WAO Arts & Media & Design
Welcome to the Arts & Media & Design Track of the World Academic Olympics (WAO)!
This track is curated for high school students passionate about exploring the creative, cultural, and communicative aspects of arts, media, and design. It provides a platform to showcase their talents, gain a deeper understanding of artistic and media theories, and develop practical skills in various creative domains. This track highlights the importance of arts and design in shaping cultural narratives, driving innovation, and enhancing our quality of life.
The Arts, Media, & Design Track encompasses a diverse range of disciplines that foster creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills, empowering students to innovate and express themselves through various artistic and design mediums.
Explore the WAO Arts & Media & Design events by clusters:
Arts Events
Architecture
Studies the principles and practices of architectural design.
2024-12 (Dec)
Art Criticism and Aesthetics
Studies the principles of art criticism and the philosophy of aesthetics.
2024-10 (Oct)
Art Education
Studies the methods and practices of teaching art.
2025-03 (Mar)
Art History
Examines the history and development of visual arts across cultures and time periods.
2024-08 (Aug)
Art Therapy
Examines the use of art as a therapeutic tool.
2025-02 (Feb)
Art and Technology
Examines the intersection of art and technology.
2025-05 (May)
Creative Writing
Focuses on the art of writing fiction, poetry, and other creative forms.
2025-02 (Feb)
Dance
Covers the techniques, history, and performance of dance.
2025-02 (Feb)
Digital Art and Design
Examines the creation of art using digital tools and techniques.
2025-01 (Jan)
Fashion Design
Focuses on the principles and practices of designing fashion.
2025-04 (Apr)
Film Studies
Analyzes the history, theory, and criticism of film.
2024-12 (Dec)
Museum Studies
Explores the principles and practices of museum management and curation.
2025-03 (Mar)
Music Theory and Composition
Studies the principles of music theory and the art of composition.
2025-01 (Jan)
Painting
Explores various painting techniques and styles.
2024-11 (Nov)
Photography
Covers the technical and artistic aspects of photography.
2024-10 (Oct)
Printmaking
Studies the techniques and processes of printmaking.
2024-12 (Dec)
Public Art
Studies the creation and impact of art in public spaces.
2025-06 (Jun)e
Sculpture
Focuses on the creation of three-dimensional artworks.
2024-11 (Nov)
Studio Art
Focuses on the creation of visual art through various mediums and techniques.
2024-09 (Sept)
Theater Studies
Explores the history, theory, and practice of theater.
2025-01 (Jan)
Visual Culture Studies
Examines the role of visual culture in society.
2025-03 (Mar)
Design Events
Computational Design
Examines the use of computational tools in the design process.
2025-05 (May)
Design History and Theory
Examines the history and theory of design.
2025-02 (Feb)
Design Management
Studies the principles and practices of managing design projects and teams.
2025-04 (Apr)
Design Research
Covers the methods and practices of conducting design research.
2025-03 (Mar)
Design Thinking
Covers the methods and practices of design thinking.
2025-01 (Jan)
Design for Social Impact
Examines the role of design in addressing social issues.
2025-03 (Mar)
Environmental Design
Focuses on the design of sustainable and environmentally-friendly spaces.
2025-02 (Feb)
Exhibition Design
Focuses on the principles and practices of designing exhibitions.
2025-01 (Jan)
Industrial Design
Examines the principles and practices of designing industrial products.
2024-11 (Nov)
Interaction Design
Examines the design of interactive digital products and systems.
2024-12 (Dec)
Interior Design
Studies the principles of designing interior spaces.
2024-11 (Nov)
Introduction to Design
Provides an overview of the principles and practices of design.
2024-09 (Sept)
Motion Graphics and Animation
Examines the principles of creating motion graphics and animation.
2025-02 (Feb)
Product Design
Focuses on the design and development of new products.
2024-12 (Dec)
Sustainable Design
Studies the principles of designing sustainable products and spaces.
2025-03 (Mar)
Typography
Studies the art and technique of arranging type.
2025-01 (Jan)
User Experience Design
Studies the principles of designing user-friendly interfaces and experiences.
2024-12 (Dec)
Virtual Reality Design
Focuses on the principles and techniques of designing virtual reality experiences.
2025-04 (Apr)
Media Events
Broadcast Journalism
Examines the techniques of broadcast journalism.
2025-01 (Jan)
Digital Media Production
Covers the techniques of producing digital media content.
2024-12 (Dec)
Documentary Production
Covers the principles and practices of documentary filmmaking.
2025-03 (Mar)
Entertainment Media
Studies the production and impact of entertainment media.
2025-04 (Apr)
Global Media
Examines media in a global context.
2025-06 (Jun)e
Introduction to Media Studies
Provides an overview of the field of media studies.
2024-08 (Aug)
Journalism
Focuses on the principles and practices of journalism.
2024-12 (Dec)
Media Economics and Management
Examines the economic and managerial aspects of media industries.
2025-02 (Feb)
Media Ethics and Law
Examines the ethical and legal issues in media.
2024-09 (Sept)
Media History
Studies the history of media and its evolution.
2024-10 (Oct)
Media Literacy
Focuses on developing critical skills for analyzing media content.
2024-11 (Nov)
Media Psychology
Studies the psychological impact of media on audiences.
2025-02 (Feb)
Media Research Methods
Covers the methods of conducting research in media studies.
2025-05 (May)
Media and Cultural Studies
Examines media from a cultural studies perspective.
2025-03 (Mar)
Media and Politics
Examines the relationship between media and politics.
2025-02 (Feb)
Media and Society
Studies the relationship between media and society.
2024-12 (Dec)
Public Relations
Focuses on the strategies and practices of public relations.
2025-01 (Jan)
Social Media
Studies the impact and usage of social media.
2025-03 (Mar)
Sports Media
Focuses on the production and impact of sports media.
2025-04 (Apr)
Visual Communication
Examines the principles of visual communication.