G7 Visual Art and Design Site

Design statement of inquiry

Communicating ideas with technology can influence consumer perspective

Here are some inquiry questions developed by students:

What technological advances have improved communication?-Xavi

How will technology improve from here?-Ryota

What if the intended message of the product gets misunderstood or misused. -Amelia

At first sight would people want the better looking product as to the more durable product? -Amelia

Visual art statement of inquiry

Artistic expression communicates the message between the artist and the audience.

Here are some inquiry questions developed by students:

What ways are there to express your emotions through art? -Aadya

How many ways can an artist express their emotions? -Ryan

What kind of colors could specifically express one’s intentions? -Rina

What if the message you are trying to send gets misunderstood? -Amelia

What is the relationship between an artist and their artwork?-Aadya

What kind of showcase must the art go though to make people get the right idea?-Rina

How often do people get artblocks? -Haylee

How do you identify what the message of the art is saying? -Ryan

How many different perspectives can one see a message of an artwork? -Aadya

What are the ways to self express through art? -Rina

Can people view self-expressive art differently than the artist itself? -YC

What type of art is the most stress relieving ?- Asahi

Does art help with problems that you are having in life? -Xavi

When did art begin? -Ryota

Can art relieve stress? -Amelia

Are there any rules to how much emotion you can show in you art? -Amelia

How do you express yourself through art? -Ryan

The grade 7 students are developing their skills in ‘illustration’ in art class and their prowess in creating ‘animation videos’ in design class. Through a set of formative assessments students are acquiring fundamental skills and understanding of the methods of illustration and animation in relation to the key concept of communication. Students are also taking hold of their own learning by using software programs of their choice for illustration and video creation. Here are the grade 7 illustrations of the IB Learner Profile and their short animation videos.