Course Codes: ADA 3M7 & ADA 4M7
The Diploma Programme Theatre course is designed to encourage students to examine theatre in its diversity of forms around the world. This may be achieved through a critical study of the theory, history and culture of theatre, and will find expression through workshopping, devised work or scripted performance. Students will come to understand that the act of imagining, creating, presenting, and critically reflecting on theatre in its past and present contexts embodies the individual and social need to investigate and find explanations for the world around us.
The theatre course emphasizes the importance of working individually and as a member of an ensemble.
Students are encouraged to develop the organizational and technical skills needed to express themselves creatively in theatre. In addition this course is designed to allow students the opportunity to:
• experience and participate in a wide and varied range of theatre activities and develop proficiency
• in more than one area of theatre technique
• become familiar with forms of theatre from their own and different cultures
• explore different theatre traditions in their historical contexts
• develop academic skills appropriate for the study and understanding of theatre
• become reflective and critical practitioners in theatre
• develop the confidence to explore, to experiment and to work individually and collaboratively on
innovative projects, which should involve challenging established notions and conventions of theatre
• understand the dynamic, holistic and evolving nature of theatre and the interdependencies of all
aspects of this art form.
IB VISUAL ARTS Standard Level (SL)
Course Codes: AVI 3M7 & AV1 4M7
The IB Visual Arts program is designed to enable students in studio work and investigation
workbooks to develop their knowledge about visual arts, and should allow for individual exploration.
Students will be provided with opportunities to develop different approaches to the practices of
visual arts. They are encouraged to develop their own perspectives and approaches: students’ interests and aesthetic preferences should play a prominent role in determining individual courses of study. Contextual and critical study of past, present-day and emerging practice should be integrated into studio work.
Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to:
• develop the skills and techniques of investigation—both visual and written
• relate art to its cultural and historical contexts
• explore art concepts
• explore art elements
• develop and use the processes of art criticism and analysis
• develop confidence and expertise in the use of various media
• extend their knowledge of design
• share their work with an audience through displays and exhibitions or presentations
• extend individual investigation to inform practical work
• make connections between ideas and practice—both their own and others’.
