On this page you will find a full list of Visual Arts Grade 12 past exam papers and memos in PDF format. This subject includes only Paper 1, which focuses on visual literacy, art history, and essay writing. The exams are available in both English and Afrikaans, and are grouped across Term 2, Term 3, and Term 4, covering May/June, September, and Final November exams, with official memos and answers.
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Term 4: Visual Arts Grade 12 November NSC Final Exam Papers
Official National Senior Certificate (NSC) final exam papers for Visual Arts. Practice your visual analysis and art history knowledge with Paper 1 and Paper 2 resources from 2023, 2022, and 2021.
| Year | Paper 1 (Theory) | Paper 2 (Practical/PAT) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Eng Paper | Eng Memo Afr Paper | Afr Memo | Eng Paper | Eng Memo Afr Paper | Afr Memo |
| 2022 | Eng Paper | Eng Memo Afr Paper | Afr Memo | Practice via 2023 PAT |
| 2021 | Eng Paper | Eng Memo Afr Paper | Afr Memo | Eng Paper Afr Paper |
Term 3: Visual Arts Grade 12 Trial Exam Papers
Preparatory exams are vital for final revision of Art History and Theory topics like Resistance Art and New Media. Practice with previous September papers to hone your visual literacy.
| Year | September Paper 1 (Eng & Afr) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Practice via finals |
Term 2: Visual Arts Grade 12 June Mid-Year Past Papers
Download June mid-year exam documents for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Includes Paper 1 Theory resources and marking guidelines.
| Year | Paper 1 Theory (Eng) | Paper 1 Teorie (Afr) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June Paper | Memo | Afr Memos matched to Eng |
| 2024 | June Paper | Memo | Junie Vraestel | Memo |
| 2023 | June Paper | Memo | Junie Vraestel | Memo |
| 2022 | June Paper | Memo | Junie Vraestel | Memo |
| 2021 | June Paper | Memo | Junie Vraestel | Memo |
Term 1: Visual Arts Grade 12 March Test Papers
Get a head start in Term 1 with early-year theory resources. Practice visual analysis with official DBE archives from previous years.
| Year | Paper 1 Downloads |
|---|---|
| 2017 | March Eng Paper | Memo March Afr Paper | Memo |
Each Visual Arts subject page provides direct access to pdf downloads arranged by paper type and exam year. The memos follow the DBE structure, ideal for helping you practise extended writing and visual analysis. This is your go-to Visual Arts Grade 12 past exam papers and memos pdf download, free and ready for 2026 preparation.
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