Visual Arts mock exam
Higher School Certificate Examination - Visual Arts (written paper). Sit it in one block, time yourself with the on-screen clock, then self-mark against the model answers.
NESA source: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/creative-arts/visual-arts-2016
Structure unverified
Visual Arts is assessed in two parts. The Body of Work (BOW) practical submission is worth 50 per cent of the HSC mark and is submitted to NESA earlier in the year; it cannot be modelled in a written mock. This entry models the 1.5 hour written examination only (the other 50 per cent). Confirm section weightings against the current NESA Visual Arts paper before treating as exam-accurate.
Paper at a glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I - Short answer on artists and case studies | 4 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section II - Extended response applying the frames or conceptual framework or practice | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
Before you start
We do not yet have enough question pool depth in this subject to fill every section without repetition. You will see some items twice. Sit it anyway to practise pacing.