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Strategy #1

Study: -None: The material was fresh. I just came out of college, but I would recomend getting an art book from a bookstore.

Test: It was long and I used up all the time. The material was pretty comprehensive, but not too overwhelming.

Strategy #2

Study: Online, I found a website with good summaries on the basics - elements, principals, movements, etc.

Test: It was harder than expected. There were a lot of questions on techniques, printmaking, photography, etc. Many questions were answered in later questions, so skip what you don't know and return for them later.

Strategy #3

Study: This is the website I used to study: http://sanford-artedventures.com/study/study.html I recommend spending a good deal of time studying the Elements, Principals and Media sections, but browse the rest of it, too. After several years away from school, this study guide made the difference between doing well and doing poorly for me on the test, I'm sure.

Test: Remember to skip and come back to the questions that stump you. Good luck!

Strategy #4

Study: I used my previous textbooks. It seems that you need to understand art theory prior to trying to study for the test.

Test: The only thing you can really do is pay attention to the words "best" and "most" to deduct your answer. Always think about what you would do in the ideal world. Plus, if you read the question and don't understand it, skip it, and move on because some of the later question's answers will give you hints. Use your common sense.

Strategy #5

Study: The website that Melissa lists above is a pretty good site to help review for the test. I would also suggest reviewing all Art History, and Major Artists for each period from the Renaisance forward.

Test: The test was 200 questions long and about 40 where over Art History with about 20 showing B&W thumbnails of art asking who created it and listing 4 names. The others asked about the pourpose of the art or the artists of the period. It also asked alot of questions about textile art, like sewing and basket weaving(yes I said basket weaving), so brush up on that and the history. Otherwise the technique questions where fairly easy.

Strategy #6

Study: I went to the library and look at books on jewelry making, printmaking, weaving, ceramics and photography. I also used Rosalind Ragans Art Talk and The Annotated Mona Lisa to review. I have a very strong background in art and art history. There was a lot of art history on the test I took. You need a strong working knowledge of all that I have listed.

Test: This test was was about medium. I finished in less than two hours. I would say read everything and answer carefully. Stay away from answers that say the teacher will benefit from the project. It is about the student. Study all that you can and get plenty of rest the night before.

Strategy #7

Study: I used the online study guides. Make sure to order study guides and give yourself ample time to study all competency areas.

Test: It was about as I expected... fairly tough. However, it's not that tough if you are prepared and know your stuff.

Strategy #8

Study: I used the state guide and then just searched for the sections online. My art program at school had built a database of resources to help pass the Art content test.

Test: It was hard. Be sure to study!

Strategy #9

Study: I bought an art textbook from half price books that included information on the elements and principles, as well as art movements. After I studied the book, I looked in the free prep manual to figure out what was not covered in the book. I looked up these things on the internet just to get a broad understanding. I didn't study anything to deeply, and I only started a few days before the test. I didn't worry about dates at all, and I didn't worry too much about the artists.

Test: It was a little harder than I expected. I was pretty worried, but I did pass with a really good score. I think this was mostly from using common sense and making smart inferences. I thought there were a few too many questions about how different types of art materials were made though.

Strategy #10

Study: I used my art history textbooks from college (Art Across Time, Art Through the Ages) and the internet to look up things I didn't know as much about.

Test: It was different than I expected, more emphasis on technical aspects about the art making process. As far as all the art history, it's more important to focus on cultural trends throughout locations and time than worrying about memorizing specific works of art. The classroom/pedagogy questions were all very straightforward.

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