Visual Arts IB HL (12)
Students continue from Grade 11 and develop their work. Emphasis is placed on an integrated relationship between studio work and investigation work. Students explore art, craft and design traditions from past and present cultures and in local, national and international contexts. They produce investigation and art works that show their understanding of conceptual content, technical skill and critical awareness. The examination evaluates the process and products of artistic investigation and development. Students prepare a record booklet consisting of a 300 word statement, photographs of 8 to 18 studio works and copies of 15 to 40 selected pages from the investigation workbook depending on their option and level. The examination interview lasts for 20 to 40 minutes and encourages the student to talk about their theme and its development. Higher Level students are expected to produce work of greater complexity.Click here to link: Course Timeline and Assessment
Visual Arts IB SL (12)
Students continue to develop their work. Emphasis is placed on an integrated relationship between studio work and investigation work. Students explore art, craft and design traditions from past and present cultures and in local, national and international contexts. They produce investigation and art works that show their understanding of conceptual content, technical skill and critical awareness. The examination evaluates the process and products of artistic investigation and development. Students prepare a record booklet consisting of a 300 word statement, photographs of 8 to 18 studio works and copies of 15 to 40 selected pages from the investigation workbook depending on their option and level. The examination interview lasts for 20 to 40 minutes and encourages the student to talk about their theme and its development.
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Music IB SL (12)
Students should have a background in musical performance. HL is designed for the specialist music student with a background in musical performance and composition, who may pursue music at university or conservatoire level. The syllabus includes musical perception and analysis, the study of a prescribed work given by the IBO, and the study of musical genres, form, structure and styles from around the world. Students will also learn different ways to carryout a musical investigation to prepare them to achieve their own independent research. During the course, time will be dedicated to developing performance and composition skills.
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