Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 4 Art
This curriculum empowers students to investigate Singaporean heritage and global art movements through hands-on studio practice. Students develop critical observation skills and technical proficiency in diverse media while reflecting on the role of art in society.
Local Landmarks and Architecture
Students explore the unique architectural landscape of Singapore, focusing on the blend of colonial, traditional, and modern structures.
Identifying geometric shapes and patterns in traditional Singaporean shophouse facades.
Analyzing the silhouettes of the CBD skyline and the use of negative space in urban drawing.
Using frottage and rubbing techniques to document the physical textures of urban environments.
Color Theory and Emotional Expression
Deepening understanding of color relationships and how artists use palette choices to evoke specific moods and feelings.
Exploring warm and cool colors and their psychological impact on the viewer.
Learning how complementary color pairs create visual vibration and energy in a composition.
Creating depth and atmospheric perspective using tints and shades of a single hue.
Sculpture and Form in Space
Transitioning from 2D concepts to 3D construction using sustainable materials and traditional techniques.
Transforming everyday recycled materials into symbolic sculptures.
Creating low and high relief carvings using clay or soft carving blocks.
Designing simple mobiles and sculptures that incorporate balance and physical motion.
Digital Storytelling and Media Art
Integrating technology to create narrative art and exploring the basics of digital composition.
Creating short narrative sequences using frame by frame photography.
Using basic editing tools to alter reality and create surrealist digital collages.
Designing simple visual symbols that communicate complex ideas quickly.
Art History: The Nanyang Style
Focusing on Singaporean art history and the pioneers who blended Western techniques with Southeast Asian themes.
Studying the works of artists like Georgette Chen and Liu Kang.
Analyzing why local artists chose to paint markets, villages, and daily life.
Learning to use art vocabulary to describe and interpret iconic Singaporean artworks.
Printmaking and Multiples
Exploring the art of reproduction and the unique textures created through relief printing.
Carving and inking blocks to create consistent editions of an image.
Creating one of a kind prints using additive and subtractive methods on a plate.
Using organic materials like leaves and bark to create rhythmic patterns.