Study Guide

Field 102: Art 
Test Design and Framework

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The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Test overview, including duration of test, number of questions, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test ( C B T ) and online proctored test
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment
Time* 4 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute  C B T  tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test weighting by number of questions per subarea.
Subareas Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage 
of Test
Selected-Response
 roman numeral 1  Materials and Processes 0001–0005 27 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Visual Organization 0006–0008 20 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Historical and Cultural Context 0009–0012 18 percent 
 roman numeral 4  Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Integration 0013–0016 20 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 5  Pedagogical Content Knowledge 0017 15 percent 
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subarea roman numeral 1–Materials and Processes

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in drawing and painting.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in sculpture, ceramics, and architecture.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in printmaking and photography.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of media, tools, technologies, methods, and techniques used in media arts, functional arts, performance art, and conceptual art.

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Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of creative processes used in the visual arts.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Visual Organization

Competency 0006–Analyze the use of the elements of art in works of art.

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Competency 0007–Analyze the use of the principles of design in works of art.

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Competency 0008–Analyze contemporary approaches of visual organization.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Historical and Cultural Context

Competency 0009–Demonstrate knowledge of works of art, artists, and characteristics of art and of major art movements in various cultures throughout history.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of the purposes and functions of art in various cultures throughout history.

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Competency 0011–Analyze how works of art from various cultures and historical periods relate to their historical context.

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Competency 0012–Analyze how works of art relate to historical and current cultural, political, and societal issues.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Integration

Competency 0013–Demonstrate knowledge of aesthetics and art criticism.

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Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of relationships between the visual arts and other arts disciplines and the relationships between the visual arts and other academic disciplines.

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Competency 0015–Demonstrate knowledge of careers in the visual arts.

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Competency 0016–Analyze the presentation of works of art.

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subarea roman numeral 5–Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Competency 0017–Apply knowledge of creating evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive content and strategies that promote student learning in art.

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