Comparative Study
The majority of the work for your Comparative Study will be started at the end of your first year of IB Visual Arts. During the beginning of your second year in IB Visual Arts, you will begin to finalize your Comparative Study in a digital format.
Requirements:
Create a Google Slides with the following information:
10–15 screens(slides) which examine and compare at least three artworks, at least two of which need to be by different artists. The works selected for comparison and analysis should come from differing cultural contexts. If you have questions about the artworks, see Ms. Church for clarification and guidance.
3–5 screens, which analyze the extent to which your work and practices have been influenced by the art and artists examined (HL Only). Submit a list of sources used!
There are 6 criteria that need to be met within the Comparative Study.
The following criteria are required for final digital submission of the Comparative Study:
Criteria A: Analysis of Formal Qualities
- an effective identification and analysis of the formal qualities of the selected artworks, objects and artifacts.
Criteria B: Interpretation of Function and Purpose
- an informed and appropriate interpretation of the function and purpose of the selected artworks, objects and artifacts within the cultural context in which they were created.
Criteria C: Evaluation of Cultural Significance
- an informed understanding of the cultural significance of the selected artworks, objects and artifacts within the specific context in which they were created.
Criteria D: Making Comparisons and Connections
- an effective identification and critical analysis of the connections, similarities and differences between the selected artworks, objects and artifacts.
Criteria E: Presentation and Subject Specific Language
- information that is conveyed clearly and coherently in a visually appropriate and legible manner, supported by the consistent use of appropriate subject-specific language.
Criteria F: Making Connections to Own Art Making Practices
- an analysis and reflection on the outcomes of the comparative study investigation and on how this has influenced your own development as an artist, identifying connections between one or more of the selected works and your own art-making processes and practices.
Further Advice for Students
- Most students will complete the comparative study using a slide presentation software such as Microsoft’s PowerPoint®, Apple’s Keynote® or Prezi Pro™, and then convert the document to a portable document file (PDF) for electronic submission. Avoid using animations within slides and animated transitions between slides that may be lost when the file is converted, or may be missed if a moderator advances through your presentation prematurely.
- When importing images for your presentation, resize them first to a maximum height or width of 1,500 pixels, optimized for web and devices. This will significantly reduce the overall size of your file, without compromising the image quality when viewed on a screen.
- Use a consistent design scheme for your presentation. Use one or two fonts throughout the presentation. Sans serif fonts tend to be easier to read on screen. Avoid narrow or cursive fonts. Make slide backgrounds subtle and consistent and use high contrast between background and text colour.
- Wherever possible, communicate with visuals and graphics in preference to text.
- Check your grammar and spelling, paying particular attention to the spelling of artists’ names and subject-specific terminology.
- Your teacher is able to provide suggestions to improve your comparative study on your first draft only. Make sure you submit it on time.
Comparative Study Exemplars
Example 1
CS Template 2
CS Template 2