Subject Overview:

Content: Knowledge, understanding and technical skills in the Visual Arts

Visual Art may be defined as work which is produced as an outcome of the students’ personal experience, rather than that which is created exclusively for a practical function, or that which is the outcome of a tightly prescribed brief. It is a means by which ideas are explored, communicated and, through visual information and enquiry, translated into art outcomes.

Work produced for this course will demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills, and give visual form to individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will show evidence of trying to extend their own and others’ ways of seeing the world. They will use the visual language of the subject sensitively and thoughtfully to support their intentions.

Over the two year program students will have the opportunity to work in the disciplines of drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, digital art and three dimensional media.

For all disciplines within this course, students should:

• undertake visual research, using primary and secondary sources, and record observations, experiences and ideas in appropriate ways. Primary sources should include first-hand experience of original work

• develop and realise ideas and outcomes, exploring and reviewing possible solutions and modifying work appropriately

• understand and use (appropriately and safely) a range of materials, equipment, processes and techniques in two and/or three dimensions, using information and communication technology, where appropriate

• know and understand a range of work, from contemporary practice, past practice and different cultures, in order to demonstrate an understanding of continuity and change in art, craft and design.

CCS Syllabus

This course is non-externally assessed, therefore is intended to give students a strong grounding in the knowledge and skills that are necessary in their development as a successful fine artist practitioner. Whether it be with an academic focus in the IB program or as a future artist, this course will set the learners up with the understanding and experience that are necessary foundations to build a future in the world of Visual Arts. Being a CCS syllabus also allows the program to be modified and adapted to fit the interests of the students and exploit any opportunities like mural projects or art awards that arise over the two year program.

Assessment - This is not an externally assessed course

Workbook - Knowing and Understanding -50%

Artworks - Visual Art Technique and Skills -50%

Who should take Art?

We live in an increasingly visual world. Any student with an interest in Architecture; Fashion; Photography; Interior Design, Industrial Design, Digital Art; Web Design and Communication Design such as Illustration and Graphics should study Art. The ability to develop creative and imaginative artworks is at the heart of any of these career paths. The ability to think creatively and produce exciting practical outcomes is a useful skill for anyone. Any student with an interest and enjoyment of Art would enjoy this subject.