entrance exam : undergraduate studies

Entrance exam
Requirement for admission to academic undergraduate studies
at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade

The right to apply for admission to the first year of basic academic studies have candidates who have acquired secondary education at four-year duration.

Candidates who have not completed secondary education at four-year lay additional examination.

Supplementary exams can access the candidates who had previously completed three years of high school or secondary school in the three-year period.

For additional examination verifies the candidate's knowledge of the subject:

Serbian language and literature
Philosophy
History of art
Foreign language.

The exam is taken in full accordance with the program of art schools for secondary education in the fourth grade.

All candidates applying for the competition for admission to the first year of basic academic studies take a special test to check the aptitude for study at this faculty.

Aptitude test shall be taken in the field of drawing, painting and modeling and field narrower profession for which the candidate is applying.

Exam for the aptitude test takes four (4) or six (6) days. Every day the candidates are employed by four (4) hours on the test tasks according to the following program:

Applied arts
- Applied painting
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting portraits – tonal solution
  Format: 50×35 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting portrait – coloristic solution
  Format: 50×35 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, watercolor, gouache, etc.
  Bring art supplies and accessories.
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Applied sculpting
  The first and the second day of the exam (40 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  The third and fourth day of the exam (40 points)
  Sculpting portraits by living model
  Technique: sculpting in clay
  Bring accessories for sculpting
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper and clay
- Printmaking and book design
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Graphics composition on a given topic, tone solution
  Format: 35×50 cm (hammer paper)
  Technique: choice (ink or black tempera, brush or pen)
  Bring: brushes, black and white tempera
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Illustrating the given text
  Poetry or prose, black-and-white, no gray tones
  Format: 25×35 cm (hammer paper)
  Technique: choice (ink or black tempera, brush or pen)
  Bring: painting and graphic supplies and accessories
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Photography
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Taking thirty photos in the exterior
  Choosing 6 images that form a whole (for evaluation) from the taken material. The task is carried out with a camera that owns a candidate in color 35 mm film.
  Format: 13×18 cm
  Material for development provided by the Faculty
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Taking three shots in the studio (in the premises of the Photography module)
  The composition of different geometric objects illuminate artificial lighting.
  From the taken material to choose two images for evaluation. Tasks are implemented with school supplies.
  Material and development provided by the Faculty.
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Animation
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Graphics composition on a given topic, tone solution
  Format: 35×50 cm (hammer paper)
  Technique: choice (ink or black tempera, brush or pen)
  Bring: brushes, black and white tempera
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Illustrating the given text in three pictures
  Poetry or prose, black and white, no gray tones
  Format: 25×35 cm divided into three sections (25 × 11.6 cm)
  Technique: choice (ink or black tempera, brush or pen)
  Bring: painting and graphic supplies and accessories
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Ceramics
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Design of ceramic forms and shells
  Format: A4 (21×29.7 cm)
  The technique of choice
  Bring accessories for technical drawing.
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Performing ceramic figures from the given photography
  Format: maximum size up to 30 cm
  Technique: Modeling clay
  Bring tools and equipment for modeling
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper and clay
- Scenography
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Transposition of still lifes in a scenic picture
  From elements of given still life create a new composition for the stage using deployment, multiplication, changing of relationships
  Format: 50 x 70 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor, pastel
  Bring: accessories for painting, colored pencils, markers, dry pastel and the like.
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  The spatial composition
  On the surface (plywood format 50 × 50 cm) make spatial composition (sadness, happiness, nostalgia, anger, fear, despair, etc.) 40 cm in height.
  Technique: production of model
  Bring: accessories for painting and a working tools
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper and plywood 50 × 50 cm and material for making models.
- Stage costume
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Design of stage costumes for tragedy
  Based on the given visual template that shows the costume of certain historical era, elaborate costumes and stage design for the tragedy. Pay attention to composition and expression of character, as well as to the form and color of the costumes that fit the basic mood and character of the dramatic form – the tragedy.
  Technique: choice (watercolor, tempera, acrylic, pastel, mixed media)
  Using markers, ballpens, colored pencils and technical ink pens not allowed.
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Bring: multiple sheets of paper size A3 and matching accessories for the chosen technique.
  Exam duration 3 hours
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Design of stage costumes for comedy
  Based on the given visual template that shows the costume of certain historical era, elaborate costumes and stage design for the comedy.Pay attention to composition and expression of character, as well as to the form and color of the costumes that fit the basic mood and character of the dramatic form – the comedy.
  Technique: choice (watercolor, tempera, acrylic, pastel, mixed media)
  Using markers, ballpens, colored pencils and technical ink pens not allowed.
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Bring: multiple sheets of paper size A3 and matching accessories for the chosen technique.
  Exam duration 3 hours
  
  Candidate verbally presents own solutions for task No. 1 (the fifth day of the exam) and No. 2 (the sixth day of the exam) for 10 min.
  Note: The Faculty provides paper for drawing and painting
- Fashion Design
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Professional task No. 1
  Based on the obtained coloristic template make design of the contemporary female outfit (commercial model of daily dress)
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Technique: optional
  Bring: accessories for drawing, painting equipment for the chosen color technique.
  Using markers, ballpens, colored pencils and technical ink pens not allowed.
  Exam duration 3 hours
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Professional task No. 2
  Based on the resulting template that represents the costume of a historical epoch / ethnological costume make design of female unique model (for special occasions)
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Technique: optional
  Bring: accessories for drawing, painting equipment for the chosen color technique.
  Using markers, ballpens, colored pencils and technical ink pens not allowed.
  Exam duration 3 hours
  
  Candidate verbally presents own solutions for task No. 1 (the fifth day of the exam) and No. 2 (the sixth day of the exam) for 10 min.
  Note: The Faculty provides paper for drawing and painting
Design
- Graphic design
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Graphics communications
  Preliminary design of the sign, pictogram (black and white)
  Format: 29,7 × 42 cm (hammer paper)
  Technique: optional
  Bring graphic material and accessories.
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Poster or packaging design
  Preliminary design of poster or packaging
  Format: 29,7 × 42 cm (thick paper)
  Technique: optional
  Bring: painting and graphic supplies and accessories.
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Industrial design
  The first and the second day of the exam (40 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third day of the exam (20 points)
  Sketching and modeling (based on defined elements) spatial composition of the clay
  Making several preliminary sketches on one sheet of hammer paper size 50×70 cm, and then modeling the selected solution in the clay with respect to given geometrical structures, given amount of material for sculpting, etc.
  Technique: hammer paper size 50x70 cm, clay or plasticine (clay and paper are provided by Faculty).
  Bring: drawing materials (pencils, erasers, colored pencils, markers, dry pastel, and the like), hand tools and accessories for modeling clay, cloth, water bowl.
  The fourth day of the exam (20 points)>
  Designing a simple utilitarian object
  Conceptual design of usable items (smaller machine, tool, technical device, instrument, etc.) and its presentation by technical drawings or spatial painted depictions.
  Format: 2 sheets of papers size 50×70 cm (Faculty provides paper)
  Technique: optional
  Bring: supplies for technical drawings, colored pencils, markers, dry pastel, rulers, stencils for circles and ellipses, compasses, rulers for drawing curves and the like.
  
  Interview with candidates on the preferences and abilities for the profession.
- Interior and furniture design
  The first and the second day of the exam (40 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing given composition in the interior
  Format: 50 x 70 cm (Faculty provides hammer paper)
  Bring: accessories for drawing, pencils, colored pencils, dry pastel and the like.
  
  The fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Test of space apprehension
  
  Interview with candidates on the preferences and abilities for the profession.
- Textile
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, gouache, watercolor
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Preliminary solution for fabric design
  Preparation of preliminary design for a fabric by repeating a given element without changing its size. Use 3 colors of your choice.
  Format: 35 x 40 cm
  Technique: tempera
  Bring: the neccessary accessories and materials for work.
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Transposition by nature
  Based on the given forms from nature conceive and perform the composition of all the visual elements using a complete palette of colors.
  Format: 35 x 40 cm
  Technique: tempera, watercolor, pastel, color ink or mixed media
  Takeaway: the necessary accessories and materials for work.
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
Conservation and restoration
- Conservation and restoration of paintings and art on paper
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Painting
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: tempera, acrylic.
  Bring supplies and materials for painting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Reconstruction (after reproduction of easel or wall paintings)
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Technique: watercolor, tempera and acrylic.
  Bring: accessories and supplies for painting.
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Making a copy (after reproduction of easel or wall paintings)
  Format: A3 (29.7 × 42 cm)
  Technique: tempera, acrylic.
  Bring: accessories and supplies for painting.
  
  Interview with candidates on the preferences and abilities for the profession (lasting up to 10 minutes).
  Note: The Faculty provides paper
- Conservation and restoration of sculptures and archaeological objects
  The first and the second day of the exam (20 points)
  Drawing
  Format: 70×100 cm (kraft paper)
  Technique: charcoal, graphite pencil, dry pastel and the like.
  Bring: panel 70x100 cm (do not bring candidates who are not from Belgrade) eraser, rag, fixative, Scotch tape
  
  The third and fourth day of the exam (20 points)
  Sculpting portraits by living model
  Technique: sculpting in clay
  Bring accessories for sculpting
  
  The fifth day of the exam (20 points)
  Reconstruction of sculptural work
  Technique: sculpting in clay
  Bring: accessories for sculpting
  
  The sixth day of the exam (20 points)
  Making a copy of sculptural work
  Technique: sculpting in clay
  Bring: accessories for sculpting
  
  Interview with candidates on the preferences and abilities for the profession (lasting up to 10 minutes).
  
  Note: The Faculty provides paper and clay