The Teaching of Art

PCA511 Teaching Art at the Secondary Level

A survey of historical and theoretical developments in secondary art education with particular emphasis on recent international theories and practices in the field regarding creativity and their importance for art education in Singapore. Strategies for the implementation of IT to expand the range of available creative options. The infusion of National Education (NE) into the art curriculum.

PCA512 Artistic Processes and the Art Curriculum I

Study of an area of two-dimensional studio practice that can be used at the secondary level. Exploration of the theoretical underpinnings of different creative art practices and the curricular implications of IT and NE in a developmental approach to encourage the intellectual and emotional development of students in the secondary school.

PCA513 Ceramics

An introduction to the teaching of ceramics at the secondary level including a range of ceramic forming techniques and exploration of decoration, glazing and firing techniques. Emphasis on a creatively developmental approach with due consideration of the incorporation of IT and NE.

PCA515 Artistic Processes and the Art Curriculum II

Building on the Semester 1 modules, the development by trainee teachers of a body of work in a chosen area of studio practice, to be used as a focus to investigate aspects of secondary art education such as syllabus and lesson planning and development including the use of IT. Evaluation strategies as transferable skills. The rich multicultural heritage and recent history of Singapore as a locus of student identity.