Visual Arts

The IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts course encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problemsolving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.

In addition to exploring and comparing visual arts from different perspectives and in different contexts, students are expected to engage in, experiment with and critically reflect upon a wide range of contemporary practices and media. The course is designed for students who want to go on to study visual arts in higher education as well as for those who are seeking lifelong enrichment through visual arts.

Six young artists complete their two-year curation project.

Meet our Visual Arts Class of 2025

From 24 - 28 March, the Visual Arts Class of Dresden International School (DIS) is exhibiting a range of creative works along with artistic exploration of the two-year course. Our students will hold their annual International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Visual Arts Exhibition at the Altmarktgalerie Dresden, former VIBASWEETS rooms. This year, six students will exhibit their work and curate their own set up, deciding how to mount, display, and explain their work. Teachers, their families and friends, and students are invited to attend the finissage to admire the art and congratulate the artists on completing their work. Join us on Friday, 28 March at 18:00.

The twelve students participating in this exhibition are: Amely, Elli, Mariia, Milena, Sofiia and Paul. 

All artworks will be displayed in the virtual art exhibition soon. Below you find the link to one of our last exhibitions. Enjoy!

Visit the Virtual Art Exhibition 2023

Elke Greite

Visual Arts Teacher

A standout feature of the DP Visual Arts program is the final DP VA exhibition, where our Grade 12 VA students proudly present their thoughtfully curated artworks to the DIS community and the public. This year, we are honoured to showcase this inspiring display in the historical setting of the old building complex of the Altmarkt Gallery, Dresden.

Their pieces incorporate traditional and contemporary media, inviting viewers to dialogue with their creative visions. Seeing their artistic expressions come to life and witnessing how they challenge perspectives is genuinely inspiring. This interaction sparks reflection, encouraging audiences to explore diverse interpretations and engage with multiple viewpoints.

Their artistic journey has been transformative - developing their technical skills, shaping their identities, and strengthening their creative voices. As their teacher, I have watched them grow in confidence and vision, expanding their aspirations. Their work and the stories they tell through their art will continue to resonate with me. This showcase marks a significant step in their ongoing artistic and personal development, and I do not doubt that their creativity will keep shaping how they see and impact the world.