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Classroom Essentials
ISTA provides high-quality arts education resources that enrich learning through theatre, film and the arts. Designed for students, teachers, and young artists, our collection aims to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and deepen cultural understanding. Our resources are designed to strengthen subject knowledge, build practical skills, and boost confidence in the classroom and beyond.
Arts Learning On-Demand!
ISTA Encore delivers applause-worthy learning through through flexible, on-demand courses and resources created by our global network of artists and educators. Designed for international arts education, Encore provides practical, interactive opportunities that spark creativity, build skills, and support both teachers and students anytime, anywhere.
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Refine your skills, explore new ideas, and elevate your learning with ISTA Encore's growing library of high-quality courses.
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Encore Subscription
Unlock on-demand arts learning from ISTA's global community of artists and educators.
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Resources to Inspire
Available in our online ISTA Store, our resources support dynamic, inquiry-based learning and enhance arts education at every level. Each resource is designed to spark creativity, build skills, and inspire meaningful exploration in the arts.
Practical handbooks and guides that build knowledge, skills, and confidence in theatre, film, and the arts.
Flashcards, games, and creative tools designed to make learning interactive and engaging.
Inspiring posters available as instant digital downloads or sustainable print-on-demand resources.
Unique ISTA-branded items that celebrate creativity and connect you to our global arts community.
Discover resources that inspire creativity and enhance learning
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Resources for our community
Our members benefit from an exclusive online space to connect, collaborate, and access valuable tools for arts education. The ISTA Hub provides a gateway to the following unique resources:
Monthly resources
Each month ISTA members receive a free downloadable resource filled with lesson plans, activities, and creative tools—adaptable across age groups and contexts—to inspire teaching, enrich practice, and build a growing library of classroom-ready materials.
Scene Magazine
Since 2001, SCENE has been ISTA’s flagship magazine, offering global perspectives on theatre, film, and the performing arts. Published twice a year, it connects research and practice through diverse voices, providing inspiring articles, case studies, and practical resources for educators, artists, and students worldwide.
Community Forum
The ISTA Hub provides a dedicated online space for members to share ideas, exchange strategies, and collaborate with colleagues worldwide—building meaningful connections within a supportive international arts education community.
Get exclusive resources, discounts, AND free monthly materials
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In collaboration with the IB
ISTA frequently collaborates with the International Baccalaureate (IB) to develop high-quality resources for arts educators. One recent example is our work on curriculum-aligned materials for the IB Exchange, providing trusted, practical support for DP Arts teachers worldwide. These resources include:
Curriculum-aligned resources designed to meet IB DP arts course requirements.
Classroom-ready materials with practical strategies for immediate use.
Adaptable tools that support diverse teaching styles, contexts, and resources.
Expertly developed by ISTA's global network of educators and arts practitioners.
Current IB DP teachers can access these resources for free
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Featuring creative exercises, assessment insights, and journaling space, this official IB student guide supports inquiry-based and collaborative learning across all aspects of the IB DP Theatre Course.
PurcHASE ON AMAZON
Packed with practical exercises and assessments tips, this guide, written in collaboration between ISTA and the IB, supports independent and collaborative work while inspiring internationally-minded filmmaking.
PurcHASE ON AMAZON
Share Your Practice
Interested in collaborating with ISTA on a resource, book, or product? We work with educators, artists, and practitioners worlwide to create high-quality materials for our community. Contributors receive a competitive fee for each accepted submission.
Contact our Educator Engagement & Development Manager
We continually strive to innovate and expand our resource library, ensuring our community has access to fresh, relevant, and inspiring support for their creative journeys.
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