IB Course Syllabus 2015/16 Visual Arts (HL/SL) Rocio Toral Time: Two-year programme Room: 111-112-114 DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for students with a serious interest in the visual arts and the ability to work independently on studio projects of their chosen theme and interest. The course has three major areas of focus: visual arts in context, visual arts communication and visual arts methods. Students are expected to create a personal and cohesive body of work. The course evaluation is focused on three major components. The Process Portfolio: which involves practical exploration of concepts, technique and experimentation of specific media and techniques though in depth studies leading to the development of a personal series of artworks. The process journal supports the visual experimentation, development of ideas, personal reflection as well as written investigation of art making practices from a variety of cultural contexts. The Comparative Essay: students are required to analyze and compare artworks, objects, artifacts by different artists from different cultural contexts which have impact their own studio development. The Exhibition: Students will curate their own exhibit and select a number of pieces that show evidence of their technical accomplishments during the visual arts course. The selected pieces should make reference of their understanding of use of materials, intentions, ideas and artistic practice. Student will also write a curatorial rationale. High Level 240 hours The Process Portfolio: 40% (External assessment) 13-25 screens which evidence their sustained experimentation exploration manipulation and refinement of a variety of visual art activities. Studio work has to be created in at least 3 art-making forms, selected from a minimum of 2 columns of the Art-Making forms table The Comparative Essay: 20% (External assessment) 10-15 screens which examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least 2 of which needs to be by different artists. The works selected for comparison and analysis should come from contrasting context, (local, national, international or intercultural) 3-5 screens, which analyses the extent to which their work and practices have been influence by the art and artist examined. A list of sources used. The Exhibit: 40% (Internal assessment) Submit a curatorial Rationale 700 words Submit 8-11 artworks Submit exhibition text (stating the title, medium, size, intentions) for each selected artwork. 2 photographs of their overall exhibit. Standard Level 150 teaching hours The Process Portfolio: 40% (External assessment) 9-18 screens which evidence their sustained experimentation exploration manipulation and refinement of a variety of visual art activities. Studio work has to be created in at least 2 art-making forms, each from separate columns from the Art-Making forms table. 1
The Comparative Essay: 20% (external assessment) 10-15 screens which examine and compare at least 3 artworks, at least 2 of which needs to be by different artists. The works selected for comparison and analysis should come from contrasting context, (local, national, international or intercultural) A list of sources used. The Exhibit: 40% (Internal assessment) Submit a curatorial Rationale 400 words. Submit 4-7 artworks Submit exhibition text (stating the title medium, size, intentions) for each selected artwork. 2 photographs of their overall exhibit. AIM AND EXPECTATIONS The aim of the program is to enable students to Enjoy lifelong engagement with the art Become reflective, critical, analytical practitioners in the arts Explore and value diversity of the arts across time place, cultures Develop confidence and competence Students are expected to demonstrate The exploration of media, including the use of material and equipment to communicate an idea The exploration and development of artistic qualities in visual arts to make artworks that are influenced by personal and cultural context The study of relationships between form, meaning and content in visual art to be informed and critical observers and makers of visual culture and media The study of a variety of social and cultural functions of visual arts. The appreciation and evaluation of their own work and that of others. COURSE ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE: Students are expected to: Objective 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of specific content a. Identify various context in which the visual arts can be created and presented b. Describe artworks from different contexts, and identify the ideas, conventions and technique employed by the art-makers c. Recognize the skills, techniques, media, forms and process associated with the visual arts d. Present work, using appropriate visual arts language, as appropriate to intentions Objective 2: Demonstrate application and analysis of knowledge and understanding a. Express concepts, ideas and meaning through visual communication b. Analyze artworks from a variety of different context c. Apply knowledge and understanding of skills, techniques, media, forms and process related to art-making Objective 3: Demonstrates synthesis and evaluation: a. Critically analyze and discuss artworks created by themselves and others and articulate and informed personal response b. Formulate personal intentions for the planning, development and making of artworks that consider how meaning can be convey to an audience c. Demonstrate the use of critical reflection to highlight success and failure in order to progress work d. Evaluate how and why art-making evolves and justify the choices made in their own visual practice 2
Objective 4: Select, use apply a variety of appropriate skills and techniques a. Experiment with different media, materials and techniques in art-making b. Make appropriate choices in the selection of images, media, materials and techniques in artmaking c. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the use and application of skills, techniques, media images, forms and process d. Produce a body of resolved and unresolved artworks as appropriate to intentions Investigation workbook- Process Journal Each student will be required to keep an active Process journal throughout the year. These books will be a place for students to think and pursue ideas, media experiments, personal reflections, critical observation and analysis to artists, art and a variety of stimuli that influence their own work. These ideas should be both in words and images. The aim of the process journal is to record and support the acquisition and development of ideas and skills. Much of the written information for the final assessment tasks for the 3 components will be drawn directly from the process journal. Laptops and Technology Laptops provide a powerful new learning tool in the art classroom. Students are expect to use appropriate and selective use of website information and images. Students will use Moodle, Evernote, Outlook, Voicethread and AirDrop as the course communication platform among peers and with the teacher. Students will also use imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, IMovie and iphoto to aid them with their studies when it is necessary. Please read HS Handbook in appropriate use of laptop. ASSESSMENT Grading procedures in Art will be following the IB Visual arts criteria and HS Assessment Practice Guide. For more information about assessment, please refer to the HS Handbook. Formative Assessment (16%) of Final Grade -Purposeful media exploration, active creative process. -Process journal, interviews-recordings-artistic response critiques, critical investigation, cultural visits -Cultural Visits: students are expected to visit at least 4 galleries and museums as part of an ongoing critical observation and investigation of art methods, curatorial practices and experience artworks at first hand Summative Assessment (64%) of Final Grade 3 Major components process portfolio, comparative essay and the exhibit. -Process portfolio, oral presentation (Interviews), candidate rationale, supplementary Studio work, media exploration and process journal -Comparative Study, critical investigation of artists, art movements, methods, application of critical theory in the arts and culture, cultural visits - Exhibit, Resolved studio work and work rationale - Process Journal Final (20%) - Planning and progress review Late and incomplete work Students are expected to complete all required work and are given opportunities to do so within the current reporting period. Late work may be penalized. Work submitted after a deadline may be penalized by 2% of the final mark per day, to a maximum of 10%. Revise deadlines, if a final deadline is not met, the student is required to complete the work under supervision at a time/place to be determined by the teacher in consultation with the HS Administration. If the work is not completed after these interventions, a failing grade (F or 50%) will be assigned. (AISG, student handbook 2015-16) 3
Group 6 Arts grade descriptors IB Visual Arts Grade descriptors 7 Demonstrates in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the media used with precise use of terminology to communicate this understanding. Highly effective use of research, investigation and technical skills. In-depth understanding of artistic intention and engagement with the artistic process demonstrated in consistent development of ideas, creativity and critical reflection. 6 Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of the media used with appropriate and consistent use of terminology to communicate this understanding. Effective use of research, investigation and technical skills. Understanding of artistic intention and engagement with the artistic process demonstrated in development of ideas, creativity and critical reflection. 5 Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the media used, with appropriate use of terminology to communicate this understanding. Research, investigation and technical skills are evident and sometimes well developed. Evidence of understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process and development of ideas, creativity and critical reflection. 4 Demonstrates secure knowledge and understanding of the media used, with appropriate use of terminology to communicate this understanding. Research and/or investigation skills are evident but not well developed. Some understanding of artistic intention and the artistic process, that is, understanding of the work of others, the student s own work and the connections between these. Some evidence, through the student s own work, of understanding of the artistic process. Technical skills are evident but not necessarily well developed. There is some evidence of development of ideas and some evidence of creativity and critical reflection. 3 Demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding of the media used with some use of terminology to communicate this understanding. There is evidence of research and/or investigation but this remains undeveloped. Partial understanding of artistic intention, that is, understanding of the work of others and the student s own work. Evidence in the student s own work of limited artistic process and technical skills. Creativity and critical reflection emerge occasionally in the work. 2 Demonstrates little knowledge and understanding of the media used with limited use of terminology. There is evidence of superficial research and/or investigation. The student s own work demonstrates very limited artistic process, technical skills, creativity and critical reflection. 1 Demonstrates very little knowledge and understanding of the media used, with inadequate use of terminology. Irrelevant research and/or investigation. The student s own work demonstrates almost no artistic process, technical skills, creativity or critical reflection. AISG Visual arts grade equivalent 7+ 99-10 6+ 92-94 5+ 86-87 4+ 78-79 3+ 70-72 2 60-62 7 97-98 6 90-91 5 83-85 4 76-78 3 66-69 1 60-50 7-95- 96 6-88- 89 5-80- 82 4-72- 74 3-63- 65 4
Approaches to Learning in Art are: Positive Participation and Collaboration Supportive and constructive class member. Respectful to classmates, teachers, material, instruments and tools. Works effectively with others. Engages in discussions, performances, activities and tasks. Preparedness for Learning Takes responsibility for individual learning. Monitors own progress and seeks appropriate help when needed. Prepares for class by arriving on time in a focused frame of mind and stays current with lessons. Demonstrates academic integrity and honesty-student Handbook 2015-16 and the IB Visual arts guide 2015 Studio Expectations - Approaches to learning Classroom Environment with Respect You are expected to take proper care of classroom supplies and for cleaning up after yourself. Practice safety procedures when experimenting with art materials and using power tools, cutting tools, burners. Studio time You are expected to produce artworks that demonstrate fine craftsmanship of the highest quality possible. You are expected to have invested 240 hours into studio work for higher level and 150 hours for standard level. You must be able to justify these hours through a substantial body of high quality work at the end of two years. Practice safety procedures using tools and materials. Classroom Participation It is essential that you participate actively and constructively in classroom art critiques. Cultural Visits: you are expected to visit galleries and museums as part of an ongoing observation and investigation of art methods, curatorial practices. Academic integrity All Work Must be authentic All of the work produced during the course, studio work, oral presentations or written work, must be your original work. A collection of ideas or works that have served as a starting point for the creative process or stimulus for the creation or works and ideas must be acknowledge, the source must be included in a bibliography reference in the students work. The use copyrighted images without permission of the source may not be use. Referencing sources, acknowledgment of ideas of another person- audiovisual material, books, magazines, Internet or any other sources must be cited consistently, MLA style. A candidate s failure to acknowledge a source will be investigated by the IB and could result in a potential penalty imposed by the IB. 5