The IB Art program makes it possible for highly motivated students to do college level work while in high school. Students explore concepts and techniques, historical and biographic facts important to art and culture. Students develop their own thoughts and style in art.
Students explore three main areas: (1) In Visual Language, students develop skills in various areas of art, design, and crafts. (2) In Themes and Ideas, students acquire knowledge of the possibilities of art, design, and crafts. (3) In social, cultural, and other contextual references, students explore the influences and experiences that affect one’s work and that of other artists, crafts people, and designers. This is the approved art/design course offered by the IBO. Students work in various art formats and media to produce research workbooks and a formal art portfolio which are evaluated at the Standard Level or the Higher Level by IB examiners.
The Standard Level requires a minimum of 150 hours of studio time. The Higher Level requires a minimum of 240 hours of studio time. The students are expected to work outside of class to complete this requirement.