Our Goals and Approach (Art)

Our Goals (Art)

Foster creativity and imagination – Nurture dispositions such as curiosity, openness, reflectiveness, and adaptability to prepare students for innovation.

Develop critical and inventive thinking – Cultivate the ability to observe closely, view from multiple perspectives, take risks, and persist in problem-solving.

Build visual literacy and communication skills – Equip students to discern, interpret, and create meaning through visual media with confidence and skill.

Encourage self-expression and agency – Provide opportunities for students to express themselves authentically and develop confidence in their ideas.

Strengthen identity and cultural appreciation – Help students understand themselves and their place in society, appreciate Singapore’s cultural heritage, and respect global diversity.

Promote lifelong appreciation of art – Instill enjoyment of art and engagement with artworks across local and global contexts.

Our Approach (Art)

Holistic and balanced – Address aesthetic, cognitive, and affective dimensions of learning through both making and responding to art.

Experiential and hands-on – Engage students in creating with varied media, tools, and methods, encouraging exploration and risk-taking.

Visual communication and meaning-making – Develop skills in interpreting, creating, and sharing ideas through visual forms.

Contextual and cultural – Incorporate local artworks, artists, and traditions while also connecting to global art forms to foster cultural literacy.

Discussion and reflection – Encourage conversations about art, allowing students to articulate their thoughts, evaluate ideas, and broaden perspectives.

Progressive and developmental – Build foundational skills in primary school that grow into more critical art discourse and critique in secondary school.

Student-centred – Provide opportunities that connect art learning to students’ interests, talents, and lived experiences, nurturing ownership and enjoyment.