The calligraphy test is divided into: Beginner (Levels 1, 2 and 3); Intermediate (Level 4, 5 and 6); Advanced (Level 7, 89). Description of requirements for elementary, intermediate and advanced levels
1. Elementary level (Level 1--3)
Mainly tests learners' copying ability, familiarity with the use of brushes, and maintaining correct writing postures and writing methods. Through copying the calligraphy, you can learn the basic structure of Chinese characters, initially master the basic brushwork of writing Chinese characters, and achieve the requirements of accurate stippling and appropriate structural proportions. Assessment method: Duilin Font selection: regular script, official script
2. Intermediate level (Level 4-6)
Mainly tests learners' ability to convert from copying to creation. Through copying and preliminary creative training, they will gradually reach the requirements of proficiency in using pens, precise stipples, and complete and reasonable structure and composition. . Assessment methods: Dual and creative font selection (two or more): regular script, official script, running script
3. Advanced (Level 7-9)
Mainly assesses learners’ creative ability through the combination of creation and copying training, to achieve proficiency and naturalness in using the pen, agile stipples, complete and reasonable structure and composition, and the ability to Personal expression based on tradition. Assessment method: Opposition, creation, theoretical knowledge. Font selection (two or more): Kai, Li, Xing, Zhuan, Cao
The specific examination location depends on the city where you are located