NATA 2015 Examination Pattern
The examination will consist of two parts; one will be for the paper based (drawing) and the second will be for the computer based test. The paper 1 will be of two hours and candidates have to attempt three questions. In paper 2 the candidates will have to attempt 40 questions. There is no negative marking in the examination. The time will be allotted to each question and in case of not answered the question will be skipped automatically. The total marks will be 200 and around 40% marks should be obtained is compulsory for the admission.
The test is in two parts. A paper based drawing test and computer based online aesthetic sensitivity test. The test measures aptitude of the candidate through two sections -a paper based section for drawing and computer based section for aesthetic sensitivity.
DRAWING TEST
This is a two hour paper where candidate has to attempt three questions. The drawing aptitude is judged on the following aspects-
- Ability to sketch a given object proportionately and rendering the same in visually appealing manner.
- Visualising and drawing the effects of light on the object and shadows cast on surroundings.
- Sense of perspective drawing
- Combining and composing given three dimensional elements to form a building or structural form.
- Creating interesting two dimensional composition using given shapes and forms.
- Creating visual harmony using colours in given composition.
- Understanding of scale and proportions.
- Drawing from memory through pencil sketch on themes from day to day experiences.
AESTHETIC SENSITIVITY TEST
This is computer based test where candidate has to answer 40 multiple choice questions.
- The aesthetic sensitivity test measures perception, imagination and observation, creativity and communication along with architectural awareness and comprises of -
- Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.
- Visualising different sides of three dimensional objects.
- Identifying commonly used materials and objects based on their textural qualities.
- Analytical reasoning.
- Mental Ability.
- Imaginative comprehension and expression.
- Architectural awareness.
SCORING PROCESS:-
The Answer to each question in the 'drawing' paper will be examined by a panel of three examiners independently and the marks are averaged. It may be further subject to moderation. During the computer based test, with adaptive testing, an examinee is administered a set of questions with a difficulty level that is specifically designed to match the examinee's ability level. The mathematical process for calculating a score in this situation incorporates the statistical properties of the questions, the examinee's performance on the questions, and the number of questions that are answered.
