SMS Schweizer Malschule

Premier

Exam Requirement

Candidates are required to complete the Advanced II qualification to be eligible for the Premier Exam
On top of Level 6, Candidates should know artistic knowledge from the Renaissance period to present and are able to apply it to analyse different art works.
Painting skills PREMIER is an advanced level. Candidates will be graded according to their art technique, style, theme and other elements that complement each other.

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

90 mins

Weighting

50%

Examination Topic

Creative topic

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be graded based on the visual elements of composition, shape, tone, perspective, space, proportion, colour, style and creativity work together, with no precise criteria to limit candidates' performance.

Writing Exam（40%）

Advanced I，Advanced II，Premier，Professional，Teacher Certificate

In addition to painting, candidates are required to write essays on art criticism. Answer could be in English or Chinese.

Duration

45 mins

Weighting

40%

Artistic Knowledge

Premier is an advanced level exam that requires candidates to have in-depth skills and techniques of Advanced II
Candidates should also have knowledge of different famous paintings and artists and are able to analyse art from different periods, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and Neoclassical periods

Art Portfolio（10%）

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

All works must be produced by the candidates themselves. 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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