I.B. Art

What is I.B. Art?

Source: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/visualarts.cfm on 1/2/12

Key features of the curriculum and assessment models

Available at standard (SL) and higher levels (HL)
The minimum prescribed number of hours is 150 for SL and 240 for HL
Students are assessed both externally and internally
External assessment at Option A (for HLA and SLA) consists of Studio work at 60%. The student prepares a selection of his or her studio work in the form of an exhibition. This is externally assessed by a visiting examiner following an interview with the student about the work.
External assessment at Option B (for HLB and SLB) consists of the Investigation workbook at 60%. The student presents selected pages of his or her investigation workbooks that have been produced during the course. This selection is externally assessed by a visiting examiner following an interview with the student.
Internal assessment at Option A (for HLA and SLA) consists of the Investigation workbook at 40%. The student presents selected pages of his or her investigation workbooks that have been produced during the course. This selection is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
Internal assessment at Option B (for HLB and SLB) consists of Studio work at 40%. The student prepares a selection of his or her studio work. This selection is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.

Source: http://www.ibo.org/diploma/curriculum/group6/visualarts.cfm on 1/2/12