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Visual Arts Guide: "Resolved Artworks" pg. 88-92
What is it?
A stand-alone SL-only task where you independently curate a coherent body of five resolved artworks. You’ll explore concepts, refine your work through feedback, and present your artistic intentions clearly through both visual and written materials.
Weighting: 40% of final SL grade
Note: this is not the completed portfolio body of work, just a sample
What to Submit: SL Resolved Artworks
Total: 6 mandatory files
Five resolved artworks
Format: Image or video (each up to 3 minutes long)
Each artwork must include:
Title
Medium
Size
If necessary: 2 supporting images per artwork to show details or additional views
One PDF rationale
2 screens
Max 700 words
The focus should be on coherence, intention, and resolution. Present five resolved artworks that visually connect through concept, style, or technique. Use your rationale to explain your artistic decisions—show, don’t just tell. Your written explanation should clearly communicate your artistic intentions and how the works belong together.
You’ll be assessed on how well you curate, synthesize, and resolve your work. This includes the clarity of your conceptual ideas, the technical execution of your pieces, and how effectively the artworks communicate as a unified body. Use precise and thoughtful visual art vocabulary throughout your rationale.
This is your chance to show how your creative process, material choices, and visual language come together in a purposeful, meaningful way. Be intentional about how your works are connected and how they demonstrate your growth as an artist.
See LEFT for a student example of this body of work.
Overview:
In the Resolved Artworks task, SL students submit five resolved artworks that form a coherent body of work. These pieces should be carefully curated to show how they connect through ideas, materials, and/or processes.
You’ll be assessed on how well you:
Curate your artworks to show intentional connections
Synthesize concept and form to express your artistic intentions
Resolve your work using media and formal qualities with skill and purpose
Each artwork should clearly communicate ideas and show confident use of materials. Together, they should reflect your growth and ability to make thoughtful artistic decisions.
Your rationale (max 700 words) must explain your curatorial choices, your technical and conceptual decisions, and how your artworks work as a unified whole.
SL Task 3 Marking Criteria - RA Breakdown
A: Coherence of Body of Artworks (Curate)
Explain how your five artworks are connected through theme, style, or technique
Use your rationale to justify your choices and present your artworks as a unified, intentional body
Aim for: Meaningful connections and a clearly curated body of work (7–8)
B: Conceptual Realization (Synthesize)
Show how your ideas are communicated through your materials and forms
Demonstrate thoughtful and creative synthesis of concept and visual elements
Aim for: Accomplished and creative expression of ideas (10–12)
C: Technical Resolution (Resolve)
Use your media and formal qualities skillfully to support your artistic intentions
Ensure your artworks are complete, polished, and confidently executed
Aim for: Fluent and effective technical execution with clear resolution (10–12)
Tools for Success:
Remember:
Be intentional with your artwork choice
Pick a resolved artwork that has a clear concept, personal meaning, and strong connections to other artists’ work.
Show, don’t just tell
Use visual evidence (like diagrams, image comparisons, or detailed photos) to support your ideas. Let your visuals and writing work together.
Think beyond appearance
Don’t just compare what the artworks look like, discuss their meaning, context, and impact. Why do they matter?
Connect everything back to your own work
Always ask: How did these artists or ideas influence my own thinking or creative choices? Make those links clear.
Use specific, thoughtful language
Avoid vague words like “cool,” “unique,” or “interesting.” Instead, describe visual elements, concepts, and cultural influences using art vocabulary.
Cite your sources
Research matters. Keep track of where your information comes from and include a reference list, this supports academic honesty.
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