Visual Arts (Diploma)
Taught in: Year 12 - 13
Exam Board: IBO
Exam Board: IBO
The course is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.
The course encourages students to actively explore the visual arts within and across a variety of local, regional, national, international, and intercultural contexts. Through inquiry, investigation, reflection and creative application, Visual Arts students develop an appreciation for the expressive and aesthetic diversity in the world around them, becoming critically informed makers and consumers of visual culture. The course is delivered through the key art forms of Ceramics, Textiles and Photography.
Standard Level
http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/visualartssl2016englishw.pdf
Higher Level
http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/visualartshl2016englishw.pdf
The course encourages students to actively explore the visual arts within and across a variety of local, regional, national, international, and intercultural contexts. Through inquiry, investigation, reflection and creative application, Visual Arts students develop an appreciation for the expressive and aesthetic diversity in the world around them, becoming critically informed makers and consumers of visual culture. The course is delivered through the key art forms of Ceramics, Textiles and Photography.
Standard Level
http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/visualartssl2016englishw.pdf
Higher Level
http://www.ibo.org/globalassets/publications/recognition/visualartshl2016englishw.pdf
