Skill-building and thematic units. Often split into Track 1 and Track 2 across teacher groups from MYP 2.
Not offered — no worksheets currently planned, but the curriculum is browsable below.
Per-subject overview pending.
From the school's grade-level overview sheets. Click any unit for the full Statement of Inquiry, concepts, ATL skills, and assessment detail.
Creativity is a self-expression using your own style.
Personal and cultural expression
Artistry, Craft, Creation, Beauty
Creativity
Style
Self Management: Reflection Skills: Keep a journal to record reflections. Develop new skills, techniques and strategies for effective learning.
Factual What is Art Analysis? How and why do we analyse art? Conceptual How does our perception change as we get to know the artist style? How does imitating and reproducing the artist style help us in our art? Debatable Copying anyone else's work in any way, that is stealing, and a violation of an artist's copyright. What is plagiarism in art?
1) Practice and demonstrate use of the elements and principles of art. 2) Use materials, tools and processes from a variety of media (illustration, painting, printing, photography) 3) Develop new skills, techniques and strategies for effective learning. 4) Handle materials effectively by learning the techniques 5) Create original works of art by selecting specific medium (wet medium, dry medium, mix media etc) 6) Describe, analyze and interpret created artwork and work of others using subject specific language. We will focus on creating art by imitating and reproducing the style, technique and work of other artist's.
Purposeful art can bring about a change in the audience.
Globalization and sustainability
Human impact on the environment
Change
Audience
Research Media literacy skills Interacting with media to use and create ideas and information Understand the impact of media representations and modes of presentation
Factual What art is considered graffiti? Are there different kinds of graffiti? Conceptual How can graffiti impact our lives? Debatable Is graffiti art or vandalism?
1) Create and present a graffiti/ street inspired artwork to encourage change regarding an issue the student feels passionate about. 2) Develop skills specific to the discipline engage in a process of creative exploration and (self-)discovery 3) Examine what art is and how it has been used as a form of communication throughout periods of time and a variety of cultures. 4) Make purposeful connections between investigation and practice 5) Understand the relationship between arts and its contexts 6) Respond to and reflect on art 7) Deepen their understanding of the world
Traditional recipes represent cultural identity and global influence, revealing diverse heritages.
Globalisation and sustainibility
How is everything connected? Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities. - Commonality, Diversity, & Interconnection, - Natural Resources & Public Goods.
Identity
Representation
Task 1 Communication Skill: - Interpret and use effectively modes of non-verbal communication - Use all of the above to communicate in a visually effective manner using mind-maps. Task 2 Creative Thinking Skill: - Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new ideas and inquiries. - Make unexpected or unusual connections between objects and/or ideas which can bring in a new perspective for the project. Task 3 and 4 Self- Management Skill- Organisation Skill - Managing time and tasks effectively - Plan short- and long-term sections for the task in hand to meet deadlines. - Follow a plan to prepare for summative assessment. - Keep an organized and logical system of information files/notebooks.
Factual Questions: > Which ingredients are commonly used in traditional recipes from different cultures? > What are the historical origins of certain traditional dishes? > How are traditional foods represented in various forms of art around the world? Conceptual Questions: > How do traditional recipes reflect cultural identity and heritage? > How can traditional recipes illustrate the interconnectedness of cultures? > What role do traditional foods play in maintaining cultural continuity amidst globalization? Debatable Questions: > Can the commercialization of traditional foods dilute cultural identity, or does it help in preserving and spreading cultural heritage? > Is it possible to maintain the authenticity of traditional recipes in a globalized world?
The observation of nature leads to creative expression.
Personal and cultural expression
Craft, Creation, Beauty, Products
Aesthetics
Representation
Research Skills- Task 1 - Analysing and evaluating ideas. - Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an well grounded response. Task 2- - Consider ideas from multiple perspectives to be able to bring in diverse ideas. - Propose and evaluate a variety of solutions (themes for the work, use of media/techniques/tools/styles, exploring various compositions, etc.) - Identify obstacles and challenges. Creative thinking skills- Task 2 - 3 - Use brainstorming and visual diagrams to generate new ideas and inquiries - Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways
Factual : 1) Which artists have been inspired by nature? 2) How has nature been represented in art? Conceptual : 1) To what extent does art inspired by nature encourage audiences to protect our environment? 2) How does nature provide limitless subject matter? Debatable : 1) Does art imitate nature or vice versa?
Art is a powerful tool for artists to spark change and advocate for a better world.
Fairness and Devlopment
What are the consequences of our common humanity? Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities • power and privilege • imagining a hopeful future
Change
Audience
Task 3 IX. Creative-thinking skills - ● Consider multiple alternatives, including those that might be unlikely or impossible. ● Create original works and ideas; use existing works and ideas in new ways Task 4 Transfer skills - ● Combine knowledge, understanding and skills to create products or solutions ● Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies
Factual Questions - How have different artists used their work to address issues of power and privilege? - Which are some successful artwork that have led to tangible changes in communities? Conceptual Questions - In what ways can artists use their work to explore and express the concept of fairness? - How can visual art be employed to imagine and promote a hopeful and equitable future? - How can the creative process be used to address global issues of development and environment to promote hopeful future? Debatable Questions - Can art truly drive social and political change, or is its role limited to raising awareness?
Other grades for this subject: MYP 1 · MYP 2 · MYP 3 · MYP 5