Xydan Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I'm just starting IB this year, and I have absolutely no idea what to choose. I'm currently taking Physics HL, English HL, and Arts HL. I'm really hoping to get into either Architecture or Law in University, with Engineering as a back up. Is Art HL worth the time and effort put in? I know a lot of people who say it is a huge amount of work, and not very worth it. Should I drop it and take up another Science? Or take History HL. (I'm actually done gr. 12 Chem, so will that help me in Chem HL?) Any opinions? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buildabrig Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 IMO, it's always a relief to have a 'fun' subject, something creative to take your mind off all the other essays and writing involved in other subjects.It will help a lot with architecture. I'm only in my first year of IB taking HL art, but it's already clear to me that if art is only worth it if you are willing to put in the effort and stay self motivated. Basically, take art HL if you really want to, if not - take up another science or history. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanut Butter Jelly Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 If you want to get into Architecture - go with ARTIf you want Law - dont do with art, do history or something elseIf you want to go engineering - You MAY need Math HL Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xydan Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the help guys! I enjoy Art, so I'm going to stick with that. I guess I can always take a 4th HL - history- and just take Chem and Math AP. ...Maybe... Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
i love ib lol jk Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Art is a beautiful subject but I had to drop out after a month to do history as I'm going to do law. It really is a fantastic subject for your personal development, but highly unpractical for entry into premier universities as it is difficult to score highly and also it is not a prerequisite or a 'preferred subject (for law, lit, classics etc.)'Seriously tho if you are a good artist, pursue your passions man Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleR Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 As mentioned above, if you're going into architecture, then pick art. However, if art ISNT something you love to do, and you think there's an equal chance of going into law or engineering, don't take it. It can be really fun if it's what you like doing, but don't bother taking it unless you need it for architecture, when there are other subjects you could take to help you with law or engineering. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCleo Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I'm in HL Art. My Senior year, and to tell you the truth- sometimes your best work is in a creative piece. Art can calm you, and it's fun, but also you get to do what you want usually in IB Art, so pretty much you could be practicing some architecture/building pieces But in Art you do investigations too! You talk and critique your own art work to your examiner! It opens you up! DO IT. I found a lot more of myself when I took up IB Art. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathlete94 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 YES! of course it is worth the time! it is an awesome class, and taking it in SL would be unworthy of your time. it is a fun class and its not that challenging because it is art, and the only writing you do is for your IWB and it is only one page a day. if you put the effort in, it would definitely be worth it! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcb1013 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 YES! of course it is worth the time! it is an awesome class, and taking it in SL would be unworthy of your time. it is a fun class and its not that challenging because it is art, and the only writing you do is for your IWB and it is only one page a day. if you put the effort in, it would definitely be worth it!Is VA at SL much less work than at HL? Do UK universities require VA at HL for architecture courses? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpediem Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Is VA at SL much less work than at HL?Actually, I'm under the impression that HL isn't that more than SL - something about HL having one extra final piece, and a few other extras? The difference is small enough that someone in my school picked up VA HL as a fourth HL because she might as well.You'll have to check with someone who knows VA better than I do, though. It's difficult to tell from the IB Syllabus sometimes the disparity of work being SL and HL; I can tell you for a fact I didn't expect SL and HL Psych to be so similar. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cricketcrazynerd Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 If you enjoy art, you should go for it Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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