Students engage in advanced research of art processes, aesthetic issues, art criticism, and art history and culture. They exhibit in verbal, written and graphic forms how their research has led them to an understanding of selected topics. A research workbook which evidences critical research in an area agreed upon by the teacher and the student is required.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Art II and permission of the instructor. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
There is an internal assessment; in addition, the student must prepare an exhibition to be assessed externally. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (29144). 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 a fine arts credit.