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Visual Arts IBCP

The Visual Arts CP aims to develop students in their artistic practice by providing a robust foundation in diverse artistic techniques and creative expression; professional skills for navigating the art world, such as portfolio development and networking; and cultivate their critical thinking abilities to evaluate and interpret art and foster intellectual growth.

The Visual Arts Career-related Studies (CRS) curriculum comprises core modules and workshops designed to provide students with a holistic experience and understanding of visual arts.

Craft Exposure/Vocational Skills

This module focuses on helping students enrich, expand, and experiment with various types of media to develop their confidence and competence to express their artistic voice and identities as emerging arts practitioners. Students will pursue a balanced approach to thinking about media, reinforcing key skills and techniques while providing a white space for crucial experimentation to build their artistic identity with confidence. Learning journeys to various art exhibitions in Singapore provide enrichment and offer practical exposure to the vibrant arts scene.


Professional Practice

This module focuses on the development of a wide range of practices and pragmatic knowledge essential for professional practice, such as drafting proposals, understanding the basis of pricing artworks, and creating and curating portfolios for various purposes. These practices will translate into professional management of workspaces, practices, and projects. Students will also develop communication skills and gain basic legal knowledge to navigate intellectual property rights and contractual agreements.


Writing and Communication Skills

This module focuses on developing various writing and communication skills. Students will be equipped to articulate effectively in both written and verbal forms. These are important skills throughout an artist’s career as they work on artist statements and exhibition reviews, present critical analyses of artworks, and attend seminar discussions which require public speaking skills.

Alumni Stories

Despite going through the IBCP during the COVID-19 pandemic, the programme was structured and productive, providing me with fundamental and crucial skills that I needed to step into the art industry. It also provided the resources such as space, materials, and mentorship, which I realised has been so incredibly accessible and helpful.”


Vanessa Liem (VA CP, Class of 2020)

Bachelor (Hons) of Fine Art (Painting), University of the Arts, London