Maris Arts Explorer

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MARIS STELLA HIGH SCHOOL AESTHETIC DEPARTMENT ARTS EXPLORER PROGRAMME

Introduction 1. The Marist Gentleman is one who is able to appreciate the finer things in lifeand to live graciously. Artistic training, exposure and immersion are important for transmission of cultural heritage that defines a society and civilization as a whole. With Arts forms being varied and rooted in culture, students’ appreciation of other cultures can be deepened through contact with the Arts. The Aesthetics department proposes to introduce the “Maris Arts Explorer” programme on an annual basis. The Maris Arts Explorer programme is an extension of the Arts Instructional Programme which allows students to opt for an Arts1 module of their choice and develop basic skills over a period of time, culminating in a showcase. Rationale 2. Maris Stella High School has an obligation to assist each Marist in realizing his artistic ability to the fullest. In line with our strategic thrust 2, provision of holistic education for our students, the “Maris Arts Explorer” can promote the all round development of our students. The programme aims to nurture our Marists as • Reflective, risk-taking and creative thinkers • Appreciative audience of the Arts • Life-long independent learners that harness technology for creative expression

Objectives a.Identify and nurture the artistic and/or musical talents of some of the most  gifted and talented Marists b.Develop a heightened appreciation and enjoyment of Art and Music  among   the   entire   student   population   in   the   context   of   an   ability­driven  educational paradigm c.Encourage   boys   to   experiment   and   express   themselves   through   Art  and Music using technology

d.Contribute   substantially   to   the   cultivation   and   nurturing   of  an   “Arts  Culture” in the school e.Cultivate,  and   preserve   the   sense   of   national   and   cultural   identity   in   our  1

The Arts include, Art, Music, Drama & Dance. DRAFT

DRAFT boys through study and expression of their personal artistic voice f.Create   a   platform   for   exchange   of   ideas   amongst   students   and  consequently to nurture in the boys the desire to support the arts. Programme Content and Approach 3. The Maris Arts Explorer programme is a four year programme2 which comprises of two components: practice and appreciation. Given the progammemain aim is to broaden Marists’ exposure to the Arts. A palette of Arts modules delivered through mainly workshops of approximately 12 hours would be offered to our Marists. These workshops can be conducted by our identified talented students, internal & external instructors. 4. The key considerations in the choice of Arts modules are as follows: a. Students’ different interests and abilities in the Arts b. Promotion of the Chinese Arts forms given that Maris Stella High School is a SAP school c. Promotion of Multi-cultural Arts forms given that Maris Stella High School is homogenously Chinese Examples of these Arts modules are shown in the table below. Arts Forms Art

Music

Title of Modules Practice • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

• Theatre

Dance

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Appreciation

Chinese Ink Painting Chinese Seal Carving Chinese Calligraphy Batik Painting Photo Essay Digital Filmmaking Spray Painting Oil Painting Ceramics Beat Boxing Basic Drum Pop Singing Pop Song Writing Digital Song Arrangement Anklung Ensemble Gamelan Ensemble Speech & Drama The Creative Storyteller Directing Chinese Opera Social Dance Hip Hop

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Art Exhibition Sculpture Walk Local Artist Studio

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Concert Performance Local Musician Studio

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Local theatre house : The Necessary Stage

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Local dance troupe

5. Every Secondary One Marist will be given an ‘Arts Passport’. Marists need to achieve 6 stamps before they receive a certificate of completion. They would need to complete the following 2

Students would need to complete the programme by May of their Secondary 4 year. DRAFT

DRAFT a. 4 modules across 2 different Arts forms b. 1 Arts learning journey to an artist/musician studio, exhibition and or/performance c. I showcase via an exhibition or stage performance (lunchtime concert in Champagnat gallery or assembly) 6. Marists are to document of their learning whichcould be in the form of reflection or photographs of their processes and/or final work in their passports. Testimonial 7. Upon the completion of this programme, it is recommended that their accomplishment be documented via the school cockpit system and school testimonial. This serves to recognize Marists developing as a Gentleman and establish the value of Arts education in their lives. Short-Term & Long Term Goals 8. The following table indicates the long term and short term goals over the next three years. 1 year

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3 year

Arts modules to include at least 1 from 2 of the 4 Arts form Review and refine programme for whole school approach in 2009 Increased no. of students interested in ‘O’ Level Art 1 exhibition and 1 concert Student perception survey to indicate 100% satisfaction Develop 10 Maris Arts Explorer programme leaders

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Arts modules to include at least 1 from every 4 Arts form Establish activer partnership with other schools, clusters, community and oraganisations Student perception survey to indicate 30% high satisfaction 1 Public performance & 1 Exhibition Marist as docents at galleries (National Art Gallery)

Measure of success 9. In order to ascertain the level of success of the Maris Arts Explorer programme, the following would be carried out every year as tools of analysis. • Focus group discussion with students • Student perception survey • Analysis of reflection recorded in Passport • Student contribution to the community Constraints 10. Given the scale of the programme and resource (manpower, time & money) constraint this year, it is proposed that we begin with an “Marist Arts Explorer” week in 2008 before implementing the programmefull scale in 2009. Deployment of talented Art & Music Secondary 2 & 3 students to give the Secondary One students their first stamp on their Arts passport. This would also give the Secondary 2 & 3 students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and make a contribution to the school. 11. A briefing will be conducted to share details with students and for clarification purpose. Following which students would sing up for their DRAFT

DRAFT preferred module. Should the particular workshop be oversubscribed, they would be channeled to another module. Identified Arts student leaders will be trained to assist in the organization of the programme. CIP hours would be awarded to these leaders. It is recommended that for 2008, the Maris Arts Explorer programme be part of the theyear end post exam activities. The tentative details of the Maris Arts Explorer Programme 2008 are as follows: s/no.

Modules

No. of Instructor Participants

1.

Ceramics Basics

40

2.

Oil Painting on canvas

20

3.

Digital Image Manipulation: 40 Photoshop Painting with Spray cans 20

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 .

SMK Pottery assisted by Secondary 2 students Secondary 3 Art Student DMA Vice Chairman

Digital Music Arrangement: Garageband Gamelan / Indian Music : A learning journey Digital Filmmaking / i-stop motion Photography

40

Secondary 3 Art Student DMA Vice Chairman

40

Music Teacher

40 40

Stomp –Rhythm making Chinese Painting

40 40

Jermyn Secondary 3 & 2 Art Students External Instructor External Instructor

Showcase 12.Upon completion of the first module, all works will be exhibited in the Champagnat plaza or school hall.

Conclusion 13.In view of achieving the overall goal of developing Marist as Gentleman, the Aesthetic department recommends the following a. Commencement of programme in 2008 as a small scale project b. Identify and develop student Arts leaders c. Budget of approximately $25 000 (edusave, school fund, arts grant) to be set aside for this programme on an annual basis (material, instructors & transport fees) d. Deployment of necessary manpower to ensure smooth running of programme e. Communication to students and parents at the beginning of the year Prepared by : Ms Sylvia Goh With inputs : Mr Suresh Date : 1 August 2008

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