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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 Explorer programme is an extension of the Arts Instructional Programme which allowsstudents to opt for an Arts
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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 Explorer”can promote the all round development of our students. The programmeaims to nurture our Marists as
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Reflective, risk-taking and creative thinkers
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Appreciative audience of the Arts
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Life-long independent learners that harness technology for creativeexpression
OBJECTIVES
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Identify and nurture the artistic and/or musical talents of some of the mostgifted and talented Marists
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Develop a heightened appreciation and enjoyment of Art and Musicamong the entire student population in the context of an ability-driveneducational paradigm
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Encourage boys to experiment and express themselves through Artand Music using technology
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Contribute substantially to the cultivation and nurturing of an “ArtsCulture” in the school
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Cultivate, and preserve the sense of national and cultural identity in ourboys through study and expression of their personal artistic voicef.Create a platform for exchange of ideas amongst students andconsequently to nurture in the boys the desire to support the arts.
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The Arts include, Art, Music, Drama & Dance.
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3.The Maris Arts Explorer programme is a four year programme
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 comprising two components: Arts Practice and Arts Appreciation. The aimis to broaden Marists’ exposure to the Arts and deepen their interest in theArts.A palette of Arts modulesunder the components of Arts Practice and ArtsAppreciation would be offered to our Marists. They can make their choicesaccording to their interests and abilities.Arts Modules4.The key considerations in the selection of Arts modules are asfollows:a.Students’ different interests and abilities in the Artsb.Promotion of the Chinese Arts forms given that Maris Stella HighSchool is a SAP schoolc.Promotion of Multi-cultural Arts forms given that Maris Stella HighSchool is homogenously ChineseExamples of these Arts modules are shown in the T able 1 .
Table 1: Palette of Arts Modules
Art Forms /Components
ArtMusicTheatreDrama
Practice
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Batik Painting
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Ceramics
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ChineseCalligraphy
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Chinese InkPainting
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Chinese SealCarving
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DigitalFilmmaking
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Oil Painting
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Photo Essay
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Spray Painting
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AnklungEnsemble
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Basic Drum
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Beat Boxing
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Digital SongArrangement
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GamelanEnsemble
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Pop Singing
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Pop SongWriting
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Chinese Opera
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Directing
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Speech &Drama
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The CreativeStoryteller 
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Contemporary
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Hip Hop
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Jazz
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Social Dance
Appreciation
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Art Exhibition
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Local ArtistStudio
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Sculpture Walk
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Concert
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Local MusicianStudio
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Local theatrehouse: TheNecessaryStage
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Local Danceperformance
5.The mode of delivery for the Arts modules is mainly workshops andlearning journeys. The duration of the workshops are approximately 12hours. A minimum of 2 Art forms would be offered per semester. Our identified talented students, internal & external instructors, can conductthese workshops.6.Every Secondary One Marist will be given an ‘Arts Passport’. See examplein Annex A Marists need to achieve 6 stamps before they receive acertificate of completion. They would need to complete the following
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Students would need to complete the programme by the month of May intheir Secondary 4 year.
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a.4 modules across 2 different Arts formsb.1 Arts learning journey to an artist/musician studio, exhibition andor/performancec.I showcase via an exhibition or stage performance (lunchtimeconcert in Champagnat gallery or assembly)7.Marists are to document of their learning whichcould be in the form of reflection or photographs of their processes and/or final work in their passports.
Testimonial
8.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
9.The following table indicates the long term and short term goals over thenext three years.
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Arts modules to include at least1 from 2 of the 4 Arts form
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Review and refine programmefor whole school approach in2009
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Increased no. of studentsinterested in ‘O’ Level Art
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1 exhibition and 1 concert
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Student perception survey toindicate 100% satisfaction
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Develop 10 Maris Arts Explorer programme leaders
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Arts modules to include at least1 from every 4 Arts form
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Establish activer partnershipwith other schools, clusters,community and oraganisations
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Student perception survey toindicate 30% high satisfaction
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1 Public performance & 1Exhibition
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Marist as docents at galleries(National Art Gallery)
Measure of success
10.In order to ascertain the level of success of the Maris Arts Explorer programme, the following would be carried out every year as tools of analysis.
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Focus group discussion with students
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Student perception survey
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Analysis of reflection recorded in Passport
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Student contribution to the community
Constraints
11.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.
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