Group 6: The Arts
IB Visual Arts
The IB program includes either Higher Level or Standard Level A (emphasis on Studio Art) or Standard Level B (emphasis on research and art history. The student through critical thinking and problem solving skills will gain an international understanding of artistic expression and develop a personal style that respects and demonstrates the shared heritage of world cultures. An IB student demonstrates growth and commitment to the study of art, through research work books and studio art that merges traditional and non-traditional media with personal and collaborative artistic expression and design that incorporates historical, contemporary, socio-cultural, and international perspectives.
IB Film
The advanced film course aims to develop in students the skills necessary to achieve creative and critical independence in their knowledge, experience and enjoyment of film. The class aims to promote an appreciation and understanding of film as a complex art form. Students will be expected to formulate stories and ideas in film terms and express their originality and creativity in developing an idea through the various stages from conception to finished production. Practical and technical skills incorporating technology will also be expected in the creation of personal film projects. Students will also demonstrate critical evaluations of film productions by students and others and they develop the ability to draw together their knowledge, skills, research, and experience, and apply them analytically to evaluate film texts. A critical understanding of the historical, theoretical, sociocultural, economic and institutional contexts of film in more than one country will also be emphasized.
IB Music
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IB Dance
Students will receive an in depth look at dance, dance history ethnic dance and social dance forms. They will learn advanced technique training in ballet, and modern dance forms, create their own dances using various methods and theories of choreography and improvisation.