Aims

The NBSS ALP in Art aims to develop students who are:

a) Ardent Advocates

• Students see the relevance of art to their own lives and thus better appreciate its significance in the social, cultural and economic fabric of contemporary society
• Students have real knowledge of possibilities that art has to offer as an educational or professional pursuit
• Students pursue further studies/ practice in art

b) Confident Communicators

• Students are able to discuss and present their own and others’ artworks using appropriate vocabulary (verbal)
• Students are able to express themselves through art (artistic expression)
• Students are able to communicate intent/ideas through their art practice (effective communication through art)

c) Skilled Practitioners

• Students have baseline skills and knowledge in different art forms
• Students are proficient in their chosen art forms

d) Empowered Thinkers

• Students take ownership of the creative process
• Students apply their art learning to impact others (to make their mark in the world)