SMS Schweizer Malschule

Exam Requirement

Candidates are required to complete the Premier qualification to be eligible for this exam. Art educators or those who wish to be art educators are encouraged to take this exam.
On the foundation of Level 7, candidates should present an in-depth detailed understanding and analyses of artists and artworks from different periods.
Candidates are required to have a Premier certificate to be eligible for the Professional or Teacher Exam
Both Professional and Teacher Certificates are equivalent qualified.
Artists or people in the art industry are recommended to apply for Professional as this exam allows candidates to explore their style.
Art educators are encouraged to apply for the Teacher Certificate as this exam emphasise on candidate’s ability to guide and instruct students.

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

Candidates are required to submit a piece of Art analysis essay. (Topic will be announced after the application deadline)

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

180 mins

Weighting

50%

Examination Topic

Creative topic

Assessment Criteria

Professional and teacher Certificate will be graded on the composition, shape, tone, perspective, space, proportion, colour, style and creativity that are scored in conjunction with each other. There are no precise criteria to limit the candidates' performance.

Writing Exam（25%）

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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

25%

Artistic Knowledge

Teacher Certificate require candidates to have an in-depth understanding of skills and techniques on top of Premier.
Candidates have to present their ability to teach, innovate and inspire student’s creativity.
Candidates should also be able to write and plan curriculums and present their ethos as an educator.

Art Portfolio（25%）

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

25%

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
Candidates are required to upload 10 photos of their art works and also a piece of art commentary within 1000 word limit.
（Topic will be announce after the application deadline）。

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