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Key Facts: Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II) Exam

UNICAN 2026

University of Cantabria PAU Organising Commission authority

UNICAN PAU Regulations

90 Mins

Official examination duration

UNICAN PAU Regulations

Min 4.0

Minimum Access Phase score required to calculate university admission mark

UNICAN Admission Regulations

5 Blocks

Linear Drawing, Perspective, Chiaroscuro, Media & Techniques, Artistic Anatomy

LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato Syllabus

100

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The Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II exam evaluates core competency across perspective, proportion, shading, graphic media, and human anatomy for 2º Bachillerato students. This English-language MCQ bank is a study adaptation of the knowledge behind the official written exam, not a format simulation.

Sample Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II) Practice Questions

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1What is the main function of contour line in artistic drawing?
A.To delimit outer and inner edges that separate form from surrounding space.
B.To indicate only surface color and chromatic-temperature variations.
C.To establish the exact distance from the light source to the picture plane.
D.To soften tonal transitions between light and penumbra zones.
Explanation: Contour line defines formal boundaries and an object’s profile, separating it visually from background and surrounding space. It is the basic linear element for structuring silhouette and internal divisions before tonal shading.
2What approximate numeric value represents the Golden Section or divine proportion (Phi, Φ) geometrically?
A.1.414 (square root of 2)
B.1.618 (golden number)
C.2.718 (Euler’s number e)
D.3.1416 (pi)
Explanation: The golden section is the irrational Phi Φ = (1 + √5)/2 ≈ 1.618, when the whole-to-larger-part ratio equals the larger-to-smaller-part ratio.
3In blocking-in (encaje), what is the indispensable first step before detailing the figure?
A.Apply intense cross-hatching in highest-contrast zones.
B.Draw the most minute anatomical or decorative details.
C.Establish general structural lines and simplified enclosing geometric forms.
D.Trace the final contour with indelible India-ink pen.
Explanation: Blocking-in simplifies the subject into basic geometric forms (boxes, cylinders, triangles) and axis lines to check global proportions before refining contours and fine detail.
4What traditional tool does the draftsman hold with the arm extended to take proportional measures when drawing from life?
A.A high-precision dry-point compass.
B.A rigid 50 cm graduated ruler.
C.A micrometer caliper (vernier).
D.The pencil itself or a stick held perpendicular to the line of sight.
Explanation: Holding a pencil or rod with the arm fully extended allows relative measuring units (e.g., head height vs torso). Locking the elbow keeps measuring distance constant.
5In compositional design and structural drawing, how is the term “module” defined?
A.The basic unit of measure or form that repeats or combines orderly in a structure.
B.The maximum inclination angle of the horizon line.
C.The contrast intensity between local light and cast shadow.
D.The maximum paper thickness in grams per square meter.
Explanation: A module is the pattern unit of measure or base geometric figure for proportional/structural reference; multiplying or dividing it builds harmonic grids and balanced compositions.
6What substantial difference exists between structural line and contour line in the initial drawing phase?
A.Structural line is always curved while contour is exclusively straight.
B.Structural line marks symmetry axes, direction, and internal balance, while contour delimits the silhouette.
C.Contour is drawn with soft charcoal and structural line with indelible ink.
D.There is no difference; both terms are complete synonyms.
Explanation: Structural lines are invisible/auxiliary guides defining the skeleton, plumb line, and internal dynamics of form. Contour lines mark the visible boundary between outer form and surroundings.
7In a golden rectangle with sides a (longer) and b (shorter), which equation defines its proportion?
A.a / b = (a - b) / a
B.a / b = (a + b) / b
C.a / b = (a + b) / a
D.a / b = a * b
Explanation: The golden section equates whole-to-larger (a+b)/a with larger-to-smaller a/b, so a/b = (a+b)/a defines Φ ≈ 1.618.
8What is the main function of using a cardboard viewfinder (finder) with a rectangular window when drawing from life?
A.Increase the model’s brightness and chromatic saturation with optical lenses.
B.Measure the exact graphite hardness recommended for the support.
C.Automatically project shadow lines onto the working surface.
D.Isolate the visual field and select composition, framing, and picture-plane limits.
Explanation: A cardboard finder acts as a physical window that crops the 3D scene into a delimited 2D view, helping choose framing and compositional boundaries.
9When a perfect square on the shorter side is subtracted from a golden rectangle, what geometric figure remains?
A.A new golden rectangle at smaller scale.
B.A perfect isosceles triangle.
C.An exact inscribed circle.
D.A scalene trapezoid with three equal sides.
Explanation: A golden rectangle is self-similar: subtracting the square built on its shorter side leaves another golden rectangle.
10When drawing the axial symmetry axis of segment AB, what angular and distance relation does the resulting perpendicular bisector have?
A.A parallel line that does not cut segment AB.
B.A perpendicular (90°) line that divides AB into two exactly equal parts.
C.An oblique 45° line through one endpoint of the segment.
D.A parabolic curve joining the origin to the opposite end.
Explanation: The perpendicular bisector is the axial symmetry axis: the line through the midpoint perpendicular to AB.

About the Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II) Exam

The Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II 2º Bachillerato UNICAN) practice bank provides comprehensive preparation for students sitting the Spanish university entrance exam in Cantabria. It evaluates mastery of linear drawing, perspective systems, shading techniques, media application, and human figure composition.

Exam sponsor: University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute examination divided into 5 core thematic units: Linear Drawing & Proportion (20%), Perspective & Spatial Representation (20%), Light, Chiaroscuro & Volume (20%), Graphic Media & Techniques (20%), and Human Figure & Artistic Anatomy (20%).

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase.

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 71.09 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase.

Exam sponsor website

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

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.

20%

Linear Drawing, Contour & Proportion

Linear structure, outline delineation, scaling, grid methods, golden ratio, and classical canons of human and object proportion.

20%

Perspective Systems & Spatial Representation

Conic/linear perspective, horizon line, vanishing points, isometric and oblique projections, atmosphere, foreshortening, and spatial depth.

20%

Light, Chiaroscuro & Volume

Tonal values, light direction, highlights, core shadows, cast shadows, reflected light, contrast, and volumetric rendering techniques.

20%

Graphic Materials, Media & Expressive Techniques

Dry and wet media (graphite, charcoal, ink, pastels, gouache), paper textures, hatching, stippling, stump blending, and gesture drawing.

20%

Anatomic Drawing & Human Figure Composition

Osteology, myology, contrapposto, gesture, proportion canons, head-to-body ratios, framing (encaje), and figure composition in space.

Preparing for the Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase.
  • Assessment: 90-minute examination divided into 5 core thematic units: Linear Drawing & Proportion (20%), Perspective & Spatial Representation (20%), Light, Chiaroscuro & Volume (20%), Graphic Media & Techniques (20%), and Human Figure & Artistic Anatomy (20%).
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 71.09 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase. Official sources

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Cantabria PAU Artistic Drawing II (Dibujo Artístico II): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master linear framing (encaje) and proportion measuring techniques before adding shading or rendering details.
2Practice drawing perspective grids with one, two, and three vanishing points on horizontal and inclined planes.
3Study value scales, chiaroscuro shading (hatching, stippling, stump blending), and edge control between light and shadow.
4Memorize major anatomical landmarks (clavicles, sternum, iliac crests, patella) and skeletal muscle structures for figure composition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Cantabria PAU exam?

No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Cantabria PAU paper, organised by the University of Cantabria (UNICAN), is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish (or in the target language for foreign-language papers) and built around open and semi-constructed written tasks that must be answered and justified in full. Under Real Decreto 534/2024, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam is not a multiple-choice test. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the official 2º Bachillerato syllabus — not an official translation, not a past paper, and not a simulation of the exam format. Use it to drill the underlying knowledge and reasoning quickly, then practise the official written, oral, graphic, practical, or performance tasks separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.

What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Cantabria (UNICAN 2026)?

The base registration fee for the PAU Access Phase is EUR 71.09, as set by the University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission.

What passing score is required on the PAU Artistic Drawing II exam in Cantabria?

The exam is marked on a 0–10 scale. A minimum score of 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to combine with the Bachillerato GPA.

What is the duration of the PAU Dibujo Artístico II exam?

The examination duration is 90 minutes.

Which university administers the PAU in Cantabria?

The examination is organized by the University of Cantabria (UNICAN) PAU Organising Commission.