Information 2: The Objectives of the Art Syllabus

Art is important. For those of us who do not think so, I do hope that you will spend some time reading my posting entitled 'Information 1: Why is Art important.' I do hope that we will all support the Art Programmes in schools as well as those organized by various governmental as well as private organizations.

The New Art Syllabus which will be introduced to all Primary Schools with effect from 2009, starting with its introduction to Primary 1 and 2 pupils, will help our children to:

• develop their sensory awareness and imagination.
• develop their visual inquiry skills to help them discover and explore their surroundings.
• acquire skills which will enable them to describe and interpret artworks which they are presented with or exposed to.
• create artworks which they may use to share their ideas, thoughts and feelings to viewers such as their peers, schoolmates, friends, teachers and members of the public.
• cultivate a spirit of innovation and experimentation.
• understand and value art from a variety of cultures and context which they will be exposed to.
• develop self confidence and a sense of achievement through their participation in various art-based activities.