The Visual Arts course at the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries encompasses a wide variety of art-making approaches, providing students with the opportunity to develop a critical and intensely personal view of themselves in relation to the world.

The course

Over the full three years of the Pre-IB and IB courses, it is expected that students will demonstrate growth and commitment through the study of art using an inquiring and integrative approach.

The Pre-IB course prepares students for the rigours and organisation of the IB Diploma Program.

The pursuit of quality through experimentation and purposeful studio work in a variety of expressive media is integral to the course.

Stimulating, challenging and relevant visual arts experiences allow students to develop to their full potential.

The IB Visual Arts course/s consist/s of two linked compulsory parts, with many activities integrating work in the studio with workbook research.

• Core elements include an introduction to art concepts, criticism and analysis, the acquisition of studio technical and media skills, and the relation of art to socio-cultural and historical contexts.
• Studio work involves practical exploration and artistic production whilst research workbooks demonstrate independent critical research and analysis across cultures, reflecting the global focus of the International Baccalaureate.
• Visual Arts courses merge traditional art areas of drawing, painting, printmaking, design and sculpture with those of digital imaging, video and film, sound, light and installation, and encourage creative problem solving and individuality of approach to studio practice.

A complex investigation of meaningful concepts prepares students for the transition into university level study.

Information and Communication Technologies

Information and Communication Technologies are essential tools for the research, development and resolution of visual artworks, connecting students with knowledges and skills necessary for success in a highly competitive and technologically rich future.

Partnerships

Significant partnerships with QUT and the broader creative community enhance this evolution.

Study of the visual arts allows for and encourages considerable crossing of traditional boundaries within the arts.