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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques Exam
90 min
Exam Time Limit
Distrito Único Andaluz
0–10
Grading Scale
Junta de Andalucía
4.0
Min. Access Phase Score
Comisión Interuniversitaria
EUR 58.70
Base Registration Fee
Junta de Andalucía
5 Blocks
Curriculum Content Areas
2º Bachillerato Syllabus
The Andalusia PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques exam (Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica) is administered by the Distrito Único Andaluz and Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía for students completing 2nd Bachillerato. The exam lasts 90 minutes and is graded on a 0–10 scale (minimum 4.0 required in the Access Phase). Note that local questions on this platform are an English-language MCQ study adaptation created to help students master the underlying 2nd Bachillerato curriculum.
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1In the standard graphite pencil hardness scale, which designation represents the hardest lead with the highest clay-to-graphite ratio?
A.9H
B.9B
C.HB
D.2B
Explanation: The 'H' scale stands for hardness, with numbers ranging from H up to 9H indicating increasing hardness and higher clay proportions. Pencils designated as 9H contain the maximum clay content, producing very fine, pale, and scratch-resistant lines. In contrast, 'B' designates blackness and softness.
2Which dry drawing medium is produced by baking willow twigs in an airtight kiln without oxygen?
A.Willow charcoal
B.Compressed charcoal
C.Graphite powder
D.Sanguine crayon
Explanation: Willow charcoal (carboncillo vegetal) is created by burning willow twigs in a low-oxygen kiln, resulting in a soft, velvety carbon stick. It rubs off paper easily, making it ideal for preliminary layout sketches and soft tonal smudging. Compressed charcoal, by contrast, includes a binding agent.
3Sanguine is a traditional dry drawing medium recognized for its rich reddish-brown color. Which pigment gives sanguine its characteristic hue?
A.Red iron oxide (hematite)
B.Cadmium red
C.Burnt umber
D.Raw sienna
Explanation: Sanguine (sanguina) derives its natural reddish-brown tone from hematite or red iron oxide (Fe₂O₃). Used extensively during the Renaissance by masters like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, sanguine excels at rendering human flesh tones and anatomical warm shading.
4What is the primary function of applying a fixative spray to a completed charcoal or soft pastel drawing?
A.To bind loose pigment particles to paper and prevent smudging
B.To increase the gloss levels of the paper support
C.To permanently dissolve charcoal into a liquid paint layer
D.To alter the natural pigment hue to a darker shade
Explanation: Fixative spray consists of resin dissolved in alcohol or solvent that coats loose dry particles, binding them firmly to paper fibers to stop dust shedding and smudging. While heavy application may slightly alter value contrast, its core purpose is protective preservation.
5How is paper weight standardly measured and expressed in international art specifications?
A.Grams per square meter (g/m² or gsm)
B.Millimeters of paper thickness
C.Total weight per hundred sheets in kilograms
D.Pounds per linear yard
Explanation: Paper weight is universally measured in grams per square meter (g/m² or gsm). Standard drawing paper ranges from 90 to 180 g/m², while wet media like watercolor require heavy papers of 300 g/m² or higher to resist warping without stretching.
6Which surface finish of watercolor paper is passed through polished heated metal rollers during manufacturing, resulting in an exceptionally smooth texture?
A.Hot-pressed (Satinada)
B.Cold-pressed (Not)
C.Rough (Torchon)
D.Unsized raw cotton
Explanation: Hot-pressed paper (papel satinado) is pressed under heated metal cylinders, producing a dense, slick surface with practically no tooth. It is ideal for fine pen-and-ink detail, botanical illustrations, and smooth graphic washes.
7Traditional waterproof Indian ink (tinta china) consists of carbon black particles suspended in water along with which binding binder?
A.Shellac
B.Linseed oil
C.Egg yolk
D.Beeswax
Explanation: Indian ink combines fine carbon soot (lampblack) with an alkaline shellac binder solution. Once dry, shellac forms a water-resistant, durable film that prevents the ink from bleeding or re-dissolving when subsequent washes are laid over it.
8What is the primary water-soluble natural binder used in professional watercolor paints?
A.Gum arabic
B.Casein
C.Acrylic polymer
D.Rosin resin
Explanation: Gum arabic, derived from the hardened sap of Acacia trees, is the standard binder for watercolor. It dissolves readily in water, binds fine pigment particles to paper, and allows dry watercolor paint films to re-hydrate upon contact with water.
9What structural component distinguishes gouache (tempera) from transparent watercolor?
A.Addition of white inert pigment (chalk/calcium carbonate) for opacity
B.Use of synthetic oil binders instead of water
C.Requirement of hot heat-curing after application
D.Complete insolubility in water once dry
Explanation: Gouache contains pigment, gum arabic binder, and an added chalk or white pigment filler (calcium carbonate). This inert white filler creates a velvety, opaque body color (guache/tempera) that covers underlying layers completely.
10Which synthetic resin emulsion acts as the binder in modern acrylic paints?
A.Polymethyl methacrylate / Acrylic polymer emulsion
B.Nitrocellulose lacquers
C.Polyvinyl acetate glue
D.Polyurethane foam resin
Explanation: Acrylic paints feature pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion (synthetic resin dispersion). As water evaporates, the polymer particles coalesce into a flexible, tough, waterproof film that cannot be re-dissolved in water.
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