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Key Facts: Basque PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques Exam

90 Minutes

Exam time duration

UPV/EHU PAU Commission

EUR 86.33

Ordinary registration fee

UPV/EHU 2026 Fees

0–10 Scale

Grading scale for Bachillerato and PAU exams

Spanish Ministry of Education

1 Core Blocks

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UPV/EHU Syllabus

100 Questions

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Basque Country PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques (UPV/EHU 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam assessing 2º Bachillerato syllabus domains.

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1In the standard graphite pencil designation scale (H to B), what does a high 'H' number (such as 9H) signify regarding the pencil core's composition and mark characteristics?
A.A higher proportion of clay to graphite, producing a harder core, lighter value, and fine line
B.A higher proportion of graphite to clay, producing a softer core, darker value, and smudgeable line
C.The inclusion of wax binders, resulting in a glossy, water-resistant stroke
D.A pure carbon core without binders, designed exclusively for tonal shading on textured paper
Explanation: Graphite pencil leads are composed of finely ground graphite and binder clay fired at high temperatures. Higher 'H' (Hard) values indicate a greater clay content, yielding a harder core that produces faint, sharp, precise lines and resists smudging.
2How does vine or willow charcoal differ fundamentally from compressed charcoal in terms of binder content and mark permanence?
A.Vine charcoal contains organic wax binders, while compressed charcoal is pure burnt wood residue
B.Vine charcoal is uncompressed charred wood containing no added binder, making it easy to erase and smudge, whereas compressed charcoal uses gum or clay binders for deeper black tones
C.Compressed charcoal dissolves completely in water to form washes, while vine charcoal is entirely water-insoluble
D.Vine charcoal produces permanent dark marks that cannot be lifted with a kneaded eraser, whereas compressed charcoal brushes off paper easily
Explanation: Vine and willow charcoal are made by baking natural twig bundles in airtight kilns without added binders, resulting in a soft, dry medium that erases cleanly. Compressed charcoal blends powdered carbon with a binder (such as gum arabic or clay), producing intense, dense blacks that adhere strongly to paper tooth and are difficult to remove completely.
3What is the primary function of a kneaded eraser (goma de borrar moldeable) in subtractive charcoal and graphite drawing techniques?
A.To strip away the top paper fibers to reveal the raw white pulp beneath
B.To coat the drawing with a protective wax film that seals particles against air humidity
C.To absorb and lift pigment particles from paper without leaving rubber residue or damaging delicate surface tooth
D.To smudge dark values uniformly across smooth paper surfaces
Explanation: A kneaded eraser is a pliable mass of unvulcanized rubber that absorbs loose carbon, graphite, or pastel particles through lifting rather than friction. Because it creates no eraser crumbs and does not abrade paper fibers, artists shape it into fine points or flat edges to pull out highlights reductively.
4Which binder is traditionally used in the manufacture of soft pastels (pasteles suaves)?
A.Linseed oil mixed with turpentine
B.Beeswax combined with dammar varnish
C.Polyvinyl acetate (PVA) emulsion
D.Gum tragacanth, methylcellulose, or small amounts of vegetable gum
Explanation: Soft pastels consist of pure ground pigment bound with minimal water-soluble gum binders such as gum tragacanth or methylcellulose. The low ratio of binder to pigment leaves the pastel fragile and crumbly, preserving vivid color saturation upon application.
5Why does traditional waterproof India ink (tinta china) become water-resistant once fully dried on paper?
A.It contains shellac dissolved in borax or ammonia solution, which forms an insoluble resin film upon drying
B.It relies on linseed oil oxidation, which cures into a tough rubbery membrane
C.It undergoes chemical carbonation when exposed to atmospheric carbon dioxide
D.It contains egg yolk proteins that coagulate under ambient ultraviolet light
Explanation: Traditional waterproof India ink consists of fine carbon black (lampblack) suspended in water with shellac as a binder. Once applied, the water evaporates and the shellac cures into a water-insoluble resin film, allowing artists to apply subsequent wet watercolor washes without smudging the underlying ink lines.
6What is the role of sizing (encolado) in paper manufacturing for graphic and plastic arts?
A.To increase the flexibility of paper fibers so it can be rolled without creasing
B.To reduce paper absorbency, preventing wet media from bleeding uncontrollably into the fiber matrix
C.To bleach wood pulp fibers to achieve optical whiteness
D.To impart a high-gloss reflective finish to rough watercolor papers
Explanation: Sizing involves treating paper fibers with gelatin, starch, or synthetic compounds (either internally during pulping or externally on the sheet surface). Sizing controls water absorption, allowing paint washes and ink strokes to sit cleanly on the surface rather than feathering like blotting paper.
7How does Hot-Pressed (Satine) paper differ from Cold-Pressed (Not) paper in surface texture and suitable application?
A.Hot-pressed paper has a rough, pitted surface designed for heavy oil pastel, while cold-pressed paper is glass-smooth
B.Hot-pressed paper is made exclusively from synthetic polyester, while cold-pressed is 100% cotton rag
C.Hot-pressed paper has an extremely smooth surface ideal for fine pen-and-ink detail, while cold-pressed paper has a moderate texture that holds watercolor washes well
D.Hot-pressed paper absorbs water twice as fast as cold-pressed paper due to open pore structure
Explanation: Hot-pressed paper is passed through heated metal rollers during manufacture, flattening the fibers into a slick, ultra-smooth finish ideal for botanical illustrations, detailed pen drawings, and graphic line work. Cold-pressed paper is pressed between cold rollers, retaining a subtle, textured tooth ('grain') that absorbs water evenly and supports versatile watercolor washes.
8What are traditional Conté crayons composed of, and what distinct visual range are they famous for in figurative drawing?
A.Pure paraffin wax and aniline dyes, famous for neon synthetic hues
B.Crushed chalk and gum arabic, famous for transparent pastel glazing
C.Charred bone dust and animal fat, famous for high-gloss jet-black marks
D.Powdered graphite, clay, and small amounts of wax or binder, famous for earthy tones like sanguine, sepia, black, and white
Explanation: Invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté in 1795, Conté crayons combine powdered graphite or iron oxide pigments with binder clay and a trace of wax. They produce firm, rich strokes in traditional warm earth tones—sanguine (terracotta red), sepia (brown), bistre, black, and white—widely used for classical figure drawing on toned paper.
9What is the primary optical risk when spraying a heavy coat of spray fixative onto a soft pastel or charcoal drawing?
A.Dark values deepen while light highlight values darken or lose brilliance due to refractive index changes
B.The drawing turns completely transparent and washes off the paper
C.The paper permanently warps into a convex cylinder
D.The pigment particles convert chemically into oil paint
Explanation: Fixative sprays contain resins (such as dammar or synthetic acrylic) dissolved in volatile solvents. When sprayed heavily, the resin coats the microscopic pigment dust particles, changing how light refracts through them. This reduces light scattering, causing white highlights to dull and dark values to appear significantly darker.
10Why does silverpoint (punta de plata) drawing require a specially prepared ground (such as gesso or bone ash) on the paper substrate?
A.Uncoated paper acid reacts with silver to dissolve the metal immediately
B.Silver metal is too soft to mark bare paper without a toothy, slightly abrasive ground to shave off microscopic metal particles
C.Silverpoint requires wet plaster so the metal can chemically oxidise into silver nitrate
D.The ground acts as a magnetic insulator preventing electrostatic charge build-up
Explanation: Silverpoint involves drawing with a fine silver wire held in a stylus. Because silver is a relatively hard metal compared to paper, plain paper lacks sufficient friction to drag particles off the wire. A slightly abrasive ground containing calcium carbonate, bone ash, or zinc white provides the microscopic tooth necessary to shave tiny metal fragments onto the surface, which subsequently tarnish into warm brownish-grey lines.

About the Basque PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques Exam

The Basque Country PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques examination (Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad, UPV/EHU 2026) is the official standardized assessment for 2º Bachillerato students seeking university entrance in Spain. This practice bank provides 100 high-quality questions with full step-by-step explanations.

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Assessment

Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country 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 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU)

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  • 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. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU) Official sources

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Basque PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques: Suggested Study Strategy

1Review key 2º Bachillerato Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques concepts and authoritative definitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques in the Basque Country?

The fee is EUR 86.33 for ordinary registration for the PAU at UPV/EHU for 2026.

How is the PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques paper scored?

The paper is scored from 0 to 10 points. A minimum score of 4.0 points in the Access Phase is required to average with Bachillerato grades.

How long is the PAU Graphic-Plastic Techniques exam?

The examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

What languages are available for the exam at UPV/EHU?

The official exam paper is provided in Basque (Euskara) and Spanish (Castellano).