St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
IB Visual Arts
Course Description
Higher or Standard Level
Students who choose to study in visual arts will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different art-making techniques and media, with a focus on conceptual understanding of the ways in which artists and designers communicate and create works. They will make considered decisions to work across a wide range of visual art fields which may include painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, design, spatial, graphic media or textile design.
The internal component is an exhibition of 8 -11 (HL) or 4-7 (SL) works in visual arts supported by the externals comprising the process portfolio (digital workbook) and comparative study (digital investigation).
In the first year, students complete work in a wide range of mediums. If an assignment requires specialist technical equipment and teaching outside the visual art area we can draw on the support of other staff and the wider community. In the second year, students choose a more in-depth study, often in a narrower range of mediums in the areas students excel in.
The IB visual art course encourages students to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. Students will develop their own personal style and communicate ideas through visual art media. They will develop an appreciation of curatorial practice and exhibition protocols.
Due to the requirements of NZQA submission, IB visual art students are not eligible for NCEA scholarship.
Instructions
Once you have selected a course from this group, please select three more International Baccalaureate courses.
Pre-requisites
Previous experience is not essential, however it is an advantage to have studied visual art, digital art, or a technology subject in Year 11.
Course Specific Costs
$40 - course fee
Consumables as required according to the projects undertaken
Pathway
Career pathways in the realms of visual art, design and architecture continue to grow. This course provides a direct pathway into tertiary art, architecture and design courses with career opportunities for artists and designers through galleries, the design and advertising industry, fashion industry, journalism, filmmaking, animation, website design, television and social media.
In the design industry, this can also include architectural, spatial and interior design, set and props design, product and industrial design, 3D CAD design, engineering and transportation design, graphic media design, UX, game and interactive media design.
With the growth in websites, international connectivity and artist self-marketing, a multitude of individuals are able to make their living in creative ways that were previously rarely possible.
In a wider context, all art subjects enhance fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis, and critical thinking skills. The ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate creativity, connectivity and communication are highly desired transferable skills enhancing many chosen careers.
This also contributes to an inquisitive individual, whose pathway through tertiary education is enhanced beyond the specifics of their study, by being aware of the part creativity can play in making a contribution to their community and the wider global community.
Assessment Information
Internal:40% – exhibition (at the conclusion of second year)
External:
20% – comparative study (analyse and compare artworks by different artists)
40% - process portfolio (digital workbook)
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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