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Key Facts: Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II Exam
90 Minutes
Exam time duration
COPAU / ULPGC & ULL
EUR 76.12
Base registration fee
Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU
0–10 Scale
Grading scale for Bachillerato and PAU exams
Spanish Ministry of Education
6 Core Blocks
History, Staging, Performance, Dance, Composition/Semiotics, Analysis/Production
LOMLOE 2º Bachillerato Syllabus
100 Questions
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Master the Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II exam with 100 practice questions covering theatrical history, staging, acting techniques, dance history, dramatic composition, and performance analysis.
Sample Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II Practice Questions
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1Which ancient Greek dramatist is credited with introducing the second actor (deuteragonist), fundamentally shifting theatrical performance from choral narrative to true dramatic interaction?
2In Rudolf von Laban's movement analysis, what term designates the spherical personal space immediately surrounding a performer's body that can be reached without shifting the supporting foot?
3Which stock character of the Italian Commedia dell'Arte is a cunning, agile zanni servant from Bergamo who wears a costume adorned with multi-colored diamond patches?
4What type of stage configuration features an audience seated on three sides of the central acting area, providing an intimate atmosphere while retaining a backstage wall for entrances?
5In Tadeusz Kowzan's semiotic classification of theatrical signs, which system includes actor facial expressions and eye movements used to convey emotion?
6Which respiratory technique is universally recommended for professional vocal projection and sustained speech without strain in theatrical performance?
7Which 20th-century theatre practitioner introduced the concept of the 'Alienation Effect' (Verfremdungseffekt) to prevent emotional identification and encourage audience critical reflection?
8In classical dance, which pioneer of American modern dance formulated the foundational technique based on the physiological cycle of 'Contraction and Release'?
9What is the primary technical function of a Fresnel spotlight in theatrical stage lighting design?
10Which Spanish Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) playwright wrote the classic philosophical drama 'Life is a Dream' (La vida es sueño), exploring free will, destiny, and illusion?
About the Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II Exam
Comprehensive preparation guide and question bank for the PAU Artes Escénicas II (Performing Arts II) exam for 2º Bachillerato in the Canary Islands (ULPGC & ULL 2026). Covers theatrical history, staging and scenography, acting techniques, dance history, dramatic composition, and performance analysis.
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
Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are an English-language study adaptation of the official Canary Islands PAU paper.
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.
Theatrical History & Evolution
Greco-Roman drama, medieval theatre, Commedia dell'Arte, Golden Age Spanish theatre, Elizabethan drama, Neoclassicism, Realism/Naturalism, 20th-century avant-garde, and postdramatic theatre.
Staging & Scenography
Stage typologies, scenographic styles, stage machinery, lighting design, color temperature, sound design, acoustics, costume design, and stage management.
Performance & Acting Techniques
Acting methodologies (Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Brecht, Grotowski, Boal, Decroux), vocal resonators, diaphragmatic breathing, Laban effort factors, kinesphere, and somatic methods.
Dance & Movement History
Classical ballet history and technique, modern dance pioneers (Graham, Humphrey, Cunningham), Tanztheater (Pina Bausch), post-modern dance, contact improvisation, and Spanish traditional/flamenco dance.
Dramatic Composition & Semiotics
Dramatic structures, Freytag's pyramid, open vs closed forms, Kowzan's 13 theatrical sign systems, theatrical pact, fourth wall breakdown, and dramaturgical analysis.
Performance Analysis & Production
Critical analysis methodology, audience reception theory, stage management (regiduría), intellectual property rights (SGAE), and cultural production in the Canary Islands.
Preparing for the Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II 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: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Practice items are an English-language study adaptation of the official Canary Islands PAU paper.
- 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
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Canary Islands PAU Performing Arts II: 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 analysis of dramatic texts and performance material plus extended written responses. 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 writing extended analyses of dramatic texts and staging in Spanish separately, because that is what the examiners actually mark.
What is the fee for the PAU Performing Arts II exam in the Canary Islands?
The base registration fee is EUR 76.12 for the PAU Access Phase set by the Gobierno de Canarias / COPAU.
What passing score is required on the PAU Performing Arts II paper?
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).
How long is the PAU Performing Arts II examination?
The examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
Which public universities administer the PAU in the Canary Islands?
The exam is co-administered by the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) and the Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) under the coordination of COPAU.