Art
Learn about our Art Curriculum here.
Welcome to our Art Department
In the Art Department, every gentleman is encouraged to explore ideas, take creative risks and express his unique perspective. Through purposeful visual arts experiences, they develop creativity, confidence and an appreciation of the world around them. Every gentleman is supported in discovering the joy of art-making while growing as a thoughtful observer, creative thinker and confident visual communicator.
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Collaborative drawing in action.
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Working together to create a sand art piece.
Our Vision
Every Catholic High gentleman enjoys art, communicates visually with confidence, and makes meaning through connections with society and culture.
Our Mission
We strive to:
Nurture curiosity, imagination and confidence through creative exploration and artistic expression.
Develop our gentlemen's abilities to observe, imagine, create and engage in visual inquiry to communicate ideas meaningfully.
Foster an appreciation of significant artists, artworks and cultural traditions in Singapore and beyond.
Our Learning Journey: Expose, Experience, Enrich
Our Art curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help every gentleman grow progressively as an artist.
Expose – Our gentlemen are introduced to a rich variety of artistic media, techniques and ideas, building foundational skills while developing curiosity about art and the world around them.
Experience – Our gentlemen apply their learning through increasingly meaningful projects, exploring personal expression, collaborating with peers and making connections between art, everyday life and other areas of learning.
Enrich – Our gentlemen with a strong interest and aptitude in Art are provided with opportunities to deepen their artistic practice, refine their creative voice and further develop their potential through enriched learning experiences.
Exploring mark making with sticks and ink
Art@Recess facilitated by our PSG parent volunteers - Experiencing Action Art through 'drawing' with remote control cars and ink.
What Pupils Learn and Experience
Through the curriculum, our gentlemen discover that there are many creative ways to communicate ideas and tell stories. They learn to observe closely, imagine possibilities, experiment confidently and reflect thoughtfully on both their own work and the works of others.
Across the six years, they develop artistic skills through a wide range of media and techniques, including:
Drawing and painting
Forms and sculptures
Digital art
Learning experiences include:
Art Appreciation - where our gentlemen interpret and respond to artworks while gaining insights into artists from Singapore and around the world.
Thematic Art Units - where our gentlemen connect art with authentic real-world themes and other curriculum areas, encouraging them to think creatively and make meaningful connections.
Digital Art Exploration - where our gentlemen are introduced to digital tools and technologies as additional avenues for creative expression.
Through these experiences, our gentlemen build confidence in expressing their ideas, making artistic choices and communicating visually with purpose.
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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Artistic learning extends beyond the classroom, allowing our gentlemen to experience art in authentic and inspiring settings.
Our gentlemen participate in:
Learning journeys to arts and heritage institutions such as the National Gallery Singapore, where they engage with artworks firsthand and deepen their appreciation of Singapore's artistic heritage.
School-based art exhibitions that celebrate their creativity and provide opportunities to showcase their artistic growth.
Collaborative projects and participation in selected national art platforms, enabling them to contribute to the wider arts community and see themselves as active creators.
These experiences encourage our gentlemen to appreciate diverse artistic perspectives, gain inspiration from practicing artists, and recognise the role of art in connecting people, cultures and communities.