Bindi Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hey, I was just wondering if anyone know is Visual Arts is actually as hard as some people make it out to be... and important things you have to keep in mind to pass with a decent grade? (: 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomPeersoon Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 One thing to try to see ahead of time if you can is the teacher you'll be having. If you have a nice teacher it won't be as hard since you'll always have somebody to help you and someone who is more available than a teacher who isn't as nice. This might help you get a better grade or turn in your projects on the right deadline.Also try to see if your friends go into art with you since then you can have their help with assignments (although do remember it must be your work - they should only help you if you really need it and only minor things).Moreover, although it can be a demanding course, every IB course generally is so if you like art, it'll be less hard on you than if you are just choosing it because you don't know what else to do. These are just things I got from students who chose this course, since I won't be taking any arts next year when I begin the IB.Good luck Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saprativ11 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I was actually confused, Does works on A4 sized paper count as studio works? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMushu Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Most anything can be considered art if you asked me.I currently take IB Visual Arts HL and that's what I've gotten out of it so far.It's not so much as to what the art is made of, but the meaning you wish to impart with it. Edited January 5, 2013 by iMushu Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridapher Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 It is so not. Im taking HL IB Visual arts, and it's my easiest class.Grade: Pretty hard to not get an A, considering you like the subject, create art passionately, periodically write in your sketch book...piece of cake.IB requirements: Honestly, I don't remember how many pieces you had to submit, but if you work consistently, you will have way over the amount they ask for. I'm in year one and already have over 15 pieces and first semester just ended. ANYTHING is considered a studio work; a sketch in your book, a crocheted flower, an origami crane, even previous pictures you have taken; Art has no limits or minimums, do whatever and it'll count. But make sure it has some value and meaning (which I'm pretty sure you'll have no problem doing)Good luck! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freezy19 Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I've heard both extremes. My only personal experience/knowledge comes from my girlfriend, who's taking HL VA, and so I know, at least at our school, it is an absurd amount of work. She's busy writing 5-10 page reports almost ALWAYS, as those accomplish most every piece of art, no matter how simple, to state intent, process, etc., etc.However, this is very much different depending on school and teacher. As Ridapher said above, if your teacher is chill, you can literally do whatever you like about art, and just worry about your portfolio for your final IB score (which, again, is a b****. Source: Every HL VA student in my grade ).So in the end, it can be fun, but keep in mind it can be a very high workload class. In the end, it will be different for everyone (You can always switch ) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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