How many levels will be tested in the hard-tipped calligraphy exam?

Elementary (copying stage):

Level 1: (60 minutes, 16 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one type of copybook of your choice, using pencil. 2. No less than 50 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: mostly those who have just learned to write but have not yet mastered basic stippling, radicals and structure, and have not copied copybooks and have not yet started. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - able to copy and write diligently. 2. Structure - have a sense of structure and write carefully.

Level 2: (60 minutes, 16 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one type of copybook of your choice, using pencil. 2. No less than 50 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: Most people are new to writing and are about to get started, and have also put some effort into copying copybooks. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes. 3. References for evaluation: 1. Strokes - stipple shapes are somewhat similar. 2. Structure - initially master the method of fairness and symmetry.

Level 3: (60 minutes, 16 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one type of copybook of your choice, using pencil or pen. 2. No less than 80 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: Most of them are just beginners, and copying copybooks is already quite similar. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes and structure. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - Have basically mastered the form of pointillism. 2. Structure - The structure is straight and well-proportioned.

Intermediate level (transition stage from copying to creation):

Level 4: (90 minutes, 8 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one type of famous calligraphy in small regular script of your choice, using a pen . Level 4 and above must use a pen. 2. No less than 100 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: Most of them have studied calligraphy for two years, and the copywriting has reached the stage of similar form, and they have a certain degree of study of ancient excellent calligraphy. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes and structure. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - stipples are in better shape. 2. Structure - The structure is relatively stable and beautiful, with few faults. 3. The rules and regulations are basically correct.

Level 5: (90 minutes, 8 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one of the ancient classics of your choice. You can choose works by Shi You, Zhong Yao, Wang Xizhi, Zhong Shaojing, Zhiyong or Wei stele. 2. No less than 100 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: Have certain skills and a high level of copying. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes, structure, and composition. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - The stipples have good shape and texture, with certain rhythm changes. 2. Structure - the structure is straight, lively, well-proportioned, and has changes in density. 3. Composition - no obvious flaws.

Level 6: (90 minutes, 8 papers) Exam content and requirements: 1. Copy one of your own ancient running script or official script calligraphy (for running script, you can choose calligraphers such as Wang Xizhi, Mi Fu, Su Shi, Huang Tingjian, etc. Running script and official script are based on the official script names of the Han Dynasty) or are imitations of regular script and official script. 2. No less than 100 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: relatively good foundation. The stippling, structure and composition are in a harmonious and orderly state. 2. Key points of assessment: strokes, structure, and composition. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - stippling, good shape and texture, with certain changes. There are proposal, hidden exposure, square and circle, and turning pen techniques. 2. Structure - on the premise of keeping the center of gravity stable, the shape changes (such as being straight and well-proportioned, with sparseness, leaning to the side, etc.). 3. Composition - virtuality and reality complement each other, large and small.

Advanced (creative stage):

Level 7: (120 minutes, 8 pages or above) Exam content and requirements: 1. One creative work. 2. No less than 120 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: Have deep skills and creative skills. 2. Key points of evaluation: strokes, structure, composition, style, and artistic conception. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - stipples are vigorous and vigorous, and the techniques can be used with ease. 2. Structure - beautiful fonts, clever structure, and balance in dynamics. 3. Composition - well-proportioned, appropriate priorities, smooth momentum, and appropriate use of seals.

Level 8: (150 minutes, 8 pages or above) Exam content and requirements: 1. One piece of creative work. 2. No less than 120 words. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: profound skills and strong creative awareness. 2. Key points of evaluation: strokes, structure, composition, style, artistic conception, and charm. 3. References for evaluation: 1. Strokes - precise stippling. 2. Structure - generous, square, beautiful and moving. 3. Composition - proper layout, flowing breath, and full of rhythm.

Level 9: (180 minutes, 8 pages or above paper) Exam content and requirements: Create one work in different calligraphy styles (no less than two). 2. No less than 120 words in each style of writing. Examination standards: 1. Writing level: strong writing skills, a relatively mature style, and good at two or more fonts. 2. Key points of evaluation: strokes, structure, composition, style, artistic conception, and charm. 3. Evaluation reference: 1. Strokes - very precise, beautiful in appearance and rich in connotation. 2. Combination - find something strange out of the ordinary, create something new out of familiarity, have profound meaning and full of charm. 3. Composition - vivid charm, clever layout, thought-provoking, and excellent. 4. Personality, style, artistic conception and charm are beginning to take shape.