SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts - Art exam-day guide
SACE Stage 2 Visual Arts - Art · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo ID and admission notice
Bring current photo identification and any exam slip or admission notice your school requires. Exact ID and check-in requirements vary; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Approved materials/equipment list
Carry the written list of materials and tools approved for this practical. Do not assume a medium, tool, or aid is allowed; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Rehearsed art materials
Pack the approved drawing, painting, printmaking, digital, or sculptural materials you have practised with. Test pens, brushes, blades, and batteries before the session.
Support/surface and protective cover
Bring the required paper, board, canvas, or digital device if your provider requires you to supply it. Include a protective cover only if permitted; needs_review - confirm what is supplied and what is allowed.
Reference/planning material only if permitted
If references or thumbnails are allowed, bring a small, approved set. Completed artworks, pre-written notes, or unauthorized reference sheets may be prohibited; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Labeling and cleanup supplies
Bring a pencil, eraser, and any approved marker or label for your name/student number. Confirm how the finished work must be labelled and whether cleanup supplies are provided.
Water, snack, and essential medication
Bring a clear water bottle, a small snack, and essential medication if permitted. Food, drink, and medication rules vary; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Simple timekeeping
Wear a non-smart watch or use the room clock. Phones and smart devices are usually restricted; needs_review - confirm the timekeeping and device policy.
Clothing and PPE
Wear clothes that can get art materials on them and bring an apron or gloves only if approved. Check whether any PPE is required for your chosen materials.
Packed bag and valuables plan
Pack the night before and remove unauthorized electronic devices. Keep valuables minimal and follow the supervisor's instructions for bags and personal items.
Arrival plan
Plan transport and arrive early enough to check in, set up, and settle. The required arrival time and setup arrangements vary; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Confirm the approved materials list, ID requirements, arrival time, and room with your teacher or provider. Rehearse one timed work using the same support and media, then note the setup, drying, and cleanup time you actually need.
Check assessment criteria and your visual planning. Decide a simple, achievable concept and composition; avoid introducing an untested medium or complex technique on exam day. Pack only approved references.
Pack the bag: ID, admission notice, approved materials, support/surface, labeling supplies, water, snack, medication, and any permitted protective clothing. Read the provider's conduct and device rules once, then stop intensive practice.
Prepare clothes, transport, and a backup plan for missing materials. Eat well, set an alarm, and get sleep; do not stay up making a new finished work.
Eat breakfast, dress for mess, and arrive early. Check in with ID, locate your workspace, and set out only approved materials. Listen carefully to supervisor instructions before starting.
Read all instructions and check the time. Spend a short planning period clarifying subject, composition, scale, and the criteria you will address; set up materials and confirm your support is labelled as required.
Work steadily from large shapes/values/structure to detail. Keep your process safe and tidy, use only approved equipment, and monitor time so you do not overinvest in one area.
Stop adding risky new elements. Make final refinements, check the work against the task and criteria, label it as instructed, clean your area, and return or store materials as directed.
Rules to check
Follow the supervisor's instructions and your school's assessment rules at all times; if this guide conflicts with provider policy, provider policy applies.
Bring and display the required photo ID and admission notice; confirm the exact ID and check-in requirements with the provider.
Use only materials, references, devices, and aids approved for the practical. If you are unsure whether an item is permitted, ask before the session; needs_review - confirm with the provider.
Do not bring or use completed artworks, pre-prepared final pieces, unauthorized notes, or communication devices. Academic integrity rules apply.
Phones and smart devices should be switched off and stored unless the provider explicitly permits them for the task; confirm the device policy.
Take breaks, food, drink, or medication only as allowed by the supervisor. Confirm break and access rules with the provider before exam day.
Keep your work and workspace identifiable and follow all labeling, storage, and cleanup instructions; submitted work must be your own.
Scoring is based on the assessment criteria and the evidence produced in the session, not on how much material you bring. Confirm the weighting and criteria with the provider.