Visual Arts - IB Programme

First-year art students are enrolled in this introductory course. Studio Art 1 includes both 2D and 3D art production as well as visual literacy experiences. The course content focuses on the elements of art and an introduction to the principles of design. Students will use creative processes to communicate ideas and personal life experiences.  The curriculum for IBMYP Studio Art 1 will incorporate MYP global contexts, strategies, and assessment criteria.

Students will focus on the principles of design with reinforcement of the elements of art. In this course, students examine the importance of process, content, concepts, and skills involved in the development of original works of art and design. Students will demonstrate proficiency and craftsmanship in a variety of media.  The curriculum for IBMYP Studio Art 2 will incorporate MYP global contexts, strategies, and assessment criteria.

IB Visual Arts (Standard Level) is a one-year program resulting in an IB Certificate or Diploma. The course is intended for students committed to serious study in art. Students will combine persistent research with regular studio work, training, visual, perceptual, and critical awareness of the arts of various cultures, as well as developing creativity, technical skills, and a feeling for the fundamentals of design. Students are required to take part in an IB assessment process.

IB Visual Arts 1 is the first year of a two-year program resulting in an IB Certificate or Diploma. The course is intended for students committed to serious study in art. The aim of this course is to provide opportunities to develop the aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties as well as to train visual, perceptual, and critical awareness of arts of various cultures. The portfolio, compiled by the student, will demonstrate intensive concentration in studio work and/or research in preparation for the required IB assessment at the end of the second year. Credit will be awarded upon the completion of the two-year program.

IB Visual Arts 2 is the second year of a two-year program resulting in an IB Certificate or Diploma. The course is intended for students committed to serious study in art. Students will combine research with studio work, developing appreciation, creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of the fundamentals of design. Students are required to take part in the IB assessment process. Credit will be awarded upon the completion of the two-year program.