“I would like to do more digital art and learn how to make more realistic (drawings),” said Primary 5 pupil Ng Jun Ying.
NEW ART SYLLABUS NEXT YEAR
She might just get her wish when the primary school art syllabus is refreshed next year.
In a press release on Monday (Jul 17), the Ministry of Education (MOE) said that the syllabus has been refreshed “in tandem with the evolving global and education landscape”.
“It continues to place emphasis on building students’ capacity to enjoy art and aims to develop in students the competencies and dispositions of an active artist and an informed audience,” the statement said.
Under the new syllabus, pupils will get to learn new art forms such as augmented reality and mural painting.
Teachers will also get guidance and support as they experiment with how technology can be used to create art.
Students will also be exposed to a wider range of local artists like Sarkasi Said and Tan Zi Xi, who inspired student pieces at the Singapore Youth Festival.
MORE LOCAL, CONTEMPORARY ARTWORKS
MOE has co-curated a new list with the National Arts Council, which includes more local and contemporary artworks, its lead specialist for art Shirley Wee told CNA938 on Monday.
“We really want our students to be able to make the connection and in the process be able to better appreciate the culture and heritage,” she said.
