Art (grade 8) courses provide to students activities that foster creative expression, communication through artistic endeavor, and appreciation of culture and heritage. Activities may include those that enable students to refine their technique, increase their artistic vocabulary, express themselves and their world view, make connections to other content areas, develop their own aesthetic, and strengthen their critical abilities. Although typically involving the visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, and the like), these courses may also include other forms of art (for example, dance, music, and theater). Specific course content conforms to any existing state standards for grade 8.
Art (grade 7) courses provide to students activities that foster creative expression, communication through artistic endeavor,
and appreciation of culture and heritage. Activities may include those that enable students to refine their technique, increase
their artistic vocabulary, express themselves and their world view, make connections to other content areas, develop their
own aesthetic, and strengthen their critical abilities. Although typically involving the visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture,
crafts, and the like), these courses may also include other forms of art (for example, dance, music, and theater). Specific
course content conforms to any existing state standards for grade 7.
Art (grade 7) courses provide to students activities that foster creative expression, communication through artistic endeavor, and appreciation of culture and heritage. Activities may include those that enable students to refine their technique, increase their artistic vocabulary, express themselves and their world view, make connections to other content areas, develop their own aesthetic, and strengthen their critical abilities. Although typically involving the visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, and the like), these courses may also include other forms of art (for example, dance, music, and theater). Specific course content conforms to any existing state standards for grade 7.
Creative Art & Drawing/Painting courses cover the same topics as Creative Art/Comprehensive courses, but focus on drawing and painting. In keeping with this attention on two-dimensional work, students typically work with several media (such as pen-and-ink, pencil, chalk, watercolor, tempera, oils, acrylics, and so on), but some courses may focus on only one medium.
Creative Art & Drawing/Painting courses cover the same topics as Creative Art/Comprehensive courses, but focus on drawing and painting. In keeping with this attention on two-dimensional work, students typically work with several media (such as pen-and-ink, pencil, chalk, watercolor, tempera, oils, acrylics, and so on), but some courses may focus on only one medium.
Music (grade 8) courses enable students to create and perform music, listen and respond to musical compositions, and incorporate their musical experiences with other activities and subjects. Course content usually involves understanding music as creative expression and communication, developing skill with the voice and/or musical instruments, and refining the ability to discern and critique. Specific course content conforms to any existing state standards for grade 8.
Music (grade 7) courses enable students to create and perform music, listen and respond to musical compositions, and incorporate their musical experiences with other activities and subjects. Course content usually involves understanding music as creative expression and communication, developing skill with the voice and/or musical instruments, and refining the ability to discern and critique. Specific course content conforms to any existing state standards for grade 7.
Comprehensive courses are intended to help develop students’ experience and skill in one or more aspects of theatrical production. Initial courses are usually introductory in nature, providing an overview of the features of drama such as acting, set design, stage management, and so on. The more advanced courses concentrate on improving technique, expanding students’ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. These courses may also provide a discussion of career opportunities in the theater.
Comprehensive courses are intended to help develop students’ experience and skill in one or more aspects of theatrical production. Initial courses are usually introductory in nature, providing an overview of the features of drama such as acting, set design, stage management, and so on. The more advanced courses concentrate on improving technique, expanding students’ exposure to different types of theatrical techniques and traditions, and increasing their chances of participating in public productions. These courses may also provide a discussion of career opportunities in the theater.
The IGCSE Art and Design Painting and Related Media course encourages personal expression, imagination, sensitivity, conceptual thinking, powers of observation, an analytical ability, and practical attitudes. It should lead to greater understanding of the role of the visual arts in the history of civilizations and widen cultural horizons and enrich the individual. In addition, it should combine a breadth and depth of study so that it may accommodate a wide range of abilities and individual resources. It encourages students to develop: an ability to record from direct observation and personal experience; an ability to identify and solve problems in visual and/or other forms; creativity, visual awareness, critical and cultural understanding; an imaginative, creative, and personal response; confidence, enthusiasm, and a sense of achievement in the practice of Art and Design; growing independence in the refinement and development of ideas and personal outcomes; engagement and experimentation with a range of media, materials, and techniques, including new media where appropriate; experience in working in relevant frameworks and exploration of manipulative skills necessary to form, compose, and communicate in two and/or three dimensions; knowledge of a working vocabulary relevant to the subject and an interest in, and a critical awareness of, other practitioners, environments, and cultures; investigative, analytical, experimental, interpretive, practical, technical, and expressive skills that aid effective and independent learning. In this area, students are expected to demonstrate skills in either a representational or descriptive manner, or they may be more imaginative and interpretive. In any case, work will evolve through investigation and development by the candidate. Responses may be based upon a directly observed starting point or subject, or they may be the candidate’s personal response to a theme. Students should learn to use a sketchbook to make visual and/or other appropriate researches and develop their ideas. They should also show knowledge of Art and Design from other cultures or history and relate it to their own studies. Included in this area are painting and drawing, graphic media, printmaking, and other related forms.
