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Key Facts: Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II Exam

90 Mins

Official exam duration for Dibuix Artístic II paper

UIB PAU 2026

0–10

Official PAU subject grading scale

PAU Balearic Islands

4.0

Minimum mark required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA

UIB PAU 2026 Regulations

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Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II evaluates upper-secondary students on perceptual drawing principles, golden ratio composition, graphic media characteristics, and art historical drawing analysis.

Sample Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II Practice Questions

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1What is the fundamental purpose of the 'línea de encaje' (blocking-in or structural line) in initial perceptual drawing?
A.To establish basic geometric proportions, spatial orientation, and overall envelope before detailing features.
B.To apply dark tonal values and final shading details to the subject.
C.To erase ghost guidelines and produce a clean vector-like contour.
D.To fix permanent ink lines that cannot be altered during later stages.
Explanation: The 'línea de encaje' (blocking-in line) serves as an initial structural framework, allowing artists to analyze spatial proportions, angles, and overall volume before committing to final contour lines or tonal shading.
2How do cross-contour lines ('líneas de contracontorno') differ from standard outline contours in depicting three-dimensional form?
A.They only delineate the outer silhouette boundary separating object from background.
B.They traverse across the interior surface of a form to map its volumetric curves and cross-sectional depth.
C.They are strictly vertical lines used to measure eye height relative to horizon.
D.They represent cast shadows cast onto nearby secondary surfaces.
Explanation: Cross-contour lines wrap around and across the internal surfaces of a shape like topographical contour lines on a map, explicitly communicating volume and surface relief.
3In classical chiaroscuro (claroscuro) rendering of a sphere, where is the 'core shadow' ('sombra propia') located?
A.On the adjacent table surface directly beneath the object opposite the light source.
B.At the bright point where direct light strikes the surface at a perpendicular angle.
C.Along the zone of maximum darkness on the object where the form turns completely away from the direct light source.
D.Within the subtle rim of illumination reflected back from surrounding surfaces into the shadow area.
Explanation: The core shadow (sombra propia) is the darkest tone situated on the object's surface where form transitions from illuminated plane to shadow plane, positioned just before reflected light softens the shadow edge.
4Which key characteristic distinguishes a 'cast shadow' ('sombra proyectada') from a 'core shadow' ('sombra propia')?
A.It remains strictly inside the boundaries of the illuminated object.
B.It always maintains uniform brightness regardless of ambient reflected light.
C.It is created exclusively by secondary bounce light without direct source blockage.
D.It is thrown by the object onto another surface, featuring harder edges near the object and softer edges further away.
Explanation: A cast shadow (sombra proyectada) is created when an object obstructs light rays from falling onto an adjacent surface. It displays sharp penumbra boundaries close to the contact point and diffuses as distance increases.
5What optical phenomenon causes 'reflected light' ('luz reflejada') on the shadow side of a drawn three-dimensional object?
A.Light bouncing back into the object's shadow area from nearby illuminated surfaces or ground planes.
B.Direct penetration of light rays through translucent core shadow layers.
C.Specular reflection from the primary light source hitting the apex of the object.
D.Refraction of atmospheric moisture surrounding the artist's field of view.
Explanation: Reflected light (luz reflejada) occurs when light strikes adjacent surfaces (such as a white tabletop) and bounces back onto the shadow side of an object, preventing the shadow from being completely flat black.
6What structural difference separates two-point perspective from one-point perspective when drawing a cube?
A.In two-point perspective, all vertical lines converge to a central point on the ground plane.
B.In two-point perspective, the cube is rotated so two sets of horizontal parallel edges converge to two separate vanishing points on the horizon.
C.In two-point perspective, the front face of the cube remains completely parallel to the picture plane.
D.In two-point perspective, horizon lines are eliminated and replaced by isometric diagonal axes.
Explanation: Two-point linear perspective is used when objects are viewed at an angle to the picture plane, causing horizontal receding lines to converge toward two vanishing points on the horizon line.
7In linear perspective drawing, what does the 'horizon line' ('línea de horizonte') represent geometrically?
A.The physical boundary where the floor surface meets the background wall in an interior space.
B.The lowest edge of the drawing paper or canvas boundary.
C.The theoretical line across the picture plane that corresponds exactly to the artist's eye level.
D.The fixed vertical line passing through the center of the vanishing points.
Explanation: The horizon line (línea de horizonte) in perspective corresponds directly to the observer's eye level (altura de la vista). All principal horizontal vanishing points lie along this line.
8Which visual change describes the effect of atmospheric (aerial) perspective on distant objects in a landscape drawing?
A.Distant forms show sharper edge contrast and darker charcoal values than foreground forms.
B.Distant forms expand in scale and develop warmer chromatic intensity.
C.Distant forms become entirely linear without any value gradations or atmospheric haze.
D.Distant forms exhibit reduced tonal contrast, softer detail, and lighter, cooler value shifts.
Explanation: Atmospheric or aerial perspective (perspectiva aérea) simulates the scatter of light by dust and moisture, reducing value contrast, softening outlines, and lightening distant elements.
9What defines the drawing technique known as 'foreshortening' ('escorzo') when depicting a human arm extending toward the viewer?
A.Visual compression of the limb's length paired with dramatic overlapping of cross-contour shapes.
B.Elongation of the limb beyond anatomically standard proportions to emphasize reach.
C.Flattening the limb into a two-dimensional profile silhouette perpendicular to line of sight.
D.Replacing organic muscular volume with rigid flat orthogonal perspective boxes.
Explanation: Foreshortening (escorzo) occurs when an object or limb is oriented directly or diagonally toward the observer, causing severe visual shortening in length and strong overlapping of form segments.
10Why do artists construct a 'value scale' ('escala de valores') prior to rendering complex chiaroscuro drawings?
A.To determine the precise chemical composition of graphite and pastel binders.
B.To establish a standardized sequence of grey values from pure white to maximum dark for consistent contrast control.
C.To measure geometric angle degrees for two-point perspective vanishing lines.
D.To calculate paper surface weight in grams per square meter.
Explanation: A value scale (escala de valores tonales) acts as a reference ruler of grey tones (usually 5 to 9 steps from white to black), aiding the artist in maintaining balanced value relationships and accurate contrast ratios.

About the Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II Exam

Comprehensive practice examination suite for Dibuix Artístic II (Artistic Drawing II) in the Balearic Islands PAU university admission system (Universitat de les Illes Balears - UIB 2026). Aligned with 2º Bachillerato curriculum standards across perceptual form, human anatomical proportion, traditional graphic media, and art historical analysis.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Balearic Islands / UIB. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written and practical PAU test divided into theoretical-practical drawing analysis, compositional layout, perceptual valuation, graphic technique selection, and historical sketchbook commentary. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.

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 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026)

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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.

28%

Perceptual Drawing & Form

Line types, contour, gesture, shading, chiaroscuro, volume, linear perspective, atmospheric perspective, foreshortening, and spatial depth representation.

27%

Composition & Proportion

Rule of thirds, Golden Ratio (Phi 1.618), visual balance, negative space framing, human anatomy canons (Polykleitos, Lysippos, Vitruvian Man), and dynamic layout.

25%

Media & Graphic Expression

Graphite grading scale, charcoal types, sanguine, sepia, Indian ink, pastels, paper weight and tooth texture, fixatives, and blending tools.

20%

Artistic Analysis & History

Master drawing techniques from Renaissance to contemporary art, sketchbooks evolution (Villard de Honnecourt to modern journals), and historical figure studies.

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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 and practical PAU test divided into theoretical-practical drawing analysis, compositional layout, perceptual valuation, graphic technique selection, and historical sketchbook commentary. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 69.21 ordinary registration fee (Access Phase); EUR 13.85 per additional Admission Phase subject paper (UIB 2026) Official sources

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Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master chiaroscuro terminology: core shadow, cast shadow, reflected light, highlight, and sfumato.
2Memorize human anatomical canons: Polykleitos (1:7 head ratio), Lysippos (1:8 head ratio), and Vitruvian Man proportions.
3Understand dry and wet graphic media properties, including paper weight (gsm), paper tooth, graphite scales (9H to 9B), and ink permanence.
4Review classical master drawing styles from Renaissance (Leonardo, Michelangelo) to 20th-century masters (Picasso, Degas, Kollwitz, Antonio López).

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these official Balearic Islands PAU exam questions?

Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Balearic Islands PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation. Use official UIB past papers and subject matrices for open-response, listening, graphic, and performance practice.

What is the fee structure for the Balearic Islands PAU (UIB 2026)?

The ordinary registration fee for the Access Phase is EUR 69.21, plus EUR 13.85 for each additional specific subject paper such as Dibuix Artístic II.

What is the passing score requirement for PAU Artistic Drawing II?

The exam is graded on a 0–10 scale. A minimum mark of 4.0 is required in the Access Phase to combine with the Bachillerato GPA (weighted 60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU, requiring a total of >= 5.0 to pass).

What is the official duration of the PAU Artistic Drawing II exam?

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

In which languages is the UIB PAU examination offered?

The exam papers in the Balearic Islands are offered in Catalan (ca) and Spanish (es).

What key topics are covered in the 100 practice questions?

The questions cover Perceptual Drawing & Form, Composition & Proportion, Media & Graphic Expression, and Artistic Analysis & History.