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Key Facts: Castilla y León PAU Artistic Drawing II Exam
90 min
Exam Time Limit
Junta de Castilla y León
0–10
Grading Scale
USAL / UVA / UBU / ULE
4.0
Min. Access Phase Score
Comisión PAU Castilla y León
EUR 76.82
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Junta de Castilla y León
5 Core Units
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2º Bachillerato Dibujo Artístico II Syllabus
The Castilla y León PAU Artistic Drawing II exam (Dibujo Artístico II) is administered by public universities in Castilla y León (USAL, UVA, UBU, ULE) 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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1On the international graphite pencil grading scale, how does an 8B pencil differ from a 2H pencil in terms of mark characteristics and core composition?
A.An 8B pencil has a higher graphite-to-binder ratio, producing soft, dark, and matte marks.
B.An 8B pencil has a higher clay content, producing hard, light, and sharp lines.
C.A 2H pencil contains more graphite than clay, making it softer and darker than an 8B pencil.
D.Both pencils contain identical graphite proportions but differ only in wood sheath thickness.
Explanation: Pencils in the 'B' (Black) range contain a higher proportion of graphite relative to clay binder, making the core softer and capable of producing dark, velvety marks. Conversely, pencils in the 'H' (Hard) range contain a higher clay content, resulting in a harder core that produces lighter, finer lines suitable for precise drafting. Therefore, an 8B pencil is significantly softer and darker than a 2H pencil.
2What is the key structural difference between vine (willow) charcoal and compressed charcoal?
A.Vine charcoal is made by charring raw wooden twigs without added binders, while compressed charcoal uses powdered charcoal bound with clay or gum.
B.Vine charcoal contains synthetic wax binders, whereas compressed charcoal is made purely of burnt willow branches.
C.Vine charcoal produces intense, permanent black marks that cannot be erased, while compressed charcoal erases effortlessly.
D.Vine charcoal is manufactured under hydraulic pressure, while compressed charcoal is baked in an open flame.
Explanation: Vine (or willow) charcoal is created by slowly burning natural wood sticks in an oxygen-deprived kiln without adding any binders, yielding a brittle medium that erases and dusts off easily. Compressed charcoal is manufactured by combining ground charcoal powder with a binder (such as gum or clay), producing a denser, darker stick that adheres strongly to paper and is much harder to erase completely.
3Which naturally occurring mineral pigment gives traditional Renaissance sanguine chalk its characteristic reddish-brown color?
A.Hematite (iron oxide)
B.Lapis lazuli (aluminum silicate)
C.Malachite (copper carbonate)
D.Titanium dioxide
Explanation: Sanguine is a traditional dry drawing medium made from earth containing hematite, an iron oxide mineral that provides its warm, reddish-brown earth tone. Popularized during the Renaissance by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, sanguine was frequently used for anatomical studies and figure drawing due to its resemblance to human flesh tones.
4What ingredient in traditional Indian ink (tinta china) acts as a binder to render marks waterproof once fully dried?
A.Shellac
B.Gum arabic
C.Linseed oil
D.Egg yolk
Explanation: Traditional Indian ink consists of fine carbon black (soot) suspended in water with shellac as a binding agent. Once dry, shellac forms a water-insoluble film, allowing artists to apply subsequent wet washes over line work without re-dissolving or bleeding the underlying ink.
5How does hot-pressed (satiné) paper differ from cold-pressed (NOT) paper in surface texture and suitable drawing techniques?
A.Hot-pressed paper has an extremely smooth, non-porous surface ideal for fine pen-and-ink detail, whereas cold-pressed paper has a textured grain that grips media.
B.Hot-pressed paper features a rough, heavily pitted texture for pastels, while cold-pressed paper is completely slick and glossy.
C.Hot-pressed paper is created without pressing cylinders, making it softer and rougher than cold-pressed paper.
D.Both paper types have identical surface textures but differ in chemical pH neutrality.
Explanation: Hot-pressed paper is passed through heated metal rollers during manufacturing, resulting in an exceptionally smooth, hard surface that excels at detailed line drawing, technical pen work, and crisp ink washes. Cold-pressed (NOT) paper is pressed through unheated rollers, retaining a moderate texture ('tooth') that grips dry media like charcoal and holds watercolor washes evenly.
6What is the primary operational difference between a 'workable' fixative and a 'final' fixative when applied to charcoal or pastel drawings?
A.Workable fixative stabilizes powdery particles while allowing additional drawing layers to adhere, whereas final fixative creates a non-workable protective seal.
B.Workable fixative dissolves graphite completely, whereas final fixative turns soft charcoal into permanent oil paint.
C.Workable fixative can only be applied to wet watercolor, while final fixative is reserved for dry oil pastels.
D.Workable fixative permanently darkens colors by ten value steps, while final fixative bleaches white highlights.
Explanation: Workable fixative coats powdery media like charcoal or pastel with a thin resin film that prevents smudging while preserving enough tooth for the artist to continue drawing over the surface. Final fixative applies a heavier, permanent protective barrier designed to shield completed artworks from UV light, moisture, and abrasion, making further drawing modifications difficult.
7Historically, what natural raw source yielded authentic sepia pigment used for ink washes during the 18th and 19th centuries?
A.The ink sac of cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis)
B.Charred bone dust mixed with walnut oil
C.Crushed volcanic basalt from Mediterranean deposits
D.Fermented oak gall nuts mixed with iron sulfate
Explanation: Authentic sepia pigment was historically extracted from the dried ink sacs of cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis). When processed and diluted with water, it yielded a rich, warm dark-brown pigment highly favored for ink wash drawings during the Romantic and Victorian eras.
8Which formulation characteristic accounts for the high opacity of gouache compared to transparent watercolor?
A.The addition of inert white pigments (such as chalk or barium sulfate) or a higher pigment-to-binder concentration.
B.The use of linseed oil as a secondary binder along with egg yolk.
C.The complete absence of gum arabic in favor of synthetic plastic polymers.
D.The inclusion of heavy metallic solvents that evaporate upon contact with air.
Explanation: Gouache is an opaque water-based paint that uses the same gum arabic binder as watercolor but achieves opacity through a significantly higher pigment load and the inclusion of inert white extenders like precipitated chalk or titanium white. This prevents light from passing through the paint film to the paper support.
9How do soft pastels differ from oil pastels in their binder composition and blending behavior?
A.Soft pastels use a aqueous gum binder (such as gum tragacanth), yielding powdery marks that blend dry, whereas oil pastels use non-drying oil and wax binders.
B.Soft pastels are bound with synthetic epoxy resins, while oil pastels rely on pure water soluble gelatin.
C.Soft pastels require mineral spirits for dry blending, while oil pastels dry instantly into hard plastic films.
D.Soft pastels contain no pigment, consisting entirely of dyed paraffin wax.
Explanation: Soft pastels consist of ground pigment bound with a small amount of water-soluble binder (like gum tragacanth or methylcellulose), producing a velvety, dry powder stick that smudges and layers dry. Oil pastels use a combination of mineral wax and non-drying vegetable oils, producing buttery, non-dusty strokes that do not dry out and can be blended using solvent or heat.
10What is the function of a tortillon (blending stump) in dry drawing techniques, and why is it preferred over blending directly with fingers?
A.It allows precise control when smudging and softening values without transferring skin oils or moisture to the paper.
B.It sharpens hard graphite points automatically while smoothing heavy charcoal strokes.
C.It deposits synthetic fixative onto the paper surface to lock down loose pastel dust during blending.
D.It coats dry paper fibers with waterproof wax to prepare for watercolor washes.
Explanation: A tortillon is a tightly rolled paper tool used to blend and smooth graphite, charcoal, or pastel transitions. Using a tortillon instead of fingers prevents natural skin oils and moisture from contaminating the paper fibers, which can create greasy spots that resist media and cause uneven darkening.
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