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Aesthetic Department
Explore how KCPPS nurtures creativity through art and music, developing pupils' critical thinking and self-expression both in and beyond the classroom.
Aesthetic Department
Philosophy
The Arts Education in KCPPS develops in every KCPPian the 21st Century Competencies in the Arts through its learner-centric pedagogies. Lessons are designed to develop our pupils’ critical and inventive thinking skills through the arts. Pupils learn to express their Ideas and creativity through both the art and music mediums. Pupils who aspire to pursue their interest in the arts are provided opportunities both within and beyond the school to learn and showcase their work. As part of the school’s intent to nurture discerning pupils who champion worthy causes, our pupils are given opportunities to do so through Art and Music.
Key Programmes & Approaches
The learning content for the Arts Instructional Programme encompasses knowledge, concepts, values and skills pertinent to music and artwork production and appreciation. These learning contents form the basis for planning the progressive arts curriculum in alignment with the national curriculum focus of developing 21st Century Competencies in the Arts.
At KCPPS, arts come alive and become relevant as pupils take their learning beyond the classroom. They experience exhibitions of artwork and enjoy musical concerts while applying their conceptual understanding of art and music. The following platforms and key department programmes provide such experiences for our pupils: Learning for Life Programme (LLP) in Visual Art and Design, Kuo Chuan’s Got Talent!, Exhibition in Curriculum, Museum-Based Learning Journey and Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Visual Arts module as well as PAL Performing Arts module.
Kuo Chuan’s Got Talent!: Uncovering Creativity and Talent
Music Instructional Programme
Our music curriculum exposes pupils to a wide range of genres and styles across six years and puts them in touch with their heritage as well as deepen their understanding of the cultural diversity of music in Singapore and the world. Through exploration, imitation, improvisation, and composition across physical and digital platforms, this holistic journey nurtures confidence and creativity and empowers every child to engage deeply with music in all its forms.
Art Instructional Programme
With broad exposure to knowledge and skills in Art for all pupils, our art programme aims to develop visual literacy in pupils to observe, understand and communicate through a pedagogical framework entitled ArtThink.
Our art curriculum inspires pupils to explore diverse art forms while nurturing creativity, curiosity and confidence in self-expression. Through an inquiry-based learning approach, pupils learn to express their ideas using art through the artistic processes of Connect & Wonder and Make and Reflect. In addition, pupils also develop visual literacy by appreciating artworks from different genres and cultures. Through observation, discussion, and reflection, they learn to interpret artworks and make meaningful connections between art, people, and the world around them.
KCPPS Artists @ Work