Aesthetics

Aesthetics

Art

The aims of art education are to enable every child to:

  • enjoy art
  • communicate visually
  • make meaning through connecting with society and culture

    • Our Art programmes centre around three Big ideas:- Self and Immediate Environment, Singapore Past, Present and Future and The World and Place around us. Students explore different artistic expressions and make connections to the artworks which inspire them. Through art making and art appreciation develop creative critical thinking skills. Acquiring the skills in appreciating and communicating about the artworks enhance the development of Social and Emotional Learning competencies.

    Key developmental programmes are:

    Name of Programmes Target Level Objectives
    Self Portrait and Underwater World Primary 1
    My Friends and My Future Home Primary 2
    Mixed Media Artwork and Shape Exploration Primary 3
    Batik Art and Museum-Based Learning Primary 4 To enable students to:
    • Appreciate the origins of Batik.
    • Learn the process of traditional way of batik making and the correct use of traditional batik art tools (such as tjanting).
    • Apply Batik art making skills such as waxing, painting and layering in their artwork.
    3D-Sculptures and Basic Photography Primary 5
    Impressionism and 3D-Sculpture Primary 6

    Music

    We believe that all children are musical, and we seek to develop their aural and expressive abilities and sensibilities to empower them to appreciate and participate in music.

    The aims for music education are to:

    • Acquire and apply musical skills, knowledge and understanding through Listening, Creating and Performing
    • Develop abilities for creative expression and communication
    • Develop an understanding and appreciation of music in local and global cultures
    • Cultivate a life-long enjoyment and involvement in music

    Key Programmes

    Name of Programmes Objectives Target Level
    Chinese Orchestra To enable students to:
    • Appreciate the Chinese culture and instruments.
    • Recognize various instruments that make up the Chinese Orchestra.
    • Be able to play simple rhythmic pattern on 1 or 2 Chinese Orchestra instruments.
    • Create a simple rhythmic pattern and play in groups.
    		 Primary 1
    Dikir Barat To enable students to:
    • Demonstrate appreciation of the origin and formation of Dikir Barat.
    • Learn about the beat and rhythm patterns in Dikir Barat.
    • Learn about coordination of hands and body in Dikir Barat.
    • Incorporate creativity in a Dikir Barat performance.
    		 Primary 2
    Indian Percussion To enable students to:
    • Understand the culture and origin of the different Indian percussion instruments
    • Build musical skills through playing a percussion instrument.
    • Learn about the beat and rhythm in Indian Percussion.
    • Incorporate creativity in learning and performing.
    		 Primary 3
    Ukulele To enable students to:
    • Understand the culture and origin of Ukulele.
    • Build musical skills through playing the ukulele.
    • Play simple chords or pluck to accompany singing.
    		 Primary 4
    Ukulele To enable students to:
    • Understand the culture and origin of Ukulele.
    • Build musical skills through playing the ukulele.
    • Play simple chords or pluck to accompany singing.
    		 Primary 5
    Music Ensemble Primary 6

    Page last updated: 6 February 2023

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