As Year 11 students start to prepare for IGCSE coursework and exams, they will also be considering their options for study in Senior Studies (Year 12 and Year 13). We talked to Priya S, a Year 13 Visual Arts student, about her recent experiences during the Higher Level IB Visual Arts course. Here’s what she had to say.
I have always had a passion for art since I was young and IB Visual Arts is a self-directed course that has allowed me to express myself without having any limits which made it extremely interesting for me. I also took this course to help me prepare for my future goals and career as I aspire to study fashion marketing in university. Moreover, art is a subject that helps me relieve the stress from all the other IB subjects.
My favourite thing about doing IB Visual Arts is that I am able to go at my own pace and this is one subject that has lots of freedom as you have no limits, your artworks are entirely up to you!
The most challenging aspect of IB Visual Arts is that it can be extremely time-consuming as you have to balance all your other school work with creating art pieces. However, if you really have a passion for art, you will enjoy creating the art pieces as it feels like you're taking a break instead of studying like the other IB subjects.
(Describe what the work is about and how you made it.)
One of the best pieces I created this year is string art which is characterized by an arrangement of coloured thread strung between points to form geometric patterns. To create these patterns I used a ruler, compass, protractor, pencil, and paper. I first sketched out patterns with symmetry. This is abstract, it's like an optical illusion that leaves the interpretation of the viewers very open and it also leaves the concept and the message you want to convey very openly for the viewer.
Overall, IB visual art is a really exciting course, and if you are interested in art, this is the course for you. It is a two-year programme designed for students who are self-motivated and passionate about art. Nothing is more enjoyable on this planet than doing what you love.
Are you a new student at St Andrews International School Bangkok looking to dip your toes into the world of swimming? Or perhaps you are a current student who has always wanted to improve your skills in the pool? Then there is no better time than now to join the STA Marlins Swimming Squad. The Marlins Recreational Group is our latest swimming programme, welcoming all beginners on Tuesdays after school.
At St Andrews Bangkok, we believe that every child has the potential to discover and develop a unique musical voice. Our Instrumental Programme offers students an extraordinary opportunity to explore and master a range of musical instruments, fostering a lifelong love for music and enhancing their cognitive and creative development.
What an exciting time this is for the Aquatics Department at St Andrews International School Bangkok. During the summer, as we basked in the glow of remarkable news of our swimming coach and athlete qualifying for the 2024 Olympic Games, the result made it even better. The Olympics, an event that unites athletes from around the world in a celebration of sportsmanship and human spirit, has come particularly close to home for our community this year, inspiring students, staff, and parents alike.
