Our Goals & Approach (Art)

Our Goals 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our Approach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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