Waterloo
Community
Schools
International
Baccalaureate
Diploma Program
Group 6
Theatre Arts SL/HL
​
IB Theatre Arts HL will focus on three core syllabus areas: theatre in context, theatre processes, and presenting theatre. In the first year, students will engage in instructional activities that hone skills relevant to theatre arts. In the second year, students complete four major assessments: a research presentation, a director’s notebook, a collaborative project and a solo theatre piece. By creating, designing, directing and performing theatre based on theatre contexts and theatre processes, students will experience the international and intercultural dynamic that inspires and sustains the world of theatre arts. Students will learn at an accelerated pace and the coursework will demonstrate elevated rigor.
Subject Brief
This two-page document, created by IB, explains the core requirements, the aims, the course, the diploma program and the various assessments for Theatre Arts SL/HL.
Visual Arts HL
IB Art Design HL is a two-year course that requires students to complete studio work plus research workbooks. The course is designed for students specializing in the visual arts with creative and imaginative abilities and who may pursue the visual arts at a college or university. Students are required to commit time outside of school to both their research workbooks and studio projects. Junior to senior year, students will be required to complete works for their portfolios, which are individually theme related. The course culminates with a senior gallery night to display student work at the end of the two years. Students will learn at an accelerated pace and the coursework will demonstrate elevated rigor.
Subject Brief
This two-page document, created by IB, explains the core requirements, the aims, the course, the diploma program and the various assessments for Visual Arts HL.
​
