Syllabi
IB Visual Arts SL I (11th grade), IB Visual Arts HL I (11th grade), IB Visual Arts SL II (12th grade), and IB Visual Arts Art HL II (12th grade)
This is a two year study with Beginning Art MYPIB as prerequisite during the freshmen or sophomore year.
Teacher name: Lynn Wu
Email: [email protected]
Website: lynnwu.weebly.com
School: Myers Park High School
I: Course Description
This is a two year course with the testing component taking place the second year. This course falls under the category of Group 6-The Arts for the International Baccalaureate Program. Students will understand the contexts of visual arts through theoretical practice, art-making practice and curatorial practice. Students are encouraged to consider works of artists from a variety of cultural contexts and consider how these contexts have influenced their creation and informed how meaning and significance is transferred to an audience. Students identify the techniques and conventions used by artists when making art and consider how the range of forms, media, processes and techniques are used to realize artistic intentions. Students are required to view artworks within exhibitions and consider how curatorial interventions can also contribute to the ways works are perceived. Students are required to explore this area through a variety of art-making forms. The visual arts in context area should provide a range of opportunities for students to explore theoretical practice, art-making practice and curatorial practice.
Expectations:
All IB Art students are expected to meet the requirements of the IB philosophy in order to receive IB credit.
IB learners are expected to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced, and reflective. Your highest level critical thinking is expected at all times. You are to be self motivated in your research, meet all deadlines, and give 100% effort. Your work must display reflective judgment, excellent technical competence, thoughtful development of ideas and strategies for expression, confidence, and most importantly, create personally relevant work that demonstrates exploration of ideas reflecting cultural and historical awareness. Maturity and high level of self motivation and critical inquiry required.
Quality Points: 5 pts.
Students determine if they want to test as Standard Level or Higher Level at the beginning of their senior year.
II: Course goals and Objectives:
Group 6 Aims, The Arts, IB art Teacher guide
-The aims of the arts subjects are to enable students to:
-enjoy lifelong engagement with the arts
-become informed, reflective and critical practitioners in the arts
-understand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts
-explore and value the diversity of the arts across time, place and cultures
-express ideas with confidence and competence
-develop perceptual and analytical skills.
Course Alignment to NC Essential and Common Core Standards:
Group 6 Aims, The Arts, IB Art Teacher guide
-In addition, the aims of the visual arts course at SL and HL are to enable 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.
III. Course Materials:
Sketchbook (9x12, or 8 ½ x 11) – Hard cover bound
Set of brushes, Paint Palette, Ruler, scissors, glue sticks, Erasers- kneaded and pink pearl, Hand-held pencil sharpener, Set of Art Pencils , and 2 rolls of paper towels .
Other - depending on students personal needs
IV: Curriculum Calendar/Timeline
Course break down:
Each quarter, students will turn in the following:
3 projects – Students will have about 7 class periods per project.
3 process journals – These are due on the first day of each new project. This
is where the students will research and prepare their ideas.
3 quick assignments – These are also done on the first day of each project. These are designed to allow the student the chance to experiment with different materials, techniques, and ways of working.
3 Power Points – Students will create a set of 2-3 slides at the end of each project to prepare for the process portfolio.
3 class critiques – These are done on the last day of the project. Students must earn checks during the discussion which will later translate into a grade.
*All students will be required to keep a portfolio of their artwork in order to meet CMS proficiency levels
V. Assessment
Classes will be graded with the attached Assessment Criteria. The breakdown is as follows:
IB performance assessments, to be completed Senior year (Year 2).
IB Art exam deadlines are in April, all assessment materials must be uploaded by IB specified date.
Standard Level and High Level requirements listed below each component.
External Assessment:
Part 1: Comparative Study: Analysis and comparison of different artworks by different artists. Critical and contextual investigation exploring artwork, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts.
(Students will be collecting information within their research workbook. Students should plan on gathering information each quarter on a different work. A final PPT will be put together at the end of Quarter 1 senior year)
SL: -10-15 screens (PPT format) examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists and contrasting contexts (local, national, international, and/or intercultural.
- List of sources used.
HL: -10-15 screens (PPT format) examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists and contrasting contexts (local, national, international, and/or intercultural.
- List of sources used.
-HL students submit 3-5 screens which analyze the extent to which their work and practices have been influenced by the art and artists examined.
Part 2: Process Portfolio (from Process journal/sketchbook)
(PPT slides will be put together at the end of each project. The final selection and presentation of the slides will be sent in during the senior year.)
SL: students must submit 9-18 screens (PPT format) which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art making activities. This submitted work must be in at least TWO art making forms, each from separate columns on table (see attached)
HL: Students submit 13-25 screens (PPT format) which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art making activities. This submitted work must be in at least THREE art making forms, each from separate columns on table (see attached)
Internal Assessment (internally assessed by teacher and externally moderated by the IB @ end of course)
Part 3: Exhibition: Students select resolved artworks for exhibit. The selected pieces should show evidence of their technical accomplishment and understanding of the use of materials, ideas and practices appropriate to visual communication.
SL: 4-7 artworks, rationale= 400 words max, exhibition text including title. Medium, size, intention for each piece, two images of overall exhibition.
HL: 8-11 artworks, rationale= 700 words max, exhibition text including title. Medium, size, intention for each piece, two images of overall exhibition.
IB Assessment objectives:
Having followed the visual arts course at SL or HL, students will be expected to:
Assessment objective 1: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specified content
1. Identify various contexts in which the visual arts can be created and presented
2. Describe artwork from differing contexts, and identify the ideas, conventions and techniques employed by the art-makers
3. Recognize the skills, techniques, media, forms and processes associated with the visual arts
4. Present work, using appropriate visual arts language, as appropriate to intentions
Assessment objective 2: demonstrate application and analysis of knowledge and understanding
1. Express concepts, ideas and meaning through visual communication
2. Analyze artworks from a variety of different contexts
3. Apply knowledge and understanding of skills, techniques, media, forms and processes related to art-making
Assessment objective 3: demonstrate synthesis and evaluation
1. Critically analyze and discuss artworks created by themselves and others and articulate an informed personal response
2. Formulate personal intentions for the planning, development and making of artworks that consider how meaning can be conveyed to an audience
3. Demonstrate the use of critical reflection to highlight success and failure in order to progress work
4. Evaluate how and why art-making evolves and justify the choices made in their own visual practice
Assessment objective 4: select, use and apply a variety of appropriate skills and techniques
1. Experiment with different media, materials and techniques in art-making
2. Make appropriate choices in the selection of images, media, materials and techniques in art-making
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use and application of skills, techniques, media, images, forms and processes
4. Produce a body of resolved and unresolved artworks as appropriate to intentions
IB Visual Arts SL I (11th grade), IB Visual Arts HL I (11th grade), IB Visual Arts SL II (12th grade), and IB Visual Arts Art HL II (12th grade)
This is a two year study with Beginning Art MYPIB as prerequisite during the freshmen or sophomore year.
Teacher name: Lynn Wu
Email: [email protected]
Website: lynnwu.weebly.com
School: Myers Park High School
I: Course Description
This is a two year course with the testing component taking place the second year. This course falls under the category of Group 6-The Arts for the International Baccalaureate Program. Students will understand the contexts of visual arts through theoretical practice, art-making practice and curatorial practice. Students are encouraged to consider works of artists from a variety of cultural contexts and consider how these contexts have influenced their creation and informed how meaning and significance is transferred to an audience. Students identify the techniques and conventions used by artists when making art and consider how the range of forms, media, processes and techniques are used to realize artistic intentions. Students are required to view artworks within exhibitions and consider how curatorial interventions can also contribute to the ways works are perceived. Students are required to explore this area through a variety of art-making forms. The visual arts in context area should provide a range of opportunities for students to explore theoretical practice, art-making practice and curatorial practice.
Expectations:
All IB Art students are expected to meet the requirements of the IB philosophy in order to receive IB credit.
IB learners are expected to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, balanced, and reflective. Your highest level critical thinking is expected at all times. You are to be self motivated in your research, meet all deadlines, and give 100% effort. Your work must display reflective judgment, excellent technical competence, thoughtful development of ideas and strategies for expression, confidence, and most importantly, create personally relevant work that demonstrates exploration of ideas reflecting cultural and historical awareness. Maturity and high level of self motivation and critical inquiry required.
Quality Points: 5 pts.
Students determine if they want to test as Standard Level or Higher Level at the beginning of their senior year.
II: Course goals and Objectives:
Group 6 Aims, The Arts, IB art Teacher guide
-The aims of the arts subjects are to enable students to:
-enjoy lifelong engagement with the arts
-become informed, reflective and critical practitioners in the arts
-understand the dynamic and changing nature of the arts
-explore and value the diversity of the arts across time, place and cultures
-express ideas with confidence and competence
-develop perceptual and analytical skills.
Course Alignment to NC Essential and Common Core Standards:
Group 6 Aims, The Arts, IB Art Teacher guide
-In addition, the aims of the visual arts course at SL and HL are to enable 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.
III. Course Materials:
Sketchbook (9x12, or 8 ½ x 11) – Hard cover bound
Set of brushes, Paint Palette, Ruler, scissors, glue sticks, Erasers- kneaded and pink pearl, Hand-held pencil sharpener, Set of Art Pencils , and 2 rolls of paper towels .
Other - depending on students personal needs
IV: Curriculum Calendar/Timeline
Course break down:
Each quarter, students will turn in the following:
3 projects – Students will have about 7 class periods per project.
3 process journals – These are due on the first day of each new project. This
is where the students will research and prepare their ideas.
3 quick assignments – These are also done on the first day of each project. These are designed to allow the student the chance to experiment with different materials, techniques, and ways of working.
3 Power Points – Students will create a set of 2-3 slides at the end of each project to prepare for the process portfolio.
3 class critiques – These are done on the last day of the project. Students must earn checks during the discussion which will later translate into a grade.
*All students will be required to keep a portfolio of their artwork in order to meet CMS proficiency levels
V. Assessment
Classes will be graded with the attached Assessment Criteria. The breakdown is as follows:
- Prepare Assessments (part of the Process Journal) = 20%: Includes Artist critiques, compare and contrast of artworks, and Independent research on techniques and content, for upcoming project.
- Rehearse Assessments = 30%: Includes Project planning and sketching, experimentation with materials, practice for upcoming projects, class discussions / critiques on artwork, and self-assessments.
- Preform Assessments = 50%: Includes Final Projects (for IB seniors, this will also include any final assessments being uploaded to ibis.)
IB performance assessments, to be completed Senior year (Year 2).
IB Art exam deadlines are in April, all assessment materials must be uploaded by IB specified date.
Standard Level and High Level requirements listed below each component.
External Assessment:
Part 1: Comparative Study: Analysis and comparison of different artworks by different artists. Critical and contextual investigation exploring artwork, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts.
(Students will be collecting information within their research workbook. Students should plan on gathering information each quarter on a different work. A final PPT will be put together at the end of Quarter 1 senior year)
SL: -10-15 screens (PPT format) examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists and contrasting contexts (local, national, international, and/or intercultural.
- List of sources used.
HL: -10-15 screens (PPT format) examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least two of which should be by different artists and contrasting contexts (local, national, international, and/or intercultural.
- List of sources used.
-HL students submit 3-5 screens which analyze the extent to which their work and practices have been influenced by the art and artists examined.
Part 2: Process Portfolio (from Process journal/sketchbook)
(PPT slides will be put together at the end of each project. The final selection and presentation of the slides will be sent in during the senior year.)
SL: students must submit 9-18 screens (PPT format) which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art making activities. This submitted work must be in at least TWO art making forms, each from separate columns on table (see attached)
HL: Students submit 13-25 screens (PPT format) which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of art making activities. This submitted work must be in at least THREE art making forms, each from separate columns on table (see attached)
- Two-dimensional forms
- Drawing: such as charcoal, pencil, ink
- Painting: such as acrylic, oil, watercolour
- Printmaking: such as relief, intaglio,
planographic, chine collé - Graphics: such as illustration and design
- Three-dimensional forms
- Sculpture: such as ceramics, found objects, wood,
assemblage - Designed objects: such as fashion, architectural, vessels
- Site specific/ephemeral: such as land art, installation, mural
- Textiles: such as fibre, weaving, printed fabric
- Sculpture: such as ceramics, found objects, wood,
- Lens-based, electronic and screen-based forms
- Time-based and sequential art: such as animation, graphic novel, storyboard
- Lens media: such as still, moving, montage
- Digital/screen based: such as vector graphics, software generated
Internal Assessment (internally assessed by teacher and externally moderated by the IB @ end of course)
Part 3: Exhibition: Students select resolved artworks for exhibit. The selected pieces should show evidence of their technical accomplishment and understanding of the use of materials, ideas and practices appropriate to visual communication.
SL: 4-7 artworks, rationale= 400 words max, exhibition text including title. Medium, size, intention for each piece, two images of overall exhibition.
HL: 8-11 artworks, rationale= 700 words max, exhibition text including title. Medium, size, intention for each piece, two images of overall exhibition.
IB Assessment objectives:
Having followed the visual arts course at SL or HL, students will be expected to:
Assessment objective 1: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specified content
1. Identify various contexts in which the visual arts can be created and presented
2. Describe artwork from differing contexts, and identify the ideas, conventions and techniques employed by the art-makers
3. Recognize the skills, techniques, media, forms and processes associated with the visual arts
4. Present work, using appropriate visual arts language, as appropriate to intentions
Assessment objective 2: demonstrate application and analysis of knowledge and understanding
1. Express concepts, ideas and meaning through visual communication
2. Analyze artworks from a variety of different contexts
3. Apply knowledge and understanding of skills, techniques, media, forms and processes related to art-making
Assessment objective 3: demonstrate synthesis and evaluation
1. Critically analyze and discuss artworks created by themselves and others and articulate an informed personal response
2. Formulate personal intentions for the planning, development and making of artworks that consider how meaning can be conveyed to an audience
3. Demonstrate the use of critical reflection to highlight success and failure in order to progress work
4. Evaluate how and why art-making evolves and justify the choices made in their own visual practice
Assessment objective 4: select, use and apply a variety of appropriate skills and techniques
1. Experiment with different media, materials and techniques in art-making
2. Make appropriate choices in the selection of images, media, materials and techniques in art-making
3. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use and application of skills, techniques, media, images, forms and processes
4. Produce a body of resolved and unresolved artworks as appropriate to intentions