Class support
Review current topics, clarify difficult concepts and work through school assignments.
Yanmai Education · since 2021
IB Visual Arts tutoring
IB Diploma Programme · online one-to-one
Online IB Visual Arts tutoring for the revised course, including the art-making portfolio, completed works and SL comparative study or HL artist project.
For international school students in Hong Kong and worldwide. Lessons follow the student's course guide, school pace and current learning needs.
The learning journey
What lessons can focus on
The revised course is first examined in May 2027. Assessment includes an art-making portfolio, a completed works component, and either the SL comparative study or HL artist project. The course distinguishes the SL and HL requirements more clearly.
Exam practice
Practise the relevant question types and review answers against the applicable marking guidance.
Coursework and IA
Plan the work, discuss research choices and receive feedback on drafts against the subject criteria.
The learning journey
Tutoring case studies
Draft feedback · EE
O’Keeffe’s flower paintings and symbolism
Comments on an art research essay about visual language in O’Keeffe’s flower paintings and symbolism.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What changed in the revised Visual Arts course?
First examined in May 2027, the revised course assesses the art-making portfolio, completed works, and either an SL comparative study or an HL artist project. SL and HL requirements are more clearly differentiated.
What is the comparative study?
SL students select one of their own completed works and connect it with works by at least two other artists. It is externally assessed and contributes 20%.
What is the artist project?
HL students plan and create a work, considering at least two artistic perspectives to position, make and present it. It is externally assessed and contributes 30%.
Do I need to be good at drawing to study Visual Arts?
The course values inquiry and the creative process, and the medium is not limited to drawing. Sustained making, documentation and reflection matter.
The learning journey