Content
In both the Pervasive and Specialist Tracks, students will develop practical skills in:·
- two-dimensional art forms, e.g. drawing, painting, printmaking;
- three-dimensional art forms, e.g. sculpture using ceramics;
- design, e.g. character design, fashion design, graphic design; and
- digital media, e.g. digital imaging, digital illustration.
These provide the platform for the critical study and discussion of artists, artworks and art concepts as well as aesthetic principles.
In the Specialist Track, students’ learning experiences will be extended to real-world application of their art learning; ranging from planning and curating art exhibitions, visiting places of art-related work as well as working with practising artists.
The NBSS formal Art curriculum comprises the GAP and EAP at the lower and upper secondary levels respectively. The EAP is delivered through the upper secondary Art formal curriculum and an extended programme conducted after curriculum hours. The curriculum outline, which illustrates the progression of learning at the different levels, is given below.
- Formal Curriculum (Secondary 1-3) Programme Outline
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Level |
Module(s) (technical skills & key concepts/knowledge) |
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Sec 1 |
Drawing I: Stylised drawing using pencil & ink |
Painting I: Colour exploration |
Design: 2-D / Graphic design |
Printmaking |
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Medium-specific knowledge of artists and artworks; aesthetic principles |
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Sec 2 |
Drawing II: Observational studies using pencil & ink |
Painting II: Stylistic exploration |
Design: Character design |
3-D Art: Ceramics |
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Thematic study of artists and artworks and application of aesthetic principles; art & design; basic creative process |
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Sec 3 |
Drawing III: Deeper observational studies using pencil, ink & colour pencil |
Painting III: Further stylistic exploration |
Design: Visual communication |
Digital imaging, photography & illustration |
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Critical study of art; application of the creative process; presentation |
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- Extended Programme (Secondary 3) Outline:
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Term |
Content |
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1 |
Artist Talks 6-7 sessions of interaction with invited practitioners, who will share on the following:
The invited practitioners will be from any of the following professions:
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3 |
Art / Design Project with Consulting Artist 6-7 weekly sessions to complete an authentic, real-life project in collaboration with a consulting artist. |