IWB+Guide

= = =**In the investigation workbook the examiner is looking for evidence of:**=

• **depth and breadth** of ideas in relation to exploration of arts in **historical** and **cultural** contexts • coherent, focused and individual **investigative strategies into visual qualities** • the use of **diverse** strategies for **investigating** artworks through theory and practice, examining visual qualities, ideas and contexts • the ability to use **vocabulary and language accurately** in relation to discussing art and artmaking • clearly communicated ideas presented via text and image in an **effective** and aesthetic manner • work presented articulately, thoughtfully, coherently and **comprehensively** • a range of **primary** and secondary sources included in the sample pages and fully **referenced** • practical use of varied skills, techniques and processes, u**sing experimental and sustained** • the **application and use of a variety of skills**, techniques and processes when writing, discussing, interpreting and responding to artworks and presenting reasoned opinions. • the practical application of studies of selected topics both in depth and in breadth • **connections** between the student’s work and the work of others • a variety of skills, techniques and processes that demonstrate the relationship between investigation and studio.
 * approaches** in order to develop art-making ideas


 * Understanding the IB Criteria for the IWB:**

When you examine work from other cultures and times, you must include: 1. An analysis of the compositions, techniques, and media used. 2. A comparison of work: a. within a movement or culture. b. within an artist's body of work.
 * The analysis and comparison of art from different cultures and times and the consideration of its function and significance**
 * c. across cultures and/or times in an effort to create new connections.**

1. As much as you can, draw from source material that is **your own.** Draw from life. If you can't draw from life, draw from your own photographs. If you can't draw from your own photographs, use work that is in the **creative commons** judiciously, if you can't do that.... copying stuff from the internet is probably on par with guessing what something looks like.
 * The demonstration of skills, techniques and processes when making and analysing artworks and images**

2. **Experiment** and **Research** are the two main ingredients to developing your ideas.


 * The demonstration of investigative strategies into visual qualities, ideas and their contexts and a range of different approaches toward study and connections between them**

This is telling you that you need multiple approaches to make the connections listed above. Attack your artwork from multiple experiments and areas of research. Find solutions in new and interesting ways. **New ideas are often found by juxtaposing old ideas in a new way.**


 * The demonstration of depth and breadth through the development and synthesis of ideas**
 * Breadth:** Approach your ideas from many directions.
 * Depth:** Always use **reflection** and **critical observation.**

Be sure you **accurately** discuss your work with regards to the e's and p's, as well as movements, etc.
 * The demonstration of the specialist vocabulary of visual arts**

Guess which of the following you'll get big points for using:
 * The use of a range of sources which are properly acknowledged**
 * 1) Musuem/Gallery visits
 * 2) Primary sources about artists from books/journals.
 * 3) Making connections with real live artists & curators.
 * 4) google image search

Answer: If you chose #4, you failed life.

Your pages should have **visual impact** and be little works of heartfelt artwork in themselves! Include lots of reflection and critical observation!
 * The effective and creative presentation of work that demonstrates critical observation, reflection and discrimination**

You pretty much do this. No sweat.
 * The presentation of a relationship between studio and investigation**