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Arts Bachillerato: the two tracks, their subjects and what you can study next

It is the modalidad for those who want to create: draw, design, compose, act or dance. Its two tracks are very different, and it is worth knowing which one your school offers.

By the UTalento team5 min readUpdated
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What it is and who it suits

The Arts Bachillerato is the modalidad for those who want to make creating their work. It has two tracks: Visual Arts, Image and Design, focused on drawing, design and image, and Music and Performing Arts, focused on music, theatre and dance.

Not every school offers the Arts Bachillerato, and fewer offer both tracks. If it interests you, ask early which schools in your area teach it.

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Subjects in the Arts Bachillerato

Under the national rules. Your region and your school set the exact offer and the electives.

  1. Common subjects

    First year: Physical Education, Philosophy, Spanish Language and Literature I and Foreign Language I (plus the co-official language, where there is one). Second year: History of Spain, History of Philosophy, Spanish Language and Literature II and Foreign Language II (plus the co-official language, where there is one).

  2. Visual Arts, Image and Design

    First year: Artistic Drawing I plus two from Audiovisual Culture, Technical Drawing Applied to Visual Arts and Design I, Art Projects and Sculpture. Second year: Artistic Drawing II plus two from Technical Drawing Applied to Visual Arts and Design II, Design, Art Fundamentals and Graphic and Visual Expression Techniques.

  3. Music and Performing Arts

    First year: Music Analysis I or Performing Arts I plus two from Music Analysis I, Performing Arts I, Choir and Vocal Technique I, Audiovisual Culture and Musical Language and Practice. Second year: Music Analysis II or Performing Arts II plus two from Music Analysis II, Performing Arts II, Choir and Vocal Technique II, History of Music and Dance and Dramatic Literature.

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What goes into the PAU

In the compulsory phase of the PAU you sit the second-year common subjects and your compulsory modalidad subject: Artistic Drawing II in Visual Arts, or Music Analysis II or Performing Arts II in Music and Performing Arts.

Some studies, such as higher Music, Dance or Drama education, also have their own entrance test. Find out early, because you prepare for it during Bachillerato.

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What you can study after the Arts Bachillerato

The most common choices. Not a closed list.

  1. University degrees

    Fine Arts, Design, Media Studies, Art History, Conservation and Restoration, Advertising.

  2. Higher arts education

    Design, Visual Arts, Conservation and Restoration, Music, Dance and Drama, at higher schools and conservatoires.

  3. Vocational and applied arts courses

    Courses in Image and Sound, Graphic Arts, and Applied Arts and Design courses such as Illustration, Photography or Animation.

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How to tell if it is your modalidad

Ask yourself whether you want art at the centre of your studies, not only as a hobby. Two years of Drawing or Music take steady practice and often work outside class.

If you are not sure you want to work in the arts, remember that any Bachillerato modalidad gives access to any university degree. What changes is which subjects you take into the PAU and which can be weighted for the degree you want. Talk to your school counselor about what suits you.

Common questions

  • Which tracks does the Arts Bachillerato have?

    Two: Visual Arts, Image and Design, with Artistic Drawing as the compulsory subject, and Music and Performing Arts, where you choose Music Analysis or Performing Arts.

  • What can I do after the Arts Bachillerato?

    Degrees such as Fine Arts, Design, Media Studies or Art History, higher arts education in Design, Music, Dance or Drama, and vocational and applied arts courses.

  • Can I go to university with the Arts Bachillerato?

    Yes, to any degree. Any Bachillerato modalidad gives access to any university degree. What changes is which subjects you take into the PAU and which can be weighted for the degree you want.

  • Does every school offer the Arts Bachillerato?

    No. Many schools do not offer it, and few offer both tracks. Check which schools in your area teach it before applying.

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