The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Art exam is designed to assess the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking admission to an educator preparation program, certification in Georgia, or wanting to become a qualified school leader in Georgia secondary schools.
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GACE Art Education Exam Outline
The GACE Art (726) exam is made of four testlets, which you can take individually in different sessions or all at once in one session. The total combined time limit is 2.5 hours, and the total number of questions is 100.
Elements of Art and Principles of Design
(Testlet 314)
There are 20 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 30 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- The elements of art and principles of design
- Characteristics and qualities of art elements and design principles in given artworks
- Comparing and contrasting the use of art elements and design principles in different artworks
- Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction
Art Media, Tools, Technologies, Techniques, Terminology, and Processes
(Testlet 315)
There are 40 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 1 hour. These questions test your ability to understand media, tools, technologies, techniques, terminology, and processes used in the following media:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Sculpture and ceramics
- Jewelry and metalcrafts
- Fabric/fiber design
- Fashion
- Applied design
- Graphic design
- Digital design
- Video and filmmaking
Visual Arts in Historical and Cultural Context
(Testlet 316)
There are 20 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 30 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Terminology and characteristics of art from various cultures around the world from ancient times to the present
- Similarities and differences between artworks from various cultures
- The influence of artworks from various cultures and historical periods on art from other cultures and historical periods
- How artworks from various cultures and historical periods relate to their historical, cultural, and societal contexts
- Ways in which the work of contemporary artists reflect and influence present-day culture
- Ways in which cultural and social ideas and themes are reflected in artworks
- Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction and assessments
Aesthetics, Art Criticism, and Connections
(Testlet 317)
There are 20 questions in this testlet, and you’ll be timed at 30 minutes. These questions test your knowledge and abilities regarding the following:
- Aesthetic theories ad terminology used to discuss art
- Approaches of art criticism to critique personal artworks and the works of others
- Ways in which images can communicate messages and influence specific audiences
- Describing, analyzing, interpreting, and judging artworks
- Ways in which the visual arts are related and connected to content and concepts in other academic disciplines and other fine arts disciplines
- Ways in which artists develop and share personal artistic voice
- Selecting and curating artworks for various purposes and audiences
- Ways in which artistic learning extends beyond the classroom
- Careers in the visual arts
- Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate instruction and assessments
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Exam Registration
To register for the GACE Art exam, you need to create a MyPSC account. Once you’ve created your account, you’ll receive your Georgia certification ID number and be able to submit a request for testing eligibility.
Once you have been approved for the Art exam, you can register to take the test by creating an Evaluation Systems GACE testing account.
Fees
You can register to take the testlets individually ($42.50) or combined ($169). Individuals taking the GACE exam at an international testing site are subject to an additional $50 test site fee.
Test Day
You should report to the testing center on exam day about 15-30 minutes before your scheduled exam. If you arrive later than the listed reporting time on your admission ticket, you will not be able to take the exam and your testing fees will be forfeited.
During the check-in process, you will be asked to provide at least one form of valid identification, which must contain your photo and signature. Once the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to place all personal items in a secure locker outside the testing room.
Once you are ready, the proctor will lead you to the testing area and provide some short instructions before starting the exam.
How the Exam is Scored
When you have completed your exam, you are given the option to report or cancel your scores. They cannot be reinstated if you choose to cancel your scores.
You should also receive an unofficial score report right after the exam. Your official report will be made available about three weeks after the testing window closes.
Passing Score
Your final score for the full exam will be a scaled score between 100 and 300. For the GACE Art exam, the passing score is 220.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the GACE Art exam?
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There are 100 questions in total on the exam.
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How long is the GACE Art exam?
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The total time limit for the exam is 2.5 hours.
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What is the passing score for the GACE Art exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 220.
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How much does the GACE Art exam cost?
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The examination fee for the combined exam is $169.
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