IB Art

The International Baccalaureate Programme is recognized worldwide as an interdisciplinary approach to a liberal arts education in a rigorous environment. The International Baccalaureate Organization was founded in 1965, to develop an international standard for high student achievement that could be recognized worldwide. All curriculums at Sussex Central High School are based on Delaware State Standards and the Common Core. International Baccalaureate course syllabi with topics and goals have been submitted to International Baccalaureate for approval.

Only students who have applied to the International Academy at Sussex Central High School and who have been accepted are eligible for these courses.

IB-ART300 (Gr. 11), IB-ART400 (Gr. 12) International Baccalaureate - Arts HL

Prerequisite: Application to IB Programme

The International Baccalaureate Arts HL is a two year course involving studio work and research assignments for support and documentation of the students’ artistic journey. The course enables students to engage in both practical exploration and artistic production, and in independent contextual, visual and critical investigation. The course is designed to enable students to study visual arts in higher education and also welcomes those students who seek life enrichment through visual arts. Students enrolled in this course will be involved in studio/lab work, study of art history, criticism and aesthetics.