The somewhat different exam in the IB
subject “Visual Arts”.
The IB subject Visual Arts not only offers
plenty of room for creativity in the classroom but also in the final exams. As
part of their final exams in Visual Arts, our IB students Georg Alpatow, Lea
EIberger, Cosima Langhorst and Nadira Ruzmetova created impressive artwork,
which they presented during an exhibition on 13 March 2020 at accadis International
School Bad Homburg. Acrylic paintings, photographs, illustrations and collages
attracted many visitors and symbolized a two-year art journey.
More than painting pictures
The four students have chosen Visual Arts
as one of their IB subjects. The subject and its final examination testify to diversity.
"The subject is very demanding and goes far beyond 'painting'," says
Visual Arts teacher Stalina Arnold.
During the search for leitmotifs for their
works, the students dealt intensively with art and society. Georg Alpatov gave
his works the theme "Time", while Lea Eiberger opted for "Tributes".
Cosima Langhorst focused "Identity" in her works on and Nadira
Ruzmetova dealt with the theme "Otherness" and her cultural
background.
Theory and practice
The theoretical part also
played an important role during the course. The students discussed art epochs
and techniques and tested the latter in practice to give them new aspects.
"We are delighted when our students use the demanding IB curriculum to broaden their
own horizon and develop their art," says Janina Sparks, Head of School.
The four students are particularly grateful to their Visual Arts teacher
Stalina Arnold, who has always supported them and shown them innovative
approaches.