Four Creative Disciplines

What You'll Study

Each discipline has its own dedicated trainers and progressive lessons aligned with MYP Arts criteria.

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Visual Art

4 trainers · 8 lessons

Study elements of art, principles of design, art criticism methods, and art history from ancient to modern movements.

Elements Principles Criticism Art History

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Music

3 trainers · 6 lessons

Master music theory fundamentals, rhythm and time signatures, and develop listening analysis skills for diverse genres.

Music Theory Rhythm Listening Analysis

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Drama

3 trainers · 10 lessons

Explore acting techniques and practitioners, stagecraft and design elements, and drama analysis including identity and protest theatre.

Acting Stagecraft Drama Analysis

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Design

2 trainers · 4 lessons

Learn the MYP design cycle, evaluation techniques, visual communication principles, and branding fundamentals.

Design Process Visual Communication

Try It Out

Sample Questions

A preview of the questions you will encounter across the Arts trainers.

Visual Art — Elements Trainer

Explain how an artist could use colour temperature (warm vs cool colours) to create a sense of depth in a landscape painting.

Answer: Warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows) appear to advance towards the viewer, while cool colours (blues, greens, purples) appear to recede. An artist can place warm colours in the foreground and cooler, lighter tones in the background to create atmospheric perspective, giving the illusion of distance and depth.

Music — Music Theory Trainer

What is the difference between a major and minor triad? How does each typically affect the mood of a piece?

Answer: A major triad consists of a root, major third, and perfect fifth (e.g. C-E-G), while a minor triad has a root, minor third, and perfect fifth (e.g. C-E♭-G). Major triads generally sound bright and uplifting, while minor triads convey a darker, more melancholic quality. Composers use this contrast to shape the emotional character of their music.

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