Aesthetics
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Why Arts Education
The Arts and Performing Arts Curriculum is tailored to provide opportunities for our students to be able to Appreciate, Express and Compose/Create works through the exploration of mixed media, forms and the affordance of technology.
Performing Arts Curriculum
Vision: Develop Cedarians into gracious confident young ladies who have an appreciation for the arts
Mission: To provide a holistic 4-year Arts Programme and to teach the Art of Arts Appreciation and Critique to all Cedarians
Overview of Aesthetics Curriculum
Different Aesthetic Subjects in a Snapshot
THE ARTS CURRICULUM (TEACHING AND LEARNING)
| Subject Unit | Signature Programme | Pictures of programme in action |
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| Music | MUSIC UPLIFTS LIFE http://cedargirlsmusicdept.wix.com/cedargirls Musical Understanding is developed through Listening & Responding, Creating and Performing. The Lower Secondary Music Curriculum includes keyboard playing, ukulele & guitar strum & sing, percussion ensemble playing, composing and arranging. The integration of ICT in the lower secondary music curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, aims to nurture in our students musical creativity and to deepen their learning and engagement |  Champion, National Schools Xinyao 新谣 Singing Champion, National Schools Xinyao 新谣Singing谣Singing |
Year 1 Keyboard Playing Differentiated Instructional Approach caters to students of different needs |  MOE Excel Fest 2017 | |
 Year 1 Ukulele Strum & Sing |  Champion S-Pop Mobile Music 2016 | |
 Year 1 Percussion Ensemble |  3rd Prize S-Pop Mobile Music Contest 2016 https://youtu.be/w7w3b-2zoGA | |
 Year 2 Guitar Strum & SingNon Formal Approach where Experiential Learning is supported by reflection & analysis https://youtu.be/cv6dn5GQ6-Y |  1st & 3rd prize, SG50 mobile music contest 2015 https://youtu.be/R9SGLvuNCRY | |
 iBand Music ProjectThe iBand digital music ensemble enhances the learning of the 21st century skills; cultivating a student-centred collaborative learning, authentic learning experiences, strengthening communication skills and confidence. Year 1 Song Cover https://youtu.be/WYiPNVRdeqY Year 2 Original Song writing Informal Learning & Collaborative Instructional Approach https://youtu.be/pUB7kh0K5KI |  Finalist, Singapore Kindness MovementSong writing contest 2014  3rd prize The Originals Music Fiesta Song Writing Contest 2014 | |
Blended Learning The music curriculum integrates online & offline learning in which video tutorials are shared in Google Classroom (online learning platform)and Padlet ( interactive bulletin board) It promotes self-directed learning and also engages the students in online discussions and reflections.  Keyboard Playing
Guitar Strum Sing |  Singapore Book of Records Cup Song Rhythmic Percussion 2013  Champion, The Originals Music Fiesta Song Writing Contest 2012 | |
 Virtual Drumming https://youtu.be/-R4om_fNLsI |  2nd Prize, The Originals Music Fiesta Song Writing Contest 2012 | |
School Wide Music Programme To foster creative expression and a sense of unity & school spirit, school-wide platforms provide an opportunity for the students to develop a passion for the performing arts beyond the classroom  National Day Virtual Drumming We countdown to National Day with virtual drumming, inter-class Singathon & Song writing projects. This aims to celebrate the nations birthday in a fun and engaging way, promoting local songs as well as class bonding. https://youtu.be/3GJ0cTSIR_s
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Champion, The Originals Music Fiesta SongWriting Contest 2011
SongWriting Contest 2011 |
| Visual Arts | Typography The Typography programme involves learning about the basic understanding of typography and the principals of typeface through hands on activities. Students are encouraged to apply the skills they have learnt during Art lessons to create their word expressions.
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The Arts Curriculum
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| Food and Consumer Education |
Spice it up! Elective
This elective is designed to empower students to be health-conscious and discerning consumers by equipping them with an advanced level of nutritional knowledge and practical life skills. Through this elective, students will be able to:
- Understand what is nutrition, balanced diet / healthy lifestyle and the need for it
- Compare and contrast the social, environmental influences and psychological roles of food
- Explain how informed choices may be made in planning meals for different groups of people, with relation to budget, personal preferences and environmental factors
- Experiment the how and why of cooking and the science of food
- Appreciate the diversity of food and its practices in Singapore (National Education)
- Learn hands-on practical skills for baking for oneself and family
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Year 1 Spice it Up! Snacks buffet spread by the students
Year 2 Spice It Up! Birthday spread done by the students
Year 2 Spice It Up! Showcase of creativity and cake decoration skills using fondant by the students
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| Design and Technology |
Robotics- building blocks education
It is all about Robotics being fun! Students are introduced to the world of robotics, programming and being creative with bulding blocks. They would need to solve problems using robotic simulation. All this is culminated into a presentation to their peers.
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Students delving into the possibilities of building blocks
Students learning to animate their building blocks via program
Students presenting their creative solution to their peers. |
