7163y-H / 7164y-H  

Visual Arts IB 2 SL/HL                                 

Full Year / 1 Credit / Grade 12

Prerequisites:

IB Diploma Students: See IB Policy 

IB Diploma Course Students: 

IB Visual Arts Year 2 Standard Level:  A June-IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 3 or above.

IB Visual Arts Year 2 Higher Level:  A June-IB Score Up to Date (SIB on report card) of 4 and above.

Description:

IB Visual Arts is a two-year program that requires a great deal of motivation, commitment, self-discipline, hard work, and time. In the second year of the course, students in grade 12 are guided to develop a significant collection of original studio work in a chosen area of concentration. Independent research in cross cultural and historical studies is required and must have a close relationship with the studio work. Coursework culminates in a formal exhibition of the student’s studio work, as well as formal written work presented in the Process Portfolio and Comparative Study. 

Field Study Component

This annual field study in Venice offers IB Visual Arts students a chance to engage with contemporary art at the Venice Biennale, the world's oldest art exhibition. While optional, it enhances the IB curriculum by fostering connections with artists.

The Biennale alternates focus each year—Fine Arts and Architecture & Design—allowing students to broaden their perspectives by attending in both Year I and Year II.

• Year One (2025-2026): Focus on Architecture & Design, installations, and sculpture, with additional exploration of Visual Arts.  

• Year Two (2026-2027): Fine Arts.

*Assessment is aligned with the IBO course assessment requirements.