Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 3 Art
This Primary 3 art curriculum focuses on developing visual literacy and expressive skills through the themes of self and community. Students explore various art forms including drawing, sculpture, and digital media to communicate their observations and feelings about the world around them.
Portraits and Personalities
Students explore the human face and figure to express individual identity and emotions through various media.
Learning the proportions of the human face and how to position features accurately.
Using color theory to express different moods and feelings in portraiture.
Combining traditional drawing with found materials to create layered self-portraits.
Nature and Patterns
An investigation of organic shapes and repeating patterns found in the Singaporean landscape.
Sketching local flora and fauna to identify natural patterns and textures.
Creating stamps and blocks to explore the concept of multiples and rhythm.
Using digital and physical tools to explore bilateral and radial symmetry.
Built Environments
Students examine architecture and urban spaces to understand how form follows function.
Identifying geometric shapes in local landmarks and HDB designs.
Learning folding and cutting techniques to create three dimensional structures.
Collaborative building of a model city that addresses community needs.
Stories in Sound
An introduction to music theory and composition through the lens of storytelling and mood.
Translating auditory experiences into abstract visual drawings.
Exploring the sounds and cultural significance of Gamelan, Kompang, and Chinese strings.
Creating simple percussion compositions to accompany a short story.
The Moving Body
Developing physical expression and understanding the elements of dance and theater.
Using gestures and posture to communicate character traits without words.
Exploring how dancers move through space using levels and directions.
Learning basic motifs from various ethnic dances and their meanings.
Art and Society
Critically examining how art is used in the public sphere to communicate messages.
Studying local street art and its impact on the neighborhood identity.
Understanding how art is collected, preserved, and displayed.
Analyzing posters and advertisements to see how visual elements influence us.