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Tribune News Network
The International School of London-Qatar celebrated the artwork of the Grade 12 Visual Arts Diploma students at the school's Display Conference Room recently.
The exhibition titled 'Uncommon Thread' presented an array of colours, textures and techniques. The title was chosen by the students to highlight the differences in their work and to acknowledge that they are all linked by the time they spent together in workshops.
Each of the students picked eight of their most successful pieces to exhibit. Techniques on show ranged from oil painting, ceramic and glass to textiles and wire-work."Once again we were stunned by the creativity and the quality of work of our budding artists," said ISL-Q Head Chris Charleson.
Visual Art teacher Robyn O'Neill said:"The quality of work produced by our students at the end of the two year diploma course always astounds me, as does their progression in skill and understanding of the subject. The IB Visual Arts Diploma allows students to follow their own path and work within themes that are personal to them. This results in bodies of work that are thought-provoking. Our nine students showcased a total of 65 pieces of work. This made for a visually exciting exhibition which we are very proud to showcase."
The IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts course encourages students to challenge their creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a course in which students develop analytical skills and divergent thinking while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as artists. In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education and those who are seeking a lifelong enrichment through visual arts.
