Galicia PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques / Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica CIUG exam-day guide
Galicia PAU Graphic-Plastic Expression Techniques / Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica CIUG · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the identity document required by the CIUG/Universidade de Santiago de Compostela for PAU access (typically DNI, passport, or equivalent). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is valid.
Exam venue and timetable confirmation
Re-check your assigned venue, room, and session start time on the official CIUG PAU calendar shortly before the exam. Venues and times are set by the provider; do not rely on memory or second-hand information.
Printed or downloaded exam admission documentation
If the provider issues an admission slip, registration receipt, or similar document, bring it as instructed. Confirm with the provider whether it must be printed or can be shown digitally.
Permitted drawing and graphic-plastic materials
Bring the materials allowed by the current CIUG instructions for Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica (for example pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler, and any medium the paper explicitly permits). Confirm the exact permitted list with the provider before exam day.
Dry media and wet media in closed containers
If you use graphite, coloured pencils, pastels, ink, or paint, keep wet or messy materials sealed and labelled. Check the provider's rules on which media are allowed for this subject.
Support/paper per instructions
The provider usually supplies the official answer sheets or drawing support. Do not assume you may bring your own paper; confirm with the provider whether extra or specific supports are permitted.
Watch (non-smart) and no smart devices
A simple analogue or non-connected watch helps manage time if the room clock is not visible. Smart watches and phones are normally prohibited; confirm the provider's device policy.
Clear water container and rags only if permitted
For water-based media, bring a spill-proof container and cloth only if the provider allows them. Confirm with the provider; some rooms restrict liquids.
Plan for breaks, food, and water
Session length and break policy are set by the provider. Bring water and a light snack only if permitted, and confirm with the provider whether leaving the room during the exam is allowed.
Backup materials
Bring a spare pencil, eraser, sharpener, and any duplicate of a critical tool. Confirm with the provider whether spare materials may be kept at your table.
Transport and arrival buffer
Plan to arrive well before the start time to allow ID checks and seating. Exact arrival and late-entry rules are provider-specific; confirm with the provider.
Review the official instructions the day before
Read the current CIUG PAU instructions for this subject, including permitted materials, duration, and scoring structure. Requirements can change between years; confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the official CIUG instructions for Técnicas de Expresión Gráfico-Plástica and list every permitted material. Practise at least one full timed piece using only those materials, so you know how long your chosen medium takes to dry, layer, and correct. Organise your kit, check that pencils and pastels are usable, and confirm venue, room, and start time with the provider.
Pack the kit and ID the night before. Do a short, low-stress warm-up (for example quick tonal or compositional sketches) rather than learning new techniques. Review the scoring criteria you have been taught and decide your time allocation for the exam: reading the prompt, planning, executing, and final checks. Sleep early; avoid all-night cramming, which hurts fine motor control and visual judgement.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive with a buffer for ID checks and seating. Lay out only permitted materials. Read the full paper before drawing, identify what each question or option actually asks, and choose the option you can execute best with the materials you have. Do not start a medium you have not practised under time pressure.
Allocate time explicitly: read and plan first, block out the composition or answer, then develop detail, then reserve the last minutes for checking labels, drying, and completing identification fields. Work within the permitted media and supports. If a medium needs drying time, plan for it. Keep your workspace tidy to avoid smudging or spills onto the answer sheet. Follow invigilator instructions exactly; if something is unclear, ask the invigilator rather than guessing.
Rules to check
Carry the identity document required by CIUG/USC for the whole session; confirm with the provider which documents are accepted.
Use only the materials and supports permitted by the current CIUG instructions for this subject; confirm the permitted list with the provider before exam day.
Follow invigilator instructions on seating, start and finish times, and whether you may leave the room; break policy is set by the provider, so confirm it in advance.
Electronic devices, including phones and smart watches, are normally not allowed in the exam room; confirm the provider's exact device policy.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the session and do not share materials unless the invigilator explicitly allows it.
Write or draw only on the official answer sheets or supports supplied or authorised by the provider, and complete all identification fields as instructed.
Scoring criteria and weighting are set by CIUG for this subject; review the official description and confirm any uncertainty with the provider rather than relying on unofficial summaries.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with your materials, raise it with the invigilator immediately; do not attempt to resolve it yourself.