(A) hard-pen calligraphy exam content
This paper mainly examines the practical skills of learners in China's hard-pen calligraphy. On the basis of regular script training, through copying, we gradually transition from regular script to regular script writing and structure training, and master regular script and regular script, so as to achieve beautiful stroke shape, reasonable structure, harmonious layout and rhythm.
(B) Hard Pen Calligraphy Examination Requirements
1. Instruments that candidates need to take the exam: pencil, pen with blue and black handwriting, signature pen, eraser, ruler, cardboard pad and marking tools.
2. Do not write names or seals for inscribed contents in temporary and creative works, and replace them with designated contents. There must be no typos or missing words in the works; Answer questions and write neatly (do not alter or scribble).
3. On-the-spot copying and writing examinations are adopted at all levels, among which the theoretical knowledge of grades 7 to 9 is assessed by written examination (theoretical knowledge is assessed first, and skills are assessed after unified winding).
Examination time: CET-4 60 minutes; Level 5-level 6 90 minutes.
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There are two systems for the examination, one is the China Calligraphy and Painting Grade Examination sponsored by Beijing Education Examinations Institute, and the other is the Social Calligraphy Grade Examination sponsored by Calligraphers Association. The former was approved by the education department, while the latter was approved by the Ministry of Culture.
China Painting and Calligraphy Grade Examination is a skill training and evaluation system for painting and calligraphy learners sponsored by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education and undertaken by Beijing Education Examinations Institute. The purpose of holding China Calligraphy and Painting Grade Examination is to learn and inherit Chinese excellent traditional culture, popularize calligraphy and painting art, popularize advanced learning concepts through scientific and standardized training and assessment, gradually reach a preliminary understanding of calligraphy and painting art, and improve learners' artistic skills and aesthetic level of calligraphy and painting.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-calligraphy exam