1. Comparative Study

4. What is the comparative study?
An in depth analysis and comparison between three different artworks by at least two artists from different cultural contexts
An opportunity to demonstrate your understanding for the artist works that have inspired and driven your art making practice

5. Formal requirements Comparative study is worth 20%
SL students submit screens
HL students submit screens
HL students submit and additional 3-5 screens which analyse the extent to which the artists discussed have influenced their studio work

6. Remember! In text referencing as well as a list of sources at the end
When importing images resize them to a maximum height or width of 1,500 pixels
Use a consistent design scheme for your presentation. Keep it subtle and easy to read
Make it aesthetically appealing! Communicate with visuals and graphics where possible

7. Marking criteria /30 SL /42 HL Marking criteria Marks A
Analysis of formal qualities 6 B
Interpretation of function and purpose C
Evaluation of cultural significance D
Making comparisons and connections E
Presentation and subject specific language
F (HL only)
Making connections to own art making practice
12 (HL only)
/30 SL
/42 HL

8. Research
The IB strongly recommends that at least one of the works explored in the comparative study is a work that you have experienced first hand
Ensure web research is also backed up with books, journals, articles, documentaries etc.
Where possible try contacting the artist!

9. Intro Title- Comparative Study Your name
Brief introduction- who you’re studying, which pieces and what the main theme is that you’re looking at.
For each artist include-
Artist’s name
Name of Artwork
Image of artwork
Date created

10. Apply McFee King’s conceptual framework
Audience’s
world
Audience
(response)
Artwork
Artist
Artist’s
world

11. What to analyse…
What media, processes and techniques have been used in each of the artworks?
What aspects of the processes and techniques are conventional or innovative?
How have formal qualities, such as the elements and principles of design, been used and to what effect (or affect)?
What motifs, signs and symbols have been used in the works and what do these communicate to the audience?
How have the artists’ methodologies influenced the student’s own art- making? (HL only)
Use your writing frameworks in your assessment booklets!!!!!

13. Explain the significance
What are the social, historical, political and intellectual contexts of each of the works explored?
How do the artworks reflect aspects of the world in which they were created?
What experiences of the world does the audience bring to their interpretation and appreciation of the artworks?
How has exploring these contexts influenced the students’ own art- making? (HL only)

14. Compare and contrast..
Venn diagram
Similarities
Differences

15. Significance to own work
Across the three pages...
Significance of the theme to their work and your own work
Links / similarities of artists work to your own.

16. Timeframe- HL Anyone falling behind with this schedule will sacrifice their double practical lesson and be referred to DG. It is VERY achievable!!
Date
Task
10/10
Intro (Pg 1)
17/10
Artist 1- Analysis (Pg 2), McFee (Pg 3), Significcance (Pg 4)
24/10
Artist 2- Analysis (Pg 5), McFee (Pg 6), Significcance (Pg 7)
31/10
Artist 3- Analysis (Pg 8), McFee (Pg 9), Significcance (Pg 10)
07/11
Comparison Venn (Pg 11) , Similarities (Pg 12) and Differences (Pg 13)
14/11
Refine / Make Changes.
21/11
Significance of Artworks to your own work (Pgs 14, 15 and 16)
28/11
05/12
Refine / Make Changes. Bibliography (Pg 17)
12/12
Bibliography (Pg 17) HAND IN- 14 / 12 / 16

17. Timeframe- SL Anyone falling behind with this schedule will sacrifice their double practical lesson and be referred to DG. It is VERY achievable!!
Date
Task
10/10
Intro (Pg 1)
17/10
Artist 1- Analysis (Pg 2), McFee (Pg 3), Significcance (Pg 4)
24/10
31/10
Artist 2- Analysis (Pg 5), McFee (Pg 6), Significcance (Pg 7)
07/11
14/11
Artist 3- Analysis (Pg 8), McFee (Pg 9), Significcance (Pg 10)
21/11
28/11
Comparison Venn (Pg 11) , Similarities (Pg 12) and Differences (Pg 13)
05/12
12/12
Bibliography (Pg 16) HAND IN- 14 / 12 / 16