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Advice on Choosing the Appropriate Arts Subject
Advice on Choosing the Appropriate Arts Subject
We expect all students to take an Arts subject if they have the interest and ability, we consider it an excellent preparation in all areas of study at University and careers beyond this. The skillset gained is often what sets these students apart from many others. We recognise that some University requirements require students to take a different elective subject in Group 6 such as for Medicine students need to often take Chemistry and Biology however otherwise students should be encouraged to take an Arts subject.
All Arts subjects are Internally Assessed and so do not have examinations, which can also be invaluable for a student who reduces the stress and workload coming up to final examinations and so can often achieve higher.
Some important things to consider :-
For all Arts subjects our MYP programmes set all students to be successful within the Arts, for students transitioning into our DP/CP programmes it is recommended that they have had study in the Arts are in the previous two years.
Theatre is an excellent subject for all students who wish to improve their communication skills and confidence, it looks excellent it personal statements showing a wide breadth of skills and academics and US colleges especially value this. US Colleges and Universities particularly like the breadth that is shown when you study a Theatre course, and alongside the skills gained is often if not always an excellent choice for students.
Visual Arts especially at Higher Level does have a high workload in terms of time creating and in the Art Studio, however if this is a passion of yours then time will fly by.
Visual Arts or Design Technology are both subjects suitable for bringing portfolios of work together for either Arts foundation degrees or Architecture.
Visual Arts SL/HL - Subject Brief
Visual Arts SL/HL - Subject Brief
Aims (IB Visual Arts Page with more detail)
For all students to;
Make artwork that is influenced by personal and cultural contexts
Become informed and critical observers and makers of visual culture and media
Develop skills, techniques and processes in order to communicate concepts and ideas
dp_vis-arts_subjectbrief_en.pdfTheatre SL/HL - Subject Brief
Theatre SL/HL - Subject Brief
Aims (IB Theatre Page with more detail)
Theatre is a dynamic, collaborative and live art form. It is a practical subject that encourages discovery through experimentation, the taking of risks and the presentation of ideas to others. It results in the development of both theatre and life skills; the building of confidence, creativity and working collaboratively.
Course Outline
A variety of tasks, focusing on a number of genres, styles, plays and other stimuli, will be set. These tasks will be designed specifically for the group and will therefore be variable, depending on factors such as group numbers, individual strengths and interests. Students are required to investigate the core syllabus areas from the perspectives of creator, designer, director, performer and spectator. These core syllabus areas are Theatre in Context, Theatre Processes and Presenting Theatre. Within these areas students will create theatre based on theory, work with play texts, look at world theatre traditions and engage in creating collaborative, original theatre. Students must also keep a Theatre Journal throughout the course.
theatre-subject-brief-sl-hl-en.pdfMusic SL/HL - Subject Brief
Music SL/HL - Subject Brief
Aims (IB Music Page with more detail)
explore a range of musical contexts and make links to, and between, different musical practices, conventions and forms of expression
explore a range of musical contexts and make links to, and between, different musical practices, conventions and forms of expression
acquire, develop and experiment with musical competencies through a range of musical practices, conventions and forms of expression, both individually and in collaboration with others
evaluate and develop critical perspectives on their own music and the work of others.
By the end of the course you will have:
broadened your musical horizons through engagement with diverse musical material analysed a wide range of music
engaged with music technology as a compulsory part of the course
gained confidence in the essential processes associated with music-making
developed as holistic musicians with experience as creators and performers
engaged with a diverse range of music that will broaden your musical horizons and provide stimuli to expand your own music-making
connect theoretical studies to practical work to gain a deeper understanding of the music you engage with.
communicate and present music as researchers, creators and performers.
developed both independent and collaborative working skills
honed your inquiry, reflection and critical thinking skills.
The Diploma music course is designed to offer students the opportunity to build on prior experience while encouraging them to engage with a diverse range of music that will broaden their musical horizons and provide stimuli to expand their own music-making.
Students are encouraged to be knowledgeable and inquiring, but also caring and compassionate. There is a strong emphasis on students developing intercultural understanding, open-mindedness, and the attitudes necessary for them to respect and evaluate a range of points of view equipping them for any workspace or university course.
dp-subject-brief-music-2020-en.pdf2025 Drechsler and Perkins
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