In the present article we aim to examine students' perceptions of the didactic process in extracurricular institutions. It is about reflecting some aspects, such as: the reasons for attending art school; the possibility of orientation towards an artistic career; what are your favorite subjects; the psychological state during the exam, but also the degree of objectivity of the teacher in the evaluation process. In the same context, the position of the teaching staff, as well as the parents regarding the criterion evaluation through descriptors, is also reflected.