Highland 110 Art

This collection of files constitutes a comprehensive, scaffolded teacher and student resource kit designed to introduce and navigate the brand-new IB DP Visual Arts Higher Level (HL) Artist Project for first assessment in 2027. Moving chronologically through the unit, the kit begins with an Introductory Guide that defines the scope of the new assessment task, followed by an Inquiry Question Workshop that trains students to construct open, practice-based research prompts mapping medium to concept

These lessons detail the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) Visual Arts curriculum for ceramics, structuring a 16-lesson catalog across five sequentially advanced units. The curriculum guides students from foundational hand-building techniques, such as pinch pots and coil construction, to more complex assignments in surface relief, identity-focused portraiture, symbolic forms, and wheel throwing. Each unit integrates direct learning objectives, open-ended essential quest

The provided documents outline the framework for the new IB DP Visual Arts (M27) Art-Making Inquiries Portfolio (AIP), an external assessment task worth 40% at SL and 30% at HL. Driven by student-generated inquiry questions, this visual investigation requires a curated, landscape digital slide deck capped strictly at 15 screens and 3,000 words, where visual materials must dominate over text annotations. Performance is evaluated across four 8-mark criteria: technical experimentation with at least

The provided documents outline the guidelines and evaluation criteria for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) Visual Arts Higher Level (HL) Internal Assessment (IA): Selected Resolved Artworks, which comprises 40% of the final grade. Students must create a wider body of at least eight fully resolved artworks over a two-year period, from which they select five pieces to submit as a coherent, unified artistic collection. The final digital submission consists of six distinct p

In this MYP Year 2 Visual Arts unit, students explore the vibrant tradition of Oaxacan folk art by designing and constructing their own three-dimensional paper sculpture inspired by the fantastical creatures known as alebrijes. Over four lessons, students move through cultural research, technical skill development, and hands-on creation — learning to cut, score, fold, and assemble paper into structurally sound sculptural forms while applying a deliberate warm colour scheme (reds, oranges, yellow

The "Vanish Act: Camouflage Collage Birds" PowerPoint is a comprehensive MYP Visual Arts unit guide that explores the historical and technical evolution of collage through the lens of Personal and Cultural Expression. Structured as a three-session roadmap, the presentation moves from the ancient roots of papermaking and the fine-art breakthroughs of Cubist and Dadaist pioneers to a hands-on project where students use torn paper techniques—such as layering and "color echoing"—to blend a bird s

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections

This powerpoint/slideshow is perfect for the first week of school. The new IB DP Visual Arts curriculum, with its first assessment in May 2027, introduces an "art-making as inquiry" model for students. This approach focuses on developing students as independent artists who can think critically and find their unique voice. The course is built around three core areas: Create, where students develop artistic ideas and skills; Connect, where they investigate art from different cultures and context

1. The Purpose of the Journal The slides define the journal not just as a place to draw, but as a "laboratory for the brain." It is a living record of an artist's evolution, capturing risks, failures, and creative discoveries. 2. IB Assessment Framework The deck aligns the sketchbook with the four MYP Criteria: Criterion A (Knowing): Using art history and terminology.Criterion B (Skills): Demonstrating technical practice and improvement.Criterion C (Thinking): Brainstorming and original idea dev

Navigating Narratives: A Cartographic Journey Through ArtA Complete IB DP Visual Arts 2027 UnitThis comprehensive unit offers a profound exploration of map-based art, seamlessly blending critical investigation with personal artistic creation, all designed to align with the IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum objectives.What's Included:1. Mapping Masters: Group Project ExplorationThis phase is a collaborative deep dive into the world of cartographic art. Students work in groups to become research

The Collective Narrative: Art as Appropriation and Collaboration, is a project-based unit that challenges students to explore the creative and ethical complexities of using existing art as inspiration. Working in small groups, students select a well-known image from art history or pop culture and collaboratively transform it into a new piece of art. The lesson is divided into three main phases:Research & Conceptualization: Groups form, choose a source image, and discuss their purpose for appropr

This lesson, "The Individual Remix," is a hands-on exploration of ethical appropriation, guiding students to transform a source image into an original artwork. It requires students to define their creative intent, significantly alter the source through various strategies, and provide clear attribution. The project directly prepares students for the IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum by generating evidence for the Process Portfolio, Connections Study, and Artist Project, while also reinforcing k

The "Artist's Pact" is an IB DP Visual Arts unit designed to teach students about the responsibilities artists have to one another and to their community. The core idea is that through investigating concepts like collaboration, ethics, and ownership, students will understand how these relationships shape artistic innovation and cultural dialogue. The unit uses various activities, including case studies on plagiarism and mentorship, collaborative art projects, and peer critique workshops, to pre

The "My Cultural Map: Mapping My World" project directly aligns with the IB DP Visual Arts 2027 objectives, serving as a powerful demonstration of how students can Create, Connect, and Communicate their artistic understanding and personal inquiries. This phase is particularly crucial for students to develop their own artistic voice within the "art-making as inquiry" framework. Creating This project is a prime example of the "Create" objective in action, where students "engage in processes of a

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections

The "Mapping Masters: Group Project Exploration" aligns with the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 objectives, particularly focusing on the core areas of Investigate, Connect, and Communicate, which are central to the updated curriculum's emphasis on "art-making as inquiry. Here's a breakdown of how it ties in: 1. Investigate:"Delving deeply into the practices of renowned artists who utilize maps in their work": This directly addresses the "Investigate" objective, which requires students to "investiga

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections

Creating diverse material stations in the first few days of school is an ideal way to kickstart the new IB DP Visual Arts 2027 curriculum. This approach goes beyond simply introducing materials; it cultivates a crucial mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and independent inquiry, perfectly aligning with the spirit and requirements of the updated program. Each station will feature a central inquiry question that guides students' exploration. They'll also be prompted with journal reflections