IB Art with the Art Guy

Welcome to

Bernie Rosage, JHS Visual Arts Department

IB Art with the Art Guy

HOW Art is Made + WHY Art is Made = IB VISUAL ART

What is IB Art?

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Being an IB Visual Arts student means…..

• being playful with materials and ideas
• looking at things more closely or from different perspectives
• thinking critically
• finding beauty or something interesting in everyday things and situations
• making connections between different ideas
• making connections between different ‘areas of knowledge’
• going beyond ordinary ways of thinking and doing things
• being a risk taker
• arranging things in new and interesting ways
• exposing yourself to possible failure
• day dreaming
• concentrating your effort on long periods of time
• working hard.

What is IB Art?

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“Art is something we do, a verb. Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, intuitions, and desires, but it is even more personal than that: it’s about sharing the way we experience the world, which for many is an extension of personality.” ~ Georgia O'Keeffe

This course will change the way you think... (I hope)...

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There are 3 Core Areas of IB Art

Core Areas of IB Art

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This is about the why of art. Why do different cultures make art? What does it tell us about our history and us? Are there rules to making art and can I break them? You will write and you will experiment with media to develop art works in response to your research.

Visual Art in Context:

This is a critical and contextual investigation (which means considering why art is the way it is) You will analyze and compare art and artifacts by different artists and from different cultures. You will then develop a practical outcome from your study. This is all about looking at art and responding to what you see.

Theoretical Practice – The Comparative Study (20%):

This is making art; in other words, all the activities that you would expect to do in the studio using a wide range of media from photography and digital manipulation to painting, sculpture, installation, textiles and more. This course encourages you to explore different ways to making art; not just what you are comfortable with.

Visual Art Methods:

You will explore different techniques and develop your skills. You will make art using media both familiar and new. This is all about experimenting and learning new skills.

Art Making Practice – The Process Portfolio (40%):

This is you as an artist. You will produce a series of artworks for an exhibition. You will decide how to best present this exhibition so as to make an impact on the viewers.

Communicating Visual Arts:

This is the culmination of your course. You will put on an exhibition of your finished art work. This is about you as an artist.

Curatorial Practice – The Exhibition (40%):

SEE YOU IN IB ART!

Mr. Rosage... The Art Guy!