The Arts Department of SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College (SOSHGIC) is mainly the visual art, music and performing art (Drama) units. 

The three units run courses from Middle Years Program (MYP) to the Diploma Program (DP) which provides a framework for learning that drives our students’ inherent artistic abilities to become creative, critical and reflective thinkers, and confident communicators of artistic ideas and thoughts.

Our visual art course focuses on the IB Visual Art program which creates a liberal environment for students to explore different ideas and techniques of their work, allowing them to experiment with media and methods within suitable academic boundaries.  

Additionally, the Music unit of the department offers a comprehensive music program that offers students the opportunity to create, perform, listen to and analyse music. Through the use of MYP units, students will methodically build musical skills and conceptual understanding as they learn music theory, music production, music history and playing  instruments.  

The Performing Arts unit runs a course designed to challenge our students’ abilities and talents to develop greater self-expression, stage presence, artistic awareness, self-reflection and acting skills, through the art of stage performance and design. Our students have the opportunity to acquire and develop their skills through the participation in the art and process of creating art. 

Moreover, The Arts Department is actively involved in co-curricular and extra- curricular activities. There are a number of such activities under the banner of CAS – Creativity, Action, Service – including learning of musical instruments, drama performance, pottery, wire sculpture, tie and dye, and basket-weaving, not to mention mural painting and assisting with any artistic decorations required for important school activities, such as the annual school play and band concerts.

Finally, The Arts Department, with its abundant resources and dedicated department members, is a great place for any student to engage in artistic and intellectual development and growth.