The ILTS Visual Arts exam is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to assess the knowledge and skills of prospective visual arts teachers in the state of Illinois.
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ILTS Visual Arts Exam Outline
The ILTS Visual Arts exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
The exam is split into four subareas.
1. Visual Organization (25 questions)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- The elements of art and design
- The principles of art and design
- Contemporary approaches to art and design
2. Creating Visual Arts (25 questions)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- The media, techniques, tools, materials, and technologies used in 2D and 3D art and design
- The media, techniques, tools, materials, and technologies used in media arts
3. Culture and Context (25 questions)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining works of art from prehistoric times to the present in the following areas of the world:
- Africa
- Asia
- Central America
- Europe
- The Middle East
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
4. Critical Approaches and the Role of Visual Arts (25 questions)
The questions in this subarea assess your knowledge and skills pertaining to the following:
- Analyzing and interpreting visual works of art
- The function of visual art and design in culture, history, and society
- The commonalities, connections, and distinctions in and among the arts and other disciplines
- Teaching visual art and design in a school setting
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ILTS Visual Arts Exam Registration
To register for the exam, you must first create an ILTS/ISBE account. Once your account has been created, log in and select the Visual Arts (214) exam. From there, you can register for the exam, pay the $122 testing fee, and schedule your testing appointment.
Test Day
On test day, you should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes earlier than the scheduled time to allow for the check-in process to take place. After you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide two valid forms of government-issued ID.
After the check-in process, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, keys, wallet, accessories, etc.) in a locker outside the testing room, or you may be asked to leave them in your car.
Once the test begins, you will be allowed to take breaks. However, the timer will not be stopped during your break, so use your break time carefully.
How the ILTS Visual Arts Exam is Scored
Your ILTS Visual Arts score is determined by taking your raw score (the number of questions you answered correctly) and converting it to a scaled score from 100 to 300. To pass, you will need to get a minimum scaled score of 240.
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the ILTS Visual Arts exam?
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There are 100 multiple-choice questions on the exam.
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How long is the ILTS Visual Arts exam?
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The time limit for the exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the ILTS Visual Arts exam?
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To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.
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How much does the ILTS Visual Arts exam cost?
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The examination fee is $122.
