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Canberra Secondary School

Arts

Explore the Art programme at Canberra Secondary, where students build creative skills across drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art, with enrichment through exhibitions, competitions, and industry visits.

Last updated 13 May 2026

Art in Canberra Secondary is dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression through a dynamic and comprehensive art curriculum. Our programmes are designed to nurture students' artistic abilities while developing their appreciation of art in its various forms and mediums.

Lower Secondary Curriculum

At the Lower Secondary level, students embark on an exciting journey of exploration across diverse artistic media through:

Core Skills Development:

  • Drawing fundamentals and techniques

  • Color theory and application

  • Basic painting techniques (watercolor, acrylic)

  • Introduction to sculpture and 3D forms

  • Digital art foundations

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understanding of art elements and principles

  • Basic proficiency in various art media

  • Development of observational skills

  • Introduction to art appreciation and history

  • Foundation in creative thinking and expression

Student in blue uniform folds yellow paper while watching a tablet tutorial in a busy classroom with a teacher at front.
A smiling girl with glasses holds a clay sculpture painted purple and pink, flashing a peace sign in a classroom.
Student in school uniform drawing on a tablet with a stylus in a classroom with other students.

Upper Secondary Curriculum

Our Upper Secondary Art Programme is tailored to meet the requirements of different academic streams while nurturing each student's artistic potential.

Express Stream (O-Level Art)

  • Advanced drawing and painting techniques

  • Study of art movements and artists

  • Portfolio development

  • Art criticism and analysis

  • Preparation for O-Level coursework and examination

Normal Academic (N-Level Art)

  • Intermediate art techniques

  • Focused skill development

  • Simplified art history and appreciation

  • Modified portfolio requirements

  • Preparation for N-Level assessment

Normal Technical Stream

  • Practical art applications

  • Basic design principles

  • Hands-on project work

  • Focus on visual communication

  • Portfolio building for further education

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Enhanced Art Programmes

Learning Journeys and Industry Exposure

  • Visits to tertiary institutions:

    • Nanyang Junior College

    • LASALLE College of the Arts

    • Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)

    • Temasek Polytechnic Design Camp

  • Artist talks and workshops (bi-monthly)

  • Museum and gallery visits (quarterly)

Collaborative Projects

  • Digital Fabrication Space (DFS) sustainability projects

  • Community art initiatives

  • Inter-school collaborations

  • External artist mentorship programmes

Competitions and Exhibitions

  • Annual school art exhibition

  • Singapore Youth Festival Art Exhibition

  • National art competitions

  • Community art showcase opportunities

Canberran Artists in Action

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Girl in blue jersey holds a tablet and flashlight, photographing a burger and fries on a white surface.