SMS Schweizer Malschule

Elementary II

Exam Requirements

In addition to LV1, candidates will be able to draw three-dimensional shapes and understand the relationship between light and shade.

The examination is divided into three components: Writing Exam, Painting Exam and Art Portfolio

Painting Exam
Writing Exam
Art Portfolio

Painting Exam（50%）

Candidates will be given a 390 x 270mm sheet of white paper. Candidates are required to draw specific objects according to the questions within time limits.

Candidates are allowed to bring any paints and tools to the examination. No paint tool will be provided to candidates except for water.

If there are any disputes regarding candidates’ paints and tools, the exam board's decision shall be final.

Duration

40 mins

Weighting

50%

Examination Topic

Still Life Sketch (About four to five pieces of simple shaped fruits, vegetables and utensils)

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to draw the correct number of items, their shape, size and position
Candidates will be assessed on whether they can draw the correct tone and colour of the objects.
(If the candidate draws in pencil, black and white, candidates will be assessed on their ability to handle light and dark tones of the objects.)
Candidates will be assessed on their ability to use space
Require candidates’ work to be more sophisticated than Elementary I

Distinction

Merit

Pass

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Writing Exam（40%）

Candidates are required to answer questions within time limits. Questions will be in both Chinese and English.

Elementary I， Elementary II， Intermediate I， Intermediate II writing examinations will be tested as follow:

Questions should answer in the form of drawing, e.g. colouring, simple drawing, and creative composition. Candidates’ choice of paints and colours is not limited.

Duration

20 mins

Weighting

40%

Artistic Knowledge

Demonstrate understanding and skills of Elementary I
Recognise more complex shapes, e.g. ellipses, trapezoids, parallelograms and polygons
Recognise the three-dimensionality of different shapes
Recognise the relationship between light and dark between objects
Use different types of lines

Art Portfolio（10%）

After applying, candidates must take photos of their work and upload them onto the examination website before the designated date.

The candidates themselves must produce all work. Plagiarism and painting or modification by others are forbidden.
If the above violation occurs, the exam board has the right to deduct marks. In case of serious violations, candidates may be penalised by cancelling their examination results for the relevant subject or all subjects.

If there are any disputes, the exam board's decision shall be final.

Artwork includes the following categories：

Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Relief Sculpture, Photography, Sculpture, Pottery, Comic, Comic Strips, Illustrations and Animations,3D Design, Installations, Chinese Calligraphy, Western Calligraphy, Fashion Design, Interior Design,Publication Design, Product Design, Digital Drawing, Mix Media

If necessary, candidates are allowed to take photos of different angles of their 3D work and combine them into one image

Duration

Not Applicable

Weighting

10%

Number of photos required for upload

Assessment Criteria

Candidate’s portfolio will be assessed on:

Creativity of Artwork
Technique
Range of themes and objects
Use of different media

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