Introduction

All AEP students would be offered Higher 3 (H3) Level Art syllabus in JC2. The H3 Level Art syllabus will begin in 2007 and it complements the H2 Level Art Syllabus, providing students who have exceptional interest and ability with opportunities to be engaged in the Theory of Art. The H3 Level Art syllabus enhances the competencies acquired in the H2 Level and further challenges students to think beyond the making and appreciation of art. It engages students in theoretical and critical discourses of art in the way it is perceived, defined and practiced. The H3 Level Art syllabus lays a foundation for academic engagement in Art at tertiary level.

Entry Requirements for H2 and H3:

Students who wish to do art at H2 & H3 level are required to sit for a Drawing & Painting Test and a Written Test administered by NYJC AEP teachers to assess their aptitude for the course. Students are also required to go through an interview and present their portfolio.

Syllabus Content

The syllabus content is organised under two broad topics – ‘What is Art?’ and ‘How is Art Relevant to Contemporary Society?’ These topics facilitate student investigation of Art and explore its significance and function in our lives.

What is Art?

Students are introduced to key writings that deal with the definition of art. They will explore key theoretical frameworks on the purpose/ purposes of art, namely that of Imitation, Expression and the Representation of form from both Eastern and western perspectives. The readings challenge students to question the premises that define and validate Art and its practice.

Sub-topics:

• Introduction to theories on Imitation, Expression and form
• Art Theory of Eastern Culture

How is Art Relevant to Contemporary Society?

Students will examine the role of art in relation to the development of contemporary society. They will review the influence of art on contemporary culture and the mass media.

Sub-topics:

• The Arts and the Mass Media
• Art and Culture
• The Role of Patronage and the Status of the Artist

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