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Key Facts: NSSCO Art and Design 6149 Exam
6149
NSSCO Art and Design syllabus code
NIED NSSCO Art and Design Syllabus
12h
Component 1 Practical Examination duration
NIED NSSCO Art and Design scheme of assessment
50/50
Component 1 / second component weighting (%)
NIED NSSCO Art and Design Syllabus
20%
Weighting of each assessment objective A–E
NIED NSSCO Art and Design specification grid
8 weeks
Component 1 preparation time (school weeks)
NIED NSSCO Art and Design Syllabus
A*–G
Grade scale (G = minimum satisfactory)
NIED NSSCO Art and Design Syllabus / grade descriptions
100
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NSSCO Art and Design 6149 is examined by DNEA through a 12-hour Component 1 practical (50%) plus Component 2, 3 or 4 (50%), with equal 20% weighting across AOs A–E and grades A*–G. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for art theory, elements/principles, processes, safety and critique — not a simulation of the official practical/portfolio assessment.
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1Who administers the national NSSCO Art and Design (6149) examinations in Namibia?
2What is the NSSCO Art and Design Ordinary Level syllabus code?
3In the NSSCO Art and Design scheme, Component 1 (Observational/Interpretative/Design Practical Examination) lasts:
4How much does Component 1 contribute to the total NSSCO Art and Design award?
5Option A for NSSCO Art and Design requires assessment in which components?
6Option B pairs Component 1 with which second component?
7Assessment Objective A in NSSCO Art and Design focuses on:
8Assessment Objective B mainly rewards:
9Assessment Objective C concerns:
10Assessment Objective D emphasises the learner’s ability to:
About the NSSCO Art and Design 6149 Exam
NSSCO Art and Design (6149) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary Art and Design qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED syllabus centres first-hand observation and personal creative response across painting/drawing, printmaking, three-dimensional studies, design and lens-based media, assessed through a 12-hour practical examination plus coursework or a critical-historical assignment.
Exam sponsor: Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Option A: Components 1 + 2; Option B: Components 1 + 3; Option C: Components 1 + 4 (carry-forward coursework for eligible part-time/private candidates). Component 1 Observational/Interpretative/Design Practical Examination (12 hours, 100 marks, 50%): one question after eight weeks’ preparation; examination piece plus supporting studies (max two sheets/up to four sides, A3–A2), marked by DNEA. Component 2 Coursework Assignment (~5 terms, 100 marks, 50%): one final outcome plus supporting portfolio (five sheets/up to ten sides, A3–A2), centre-assessed and DNEA-moderated. Component 3 Critical and Historical Assignment (~5 terms, 100 marks, 50%): folder with illustrative material and about 1500–2000 words (max A2), assessed by DNEA. Component 4: carry-forward coursework marks (valid one year) for eligible part-time candidates. Assessment objectives A–E each weighted 20%.
Time Limit
Component 1: 12 hours (plus eight school weeks’ preparation); Components 2/3/4: about five terms
Passing Score
Grades A*–G (G = minimum satisfactory); below G is not recorded on the certificate
Exam / Certification Fees
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by DNEA as a single national percentage for Art and Design 6149. DNEA/NIED examiners’ reports discuss performance by assessment objective and centre practice rather than a single pass-rate figure This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Gathering, Recording, Research and Investigation
First-hand observation; primary and secondary sources; sketchbooks; referenced artist research; recording from direct observation and personal experience.
Exploration and Development of Ideas
Image manipulation; process development; experimentation; reflection, review and refinement; cohesive final outcomes and supporting portfolios.
Organisation of Visual Forms
Elements of art; principles of design; composition; aesthetic judgment about relationships between visual forms.
Materials, Media, Processes and Safety
Painting/drawing, printmaking, 3D, design and photography processes; media control; size/weight limits; inappropriate materials and exam administration rules.
Personal Vision, Presentation and Critique
Personal interpretative response; evaluation and critical thinking; Component 3 materials-based and evaluative studies; grade descriptors.
Preparing for the NSSCO Art and Design 6149 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Grades A*–G (G = minimum satisfactory); below G is not recorded on the certificate
- Assessment: Option A: Components 1 + 2; Option B: Components 1 + 3; Option C: Components 1 + 4 (carry-forward coursework for eligible part-time/private candidates). Component 1 Observational/Interpretative/Design Practical Examination (12 hours, 100 marks, 50%): one question after eight weeks’ preparation; examination piece plus supporting studies (max two sheets/up to four sides, A3–A2), marked by DNEA. Component 2 Coursework Assignment (~5 terms, 100 marks, 50%): one final outcome plus supporting portfolio (five sheets/up to ten sides, A3–A2), centre-assessed and DNEA-moderated. Component 3 Critical and Historical Assignment (~5 terms, 100 marks, 50%): folder with illustrative material and about 1500–2000 words (max A2), assessed by DNEA. Component 4: carry-forward coursework marks (valid one year) for eligible part-time candidates. Assessment objectives A–E each weighted 20%.
- Time limit: Component 1: 12 hours (plus eight school weeks’ preparation); Components 2/3/4: about five terms
- Exam / certification fees: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. Official sources
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What is NSSCO Art and Design 6149?
NSSCO Art and Design (syllabus code 6149) is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level Art and Design qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.
How is NSSCO Art and Design assessed?
All learners take Component 1, a 12-hour practical examination (100 marks, 50%), plus one second component: Coursework (Component 2), Critical and Historical Assignment (Component 3), or carry-forward Coursework (Component 4 for eligible part-time candidates). Each second component is also 100 marks (50%). Grades are A*–G.
What grade is needed to pass NSSCO Art and Design?
Learners are graded A*–G. Grade G is the minimum satisfactory grade; performance below G is not recorded on the certificate.
How much does the NSSCO Art and Design exam cost?
A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.
Are these official DNEA examination questions?
No. Official assessment is practical/portfolio-based (and optionally critical-historical). This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus theory, processes, safety and critique — not a simulation of Components 1–4.
What topics does the 6149 syllabus cover?
First-hand observational and design responses across painting/drawing, printmaking, three-dimensional studies, design and photography/lens-based media, assessed equally across five objectives: research/recording, idea development, visual organisation, media control, and personal vision/critical presentation.