Architecture Admission Diagnostic Test

Assessment of Creative Potential and Problem-Solving

1. Architectural Vocabulary & Terminology
Examination Paper

Instructions for the Student:
This test is designed to help us understand your unique way of thinking and creating. There are no perfect answers. Our goal is to see your problem-solving process and your creative potential. Please read each question carefully and give yourself the time to think and execute your ideas to the best of your ability.

Question 1: The Alchemist's Table

Part A: The Drawing Task (Suggested Time: 45 Minutes)

Scenario: Imagine you are sitting in front of a simple table. On the table are two objects:

Transparent glass bottle

1. Transparent glass bottle, water-filled

Opaque ceramic bottle

2. Solid, dark, opaque ceramic bottle

  1. A completely transparent glass bottle, filled with water.
  2. A solid, dark, opaque ceramic bottle with a matte finish (it is not shiny).

A single, strong light is shining on them from the upper left side.

Your Task: Using a pencil, create a still-life drawing of this composition. Your primary goal is to capture the difference in how light interacts with these two materials. Pay close attention to:

  • The bright highlights on the surfaces.
  • The shapes of the shadows cast on the table.
  • How the transparent bottle bends and distorts the view of the table and the space behind it.
  • The relationship and arrangement of the two bottles.

Drawing Area:

Part B: IELTS-Style Writing Task (Suggested Time: 15 Minutes)

You should spend about 15 minutes on this task.

After you have finished your drawing, write a short paragraph (approximately 100 words) as if it were an explanatory text for your portfolio. Your response should:

  • Clearly explain the central idea you were exploring in your drawing.
  • Briefly describe your process or the techniques you used to show this idea.
  • Correctly use at least THREE of the following words in your response:
    • opaque
    • transparent
    • refraction
    • specular highlight
    • interplay
  • Ensure your paragraph is cohesive and well-structured, demonstrating a good range of vocabulary.

Write at least 80 words. You will be assessed on Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.

Response Area:

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