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Key Facts: PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (Canary Islands) Exam
90 min
Exam time duration for the PAU specific paper
Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU)
0–10 scale
Scoring system (minimum 4.0 in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato)
Canary Islands PAU Regulations
4 Modules
Core curriculum: Graphic Media, Color & Painting, Printmaking, Composition & Conservation
2º Bachillerato Art Curriculum COPAU
100
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1What is the primary binder used in natural vine charcoal sticks (carbón vegetal)?
2How is the hardness scale of graphite pencils determined during manufacturing?
3Which traditional dry media drawing tool is composed of compressed pulverized charcoal bound with small amounts of binder like gum or clay?
4What paper property refers to the surface texture and grain roughness that holds dry drawing particles?
5Which soft dry medium relies on minimal binder (such as gum tragacanth) to hold pigment particles in a delicate chalky stick?
6What is the primary role of a liquid fixative spray applied to soft pastel or charcoal drawings?
7What required surface preparation enables silverpoint (punta de plata) to leave a metallic trace on paper?
8Traditional waterproof Indian ink (tinta china) is formulated with carbon black and which binding agent?
9Which traditional reddish-brown dry earth medium made of iron oxide clay was widely used by Renaissance masters for anatomical studies?
10What type of paper finish produces a smooth, non-grainy surface ideal for detailed pen-and-ink drawings?
About the PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (Canary Islands) Exam
Comprehensive 100-question practice test bank for the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) PAU exam in Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica). Covers traditional and modern drawing media, dry/wet painting media, color theory, relief and intaglio printmaking, screen printing, composition, conservation, and studio safety.
Exam sponsor: Canary Islands PAU Organising Commission (COPAU) / ULPGC & ULL. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
The PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques exam in the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) evaluates candidate mastery of dry and wet graphic media, color chemistry, printmaking processes, visual composition rules, and artwork conservation standards over a 90-minute session.
Time Limit
90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Passing Score
Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
Exam / Certification Fees
EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU).
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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.
Drawing & Graphic Media
Charcoal, graphite, silverpoint, Indian ink, dry and oil pastels, markers, paper substrates, tooth, sizing, and fixatives.
Color & Painting Techniques
Watercolor, gouache, egg tempera, acrylics, oil painting, binders, solvents, drying mechanisms, fat-over-lean rule, and pigment chemistry.
Printmaking & Graphic Reproduction
Relief printing (linocut, woodcut), intaglio (etching, drypoint, aquatint, burin, mezzotint), planographic lithography, screen printing, monotype, and editioning.
Composition, Conservation & Safety
Rule of thirds, golden section, linear/atmospheric perspective, chiaroscuro, archival matting, UV degradation, pH neutral materials, solvent toxicity, and studio safety.
Preparing for the PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (Canary Islands) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
- Assessment: The PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques exam in the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL) evaluates candidate mastery of dry and wet graphic media, color chemistry, printmaking processes, visual composition rules, and artwork conservation standards over a 90-minute session.
- Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
- Exam / certification fees: EUR 76.12 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (set by Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU). Official sources
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PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (Canary Islands): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this practice bank in the same format as the real Canary Islands PAU exam?
No, and it is important to know the difference. The official Canary Islands PAU paper is a 90-minute examination sat in Spanish and built around practical graphic-plastic production using the prescribed media, plus written analysis. Under the 2026 PAU design rules agreed by COPAU and the CRUE, open and semi-constructed responses must account for at least 70% of every paper, so the real exam contains no multiple-choice section. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the same 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 producing actual graphic-plastic work with the prescribed materials and techniques separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.
What is the official subject title for this PAU exam in the Canary Islands?
The official subject title is Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica in the 2º Bachillerato Art modality syllabus under ULPGC and ULL regulations.
How is the final PAU mark calculated for university admission in Spain?
The overall admission grade combines Bachillerato GPA (60%) and the PAU Access Phase mark (40%). Specific subject papers like Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques can add up to 2.0 extra points each in the Admission Phase.
What printmaking processes are tested on the Canary Islands PAU examination?
The syllabus covers relief processes (linocut, woodcut), intaglio processes (etching, drypoint, aquatint, engraving, mezzotint), planographic lithography, screen printing, monotype, and editioning conventions.
In what language is the Canary Islands PAU examination offered?
In the Canary Islands, official PAU examination papers are provided in Spanish.
What safety and conservation rules are included in the syllabus?
Topics include solvent volatility, studio ventilation, heavy metal pigment toxicity (lead, cadmium, cobalt), spontaneous rag combustion, archival acid-free matting, UV glazing, and humidity control.