Art

Introduction:
Art holds great importance in the society. It fosters creativity, is a form of expression and serves as a valuable historical record. In Waterway Primary School, we want our students to enjoy Art, be able to communicate visually and make meaning through connecting with culture and society.

 Department/Committee Goals and how they help achieve 21 CC
The objectives of the syllabus are achieved through the Primary Art Syllabus Framework in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Primary Art Syllabus Framework

The three key learning domains in the framework (See, Express and Appreciate) guides us in crafting the goals and objectives we want our students to achieve by the end of each academic year.

 Curriculum and/or Programmes:
At Waterway Primary School, we introduce our students to a variety of art forms and mediums (refer to Table 1) over the course of six years. To help students develop the 21^st Century Competencies, we encourage exploration and creative expression, equip them with the necessary skills, craft student-centric art tasks, provide opportunities for them to collaborate in group settings and guide them in Art discussion to help them develop visual literacy and appreciation for Art. Contemporary issues like fast fashion and food waste are incorporated into lessons to help students develop global awareness. We want to create rich learning experiences for our students that will enable them to be active artists and informed audiences. 

Table 1: Art forms and mediums covered in the curriculum

Showcase of Artworks
At the start of every academic year, all students will visit the Learning Gallery in school to view the artworks done by their schoolmates and engage in meaningful conversation facilitated by the art teachers. The Learning Gallery is an alternative platform for students to communicate and express their views to a wider audience.

Besides the Learning Gallery, selected artworks done by students will also be displayed in the Principal's office and school compound.