Visual Arts Companion
Visual Arts Companion for IB Middle Years Programme
A Resource by founders of Art Journal Foundation
A practical, classroom-tested guide for IB MYP Visual Arts teachers and students.
Teaching Visual Arts in the IB Middle Years Programme involves balancing conceptual understanding, creative process, documentation, and assessment. This resource was created to support educators and learners in navigating IB expectations with clarity while keeping creativity, inquiry, and reflection at the centre of practice.
Highlights
- Understanding IB MYP Visual Arts objectives and criteria
- Planning concept-driven, inquiry-based art units
- Supporting Process Journals and visual documentation
- Making assessment transparent and student-friendly
- Bridging IB language with everyday classroom practice
Who this resource is for
- IB MYP Visual Arts teachers
- School leaders and MYP coordinators
- New and transitioning IB educators
- Students seeking clarity on process and expectations
What makes this resource distinctive
Written by IB educators and school leaders, this book is grounded in classroom realities. It focuses not only on what the IB expects, but on how to thoughtfully support learning, creativity, reflection, and assessment in Visual Arts classrooms.
Aligned with the Art Journal Foundation philosophy
At Art Journal Foundation, we believe in empowering educators through reflective practice, strong pedagogy, and authentic creative inquiry. This resource reflects those values, supporting educators to nurture confident, thoughtful, and expressive young artists.
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Visual Arts Companion for the IB Middle Years Programme
Author: Ruchira Banka, Nirav Patel
