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Aesthetics
Syllabus Framework for Arts Appreciation Programme
Aesthetics Vision –
Students to discover their talents and strengths, become thinking, creative individuals who contributes to the community.
The
Arts Appreciation Programme
Framework guides the development of the arts curriculum. It consist of pedagogical approaches for skills and character education to develop the desired learner outcome. It aims to introduce a variety of artistic forms and techniques as a foundational approach to allowing the students to broaden their knowledge and perspective of the arts.
The framework objectives are for every student to be able to
Create, Explore and Appreciate
the arts. Through the opportunities provided students can develop skills and awareness towards the intrinsic value of the arts.

3 key attributes of the desired learner outcome
Create To Create to inspire confidence and creativity |
Explore To Explore and embrace diverse experiences |
Appreciate To Appreciate and cultivate understanding |
Students to develop visual literacy through the arts by creating, presenting and performing. | Students generate ideas to respond and communicate through the exploration of the arts. | Students discover meaningful connections between the arts and the world. |
An overview of the Arts Appreciation Programme
Year 1 & Year 2 Core Arts Modules |
Year 3 Compulsory Modules |
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Classes swap between Visual Art, Drama and Music per semester. Visual Art: Year 1 & Year 2 - 60 hrs/semester - 3 hrs/week Studio and Art Lab based art lesson Development through Drama: Year 1 & 2 - 30hrs (20 sessions @ 1.5h) Music & Movement: Year 1 - 30hrs (20 sessions @ 1.5h) Orff Approach Year 2 - 30hrs (20 sessions @1.5h) Introduction to Guitar |
Classes to complete one semester of Drama
Development through Drama: - 30 hrs (20 sessions @ 1.5h) |