the art exam is the art joint exam, which refers to a comprehensive professional exam held by the major art colleges and universities in China or the art departments of major colleges and universities at the end of the first semester of senior three for art candidates in senior three. Those who pass the exam get the professional certificate of the colleges they apply for, and take part in the college entrance examination with this certificate. After the results of the college entrance examination are announced, the art colleges will select the best candidates.