This course is a 240-hour (two years or equivalent) course of study which includes as one-half of its requirement, maintaining a research workbook which evidences critical research in an area agreed upon by the teacher and the student. The other half of the course is the production in studio of a body of work using various mediums and techniques. At the culmination of this 240-hour course of study, a display or exhibit is required. Students wishing continuity in their IB Art program need to understand that this is a two-year commitment. The sketch book/journal and studio art are interrelated in this course.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor upon evaluation and examination of a body of work which demonstrates ability commensurate with IB expectations. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
There is an internal assessment as well as a required externally assessed exhibition of work. Students who do not exhibit will not earn the additional quality point (29146) (29148). This IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course. This course earns Fine Arts credit.