IB DP Visual Arts HL
Visual Arts HL is the Higher Level course for Visual Arts. It covers making, analysing and exhibiting art, supported by a process portfolio.
Higher Level (HL) courses are designed for students with a strong interest or a plan to study the subject further. They typically involve about 240 teaching hours and cover more content, in greater depth, than Standard Level.
What students will do
- Develop a personal style
- Research and analyse artworks
- Curate and reflect on a body of work
Internal assessment
Students complete a process portfolio and exhibition, which contributes to the final grade alongside the external exams.
Study work by artists and performers you admire, then explain in a sentence what you could borrow from their technique.
Should I choose SL or SL?
Choose HL for subjects you enjoy most or may study at university, and SL for the rest. Your teacher or DP coordinator can advise on the right balance.