Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Primary 5 Art
This course empowers students to explore their identity and culture through diverse artistic mediums. Students develop technical mastery in traditional and digital media while engaging in critical discourse about the role of art in Singaporean society.
01Heritage and Horizons: Local Landscapes
Exploration of Singaporean scenery through observational drawing and painting techniques. Students examine how local artists capture the changing urban and natural environment.
Students learn to use line and perspective to document the architectural details of HDB estates and shophouses.
Focusing on color theory to represent the unique light and humidity of Singapore's garden city landscapes.
Analysis of the Nanyang style and how early Singaporean artists blended Western and Eastern techniques.
Students learn fundamental principles of composition, including the rule of thirds and achieving visual balance in their landscape drawings.
Focus on observational drawing of natural elements like trees, foliage, and water, emphasizing texture and movement.
Students experiment with combining drawing, painting, and collage elements to create expressive mixed media landscapes.
02Sculpting Space: 3D Form and Function
Students transition from 2D concepts to 3D construction using sustainable materials and clay. The unit emphasizes structural integrity and the expressive potential of volume.
Designing and building small scale models of futuristic community spaces using recycled cardboard.
Creating low-relief tiles that tell a personal story through additive and subtractive clay techniques.
Using wire and foil to create gesture drawings in 3D that capture the essence of movement.
Students learn coil building techniques to create functional or decorative clay vessels, focusing on structural stability and form.
Creating sculptures from found objects, exploring themes of transformation and narrative through assemblage.
Introduction to kinetic art by designing and building simple sculptures that incorporate movement, using basic mechanisms.
03Digital Frontiers: Art and Technology
Introduction to digital painting and basic animation. Students explore how technology expands the toolkit of the modern artist.
Learning to use digital software to create complex collages that blend photography and drawing.
Developing unique characters for a digital narrative, focusing on silhouette and expressive features.
Creating short GIF animations to understand the principles of squash, stretch, and timing.
Introduction to digital painting software, exploring various brush types, color mixing, and basic drawing tools.
Students learn basic photo editing techniques to enhance images, adjust colors, and perform simple manipulations.
Creating simple digital storyboards for a short animation or comic, focusing on visual flow and sequence.
04The Power of Print: Multiples and Messages
An introduction to printmaking techniques including relief printing and stencil work, focusing on social messaging.
Designing and carving linoleum blocks to create repeating patterns inspired by Peranakan tiles.
Exploring the history of street art and creating stenciled messages about environmental conservation.
Creating multi-colored prints from a single block by carving away layers between color applications.
Students explore monoprinting techniques to create unique, one-of-a-kind prints, focusing on spontaneity and texture.
Creating collagraph plates using various textured materials and printing them to explore depth and tactile qualities.
Students design and create simple artist books using various printmaking techniques to tell a short visual story.
05Performance and Presence: Art in Motion
Integrating drama, dance, and visual arts to explore how the body can be a medium for expression.
Students recreate famous artworks using their bodies, focusing on gesture, expression, and composition.
Designing and performing with shadow puppets inspired by traditional Wayang Kulit.
Designing wearable art that represents a specific character or cultural identity.
Students explore non-verbal communication through mime and gesture, focusing on conveying emotions and actions without words.
Creating visual art pieces inspired by different soundscapes, exploring the connection between auditory and visual experiences.
Introduction to basic set design principles, creating miniature sets or backdrops to establish mood and setting for a performance.
06Curating Culture: The Art Critic
Students develop their skills in art criticism and curation, culminating in a class exhibition of their year's work.
Learning how to describe, analyze, interpret, and judge artworks using specific vocabulary.
Deciding how to group and display artworks to create a cohesive narrative for an audience.
Reflecting on personal artistic growth throughout the year and setting goals for the future.
Exploring the role of public art and murals in shaping community identity and conveying social messages in Singapore.
Introduction to various career paths in the arts, including graphic design, animation, museum work, and art education.
Students learn how to select, photograph, and organize their artworks into a cohesive portfolio for presentation.
Exploring how art reflects and shapes cultural identity, with a focus on diverse Singaporean traditions and contemporary expressions.
Understanding the basics of copyright, intellectual property, and avoiding plagiarism in artistic creation.
Examining artworks that address social issues, encouraging students to create art with a message.
An introduction to the field of art restoration and conservation, understanding the challenges of preserving artworks.