Craft and Technology

1. Department Members

2. Department Programmes

a)  Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS)
Objective: To develop students’ awareness, skills, and understanding of the visual arts, with a focus on art criticism, portfolio building, and exhibition curation.

The Artist-in-School Scheme (AISS) provides students with unique, customised art learning experiences by connecting them directly with practising art professionals. Through workshops and mentorship sessions, students deepen their understanding of artistic concepts and processes while gaining first-hand exposure to industry practices.

Students refine essential skills such as critical analysis of artworks, portfolio development for further studies, and curating exhibitions to showcase artistic narratives. The programme also offers rare behind-the-scenes insights into the realities of working in the creative sector, as artists share personal experiences and career journeys within the evolving art scene.

Ultimately, AISS empowers students not just to create art, but to think, critique, and present like true art practitioners.

b) Museum Art Education Package
Objective: To develop students’ ability to perceive, appreciate, and communicate through the visual arts.

To immerse students in Singapore’s vibrant art landscape, the school organises curated learning journeys to key museums and exhibitions, including docent-led visits to the Singapore Art Museum, the Peranakan Museum, and the Singapore Biennale.

During these experiences, students engage in guided art conversations and thoughtfully designed tasks that deepen their understanding of visual elements, aesthetics, and art history. They are encouraged to analyse, interpret, and articulate their responses to artworks, fostering critical thinking and visual literacy.

Through reflective discussions both at the museums and back in the classroom, students learn to localise artistic concepts and select meaningful subject matter for their own creative expressions. These encounters with authentic art experiences not only broaden their perspectives but also inspire and inform their personal art-making journeys.

c) Lower Secondary Design & Create Curriculum
Objective: To develop effective communicators and creative thinkers.

The lower secondary Design and Create curriculum allows students to experience the entire design process from identifying problems to the creation of solutions. They have the opportunity to pick up basic sketching skills which allows them to communicate their ideas effectively in their design journals. They are exposed to different ideation techniques which can be used to generate better design solutions, honing their creative thinking skills. Students also get to realise their design ideas by creating artefacts using various machines and tools in the workshop.

d) Upper Secondary Design and Technology Enrichment Programme
Objective: To cultivate interest and build relevant skills for the creative industry.
The programme comprises two key components:

• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Students learn to use various tools and rendering techniques to express their design ideas through 3D modelling software, SketchUp.

• Elective Modules: Conducted by local industry designers, these modules equip students with essential creative skills such as sketching, rendering, and building mock-ups to develop and communicate product and interior design concepts.

e) Upper Secondary Food and Beverage Enrichment Programme
Objective: To spark students’ interest in Singapore’s Food and Beverage (F&B) industry.
The programme offers two pathways:

• Advanced Elective Modules (AEMs): Conducted by local polytechnics, these modules guide students in starting and managing their own F&B businesses. Through hands-on activities, students will develop a simple, sustainable business plan and design their dream restaurant concept.

• Elective Modules: A school-based programme where students experience the working life of a professional chef and gain insight into the operations of a commercial kitchen

3. Photo Gallery