Teaching IB Visual Arts is more rewarding than ever.
But it’s also more complex.
The new syllabus brings greater emphasis on:
Visual evidence over lengthy text.
Personal inquiry and voice.
Process, not just product.
And yet…
Many students still default to paragraphs over visuals.
Teachers feel unsure how to shift their practice.
Creativity risks are being buried under confusion and criteria.
That’s where I come in…
With over 30 years as an Art Educator, I support teachers and students through the messy middle, bringing structure, clarity and creativity to the process.
I offer practical, visual thinking solutions that align with the new guide and support both teacher wellbeing and student confidence.
Intrigued about how I can help you?
Key Challenges
Too many words, not enough thinking
Students rely too heavily on written reflection and struggle to express thinking visually.
New syllabus, unclear path
The new syllabus feels overwhelming and it's unclear how to implement visual evidence and student voice effectively.
Creative intent, but no clear route
Students lack structure and tools to manage the inquiry process, reflect visually and develop curatorial intention.
Solutions
Workshops for teachers
Hands-on training to help educators shift classroom practice from word-dense tasks to visual strategies for ideation, reflection, and analysis, aligned to the new 2025 IB Visual Arts guide.
Strategy Sessions for teams
Tailored 1:1 or small group sessions to untangle specific challenges, from assessment alignment to visual documentation design and supporting diverse learners in the creative process.
Visual resources & student tools
Ready-to-use and bespoke resources including visual scaffolds for reflection, concept maps, creative timelines, analysis and inquiry guides to help students stay focused and confident.
Need support navigating the new IB Visual Arts guide?
Wellbeing benefits
The new IB Visual Arts guide asks for more intention, more inquiry and more personal voice.
But that doesn’t have to mean more stress.
Visual thinking is more than a learning tool, it’s a strategy for wellbeing, clarity and confidence.
By strengthening executive function skills, encouraging visual processing, and shifting away from word-heavy pressure, teachers and students experience:
Reduced academic stress and anxiety
Improved communication and engagement in learning
A more inclusive, innovative, and supported creative process
Want to explore more?
Find out how my visual thinking strategies, creative planning tools and curriculum-aligned workshops can help your students thrive, not just in their artwork, but in how they think, reflect, and grow.