Visual Arts

The Visual Arts course focuses on students' interests and encourages them to develop independent ideas as well as to locate these within international contexts. In producing personally relevant artworks, students respond visually to individual and cultural experiences, extending their limits and discovering new techniques to express their thoughts and feelings.

The practical exploration is supported by contextual, visual and critical investigation. First-hand observations in museums and galleries help to develop an understanding of different art concepts and to enhance students' appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts. Art history is covered throughout the course by comparing different art movements, their purposes and aims.

The final examination is based on an exhibition showing the record of investigation in workbooks as well as the studio work produced throughout the course. The topics are chosen and developed by the students and could centre, for example, on the self or on the individual and society. The assessment focuses more on the creative, independent and personal approach than on technical perfection; as the programme promotes students' natural curiosity and encourages them to take risks, the studio work can cover a wide range of techniques and art concepts. Watch a short impression of student work on video.