Fine Art & Music
Elements of visual art, art history and appreciation, and music theory and traditions for university students.
About Fine Art & Music on DigiTransact Mastermind
Elements of visual art, art history and appreciation, and music theory and traditions for university students.
Each of the 8 Fine Art & Music skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Fine Art & Music questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Fine Art & Music work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Fine Art & Music skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Fine Art & Music practice sets you should be able to:
- Elements of Art: Line, shape, colour, texture and form.
- African & Ghanaian Art: Traditional and contemporary art of Ghana and Africa.
- Fundamentals of Music: Pitch, rhythm, melody and harmony.
- Elements of Visual Art: Understand the building blocks of visual composition and design.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Fine Art & Music question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Which of these is a primary colour?
- Green
- Orange
- Blue
- Purple
Working: The primary colours are red, blue and yellow; they mix to create secondary colours.
How high or low a sound is describes its
- pitch
- texture
- colour
- weight
Working: Pitch is determined by the frequency of a sound.
The most basic element of art, a mark with length and direction, is
- line
- texture
- volume
- rhythm
Working: Line is the foundation of drawing and defines shapes.
Main topics and skills
Fine Art & Music is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Elements & Principles of Visual Art
Art History & Appreciation
Music Theory & Traditions
Art & Music Foundations
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this Fine Art & Music practice for?
Right now Fine Art & Music spans University. Use the level filter on this page to hide everything outside the stage you are revising for.
What topics are included in Fine Art & Music?
There are 4 topic groups in Fine Art & Music, including Elements & Principles of Visual Art, Art History & Appreciation, Music Theory & Traditions and Art & Music Foundations. Working through a single group at a time is usually faster than jumping around.
What is in the Fine Art & Music question bank?
52 Fine Art & Music questions sit across 8 skills. A written explanation follows every answer, so a wrong attempt still shows you the method.
Is Fine Art & Music practice useful for tertiary coursework?
Because Fine Art & Music is organised by level, the sets covering tertiary coursework are easy to isolate, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework.
Do I need an account to practise Fine Art & Music?
Reading is open to everyone. Signing up for free adds the parts that need to be stored: your SmartScore, your completed Fine Art & Music skills and your place in a set.
Related subjects
Free fine art & music courses to watch alongside
Full video courses from universities and educators, free to watch and listed on their own pages here.
How this page was produced
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