S5.2 In-Class Examination ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION and EXAM PAPER

Visual Arts Exam – Surrealism & Impressionism (Stage 5)

Perfect for Year 9 | NSW Curriculum-Aligned | TEEL & Critical Thinking Focus

Engage your Stage 5 Visual Arts students with this fully scaffolded, curriculum-aligned examination resource exploring Surrealism and Impressionism. This resource builds deep understanding through structured, supported writing tasks and critical analysis.

This assessment task is designed to align with the Stage 5 Scope and Sequence addressing Impressionist Landscapes and Dreamscapes and Beyond (Surrealism).

What’s Included

• Two versions of the Exam Paper:

  • One version with additional scaffolding, including:

    • TEEL paragraph structure

    • NESA command verb icons and student-friendly definitions

  • One version with no additional scaffolding

• Teacher answer sheet for multiple choice

• Clear student Assessment Notification

This task follows a 2-part structure that has been influenced by HSC-style exam expectations:

Section I: Multiple Choice
Key features of Impressionism and Surrealism – test art literacy and terminology

Section II: Written Responses to unseen artworks

• • Short Answer – application of Viewpoints and analysis of Practice

  • Extended Response – a TEEL paragraph analysing artworks with critical and historical context

Outcomes Addressed

• VA5-CHV-01: Interpret meaning and significance of artworks using Viewpoints

• VA5-CHP-01: Investigate Practice through critical and historical perspectives

Why Teachers Love This

✔ Builds student confidence through scaffolded tasks
✔ Prepares students for the structure and expectations of the HSC Visual Arts exam
✔ Differentiated and accessible for a range of writing levels
✔ Saves time — ready-to-print, editable, and standards-aligned

Whether you're an experienced Visual Arts teacher or just starting out, this resource saves planning time while meeting high academic standards. Print-and-go ready, but flexible for any classroom.

Turn art theory into insight, one brushstroke at a time.