Balearic Islands PAU Artistic Drawing II

Expect a practical drawing task - usually an observational or thematic composition - plus written questions on form, space, light, colour, technique and visual culture. The official guidelines set the precise balance and any choice between options, so check the current year's document before you plan revision.

Those figures change and are set by the organising body for each sitting. This page does not state them because they are not fixed here. Consult the official PAU Balearic Islands documentation for the current duration and paper structure.

Most candidates find the time pressure harder than the drawing itself. Strong marks go to work that shows clear observation, controlled value structure and deliberate composition. Practising full timed pieces is more useful than polishing single studies, because it trains you to make decisions quickly.

Retake rules depend on your enrolment situation and the call you are sitting. The Balearic Islands PAU has ordinary and extraordinary sittings, and resitting to improve a mark is generally possible within the rules published each year. Confirm your case with your school or the official PAU information service.

Start with form and proportion from direct observation, then move to value and chiaroscuro, then space and perspective, and only then to colour and experimental media. This order builds the skills the practical task depends on. Keep a sketchbook throughout and revisit earlier work to see what has improved.

The paper normally allows a range of dry and wet media, but you should confirm the permitted list for your year. In practice, become fluent with graphite, charcoal and coloured pencils, and know at least one wash medium. Exam-day familiarity matters more than owning expensive supplies.

Usually because answers stay descriptive instead of analytical. Naming a technique is not enough; explain how it shapes form, space or expression in the work or in your own drawing. Use precise vocabulary and connect each claim to something visible.

No. Expressive and synthetic approaches are legitimate, and the criteria reward coherent interpretation as well as accuracy. But you must show control: proportions, tonal relationships and spatial logic still have to read clearly, even when you deliberately distort or simplify.

It is an optional subject in the PAU phase, so it can add to your admission score for degrees that weight it, such as Fine Arts or design. The weighting depends on the degree and university. Check the official weighting tables rather than assuming a fixed value.

No. It is an independent orientation written for candidates. It is not affiliated with the Balearic Islands university or the PAU organisers. Always verify structure, dates and rules against the official PAU Balearic Islands publications for the current academic year.