Visual Arts (88 total posts)

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From the Ridiculous to the Sublime: The Visual Elaboration of Ideas

December 8, 2017
The Ridiculous (or at least, misguided) As an exhibition moderator I sometimes encounter work that seems to be based on a misinterpretation of the visual arts course. Of course the work is not really ‘ridiculous’, but let’s say it might be a little misguided. For...
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LANGUAGE vs SENSE PERCEPTION (Art and the Theory of Knowledge)

November 3, 2017
A picture – worth a thousand words? My visual arts blog this month has a Theory of Knowledge element. I’m in the happy position of teaching both DP Visual Arts and DP Theory of Knowledge. There is a lot of Art/TOK overlap, but one activity that I recently had...
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The 5 Nots (Comparative Study HL)

October 6, 2017
In September I posted some thoughts about the Comparative Study – Six of the Best (comparative study issues and advice) This month I’m continuing that theme but focusing on criterion F, so I’m only talking really to those of you who are taking HIGHER LEVEL Visual...
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Six of the Best (comparative study issues and advice)

September 6, 2017
It’s September, so some of you will be just starting the bright and shiny adventure that is IBDP visual arts, while others will be returning for your final year. So (unless you have already completed it) part of the visual arts coursework that you will be/are engaged...
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100 EXHIBITION HOURS (the conundrum of time and quality)

August 11, 2017
Lawrence is one of my visual arts students. He has repeatedly asked how much time each he should devote to each of the course components. (Hi Lawrence, I know you read my blog!) Of course, the course is taught holistically and there is no ‘hours per component’...
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“When NOT to…” (Visual Arts Exhibition No Nos)

July 3, 2017
By now I expect that many of you (students) are on holiday – so I’m pleased to see that you have spared a moment to check on the visual arts blog! If you have graduated I’m happy to see you and good luck on July 6th (RESULTS day!) If, on the other hand, you are in...