Grade 9 Art Exam Review – June 2014
FORMAT OF EXAM: (1.5 hours)
Knowledge – 20 marks, Thinking – 20 marks, Communication – 20 marks, Application – 40 marks
TYPE OF QUESTION (S):
Section 1
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15 minutes
Short Answer
Thinking – 10 marks
10 minutes
Written Response
Communication – 20 marks
20 minutes
Visual Definitions
Application – 20 marks
15 minutes
There will be 4 short drawing tasks that will require that you create a drawing 3 Elements / Principles
of Design – these will be specified in the question.
There will be 2 short drawing tasks that will require you to create a drawing that includes concepts
learned in Art History lessons (Egyptian, Greek, & Roman only).
Section 6
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Application – 20 marks
You will be asked a generic Art History question.
You must write a short introduction with a thesis (2-3 sentences)
The rest of your answer must be in the form of 3 body paragraphs and must incorporate 3 art pieces
(from the options provided) that we have studied and provide reasons to support your answer.
NOTE: Title only is sufficient to identify what art pieces you are discussing.
Section 5
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Apply Your Art Knowledge
You will be asked 4 Art History questions that require short (2-3 sentence) responses.
The questions will touch on specific works that we have studied.
Your answers may also involve you opinion.
Section 4
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15 minutes
There will be 4 slides of art pieces that we have not have studied in class.
For the first 2 slides, you will be asked to use your observational skills to identify whether the piece is
Egyptian, Greek, or Roman. You will have to provide 2 reasons to support your answer.
For the second 2, you will be asked to identify the Art Approach (Imitiational, Emotional, or Formal)
and provide one reason to support your choice.
For all 4 slides, you will be asked to identify either an Element (e.g. line, shape, texture, etc…) OR a
Principle of Design (Balance, Unity, Contrast, etc….) and explain where and/or how it is used.
Section 3
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Knowledge – 10 marks
Thinking – 10 marks
TIME:
There will be 10 slides shown from your slide list.
You may be asked for any 2 of the following: the Artist, the Title, the Medium, or the Period.
You will also be asked to provide 1 detail of information about each piece.
(NOTE: NO DATES!)
IMPORTANT: No word banks will be provided.
Section 2
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Slide Identification
CATEGORY & MARKS:
Multiple Choice
Knowledge – 10 marks
10 minutes
There will be 20 multiple choice questions, all to be answered within the exam package as well as on
a scantron card. Each question is worth a ½ mark.
Topics covered in these questions will range from studio terms & techniques used this year to
general art history knowledge (ie. artists, terms, techniques, concepts studied)
Remaining time – check over your work!
AVI1O1 - Grade 9 Art Exam Preparation
STUDY GUIDE – GRADE 9 ART EXAM
This sheet outlines what to study in order to be successful on your Grade 9 Art Exam. Also see the
Exam outline in order to prepare yourself for the types of questions that will be asked.
THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN:
Texture –_________________________________________________________________________
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Value –___________________________________________________________________________
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Shape –__________________________________________________________________________
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Colour –__________________________________________________________________________
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Form –___________________________________________________________________________
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Line –____________________________________________________________________________
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Space –__________________________________________________________________________
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THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN:
Movement –_______________________________________________________________________
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Rhythm –_________________________________________________________________________
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Balance (3 types)
 Symmetrical Balance –_____________________________________________________
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 Asymmetrical Balance –____________________________________________________
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 Radial Balance –__________________________________________________________
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Unity – __________________________________________________________________________
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Contrast – ________________________________________________________________________
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Emphasis –_______________________________________________________________________
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Pattern – _________________________________________________________________________
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THE 3 ART APPROACHES:
1) Imitationalism – When art is made to be a realistic presentation of the subject matter. A work is
successful if it looks like and reminds us of what we see in the real world.
2) Emotionalism – When art is made to express the artist’s emotions (moods or opinions). This art can
look realistic or it can look abstract, but it is emotionalism if the viewer feels the artist’s emotion.
3) Formalism – When art is made to have an interesting design by emphasizing the use of the
elements and principles, such as shape or line. Usually this type of artwork is abstract (much less
realistic).
COLOUR THEORY:
Primary Colours – ___________________________________________________________________
Secondary Colours –_________________________________________________________________
Tertiary Colours – ___________________________________________________________________
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Achromatic – _______________________________________________________________________
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Monochromatic – ___________________________________________________________________
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Analogous – _______________________________________________________________________
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Complementary – ___________________________________________________________________
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Split Complementary –_______________________________________________________________
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ART MATERIALS / TOOLS / TECHNIQUES:
The following is a list of materials / tools / techniques that we have learned and used in class.
DRAWING:
PRINTMAKING:
Pencil types – 6H, 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
Block
Ink
Blending / Shading / Creating value
Brayer
Print
Stomp
Pointillism
Edition
Barren
Hatching
Cross-hatching
How to label a print
Artist’s Proof
Gesture Drawing
Contour Drawing
SCULPTURE:
PAINTING:
Additive Method
Construction / Assemblage
Acrylic Paint
Pointillism
Subtractive Method
Casting
Impasto
Splatter / Spray
Modeling
Carving
Wash
Sgraffito
Hard Edge / Masking
Wax Resist
Dry Brush
Pointillism
Flat
Palette Knife
ART HISTORY:
 Study your Art History Notes (from the 40 Slides), try to memorize key / important points about each
piece – although you should read all
 What information is provided in a “Credit Line”?
 On the exam you may be asked for the artist, title, medium, period (Egyptian / Greek / Roman)
WHY PEOPLE CREATE ART:
Below is a list of reasons why people create art. For each one reason, list as many Art History pieces
from your slide list that would fall under that category.
1) To show beauty…
2) To express an emotion…
3) To capture everyday life…
4) To be used as propaganda…
5) To tell a story…
6) To share an opinion on an issue / topic…
7) To serve a religious purpose…
Can you think of any other reasons why people create artwork?
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* Visit the SJA Art Department / Art History Website for a slideshow containing the slides that we
have studied this year (each piece is numbered according to your slide list) as well as additional
Exam Review materials that may assist you:
www.sjaarthistory.weebly.com