IB PROGRAMMES
Alameda International offers two IB programmes for 11th and 12th grade students: DP & CP. The DP prepares students for college, allowing them to earn undergraduate credit alongside their high school diploma. The CP offers students an opportunity to focus specifically on creative careers, preparing them for immediate entry and certification into the job market or higher education.
The Visual Arts CP is in Visual Communication. Students turn their passion for visual arts (graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, etc.) into a viable career option in addition to providing the academic rigor found at the undergraduate level.
Students will refine their art skills, gain contextual knowledge about visual culture, and prepare a portfolio of work to be reviewed by industry leaders. Students also engage in the CP Core: Personal Professional Skills, Service Learning, Reflective Project, and Language Development.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Prior to the DP, starting in 11th Grade, students are encouraged to take foundational and Level 1 courses as a 9th and 10th grader. This will allow them to engage fully with the art department and also provide them an opportunity to explore and refine their skills.
In 11th Grade, DP students will take 2 DP courses: DP Art, and a DP class of their choice (English, History, Science, etc.) In addition to the DP courses, students will also be required to take the Personal Professional Skills course as well as engage with the specific CP Career-related Studies curriculum.
9th & 10th Grade
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Foundations
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Graphic Design/Illustration 1
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Draw/Paint 1
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Ceramics 1
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Jewelry/Metal 1
11th Grade
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IB DP Art Year 1
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IB DP Choice Year 1
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PPS Year 1
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Visual Culture & Context
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Creative Career Exploration
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Other courses required for graduation
12th Grade
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IB DP Art Year 2
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IB DP Choice Year 2
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PPS Year 2
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Portfolio Building & Review
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Other courses required for graduation
By 12th Grade students will also engage in their service-learning requirement, present their reflective project, and produce a language development portfolio. Students will also receive certification from Adobe as a Certified Associate Designer and have a professional portfolio review.
