Arts

Subject Overview

In IB MYP Arts, students explore a wide range of artistic forms such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The aim is not only to develop technical skills, but also to foster creativity, self-expression, and cultural awareness.

Through activities like choreography, painting, mime, musical storytelling, ceramics, and performance projects, students learn to investigate, create, and reflect. They also gain confidence by presenting their work in school events such as the shows, the AIS Dance, and the end-of-year performance.

Overall, IB MYP Arts encourages students to express themselves, think creatively, and engage with others through the universal language of the arts.

 

Skills

• Explore and experiment with different forms of artistic expression: theater, dance, music, painting, and ceramics
• Develop creativity and self-confidence by presenting artistic work in public
• Foster collaboration through collective artistic projects
• Connect the arts with cultural and community events in the school calendar
  
   

Content

Visual Arts:

• White Clay: creation of Christmas ornaments for the AIS tree and decorative magnets (developing manual skills, exploring materials, reflecting on design)
• Painting: exploration of styles and painting techniques, creation of original artworks to express ideas and emotions
   

Performing Arts:

• Shadow Theater: performance of classic tales for Maternelle (teamwork, exploration of narratives and cultural traditions, creativity in staging)
• Dance Styles and Choreography: learning different dance styles and creating group choreographies (understanding cultural codes, body experimentation, collective expression)
• Spring Show and Halloween Show: artistic productions combining dance, music, and theater (applying learned skills, teamwork, performing for a real audience)
   

Music:

• Body percussion exercises and rhythm games to develop internal pulse and rhythmic precision
• Designing short choreographies that integrate rhythmic patterns and simple variations
• Working in small groups to create and rehearse choreographic pieces
   

Collaborative Design and Creation:

• T-shirts for Camp Champions: design and printing of team T-shirts (creative thinking applied to design, building group identity, linking to school experiences)
  
   

IB MYP Assessment Criteria

Subject Overview

In MYP Arts, students explore a wide range of artistic forms such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts. The aim is not only to develop technical skills, but also to foster creativity, self-expression, and cultural awareness.

Through activities like choreography, painting, mime, musical storytelling, ceramics, and performance projects, students learn to investigate, create, and reflect. They also gain confidence by presenting their work in school events such as the shows, the AIS Dance, and the end-of-year performance.

Overall, MYP Arts encourages students to express themselves, think creatively, and engage with others through the universal language of the arts.

 

Skills

• Explore and experiment with different forms of artistic expression through mime theater, dance, painting, and ceramics
• Develop creativity and self-confidence by presenting work at public events such as the Winter Show and the AIS Dance
• Foster teamwork and collaboration through collective projects like choreographies, mime performances, and group design work
• Connect the arts with school traditions and community events through projects such as Christmas ornaments, AIS magnets, and Camp Champion T-shirts
• Apply artistic skills not only to create works of art, but also to plan, organize, and carry out school-wide events (e.g., AIS Dance)
  
   

Content

Visual Arts:

• White Clay: creation of Christmas ornaments for the AIS tree and decorative magnets (developing manual skills, exploring materials, reflecting on design)
• Painting: exploration of styles and painting techniques, creation of original artworks to express ideas and emotions

Performing Arts:

• Mime Theater: performance of mime scenes (nonverbal storytelling, gesture, facial expression, creativity in staging)
• Dance Styles and Choreography: learning different dance styles and creating group choreographies (understanding cultural codes, body experimentation, collective expression)
• Winter Show: artistic productions integrating music, dance, and theater (applying learned skills, teamwork, performing for a real audience)

Community & Event Arts:

• T-shirts for Camp Champions: design and printing of team T-shirts (creative thinking applied to design, building group identity, linking to school experiences)
• Organize the AIS Dance: planning and carrying out a school-wide dance event (creative design, event organization, collaboration, community engagement)

Music:

• Body percussion exercises and rhythm games to develop internal pulse and rhythmic precision
• Designing short choreographies that integrate rhythmic patterns and simple variations
• Working in small groups to create and rehearse choreographic pieces
  
   

MYP Assessment Criteria

Subject Overview

In 8th Grade Arts, students explore a wide range of visual and performing arts, building both technical skills and creative expression. The course emphasizes experimentation, personal voice, and critical thinking, allowing students to engage with various artistic media such as drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, music, theater, and dance.

Students will learn to analyze and interpret artworks, understand cultural and historical contexts, and communicate ideas effectively through their own creations. Collaborative projects and reflective discussions encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and artistic confidence.

 

Skills

• Explore and experiment with different forms of artistic expression through mime theater, dance, painting, and ceramics
• Develop creativity and self-confidence by presenting work at public events such as the end of the school year performance
• Foster teamwork and collaboration through collective projects like choreographies, mime performances, group design work and musical storytelling
• Connect the arts with school traditions and community events through projects such as Christmas ornaments, AIS magnets, and Camp Champion T-shirts
• Apply artistic skills not only to create works of art but also to plan, organize, and carry out school-wide events (e.g., Trip to Spain)
  
   

Content

Visual Arts:

• White Clay: creation of Christmas ornaments for the AIS tree and decorative magnets (developing manual skills, exploring materials, reflecting on design)
• Painting: exploration of styles and painting techniques, creation of original artworks to express ideas and emotions

Performing Arts:

• Musical Storytelling: performance of short stories enhanced with music and sounds
• Dance Styles and Choreography: learning different dance styles and creating group choreographies (understanding cultural codes, body experimentation, collective expression)
• End of the year show: artistic productions integrating music, dance, and theater (applying learned skills, teamwork, performing for a real audience)

Community & Event Arts:

• T-shirts for Camp Champions: design and printing of team T-shirts (creative thinking applied to design, building group identity, linking to school experiences)
• Organize the Trip to Spain: cultural exploration, itinerary planning, logistics and safety awareness, collaboration, documentation and reflection, community engagement

Music:

• Body percussion exercises and rhythm games to develop internal pulse and rhythmic precision
• Designing short choreographies that integrate rhythmic patterns and simple variations
• Working in small groups to create and rehearse choreographic pieces
  
   

MYP Assessment Criteria