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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 inlifeand to live graciously. Artistic training, exposure and immersion areimportant for transmission of cultural heritage that defines a society andcivilization as a whole. With Arts forms being varied and rooted in culture,students appreciation of other cultures can be deepened through contact withthe Arts. The Aesthetics department proposes to introduce the Maris ArtsExplorer programme on an annual basis. The Maris Arts Explorerprogramme is an extension of the Arts Instructional Programme which allowsstudents to opt for an Arts1 module of their choice and develop basic skillsover a period of time, culminating in a showcase.

Rationale

2. Maris Stella High School has an obligation to assist each Marist inrealizing his artistic ability to the fullest. In line with our strategic thrust 2,provision of holistic education for our students, the Maris Arts Explorercan promote the all round development of our students. The programmeaims to nurture our Marists as

Reflective, risk-taking and creative thinkers

Appreciative audience of the Arts

Life-long independent learners that harness technology for creativeexpression

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 ability-driven

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

1The Arts include, Art, Music, Drama & Dance.

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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 theprogammemain aim is to broaden Marists exposure to the Arts. A paletteof Arts modules delivered through mainly workshops of approximately 12hours would be offered to our Marists. These workshops can beconducted by our identified talented students, internal & externalinstructors.

4. The key considerations in the choice of Arts modules are as follows:a. Students different interests and abilities in the Artsb. 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 HighSchool is homogenously Chinese

Examples of these Arts modules are shown in the table below.

ArtsForms

Title of Modules

Practice Appreciation

Art Chinese Ink Painting

Chinese Seal Carving

Chinese Calligraphy

Batik Painting Photo Essay

Digital Filmmaking

Spray Painting

Oil Painting

Ceramics

Art Exhibition

Sculpture Walk

Local Artist Studio

Music Beat Boxing

Basic Drum

Pop Singing

Pop Song Writing

Digital Song Arrangement Anklung Ensemble

Gamelan Ensemble

Concert Performance

Local Musician Studio

Theatre Speech & Drama

The Creative Storyteller

Directing

Chinese Opera

Local theatre house :The Necessary Stage

Dance Social Dance

Hip Hop

Local dance troupe

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

2Students would need to complete the programme by May of their Secondary4 year.

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or/performancec. 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 ofreflection or photographs of their processes and/or final work in theirpassports.

Testimonial

7. Upon the completion of this programme, it is recommended thattheir accomplishment be documented via the school cockpit system andschool testimonial. This serves to recognize Marists developing as aGentleman 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 thenext three years.

1 year 3 year

Arts modules to include at least1 from 2 of the 4 Arts form

Review and refine programmefor whole school approach in2009

Increased no. of studentsinterested in O Level Art

1 exhibition and 1 concert

Student perception survey toindicate 100% satisfaction

Develop 10 Maris Arts Explorerprogramme leaders

Arts modules to include at least1 from every 4 Arts form

Establish activer partnershipwith other schools, clusters,community and oraganisations

Student perception survey toindicate 30% high satisfaction

1 Public performance & 1Exhibition

Marist as docents at galleries(National Art Gallery)

Measure of success

9. In order to ascertain the level of success of the Maris Arts Explorerprogramme, the following would be carried out every year as tools ofanalysis. 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 MaristArts Explorer week in 2008 before implementing the programmefull scalein 2009. Deployment of talented Art & Music Secondary 2 & 3 students togive the Secondary One students their first stamp on their Arts passport.This would also give the Secondary 2 & 3 students an opportunity todevelop their leadership skills and make a contribution to the school.

11. A briefing will be conducted to share details with students and forclarification purpose. Following which students would sing up for their

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s/no. Modules No. of Participants

Instructor

1. Ceramics Basics 40 SMK Pottery assistedby Secondary 2students

2. Oil Painting on canvas 20 Secondary 3 ArtStudent

3. Digital Image Manipulation:Photoshop

40 DMA Vice Chairman

4. Painting with Spray cans 20 Secondary 3 ArtStudent

5. Digital Music Arrangement:

Garageband

40 DMA Vice Chairman

6. Gamelan / Indian Music : A learningjourney

40 Music Teacher

7. Digital Filmmaking / i-stop motion 40 Jermyn

8. Photography 40 Secondary 3 & 2 ArtStudents

9. Stomp Rhythm making 40 External Instructor

10.

Chinese Painting 40 External Instructor

Showcase

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

Conclusion

13.In view of achieving the overall goal of developing Marist asGentleman, the Aesthetic department recommends the following

a. Commencement of programme in 2008 as a small scale projectb. Identify and develop student Arts leadersc. 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 ofprogramme

e. Communication to students and parents at the beginning of theyear

Prepared by : Ms Sylvia Goh

With inputs : Mr SureshDate : 1 August 2008

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