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Aims
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Participation
in MYP arts should enable students to:
- experience
and develop curiosity, interest and enjoyment in
their own creativity and that of others
- explore
through the processes of visual and performing
arts
- acquire
and develop skills needed for the creation of
visual and performing art work
- use
the language, concepts and principles of visual
and performing arts
- communicate
their thoughts and ideas through visual and
performing arts
- create
visual and performing art work
- reflect
on, appreciate and evaluate their work and the
work of others
- develop
receptiveness to visual and performing art forms
across time, place and cultures, and perceive the
significance of these art forms as an integral
part of life.
The
following objectives for MYP arts relate directly to the
assessment criteria A–D.
A
Knowledge and
Understanding
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the theoretical
basis of the art forms studied
- demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of a variety of
styles, developments and ideas which have shaped
the arts across time and cultures
- apply
appropriate terminology to show aesthetic and
critical awareness.
B
Application
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- plan
and organize effectively to define and set goals,
solve problems, negotiate and make decisions
- experiment
and explore through both spontaneous and
structured activities
- use
art confidently as a form of expression and
communication while demonstrating a range of
technical skills
- demonstrate
an ability to find original and inventive
solutions
- apply
skills specific to the art forms studied to
elaborate an idea, a theme or a composition to a
point of realization
- present
work through formal or informal performance and
exhibition.
C
Evaluation and
Reflection
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- reflect
upon and evaluate their work in order to set
goals for future development
- use
group discussion and feedback to support and
promote creative development
- assess
and appraise their work and that of others.
D
Artistic
Awareness and Personal Engagement
At
the end of the course students should be able to:
- show
sensitivity to their own and different cultures
- accept
and incorporate views and feedback from others to
further develop their artistic potential
- show
self-motivation in setting and meeting deadlines
- show
initiative, creativity and a willingness to take
risks
- support
and encourage their peers towards a positive
working environment.
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