The Arts, including Visual Arts, are an essential part of the IB curriculum. While some academic systems view the arts as extracurricular, the IB recognizes them as core to a well-rounded education. Visual Arts is one of the six subject groups within the DP, and students who choose it as a subject engage in a rich, research-based, and studio-driven experience.” IB
The Visual Arts Exhibition is the final, externally assessed component of the course. Over two years, students research, experiment, and create a cohesive portfolio of 8–11 original artworks, all based around a personal theme, inquiry, or conceptual focus.