PAU Artistic Foundations II (Aragón) exam-day guide
PAU Artistic Foundations II (Aragón) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official photo ID (DNI/NIE/passport)
Bring the original document, valid and unexpired. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted for your call and whether a copy is ever allowed; do not rely on a photocopy.
Exam admission document / proof of registration
Print or download whatever the convocatoria asks you to present (resguardo de matrícula, citación, or similar). The exact name and format vary by call, so confirm with the provider before the exam day.
Confirmation of time, venue, and access door
Check the official citación for your room, building, and reporting time. Arrive earlier than the stated time; access and identification queues can be slow.
Permitted drawing and writing materials
Bring only what the instructions for your specific prueba allow (for example pencils, graphite grades, eraser, sharpener, ruler). The exact permitted list changes by exercise and year, so confirm with the provider and leave anything doubtful at home.
Approved supports for the specific test (paper, supports, or media)
If the prueba requires a specific paper size, support, or medium, it will be stated in the instructions. Do not bring your own supports unless they are explicitly allowed; confirm with the provider.
Water and a light snack for breaks
Bring a small bottle of water and something easy to eat between parts if breaks are scheduled. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed in the room.
No smart devices, smartwatch, or unauthorised electronic equipment
Leave phones and smartwatches off and stored as instructed. If you need a phone for travel, keep it switched off and out of reach during the test.
Clear labeling of your materials
Some calls require your name or an assigned code on the sheets or supports you hand in. Follow the invigilator's instructions exactly; do not add identifying marks where the rules forbid them.
Plan for transport and possible delays
Check routes and leave a margin for traffic or public transport problems. Know a backup route and the exact building entrance.
Review the official instructions for your specific exercises
Re-read the instructions for each part (timing, format, what is submitted) so you do not lose time on the day. Confirm with the provider any point that is unclear.
Physical condition and rest
Sleep, eat, and hydrate normally. Practical studio tests reward steady hand control more than last-minute cramming.
Backup plan if something goes wrong
Save a contact for the centre or coordination and know the procedure for incidents. The exact procedure is set by the provider, so confirm it in advance.
Plan the day
Re-read the official citación and instructions for each part of the prueba. Confirm venue, reporting time, permitted materials, and submission format with the provider. Make a short personal list of what you will bring and check it against the rules.
Do short, timed practice runs of each exercise type you expect, focusing on finishing within the time limit rather than on perfecting a single piece. Practise setting up and cleaning up quickly, since setup time is usually not part of the test.
Prepare and pack your materials. Sharpen pencils, check erasers and sharpeners, and test any medium you plan to use. Do not introduce new materials or techniques at this stage.
Check transport and the exact building entrance, including a backup route. Plan to arrive with a margin before the stated reporting time.
Stop intensive practice. Do a light review of composition, proportion, and value-planning approaches, then rest. Avoid all-nighters.
Lay out ID, admission document, and permitted materials in one bag. Charge nothing you will not be allowed to use; keep phones and smartwatches out of the exam kit.
Confirm the reporting time and room one last time, and set two alarms. Prepare clothes suitable for a long session in a room that may be warm or cold.
Eat a normal breakfast and hydrate. Arrive early, allow time for identification and seating, and follow invigilator instructions on where to place bags and devices.
Before starting, read the instructions for each part carefully, note the time allotted, and plan a rough schedule with a few minutes at the end for finishing and checking.
Work in stages: quick planning and composition, then blocking in, then refining, then final checks. Keep an eye on the clock and protect time for the final stage.
If a part goes badly, move on and protect the remaining parts. Follow the submission and labeling instructions exactly, and hand in only what is required.
Leave materials and any exam sheets as instructed. Do not take away anything the rules say must stay in the room.
Rules to check
Bring valid original photo ID and the admission document required for your call. The accepted documents and any exceptions are set by the provider, so confirm them in advance.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on seating, materials, and timing. If an instruction is unclear, ask before the part begins rather than guessing.
Do not use phones, smartwatches, or unauthorised electronic devices during the test. Store them as instructed and keep them out of reach.
Use only the materials permitted for each part. If you are unsure whether an item is allowed, confirm with the provider and leave it out if in doubt.
Breaks, if any, are set by the provider and announced on the day. Confirm in advance whether breaks are scheduled and what you may bring into the room.
Write or draw only on the sheets or supports provided or explicitly allowed. Do not add identifying marks where the rules forbid them.
Scoring is based on the criteria set out in the official call for each part. Read those criteria in advance so you know what the examiners reward.
If an incident occurs (illness, missing material, timing problem), notify an invigilator immediately. The procedure for incidents is set by the provider, so confirm it beforehand.