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Key Facts: Extremadura PAU Performing Arts II Exam

UEx / Junta

Examining Authority

Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura

90 Mins

Time Limit

PAU Extremadura Regulations

Min 4.0

Minimum Access Phase Score

UEx Admission Guidelines

100

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Extremadura PAU Performing Arts II evaluates upper-secondary students on acting methodologies, scenography, stage movement, performance history, spectacle production, and semiotic theatrical analysis.

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1Which architectural configuration of scenic space features an audience seated on three sides of the stage platform, creating an intimate connection while preserving a backstage wall?
A.Thrust stage (escenario en espigón)
B.Proscenium arch stage (escenario a la italiana)
C.Arena stage / Theatre-in-the-round (escenario circular)
D.Black box flexible space (sala polivalente)
Explanation: A thrust stage projects directly into the auditorium so that spectators surround the playing area on three sides, combining the frontal entrance capabilities of a proscenium wall with three-dimensional audience proximity.
2In Konstantin Stanislavski's acting system, what term describes the unspoken thoughts, implicit desires, and underlying meanings beneath a character's spoken lines?
A.Fourth wall
B.Subtext (subtexto)
C.Super-objective
D.Given circumstances
Explanation: Subtext consists of the unspoken psychological motivations, intentions, and emotional currents that lie beneath the literal surface text spoken by the actor.
3Which vocal technique component enables a theatrical performer to project sound clearly across an auditorium without overstraining the vocal cords?
A.Laryngeal clamping
B.Glottal stopping
C.Diaphragmatic breath support and vocal resonance
D.Falsetto modulation
Explanation: Controlled abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing coupled with proper vocal tract resonance amplifies sound naturally, enabling acoustic projection while safeguarding vocal fold health.
4What lighting instrument produces a soft-edged beam of light with an adjustable beam spread, commonly used for smooth area washes in theatrical productions?
A.Ellipsoidal reflector spotlight (ERS / Profile)
B.Followspot
C.PAR can
D.Fresnel spotlight
Explanation: A Fresnel spotlight utilizes a stepped concentric lens to create a diffuse, soft-edged light beam ideal for blending adjacent stage wash areas smoothly.
5What is the primary function of a cyclorama (ciclorama) in traditional stage scenography?
A.To serve as a smooth, concave background screen for projecting colored light, sky effects, and atmospheric backdrops
B.To mask the overhead lighting battens and stage rigging from audience sightlines
C.To act as a heavy soundproofing curtain placed directly behind the proscenium arch
D.To support weight-bearing set pieces during rapid scene changes
Explanation: A cyclorama is a large seamless curved fabric curtain or wall located at the far rear of the stage, designed to reflect light evenly to evoke open sky, horizon, or abstract color washes.
6In theatrical costume design, what term refers to the overall external contour or outline created by a costume on the performer's body?
A.Swatch
B.Silhouette (silueta)
C.Drapery ratio
D.Costume rendering
Explanation: The silhouette defines the characteristic outer shape of a garment, instantly establishing historical period, social status, and stylized proportions.
7Which term describes sound that originates from a source within the fictional narrative world of the performance, such as a radio played by a character on stage?
A.Non-diegetic sound
B.Acousmatic sound
C.Diegetic sound (sonido diegético)
D.Foley sound
Explanation: Diegetic sound exists within the story space (diegesis) where characters can hear and react to it directly, such as live instruments played on stage or on-stage props emitting audio.
8In proxemics (the study of spatial relations in human interaction), what stage positioning dynamic occurs when an actor moves closer to the audience downstage center?
A.The actor loses visual focus and authority due to proximity glare.
B.The actor forces all other cast members into upstage proscenium positions.
C.The actor neutralizes the fourth wall by entering the orchestra pit.
D.The actor gains dramatic dominance and intimacy by occupying the strongest focal zone.
Explanation: Downstage center is classically regarded as the most emphatic stage area because physical proximity to the audience combined with central alignment maximizes visual and emotional focus.
9What stencil or patterned metal template is inserted into an ellipsoidal spotlight to project shadows, patterns, or textures onto scenic backdrops?
A.Gobo (gobo / plantilla de proyección)
B.Color gel filter
C.Iris diaphragm
D.Barn door
Explanation: A gobo (Go-Between-Optics) is a metal or glass disc with etched patterns placed at the focal plane of a profile fixture to project imagery such as foliage, windows, or abstract textures.
10Which scenic construction element consists of a flat timber frame covered with canvas, muslin, or thin plywood, used to form temporary theatrical walls?
A.Rostrum / Platform (tarima)
B.Flat (bastidor / telón plano)
C.Batten (vara de colgar)
D.Practical (elemento práctico)
Explanation: A flat (bastidor) is a lightweight modular wooden frame faced with fabric or wood paneling that can be painted, joined, and free-standing to build interior or exterior stage walls.

About the Extremadura PAU Performing Arts II Exam

Comprehensive practice exam suite for Artes Escénicas II (Performing Arts II) in the Extremadura PAU university entrance examination system (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx 2026). Aligned with 2º Bachillerato curriculum standards across performance codes, spectacle genres, staging production, history of theater, and semiotic analysis.

Exam sponsor: Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

90-minute written and practical performing-arts examination (performance analysis, staging proposal; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)

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 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims).

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

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Performance Codes & Language

Scenic space, acting techniques, vocal and bodily expression, stage lighting, scenography, costume design, and soundscapes.

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Types of Performance

Traditional theater, classical and modern dance, musical theater, circus arts, opera, performance art, and puppet theater.

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Dramatic Production & Staging

Directorial concept, stage management (regiduría), dramaturgy, rehearsal workflow, prompt books, and production budgeting.

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History of Performance

Classical Greco-Roman theater, Commedia dell'arte, Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Artaud, Grotowski, Brook, and modern Spanish performing arts.

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Performance Analysis & Reception

Spectator role, theatrical criticism, Kowzan's 13 theatrical sign systems, semiotic analysis, and reception theory.

Preparing for the Extremadura 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: 90-minute written and practical performing-arts examination (performance analysis, staging proposal; local questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation)
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 78.26 ordinary registration fee for PAU (50% discount EUR 39.13 for general large family; full exemption for special large family, disability, or terrorism victims). Official sources

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Extremadura PAU Performing Arts II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review major acting methodologies (Stanislavski's system, Meyerhold's biomechanics, Brecht's epic theatre, Grotowski's poor theatre, Artaud's theatre of cruelty) and their staging implications.
2Understand stage architecture (proscenium, thrust, arena, black box) and key lighting instruments (Fresnel, PAR can, profile spotlight, gobos).
3Study Tadeusz Kowzan's 13 theatrical sign systems and analyze how auditory, visual, spatial, and linguistic signs convey narrative meaning.
4Analyze historical theatrical movements from ancient Greek tragedy and Commedia dell'arte to modern Spanish avant-garde theatre (Valle-Inclán, Lorca, La Fura dels Baus).
5Master the technical workflow of stage production, including the responsibilities of the stage manager (regidor/a), dramaturge, and director during technical and dress rehearsals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for taking the PAU exam in Extremadura?

The ordinary registration fee is EUR 78.26 for the PAU. A 50% discount (EUR 39.13) applies to general large families, and full exemptions apply for special large families, recognized disability (>= 33%), or victims of terrorism.

What passing score is required on the PAU Performing Arts II exam in Extremadura?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. A minimum mark of 4.0 in the Access Phase is required to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU Access Phase mark must equal at least 5.0 to pass).

What is the official time limit for the PAU Performing Arts II paper?

The official exam duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

Which authority administers the PAU in Extremadura?

The exam is administered by the Comisión Organizadora de la PAU de Extremadura (Universidad de Extremadura - UEx / Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Extremadura).