IEB Visual Arts- Past Papers, Memos and Study Material
Date Published: October 27, 2020
Visual Arts is a great subject for creative and artistically talented individuals. In the IEB schooling system, the examinations are made up of both a practical and theoretical exam. Here we will focus on the latter.
Matric College has put together this cheat sheet to help you pass your IEB Visual Arts examination!
Past Papers
Past papers are a great way to practise your art theory. If you’re preparing for your exams, it’s important to know which areas you’re good at and which need more work. By doing past papers, you’ll very soon realise this!
Here are the IEB Visual Arts past papers from 2015-2019
Marking Guidelines
Marking guidelines are a great way for you to learn how to answer the questions. Knowing what is expected of your answers means that you’re more likely to bag the extra marks!
It’s also a great way to know which questions you should spend more time on and which need short and concise answers.
Here are the IEB Visual Arts marking guidelines from 2015-2019
Tips and tricks for passing IEB Visual Arts
Studying for exams can be tricky but you don’t have to do it alone. Here are some tips and tricks to help you pass your visual arts exam:
- Know your artists: Knowing your artists is an important part of your examination scope. Make sure you’ve memorised the artists, their work and their styles to make sure that you do well in your exam!
- Know the theory behind it: Art is also a practical subject. Make sure that you know all the theory behind the practical side of things to be able to fully understand and answer the questions! Do a little bit everyday.
- Practise past papers: Past papers are a great way for you to learn which learning areas you need to dedicate more time to!
- Try a study group: Study groups are a great way for you to learn new information from your friends that you might not have in your notes! It’s also a great opportunity for you to explain the theory out loud and see if you truly understand it.
Author: Andrea Frisby