Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 2 Art
This course challenges Lower Secondary students to bridge technical skill with conceptual depth. Students explore personal identity and urban environments through diverse media while developing critical visual literacy skills.
The Self and Beyond: Portraiture
Students investigate the human face as a vehicle for expression and identity through traditional and contemporary techniques.
Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic representations.
Using varied charcoal and graphite techniques to convey emotion and mood in portraiture.
Incorporating personal symbols and cultural motifs into self-portraits to tell a story.
Urban Rhythms: Digital Media
An exploration of the Singaporean landscape through photography and digital manipulation.
Understanding composition and the rule of thirds through architectural photography.
Using software to layer and manipulate images to create surreal urban landscapes.
Material Narratives: Sculpture
Students use found objects and traditional clay to explore three dimensional forms and environmental themes.
Creating meaning by combining discarded materials into a cohesive sculptural form.
Learning hand building techniques to create organic structures inspired by nature.
Cultural Threads: Textile Art
Investigating the intersection of traditional craft and contemporary design through batik and weaving.
Applying wax resist techniques to explore pattern and Southeast Asian heritage.
Using non traditional fibers to create wall hangings that explore texture and tension.
The Power of Persuasion: Graphic Design
Students study the principles of design and typography to create visual messages for social change.
Exploring how font choice and letterform design impact the delivery of a message.
Combining imagery and text to raise awareness for environmental or community issues.
Global Perspectives: Art Criticism
A deep dive into art movements and the critical analysis of contemporary works from around the world.
Learning to use the Feldman method of art criticism to analyze complex modern installations.
Examining how artists across history have used their work to challenge political and social norms.