DRAMA

ADA1O1:  Dramatic Arts     

The course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of sources and cultures. Students will use the elements of drama to examine situations and issues that are relevant to their lives. Students will create, perform, discuss, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who adopt a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience.

CREDIT: 1       TYPE: Open     GRADE: 9

ADA1OS:  ESL - Dramatic Arts         

This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form, and the world around them.

CREDIT: 1              TYPE: Open               GRADE: 9

ADA2O1:  Dramatic Arts      

This course provides opportunities for students to explore dramatic forms, conventions, and techniques. Students will explore a variety of dramatic sources from various cultures and representing a range of genres. Students will use the elements of drama in creating and communicating through dramatic works. Students will assume responsibility for decisions made in the creative and collaborative processes and will reflect on their experiences. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contributors who achieve excellence,

originality, and integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others.

CREDIT: 1           TYPE: Open             GRADE: 10

ADA2OS:  ESL - Dramatic Arts      

This course emphasizes the active exploration of dramatic forms and techniques, using material from a wide range of authors, genres, and cultures. Students will construct, discuss, perform, and analyse drama, and then reflect on the experiences to develop an understanding of themselves, the art form and the world around them.

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: Open       GRADE: 10

ADA3M1:   Dramatic Arts   

This course requires students to create and perform in dramatic presentations. Students will analyse, interpret, and perform dramatic works from various cultures and time periods. Students will research various acting styles and conventions that could be used in their presentations, and analyse the functions of playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians, and audiences. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expecation that they become reflective and creative thinkers who evaluate situations and solve problems.

COURSE NOTE: $10 enhancement fee paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1       TYPE: University/College           GRADE: 11              PREREQUISITE: ADA1O1 - Dramatic Arts or ADA1OS - ESL - Dramatic Arts or ADA2O1 - Dramatic Arts or ADA2OS - ESL - Dramatic Arts

ADC3O1:  Dramatic Arts in the Community    

This course requires students to engage in dramatic processes and the presentation of dramatic works, and emphasizes the application of drama skills in other contexts and opportunities. Students will interpret and present works in a variety of dramatic forms, create and script original works, and critically analyse the processes involved in producing dramatic works. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $10 enhancement fee paid to teacher at beginning of course

Previous credit(s) in Dramatic Arts recommended.

CREDIT: 1            TYPE: Open          GRADE: 11          

ADA4M1:  Dramatic Arts 

This course requires students to experiment individually and collaboratively with forms and conventions of both drama and theatre from various cultures and time periods. Students will interpet dramatic literature and other text and media sources while learning about various theories of directing and acting. Students will examine the significance of dramatic arts in various cultures, and will analyse how the knowledge and skills developed in drama are related to their personal skills, social awareness, and goals beyond secondary school. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contibutors who develop their God-given potential and make meaningful contributions to society.

COURSE NOTE: $10 enhancement fee paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1                TYPE: University/College             GRADE: 12               PREREQUISITE: ADA3M1 - Dramatic Arts

MUSIC

AMU1O2:  Music - Instrumental for Experienced Students

This course is intended for students with some experience on a band instrument. It emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. 

This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1        TYPE: Open      GRADE: 9      COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRE1O2 - Be With Me for Experienced Music Students

AMU1O3: Music - Instrumental for Beginner Students

This course is intended for students with no prior music instruction on a band instrument. It emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. 

This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid at the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: Open      GRADE: 9        COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRE1O3 - Be With Me for Beginner Music Students

AMU1O5Y: Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity, and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. 

This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid at the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1       TYPE: Open      GRADE: 9

AMV1O1: Music - Vocal/Choral

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill and is aimed at developing technique, sensitivity and imagination. Students will participate in creative activities that teach them to listen with understanding. They will also learn correct musical terminology and its appropriate use. This introductory vocal course is for students interested in singing. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

CREDIT: 1    TYPE: Open    GRADE: 9

AMM2O1: Music and Computers

This course will allow students to explore and develop their creative and artistic vision through the composition, recording and manipulating of music using the latest digital hardware and software. They will develop their musical literacy skills as they create, analyze, appreciate and perform music of various idioms including commercial (popular, music for advertising, film and video game soundtrack), traditional, world and art music. In addition to developing their creativity through various projects, the course aims to engage students in a meaningful and life-long discourse with all types of music, its role within society and how they can apply this understanding to other life skills.

COURSE NOTE: Note: Keyboard/piano experience is strongly recommended. 

Course Fee: $80

CREDIT: 1    TYPE: Open   GRADE: 10   PREREQUISITE:  One of the following AMU1O2, AMU1O3, AMU1O7

AMU2O2:  Music: Instrumental

This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

Students selecting this course must have a credit in AMU1O2/7 or receive approval from the Music Department.

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: Open      GRADE: 10       PREREQUISITE: AMU1O2 - Music - Instrumental for Experienced Students or AMU1O7 - Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students or AMU1O3 - Music - Instrumental for Beginner Students

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRE2O2 - Christ and Culture for Music Students

AMU2O5Y:   Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students

This course emphasizes performance of music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1       TYPE: Open       GRADE: 10       PREREQUISITE: AMU1O7 - Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRT372 - World Religions - Beliefs, Issues and Religious Traditions for SRH Pre-I.B. Music students

AMV2O1:  Music - Vocal

This course emphasizes performance of vocal music at an intermediate level that strikes a balance between challenge and skill. Student learning will include participating in creative activities and listening perceptively. Students will also be required to develop a thorough understanding of the language of music, including the elements, terminology, and history. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

CREDIT: 1        TYPE: Open        GRADE: 10

AMM3M1: Music and Computers

This course develops students' musical literacy through performance and the preparation and presentation of music productions. Students will perform works at a level consistent with previous experience. Independently and collaboratively, students will use current technology and the creative and critical analysis processes to plan, produce, present, and market musical productions. Students will respond to, reflect on, and analyse music from various genres and periods, and they will develop skills transferable to other aspects of their life and their careers. Note: Previous keyboard experience is strongly recommended. 

Course Fee: TBD

PREREQUISITE: AMM2O1 - Music and Computers

CREDIT: 1    TYPE: University/College   GRADE: 11            PREREQUISITE: AMM2O1

AMU3M2: Music: Instrumental

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of various kinds of instrumental music, including baroque and classical music, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will perform technical exercises and appropriate repertoire, complete detailed creative activities, and analyse and evaluate live and recorded performances. They will continue to increase their understanding of the elements of music while developing their technical and imaginative abilities. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: University/College      GRADE: 11        PREREQUISITE: AMU2O2 - Music: Instrumental or AMU2O7 - Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students

AMV3M1- Vocal/Choral

This course develops students' artistic knowledge and skills through the performance of music and the preparation of music productions.  Students will perform appropriate works, particularly works in contemporary popular styles.  Independently and in groups, they will also plan, market, and produce music productions, making use of appropriate technologies, and will evaluate the results.  This course is designed for the intermediate vocalist. 

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: University/College      GRADE: 11        PREREQUISITE: AMV1O1, AMV2O1

AMU3M6: I.B. Music: Standard Level

This is the first part of I.B. Music: Standard Level. 

COURSE NOTE: E$100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: AMU2O7 - Music: Instrumental for SRH Pre-I.B. students

AMU4M2:  Music: Instrumental

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: University/College    GRADE: 12   PREREQUISITE: AMU3M2 - Music: Instrumental

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HRE4M2 - Church and Culture for Music Students

AMU4M3:  Music: Instrumental

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and the twentieth century, including art music, jazz, popular music, and Canadian and non-Western music. Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently. They will also complete complex creative projects. This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology, and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: $100 instrument rental

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 12      PREREQUISITE: AMU3M2 - Music: Instrumental

COREQUISITES: If you take this course, you must also take HZT4U3 - Philosophy: Questions and Theories for Music Students

AMV4M1- Vocal/Choral

This course emphasizes the appreciation, analysis, and performance of music from the romantic period and from the twentieth century, including jazz, popular music, art music and Canadian and non-Western music.  Students will concentrate on developing interpretive skills and the ability to work independently.  They will also complete complex creative projects in which they make use of new technologies.  This course is designed for the intermediate vocalist.

CREDIT: 1      TYPE: University/College      GRADE: 11        PREREQUISITE: AMV4M1

AMU4M6: I.B. Music: Standard Level

This is the second part of I.B. Music: Standard Level. 

COURSE NOTE: E$100 instrument rental paid the beginning of the course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: AMU3M6 - I.B. Music Part 1

VISUAL ART

AVI1O1: Grade 9 Visual Arts

This course is exploratory in nature, offering an overview of visual arts as a foundation for further study. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of design and the expressive qualities of various materials by using a range of media, processes, techniques, and styles. Students will use the creative and critical analysis processes and will interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who read, understand and use written materials effectively.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $35 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: Open     

AVI2O1: Grade 10 Visual Arts

This course enables students to develop their skills in producing and presenting art by introducing them to new ideas, materials, and processesfor artistic exploration and experimentation. Students will apply the elements and principles of design when exploring the creative process. Students will use the critical analysis process to reflect on and interpret art within a personal, contemporary, and historical context. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become collaborative contributors who achieve excellence, originality, and integrity in their own work and support these qualities in the work of others.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $35 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: Open    

ASM2O1: Grade 10 Media Arts 

This course enables students to create media art works by exploring new media and emerging technologies within digital animation, art and design, incorporating drawings tablets, video and computer graphics.

Students will acquire communications skills that are transferable beyond the media arts classroom and develop an understanding of responsible practices related to the creative process. Students will develop the skills necessary to create and interpret media art works. In this course students will have an opportunity to design pages for the school yearbook.  Prerequisite: None

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $35 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: Open   

AVI3M1: Grade 11 Visual Arts

The course enables students to further develop their knowledge and skills in visual arts. Students will use the creative process to explore a wide range of themes through studio work that may include drawing, painting, sculpting, and printmaking, as well as the creation of collage, multimedia works, and works using emergent technologies. Students will use the critical analysis process when evaluating their own work and the work of others. The course may be delivered as a comprehensive program or through a program focused on a particular art form (e.g. photography, video, computer graphics, information design). This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $30 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College      PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 - Visual Arts or AVI2O1 - Visual Arts

AVI3M6: I.B. Visual Arts: Standard Level

This is the first part of I.B. Visual Arts: Standard Level. It is taken in semester 2, year 1 of the I.B. Diploma Programme.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $30-40 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 11

PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 - Visual Arts or AVI2O1 - Visual Arts

AVI3O1: Grade 11 Visual Arts

This course focuses on studio activities in the visual arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, collage, and/or multimedia art. Students will use the creative process to create art works that reflect a wide range of subjects and will evaluate works using the critical analysis process. Students will also explore works of art within a personal, contemporary, historical,and cultural context. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $35 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: Open    GRADE: 11

AWC3M1: Grade 11 Ceramics

This hands-on course will emphasize hand building techniques for clay, as well as surface embellishments, mold making, and glazing techniques. Students will learn about the history of ceramics, both in Western cultures and other countries around the world, as well as contemporary ceramic art. Students will also gain an understanding of the various styles, uses of ceramics, aesthetic concerns and safety issues. This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $30 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 11     PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 - Visual Arts or AVI2O1 - Visual Arts or AVI3O1 - Visual Arts

AWQ3M1: Grade 11 Photography

This course provides each student with an introduction to the basic concepts of digital imaging as applied to photography.  With hands-on experience using applicable technology, modern developments will be presented which have lead to the present applications of digital imaging which combine traditional photographic ideas with electronic media.  The student will have the opportunity to learn how to operate image manipulation software using a variety of scanning equipment, software tools and output devices by executing new assignments and applying these technologies to their photographic processes. 

This course helps students to meet Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analyses of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $50 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1    TYPE: University/College    GRADE: 11    PREREQUISITE: AVI1O1 - Visual Arts or AVI2O1 - Visual Arts or AVI3O1 - Visual Arts

AVI4M1: Grade 12  Visual Arts

This course will focus on the refinement of skills and knowledge in photography. Student will analyse different photographic art forms and increase their understanding of changes in Western and Canadian Art and art from around the world. Students will produce a portfolio that highlights their skill in photography as a visual art form.  Emphasis will be on the demonstration of a personal style and approach to photography.  Emphasis will also be placed on the different forms of photography: traditional and digital through thematic work to reflect a mastery of technique and skill.

This course will help students address the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectation that they become effective communicators who use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $40 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1    TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 12     PREREQUISITE: AVI3M1 - Visual Arts or AWC3M1 - Visual Arts-Ceramics

AVI4M6: I.B. Visual Arts: Standard Level

This is the second part of I.B. Visual Arts: Standard Level. It is taken in semester 1, year 2 of the I.B. Diploma Programme.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $30-40 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1   TYPE: University/College    GRADE: 12

PREREQUISITE: AVI3M7 - I.B. Visual Arts: Standard Level

AWQ4M1:  Grade 12 Photography

This course furthers study of the visual arts through the medium of photography. It builds upon the skill of the grade 11 photography course and extends and refines both digital and traditional camera and darkroom techniques. Art/photography history explores the period from the 1970’s to the present. This course helps to meet Ontario Graduate Expectations by enabling each person to become an effective communicator who uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analyses of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

COURSE NOTE: Enhancement fee: approximately $50 paid to teacher at beginning of course

CREDIT: 1     TYPE: University/College     GRADE: 12     PREREQUISITE: AWQ3M1 - Visual Arts - Photography

IB ARTS - COURSE OVERVIEW

IB MUSIC - STANDARD LEVEL

Course Codes: AMU 3M6 & AMU 4M6  (SL) 

Through the music course students develop their knowledge and potential as musicians, both personally and collaboratively.

Involving aspects of the composition, performance and critical analysis of music, the course exposes students to forms, styles and functions of music from a wide range of historical and socio-cultural contexts. Students create, participate in, and reflect upon music from their own background and those of others. They develop practical and communicative skills which provide them with the opportunity to engage in music for further study, as well as for lifetime enjoyment.

Both standard level (SL) and higher level (HL) music students are required to study musical perception.

SL students in music are then required to choose one of three options:

• creating (SLC)

• solo performing (SLS)

• group performing (SLG).

In the teaching of the music course it should be possible to have groups of students that include both SL and HL students. Through a variety of teaching approaches, all students—will be encouraged to develop their creative and critical abilities and to enhance their appreciation and enjoyment of music.

Key features of the curriculum and assessment models

External Assessment  [50% of Final Grade]

Listening Paper Four musical perception questions  (30%)

Musical links investigation: (20%)

A written media script of 2,000 words or less, investigating the significant musical links between two or more pieces from distinct musical cultures 

Internal Assessment  [50% of Final Grade] 

Creating or performing: Students choose one of the three options. 

Creating: Two pieces of coursework with recordings and written work 

Solo performing: A recording selected from pieces presented during one or more public performances 

Group performing: A recording selected from pieces presented during two or more public performances

IB VISUAL ARTS - STANDARD LEVEL

"The visual arts are an integral part of everyday life, permeating all levels of human creativity, expression, communication and understanding.

They range from traditional forms embedded in local and wider communities, societies and cultures, to the varied and divergent practices associated with new, emerging and contemporary forms of visual language. They may have sociopolitical impact as well as ritual, spiritual, decorative and functional value; they can be persuasive and subversive in some instances, enlightening and uplifting in others. We celebrate the visual arts not only in the way we create images and objects, but also in the way we appreciate, enjoy, respect and respond to the practices of art-making by others from around the world. Theories and practices in visual arts are dynamic and ever-changing, and connect many areas of knowledge and human experience through individual and collaborative exploration, creative production and critical interpretation.

The IB Diploma Programme visual arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.

Supporting the International Baccalaureate mission statement and learner profile, the course encourages students to actively explore the visual arts within and across a variety of local, regional, national, international and intercultural contexts. Through inquiry, investigation, reflection and creative application, visual arts students develop an appreciation for the expressive and aesthetic diversity in the world around them, becoming critically informed makers and consumers of visual culture."   ~ ibo.org

Course Codes: AVI 3M6 & AV1 4M6  (SL) 

COURSE DESCRIPTION 

The IB Visual Arts program is designed to enable students in studio work and investigation. Investigative workbooks are used to develop their knowledge about visual arts, and should allow for individual exploration. Students will be provided with opportunities to develop different approaches to the practices of visual arts. They are encouraged to develop their own perspectives and approaches: students’ interests and aesthetic preferences should play a prominent role in determining individual courses of study. Contextual and critical study of past, present-day and emerging practice should be integrated into studio work.

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to:

• develop the skills and techniques of investigation—both visual and written

• relate art to its cultural and historical contexts

• explore art concepts

• explore art elements

• develop and use the processes of art criticism and analysis

• develop confidence and expertise in the use of various media

• extend their knowledge of design

• share their work with an audience through displays and exhibitions or presentations

• extend individual investigation to inform practical work

• make connections between ideas and practice—both their own and others’. 

Key features of the Standard Level assessment model (From ibo.org)

External Assessment  [60% of Term Mark]

Comparative study: [20%]

 10–15 screens which examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least 2 of which should be by different artists 

• A list of sources used 

Process portfolio: [60%]

9–18 screens which evidence the student’s sustained experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art-making activities. 

Internal Assessment [40% of Term Mark]

Exhibition: 

 A curatorial rationale that does not exceed 400 words 

 4–7 artworks

 Exhibition text (stating the title, medium, size and intention) for each artwork

NEWS FROM DRAMA

FROM THE DIRECTORS CHAIR

September begins another year of new challenges and opportunities for St Robert Drama.  As the students return to the classroom a feeling of normalcy has begun.  Live performances are inspiring students to explore their creativity together as a class and individually.  Students are taking advantage of the in class space and applying new skills currently used in today's industry.  Through the use of studio lighting, green screens and iPads students are able to transport their presentations to magical places around the globe. Our new mirror installation allows students to self critique and take their performances to new heights.  

As COVID restrictions prevent us from gathering together for live performances, our students are working toward producing an online Drama production that we can share with our school community.  Please check our website for updates. 

The Drama team is happy to introduce the St Robert Roadies Audio Visual Club.  The club will focus on creating online content for the school community, supporting our many school initiatives.  

Our drama students continue to be inspiring, creative and confident, showing that anything is possible when we come together.  

Once a drama student, always a drama student!