PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts II (Valencian Community) exam-day guide
PAU Technical Drawing Applied to Plastic Arts II (Valencian Community) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document
Bring the identity document required for access to the examination room. Acceptable document types and whether a photocopy is valid must be confirmed with the provider; do not assume any document will be accepted.
Exam admission or registration proof
Carry any admission slip, registration confirmation, or proof of enrolment the centre requires. The exact document and format must be confirmed with the provider.
Graphite pencils in several grades
Bring a range such as HB, 2B, and 4B or 6B for construction lines, tonal work, and detail. Sharpen them in advance and carry a spare of the grade you use most.
Technical drawing instruments
Ruler, set squares (45° and 30/60°), compass with spare leads, protractor, and eraser. Confirm with the provider which instruments are permitted for the specific exercise, since some tasks may be freehand.
Drawing supports and media for the plastic arts component
Bring the papers, boards, or media the exercise requires only if the provider allows candidates to supply them. Many centres issue official paper; confirm with the provider before buying or bringing materials.
Approved writing tools
Blue or black pens for written answers and labelling, plus a pencil for construction. Colour media should only be brought if the exercise brief permits them; confirm with the provider.
Wristwatch without smart features
Room clocks may be unavailable or hard to see. A simple analogue watch helps you manage the timed sections; smart watches are typically not permitted, so confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle and small snack
Bring these only if the centre allows them in the room. Rules on food and drink vary by venue, so confirm with the provider.
Plan your arrival and route
Check the exact building, room, and reporting time in advance. Arrive with margin for transport delays; late-entry rules must be confirmed with the provider.
Review the official exercise structure
Confirm with the provider the number of options, whether options are chosen or compulsory, the time allocation, and the scoring breakdown before exam day.
Leave prohibited devices at home or stored
Mobile phones and smart devices are usually not allowed in the examination room. The storage arrangements and consequences of a breach must be confirmed with the provider.
Read the instructions on the paper before starting
Check which questions or options are compulsory, how many must be answered, and where answers and drawings must be placed. Ask an invigilator if anything is unclear.
Plan the day
Re-read the official exam structure and scoring criteria you confirmed with the provider. Practise one full timed simulation under exam conditions so you know how long construction, inking, and tonal work actually take.
Prepare and test your instrument kit: sharpen pencils, check the compass holds its radius, confirm set squares are clean and undamaged, and replace worn erasers. Pack everything in one case.
Review the core geometric constructions and descriptive drawing procedures you expect to be tested on, drawing each once from memory rather than only reading notes.
Confirm logistics with the provider: exact venue, room, reporting time, permitted materials, and ID requirements. Resolve any uncertainty now rather than on the morning.
Do a light review of formulas, construction sequences, and your own past mistakes. Avoid learning new content or attempting a full mock this late.
Lay out everything on the checklist, including ID and admission documents, and place the packed kit by the door. Check the weather and transport plan.
Set two alarms, eat a normal meal, and prioritise sleep. Fatigue costs more marks in a drawing exam than one extra hour of revision gains.
Eat a proper breakfast, arrive at the venue with margin, and locate the room and any permitted storage for bags and devices before the doors open.
Do a final kit check: pencils, eraser, ruler, set squares, compass, pens, watch, ID, and admission documents. Keep the kit closed and organised.
Read the whole paper before drawing anything. Identify compulsory items, the options you will answer, and the marks attached to each part, then allocate time accordingly.
Lightly plan the layout on the sheet so all required views, drawings, and answers fit without crowding. Leave space for labels and any written justification.
Work construction lines lightly and keep them clean; reserve firmer pressure for final outlines and tonal work. Check each construction against the stated data before moving on.
Reserve time to complete unfinished drawings, add labels and dimensions where required, erase stray construction lines if the brief asks for a clean result, and verify that every required item has been answered.
Check that your name and candidate details are on every required sheet, that sheets are in the correct order, and that nothing has been left blank that could earn partial credit.
Rules to check
Bring and display the identity document required by the centre. The accepted document types must be confirmed with the provider; if you arrive without valid identification, entry may be refused.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on where to place bags, phones, and smart devices. The permitted storage arrangements and the consequences of a device being found in the room must be confirmed with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the examination has begun. Raise your hand and address an invigilator if you need assistance, and note that invigilators generally cannot clarify the technical content of the questions.
Breaks and leaving the room during the examination are usually restricted. Whether toilet breaks are allowed, and whether they are escorted or timed, must be confirmed with the provider.
Write and draw only in the spaces and on the materials indicated in the instructions. Work on unauthorized paper or media may not be assessed; confirm with the provider which materials are issued and which are permitted.
Scoring follows the official marking criteria for the subject, which reward correct construction, accuracy, clarity, and the required plastic arts qualities. The precise weighting and any penalties must be confirmed with the provider.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a problem with your materials, report it to an invigilator immediately and follow their instructions rather than resolving it yourself.
Any request for a review or appeal of your result must follow the official procedure and deadlines. These must be confirmed with the provider; do not rely on informal advice.