MTTC Visual Arts Education (095) Practice Test

The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Visual Arts Education test is required of all teacher candidates wishing to teach visual arts in Michigan secondary schools.

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Exam Outline

The MTTC Visual Arts Education exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and you will be given a time limit of 2.5 hours.

The exam is split into four subareas.

I. Creating Visual Art (33%)

The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:

• Drawing, painting, graphic design, and other two-dimensional media
• The two-dimensional media of printmaking and photography
• The three-dimensional media of sculpture, environmental art, product design, and installation art
• Ceramics, metalwork, and fibers
• Contemporary and emerging visual art forms
• Methods of visual arts presentation
• Using organizational structures when creating visual art
• Artistic processes involved in creating works of art

II. Aesthetic Knowledge and Critical Analysis of Art (25%)

The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:

• The visual arts as a form of communication
• The role of visual arts in society and in the community
• The effects of culture and gender on visual art
• The basic components of media literacy
• The major traditional and contemporary styles, theories, and periods of art and design
• The basic principles of analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of works in visual art

III. Art in Historical and Cultural Context (25%)

The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:

• African works of art from ancient times through the present day
• Asian and Oceanian works of art from ancient times through the present day
• European works of art from ancient times through the present day
• North American works of art from ancient times through European contact
• North American works of art from European contact through the present day
• South American works of art from ancient times through the present day

IV. Art Education (17%)

The questions in this subarea cover the following topics:

• The foundations of art education
• Artistic development in students
• The selection and use of curricula, materials, and strategies for art education
• The relationship between visual art education and the general curriculum

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Registration

To register for the MTTC Visual Arts Education exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. You can register for the exam and schedule an exam date through this account. When you register, you will need to pay the $129 examination fee.

Test Day

On test day, you should arrive at the testing center around 30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present one form of valid, government-issued photo ID. If you forget to bring your ID or your ID is invalid, you will not be able to take the exam.

After the check-in process, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a secure locker outside the testing area. This includes your cell phone, bags, wallet, keys, food, and any smoking/vaping devices. If you wear eyeglasses, they will be inspected by a testing center agent before you enter the testing room.

Once you enter the testing room, you will be asked to sign an NDA, and you will be given a brief tutorial on the computer-adaptive testing system. Once the tutorial is complete, the exam will begin.

How the Exam is Scored

Your MTTC Visual Arts Education score is reported within the range of 100-300 and is based on your performance on all sections of the test. To pass the exam, you must achieve a scaled score of 220.

You should receive your test results roughly 2-4 weeks after taking the exam. When you receive your score report, you will see your total score, your pass/fail status, and your scores for each subarea of the test.

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By Eric Richter

Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s of education in Teaching ESOL.