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Key Facts: EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts (641) Exam

641

ECESWA Subject Code

Examinations Council of Eswatini programme listing

2025

First Examined (EPSA Cycle)

National reporting on EPSA / Grade VII subjects

Performance + Knowledge

Official Assessment Format

ECESWA subject listing / candidate research note

100

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Core Art Forms (Music, Dance, Drama, Visual)

Expressive arts primary curriculum framing

EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts 641 (ECESWA) assesses primary leaving learners in visual arts elements, traditional music and dance of Eswatini, drama basics, creative expression, safety and materials, cultural heritage arts, and rhythm/pitch foundations. The official exam is performance/practical plus knowledge — first examined in 2025. These 100 free MCQs are an English-language study adaptation of knowledge outcomes and do not replace practical performance.

Sample EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts (641) Practice Questions

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1Which element of art is best described as a path made by a moving point?

A.Line

B.Colour

C.Texture

D.Value

Explanation: Line is the path of a moving point. Primary learners use lines to outline shapes, show direction, and build drawings and patterns.

2Red, yellow, and blue are commonly called which group of colours?

A.Secondary colours

B.Primary colours

C.Neutral colours

D.Complementary colours

Explanation: Primary colours are red, yellow, and blue. They cannot be mixed from other colours and are used to mix many other colours.

3Mixing yellow paint with blue paint usually produces which colour?

A.Orange

B.Purple

C.Green

D.Brown only

Explanation: Yellow and blue are primary colours that mix to make green, a secondary colour.

4Which word best describes a three-dimensional object that has height, width, and depth?

A.Shape

B.Pattern

C.Outline

D.Form

Explanation: Form is three-dimensional (height, width, and depth). Shape is two-dimensional (height and width only).

5A circle drawn on paper is best described as which of the following?

A.A shape

B.A form

C.A texture

D.A sculpture

Explanation: A circle on flat paper is a two-dimensional shape. A sphere would be a three-dimensional form.

6Which pair lists warm colours?

A.Blue and green

B.Red and orange

C.Purple and blue

D.Grey and white

Explanation: Warm colours such as red, orange, and yellow are associated with heat and energy. Cool colours include blue, green, and purple.

7Rough bark, smooth glass, and bumpy clay all demonstrate which element of art?

A.Space

B.Balance

C.Texture

D.Line

Explanation: Texture is the surface quality of an object — how it feels or looks as if it would feel.

8In a drawing, making objects smaller and higher on the page to look farther away mainly uses which idea?

A.Texture rubbing

B.Primary colour mixing

C.Stage blocking

D.Space and distance

Explanation: Artists create the illusion of space and distance by changing size, placement, and overlapping of objects.

9A zigzag line is most likely to create which visual feeling?

A.Energy or movement

B.Calm and rest

C.Silence only

D.Complete darkness

Explanation: Zigzag and diagonal lines often suggest energy, excitement, or movement, while horizontal lines often feel calmer.

10Which tool is best for creating a soft shaded area with graphite?

A.A fine-point pen only

B.The side of a pencil lead or a blending stump

C.A pair of scissors

D.A metal ruler edge only

Explanation: Soft shading is created with the side of a pencil lead, softer pencils, or blending tools — not with hard pen points alone.

About the EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts (641) Exam

Eswatini Primary Certificate / EPSA Expressive Arts (641) is the national primary leaving assessment for creative and performing arts administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini. It develops and assesses knowledge and practical skill in visual arts, music, dance, and drama, with strong attention to Eswatini cultural heritage arts. Expressive Arts was confirmed on the ECESWA programme listing and was first examined in the 2025 EPSA cycle together with Health and Physical Education and ICT.

Exam sponsor: Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Performance/practical and knowledge assessment covering music, dance, drama, and visual arts. First examined in the 2025 EPSA cycle with Health and Physical Education (642) and ICT (645). Confirm paper titles and guided practical arrangements on the session timetable.

Time Limit

As published on the ECESWA EPC/EPSA examination timetable for the sitting

Passing Score

National EPC/EPSA grade scale as applied by ECESWA; fixed public percentage cut score for 641 not published on main programme pages

Exam / Certification Fees

School candidates: centre entry under Ministry/ECESWA arrangements. Private/external fees: confirm the current ECESWA circular on examscouncil.org.sz.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by ECESWA. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

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.

15%

Visual Arts Elements

Line, colour (primary/secondary, warm/cool), form, shape, texture, space, pattern, and simple composition for drawing, painting, and craft.

15%

Traditional Music and Dance of Eswatini

Sibhaca, Ingadla, group song and dance roles, ceremonial contexts, traditional instruments, and respectful performance practice.

15%

Drama Basics

Character creation, role-play, stage areas (upstage/downstage, wings), audience focus, voice projection, gesture, and simple plot.

12%

Creative Expression

Generating and developing ideas, improvisation, personal response, mood and message, and combining visual, musical, and dramatic forms.

13%

Safety and Materials

Safe handling of scissors, adhesives, paint, clay, and stage props; care of instruments; clear performance space; hygiene and classroom rules.

15%

Cultural Heritage Arts

Umhlanga, Incwala, traditional attire and beadwork, grass weaving and pottery motifs, heritage respect, and arts as living culture.

15%

Rhythm and Pitch Basics

Steady beat, tempo, rhythm patterns, high and low pitch, dynamics (loud/soft), call-and-response, and simple listening vocabulary.

Preparing for the EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts (641) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: National EPC/EPSA grade scale as applied by ECESWA; fixed public percentage cut score for 641 not published on main programme pages
Assessment: Performance/practical and knowledge assessment covering music, dance, drama, and visual arts. First examined in the 2025 EPSA cycle with Health and Physical Education (642) and ICT (645). Confirm paper titles and guided practical arrangements on the session timetable.
Time limit: As published on the ECESWA EPC/EPSA examination timetable for the sitting
Exam / certification fees: School candidates: centre entry under Ministry/ECESWA arrangements. Private/external fees: confirm the current ECESWA circular on examscouncil.org.sz. Official sources

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EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts (641): Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise naming the elements of art (line, colour, form, shape, texture, space) and use them to describe your own drawings and crafts.

2Know Sibhaca as a high-energy traditional men’s warrior dance with strong kicks and drumming, and Ingadla as a traditional dance performed in cultural school and community settings.

3Learn basic stage vocabulary: audience, downstage (near audience), upstage (away from audience), wings, and the importance of facing the audience when speaking.

4Clap and step a steady beat; practise hearing high vs low pitch and loud vs soft dynamics before learning complex songs.

5Always prioritise safety: scissors pointed down when walking, clear dance/drama space, careful use of glue and paint, and respect for shared instruments and cultural attire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EPC/EPSA Expressive Arts 641?

It is the Examinations Council of Eswatini primary leaving subject for expressive and performing arts — music, dance, drama, and visual arts — listed under subject code 641 on the ECESWA programme catalogue.

When was Expressive Arts first examined?

Expressive Arts was first examined in the 2025 EPSA cycle, together with Health and Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology, as reported in national coverage of the Grade VII / EPSA transition.

Is the official exam only multiple choice?

No. The official format is performance/practical and knowledge assessment. The free questions on this page are an MCQ study adaptation for knowledge outcomes and cannot replace guided practical or performance components.

What cultural content should candidates know?

Learners should understand Eswatini living arts such as Sibhaca and Ingadla dance, ceremonial contexts like Umhlanga and Incwala at an age-appropriate level, traditional song and instruments, and visual heritage crafts such as beadwork and weaving.

Who administers the exam?

The Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA) administers EPC/EPSA assessments. Candidates are usually entered through their school or a recognised centre.

Are these official ECESWA past papers?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep study questions covering topics from the subject’s knowledge themes. They are not ECESWA past papers, mark schemes, or official specimen materials.