Visual Art• The N Level Art syllabuses is aimed to help students to
develop critical thinking and process skills.
• Students do not only focus on art practical skills, but also required to analyze and value any artwork without prior contextual knowledge.
Examination Components for ‘N’ Level
• PAPER 1 - Coursework (NA) / Portfolio (NT)
(students are allowed to choose from a variety art practices such as fine art, design or media to work on a given theme )
60%
• PAPER 2 - Drawing and Painting (NA) / Art Task (NT)
40%
Art Coursework for ‘N’ (Academic) Level
• Process Diary5 A2 size mounting boards which
include:• Investigation and interpretation of
theme• Analytic of an artwork or illustration• Exploration and Development of
Ideas• Exploration and Development of
mediums or styles• Artist statement
• Final Art Product
Sample of a Process Diary, Page 1 (Investigation and Artist Statement)
Sample of a Process Diary, Page 2 (Research images)
Sample of a Process Diary, Page 3 (Observational and Developmental Drawing)
Sample of a Process Diary, Page 4 (Developmental Drawing and Layout)
Sample of a Process Diary, Page 5 (Layout and Colour Visual)
Final Product (Painting)
Drawing and Painting
‘O’ and ‘N’ Level:• Students are required to sit for a
3 hr paper.• Paper are given 3 weeks in
advance.• Students can attempt 1 of the 6
themes given.• 5 A3 size supporting studies
must be submitted.• Final artwork can be done on A3
or A2 size.
Future Relevance to Higher EducationWhere can you go:• Junior College• Polytechnic (Interior Architecture and Design, Product Design, Moving
Images, Interactive Visual Design, Visual Communication, etc.)• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts• LaSalle-SIA• Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and National Institute of Education
(Teacher Award – MOE will not only pay you a salary but also pay your educational fee)
• ITE ( Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising, Nitec in Digital Animation, Nitec in Fashion Apparel Production & Design, Nitec in Interactive Media Design, Nitec in Product Design, Nitec in Space Design etc)
Entry Criteria for Art elective students:
• You must attain 70% and above in the art subject for EOY exam
• Your overall result for the end-of-year examination must be good.
• Those who did not attain 70% and above in the EOY exam must sit for aptitude test to confirm their placement in streaming.
