Visual Arts · A1 The syllabus

VAA3.1 — The seven assessment objectives

Visual Arts · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. VAA3.1.1

   Curate

   To curate is to prepare visual (and written) materials to communicate meaning for an audience.

2. VAA3.1.2

   Investigate

   To investigate is to research, but also to explore and experiment, consider and envisage new solutions, and to expand understanding.

3. VAA3.1.3

   Generate

   To generate is to create new possibilities.

4. VAA3.1.4

   Situate

   To situate is to consider an idea or form in relation to time and place.

5. VAA3.1.5

   Refine

   To refine is to review and improve work through reflection, dialogue and critique.

6. VAA3.1.6

   Resolve

   To resolve is to work through ideas to a point of completion.

7. VAA3.1.7

   Synthesize

   To synthesize is to bring together disparate elements in meaningful combination.