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2022 (implemented in 2021) practical examination subjects for recommended entrance exams

A1 Essay

problem.

Summarize the main points on the attached sheet in about 200 words, and then express your thoughts on respect for other cultures and creativity. (Total within 800 characters)

[Attachment source]
Cultural appropriation under question (Part 2021) ``Taking from the weak'' and criticism - drawing the line between creation is an issue Nihon Keizai Shimbun Morning edition July 7, 14 Page 38

Time: XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

A2 pencil drawing

problem.

Draw a hand holding the given motif (300ml empty plastic bottle) with a pencil on the given paper (M drawing paper board, B4 size).

[conditions]
- You can freely select the vertical position (long side is vertical) and horizontal position (long side is horizontal) of the paper.

Time: XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P1 Essay (appreciation or design concept)

Problem XNUMX

Choose and answer either A-1 [Appreciation] or B-1 [Design Concept].
To begin your answer, write the alphabet and number of your chosen question in the upper right corner margin of the first sheet of answer sheet.
A-1 [Appreciation]
Discuss "shadows in works of art" using specific examples. (about 800 characters)
B-1 [Design concept]
Discuss the advantages and problems that you know about station squares from the perspective of ``high school students' commuting routes.'' (about 800 characters)

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

Problem XNUMX
Those who selected A-1 [Appreciation] in question 2 should select A-1 [Appreciation], and those who selected B-2 [Design concept] should select B-XNUMX [Design concept] and answer.
To begin your answer, write the alphabet and number of your chosen question in the upper right corner margin of the first sheet of answer sheet.

A-2 [Appreciation]
Describe the characteristics of expression for the works shown in [Appendix]. (about 1,000 characters)
　[Attachment source]
Jean-François Millet, The Gleaners, 1857, oil on canvas, 83.5×110 cm, Musée d'Orsay, Paris
[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Jean-François_Millet_-_Gleaners_-_Google_Art_Project_2.jpg]
B-2 [Design concept]
(1) Propose a design concept to make the station plaza you know more attractive to high school students. (about 600 characters)
(2) Express the design concept in (1) using diagrams and pictures. (3 A1 size PM PAD)

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

*P1 was [P2020 Essay] until the 2019 entrance exam (held in 1), but from the 2021 entrance exam (held in 2020), [P1 Essay (Appreciation or Design Concept)] (A [Appreciation] and B The subject has been changed to ``Design Concept'' (a subject in which you select and answer one of the following).

P2 Drawing (charcoal or pencil)

problem.

Draw the given motif (cardboard box, aluminum flexible duct, glass vase [with colored water], towel, lime) from the given position on the given paper (650 x 500 mm) with charcoal or pencil. do it.

[conditions]
1. Choose either charcoal paper or drawing paper.
2. You can freely select the paper length (long side is vertical) and width (long side is horizontal).
3. You can also use charcoal and pencil together.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P3 planar configuration

problem.

With the theme of "Stretching", create a planar composition on the given answer sheet (B3 size) based on the following conditions.Also, write the title of your work.

[conditions]
1. The screen should be 400mm in height and 300mm in width.The screen should be placed in the center of the paper.
2. Use any geometric shape.
3. The shape, size, and number of geometric figures can be arbitrary.
4. Geometric shapes can overlap or be cut off from the screen.
5. Use colors freely.

[Note] Please write your examinee number and work title in pencil in the upper right corner of the answer sheet.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P4 XNUMXD modeling

problem.

In addition to the given motif (pear), imagine a cylinder with a diameter and height of 15 cm or less, and freely combine them to create a composition using the given clay.

[conditions]
1. The clay used shall not exceed 15 kg.
2. The given motif (pear) must be created in its original size.
3. Do not use a pivot.
4. Only the tools provided to you may be used.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P5 book

problem. One
Write the classic kanji works on a separate sheet of paper on a piece of paper.However, please choose six consecutive characters.
[Attachment XNUMX Source] “The Universe of Calligraphy” XNUMX
(Nigensha XNUMX) XNUMX yen
problem. ↑
Write the original kana classic works listed in Attachment XNUMX on strips of paper.
[Attachment XNUMX Source] “Japanese Famous Brush Selection” XNUMX
(Nishi-sha XNUMX) XNUMX characters
problem.three
Write the following haiku on paper.However, the continuity, structure, and conversion between kanji and kana are free, and kana may be mixed with variant kana.For signatures, use a red felt-tip pen to indicate the shape, size, and position of the seal.
Autumn at the heart of paulownia leaves
problem.four
Write the following poem on a piece of paper (cut in half).However, the font, style, composition, and length and width of the paper are free.The signature is ``Kōreisho,'' and the seal is the same as in Question XNUMX.
Created by Banri Hi Aki Tsune
time. XNUMX:XNUMX to XNUMX:XNUMX

2022 (implemented in 2021) Individual academic ability tests, etc. / Practical skill test subjects for the art major group selection in the first semester

A1 Essay

problem.

Summarize the main points on the attached sheet in about 200 words, and then express your thoughts on creation and appreciation in art. (Total within 800 characters)

[Attachment source]
Taro Okamoto, Today's Art: Who Creates the Era? Kobunsha, 1999, pp. 116-119

Time: XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

A2 pencil drawing

problem.

Use a pencil to draw a hand holding the given motif (stripe pattern fabric, 35cm x 35cm) on the given paper (M drawing paper board, B4 size).

[conditions]
1. You can freely choose the vertical position (long side is vertical) and horizontal position (long side is horizontal) of the paper.
2. The given motif may be transformed, but must not be cut or disassembled.

Time: XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P1 Essay (appreciation or design concept)

Problem XNUMX
Choose and answer either A-1 [Appreciation] or B-1 [Design Concept].
To begin your answer, write the alphabet and number of your chosen question in the upper right corner margin of the first sheet of answer sheet.

A-1 [Appreciation]
 Discuss ``art appreciation using digital media'' using specific examples. (about 800 characters)
B-1 [Design concept]
Discuss the advantages and problems of commercial facilities that you know from the perspective of ``aiming to improve elementary school students' sense of ownership in energy issues.'' (about 800 characters)

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

Problem XNUMX
Those who selected A-1 [Appreciation] in question 2 should select A-1 [Appreciation], and those who selected B-2 [Design concept] should select B-XNUMX [Design concept] and answer.
To begin your answer, write the alphabet and number of your chosen question in the upper right corner margin of the first sheet of answer sheet.

A-2 [Appreciation]
Describe the characteristics of expression for the works shown in [Appendix]. (about 1,000 characters)
[Attachment source]
Alfred Stevens A Duchess (The Blue Dress), c. 1866, oil on panel, 31.4 x 26.0 cm, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown. cat.2017]
B-2 [Design concept]
(1) Propose a design concept for creating a place in a commercial facility you know that will help elementary school students develop a sense of ownership regarding energy issues. (about 600 characters)
(2) Express the design concept in (1) using diagrams and pictures. (3 A1 size PM PAD)

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

*P1 was [P2020 Essay] until the 2019 entrance exam (held in 1), but from the 2021 entrance exam (held in 2020), [P1 Essay (Appreciation or Design Concept)] (A [Appreciation] and B The subject has been changed to ``Design Concept'' (a subject in which you select and answer one of the following).

P2 Drawing (charcoal or pencil)

problem.

Draw the given motif (bucket, jute bag, block, brick, hose, pumpkin) from the given position on the given paper (650 x 500 mm) using charcoal or pencil.

[conditions]
1. Choose either charcoal paper or drawing paper.
2. You can freely select the paper length (long side is vertical) and width (long side is horizontal).
3. You can also use charcoal and pencil together.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P3 planar configuration

problem.

Based on the theme of "Playing", create a planar composition on the given answer sheet (B3 size) based on the following conditions.Also, write the title of your work.

[conditions]
1. The screen should be 400mm in height and 300mm in width.The screen should be placed in the center of the paper.
2. Use any geometric shape.
3. The shape, size, and number of geometric figures can be arbitrary.
4. Geometric shapes can overlap or be cut off from the screen.
5. Use colors freely.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P4 XNUMXD modeling

problem.

In addition to the given motif (Chinese cabbage), imagine a square prism with each side and height within 1 cm, and create a structure by freely combining them using the given clay.

[conditions]
1. The clay used shall not exceed 16 kg.
2. The given motif (Chinese cabbage) must be created in its original size.
3. The distributed bamboo materials may be used for reinforcement.
4. Only the tools provided to you may be used.

Time. XNUMX:XNUMX-XNUMX:XNUMX

P5 book

Problem. One
Write the classic kanji works on a separate sheet of paper on a piece of paper.However, choose six consecutive characters.
[Attachment XNUMX source] “Calligraphy Masterpiece Series” Gogo
(Nigensha XNUMX) XNUMX pages
Problem. ↑
Write the original kana classic works listed in Attachment XNUMX on strips of paper.
[Attachment XNUMX Source] “Japanese Famous Brush Selection” XNUMX
(Nishisha, XNUMX) Eighth syllable
Problem.three
Write the following haiku on paper.However, the continuity, structure, and conversion between kanji and kana are free, and kana may be mixed with variant kana.For signatures, use a red felt-tip pen to indicate the shape, size, and position of the seal.
Tsuchiura flowers and Mt. Tsukuba in hand
Problem.four
Write the following poem on a piece of paper (cut in half).However, the font, style, composition, and length and width of the paper are free.The signature shall be ``Shunkaisho'' and the seal shall be the same as in Question XNUMX.
Pond Opening Heaven Han Branch Yellow Road
Time. XNUMX:XNUMX to XNUMX:XNUMX