions
Visual Arts are when forms of arts created that are primarily visual in nature. People can express messages and feelings through visual representations that can be displayed to others.
Here are some examples of Visual Arts:
- Advertisements
- Comic Strips
- Stained-glass
- Paintings
- Drawings
Some topics you will be studying in Visual Arts are:
- Arrangement Of Colours
- Different Shapes
- Sculptures
- Print Media
Visual Arts are important for students because they will learn how people reflect on the world and time they are living in. Art also teaches people how to express their emotions and experiences in a visual way.
Some great careers for art students to pursue are:
- Fashion Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Animator
- Photographer
Author: Esmari Pool
Editor: Megan Dreyer
Date Published: November 28, 2022