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Key Facts: ITS SM-CDT Exam

Rp 500K

Official Registration Fee

ITS Admission Portal

Manual A4

Required Drawing Format

SMITS-CDT Assignment Guidelines

2024–2026

Eligible High School Cohorts

ITS Admission Eligibility

Max 26

Age Limit on 1 July 2026

ITS Admission Regulations

100

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ITS Seleksi Mandiri Creative Design Talent (SM-CDT) evaluates design applicants through academic records and an original manual A4 monochrome drawing assignment, 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda,' with strict prohibitions against digital tools and generative AI. The official registration fee is Rp 500.000. This independent question bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation for perspective, proportion, lighting, composition, and self-critique; it is NOT portfolio-performance practice or an official translation.

Sample ITS SM-CDT Practice Questions

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1When drawing a cylindrical ceramic coffee mug sitting on a breakfast table below eye level, how does the minor axis of the circular top ellipse compare to that of the circular base ellipse?

A.The base ellipse is rounder and has a greater minor-to-major axis ratio than the top ellipse.

B.The top ellipse has a greater minor-to-major axis ratio than the base ellipse.

C.Both ellipses maintain identical minor-to-major axis proportions regardless of eye level.

D.The base ellipse flattens into a straight horizontal line because it rests on the table surface.

Explanation: In linear perspective, as a horizontal circular plane moves further below the observer's eye level (horizon line), the viewer sees more of its surface, causing its apparent ellipse to open up with a greater minor-to-major axis ratio. Therefore, the base of the mug must be drawn rounder and fuller than the rim.

2In observational pencil drawing, what is the primary function of establishing an accurate horizon line (eye level) across the composition?

A.To determine the physical boundary where the tabletop touches the background wall.

B.To define the exact midpoint separating light values from shadow values on curved objects.

C.To serve as the reference line where all horizontal parallel receding lines converge to vanishing points.

D.To mark the dividing line between foreground cutlery and background tableware.

Explanation: The horizon line represents the artist's eye level in linear perspective. All horizontal receding parallel lines, such as edges of rectangular tables, placemats, or boxes, converge toward vanishing points located on this reference line.

3Which pencil technique is most effective for establishing an initial structural block-in of breakfast tableware without damaging the paper surface?

A.Applying heavy 6B pressure with short cross-hatched strokes.

B.Rubbing graphite powder with a paper stump to create soft boundary silhouettes.

C.Drawing sharp indented outlines using a burnishing stylus.

D.Using light, sweeping construction lines with a medium or hard pencil such as HB or 2H.

Explanation: Initial structural block-ins require light, erasable construction lines to calibrate alignments, proportions, and axes without scoring the paper fibers. A lightly applied HB or 2H pencil allows clean corrections before committing to definitive dark contour lines.

4On a matte ceramic breakfast bowl illuminated by a single directional window light, what term describes the zone where light transitions directly into core shadow?

A.The specular highlight

B.The cast shadow

C.The terminator line

D.The ambient reflected light

Explanation: The terminator is the boundary line on a curved three-dimensional form where light rays from the primary light source can no longer physically strike the surface tangentially. Beyond this line, the form enters the shadow zone, beginning with the core shadow.

5When using a pencil for comparative sighting to draw a teapot on a breakfast table, how must the artist hold the pencil to ensure reliable proportion measurements?

A.With the elbow fully locked and extended, keeping the pencil perpendicular to the line of sight.

B.With the elbow bent close to the torso and the pencil angled toward the object.

C.Resting against the tabletop surface to align directly with the table edge.

D.Tilted at forty-five degrees toward the viewer to compensate for perspective convergence.

Explanation: Comparative sighting relies on maintaining a constant distance between the measuring instrument (the pencil) and the observer's eye. Fully extending and locking the elbow ensures the pencil stays in the same reference plane for comparing proportional widths and heights.

6In a monochrome drawing, what visual characteristic distinguishes a cast shadow from a form shadow on a breakfast table?

A.A cast shadow always has softer, blurrier edges than any form shadow.

B.A form shadow is always darker in tone than the cast shadow directly beneath it.

C.A cast shadow contains no reflected light whatsoever.

D.A cast shadow is projected onto an adjacent surface and generally exhibits a sharper edge near the object base.

Explanation: A cast shadow is cast by an object onto a neighboring plane, such as the tabletop or wall. It features a crisp, dark edge near the contact point (the umbra) which may soften gradually as it extends away, whereas a form shadow rolls smoothly across the turning surface of the object itself.

7When drawing a slice of toast lying flat on a rectangular plate in two-point perspective, which lines must remain strictly vertical?

A.The side crust edges receding toward the left vanishing point.

B.The diagonal crumb texture markings across the bread surface.

C.The upright thickness edges of the bread slice and plate rim.

D.The outer curves of the butter spread over the toast.

Explanation: In standard two-point perspective, the picture plane is vertical, meaning all true vertical edges of objects—such as the thickness of a slice of toast, the upright rim of a plate, or the sides of a cup—remain perpendicular to the horizon line and are drawn as true verticals.

8When rendering a clear glass drinking tumbler half-filled with warm tea, how should the refraction and reflection of the tabletop be depicted through the liquid?

A.As completely opaque dark tones that obscure all background tabletop lines behind the glass.

B.With displaced, slightly distorted continuations of background lines, sharp specular highlights, and internal caustic light patterns.

C.By leaving the entire glass area completely blank white without shading or contour lines.

D.By drawing straight, undisrupted tabletop lines behind the glass as if the liquid had zero optical density.

Explanation: Transparent glass filled with liquid acts as a lens, bending light rays via refraction so that background table lines appear stepped, compressed, or distorted. Convincing rendering also demands crisp specular highlights where light reflects off the glass surface and bright caustics where light focuses through the liquid.

9In a two-point perspective view of a rectangular breakfast table viewed at a three-quarter angle, why do diagonal checkerboard pattern lines on a tablecloth appear to converge?

A.Diagonal parallel lines on a horizontal plane converge to their own auxiliary vanishing points on the horizon line.

B.Fabric textures are unaffected by perspective rules and should always be drawn with parallel ruler lines.

C.Checkerboard lines converge toward the viewer rather than receding toward the horizon.

D.The diagonal lines must converge to the zenith vanishing point high above the picture plane.

Explanation: Any set of mutually parallel horizontal lines in the physical world shares a unique vanishing point on the horizon line. The diagonal lines of a square checkerboard pattern are parallel to one another at 45 degrees to the main edges, converging to specific diagonal vanishing points on the eye level.

10An artist observes an egg in an eggcup on a breakfast table. Where is the occlusion shadow (crevice shadow) located?

A.Across the broad apex of the egg directly facing the overhead ceiling.

B.Spread evenly over the outer wall of the porcelain eggcup.

C.Along the outer boundary of the cast shadow far away from the cup.

D.At the tight contact seam where the bottom curve of the egg sits inside the cup rim.

Explanation: An occlusion shadow forms in deep crevices, cracks, and contact seams where two physical surfaces meet or touch, completely blocking both direct and ambient bounced light. The junction where the egg rests snugly in the eggcup is the deepest, darkest contact zone.

About the ITS SM-CDT Exam

ITS Seleksi Mandiri Creative Design Talent (SM-CDT) / Mandiri Talenta Desain is an assessed undergraduate admission track at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember for visual-arts and design departments, including Industrial Design, Visual Communication Design (DKV), and Interior Design. Applicants are evaluated on their high-school academic records and a specialized portfolio containing a mandatory manual A4 monochrome drawing assignment on the theme 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda'.

Exam sponsor: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Portfolio assessment comprising school academic records and an original manual A4 monochrome drawing on the theme 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda.' The published instructions require at least food, a food vessel, a drink vessel, and utensils or supporting objects, and prohibit digital or AI creation.

Time Limit

Submission deadline-based (independent preparation)

Passing Score

Competitive portfolio and school-report assessment; ITS does not publish a universal numeric passing mark

Exam / Certification Fees

Rp 500.000

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published; selection considers the portfolio, school record, and available program seats. ITS does not publish a universal passing score or acceptance percentage for the Creative Design Talent track. Exam sponsor website

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

Official sources

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.

25 questions (25% of bank)

Drawing Foundations & Observation

Linear and atmospheric perspective, foreshortening, sight-size and relative proportion measuring, chiaroscuro light and shade rendering, and textural mark-making.

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Composition & Visual Hierarchy

Rule of thirds, golden ratio, primary and secondary focal points, balance (asymmetrical and symmetrical), rhythm, leading lines, and spatial depth cues.

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Thematic Task Interpretation & Narrative

Analysis of the mandatory prompt 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda' (Atmosphere on Your Breakfast Table), domestic object still life groupings, breakfast cultural context, and evocative visual storytelling.

25 questions (25% of bank)

Design Process, Self-Critique & Media Ethics

Manual A4 monochrome drawing requirements, permitted black pencil, pen, or marker media, non-digital originality standards, and reflective portfolio critique.

Preparing for the ITS SM-CDT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competitive portfolio and school-report assessment; ITS does not publish a universal numeric passing mark
Assessment: Portfolio assessment comprising school academic records and an original manual A4 monochrome drawing on the theme 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda.' The published instructions require at least food, a food vessel, a drink vessel, and utensils or supporting objects, and prohibit digital or AI creation.
Time limit: Submission deadline-based (independent preparation)
Exam / certification fees: Rp 500.000 Official sources

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ITS SM-CDT: Suggested Study Strategy

1Construct believable perspective grids: establish a clear horizon line and vanishing points before sketching tabletop objects, paying close attention to elliptical curves of cups, bowls, and plates.

2Use a permitted black drawing medium deliberately: keep construction light, reserve the darkest values for occlusion and focal accents, and test the chosen pencil, pen, or marker before the final sheet.

3Build a clear visual hierarchy: designate one primary breakfast element (such as a steaming traditional teapot or open meal) as the focal anchor, arranging secondary items using the rule of thirds.

4Infuse authentic domestic narrative: include relatable contextual details (e.g., a folded newspaper, condensation on a drinking glass, crumbs, or morning window light) to convey genuine breakfast ambiance.

5Preserve manual originality and comply with the published prohibition on digital or AI creation; use self-critique to improve edges, tonal grouping, and textural contrast before submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ITS Seleksi Mandiri Creative Design Talent (SM-CDT) track?

ITS SM-CDT (Mandiri Talenta Desain) is a specialized undergraduate admissions pathway at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember for design and creative degree programs, including Industrial Design (Desain Produk Industri), Visual Communication Design (DKV), and Interior Design. Admission is evaluated on high school academic records and an assessed creative talent portfolio.

What is the mandatory manual drawing assignment required for the portfolio?

Applicants must produce an original monochrome drawing on A4 paper based on the official thematic prompt 'Suasana di Atas Meja Sarapan Anda.' The published instructions permit black pencil, pen, marker, or a combination of those media, require manual creation, and prohibit digital or AI creation.

Can I use digital software, graphics tablets, or generative AI for the drawing?

No. The published task requires a manual work and states that digital or AI-created work is not allowed. Applicants should follow the current portal instructions; the public page does not state a separate automatic-disqualification rule.

Who is eligible to apply for ITS SM-CDT in 2026?

Eligible applicants must be Indonesian Citizens (WNI) with a valid NIK and NISN, graduating from SMA, MA, SMK, or Paket C in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Applicants must be no older than 26 years on 1 July 2026 and must pay the non-refundable registration fee of Rp 500.000.

How does this practice question bank relate to the official ITS portfolio assessment?

This is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation covering relevant perspective, tonal-value, composition, and media-compliance concepts. It preserves the official Indonesian task wording but is not an official ITS product or translation and cannot replace making the required portfolio work by hand.