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 AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

1. provide a variety of experiences and skills in traditional and contemporary visual arts;

2. foster interest, enjoyment, production and consumption of art;

3. develop informed citizens and raise the standard of cultural awareness among students;

4. promote and encourage tolerance and diversity among students of different ethnic
backgrounds, cultures and point of view;

5. foster the use of technology in art production;

6. provide opportunity for informed decision-making through the development of skills in
creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, research and communication; and,

7. develop knowledge of visual arts practitioners and their practice in history and
contemporary society.

 ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

The CSEC® Visual Arts programme consists of three components, namely, Two-Dimensional Expressive
Forms, Three-Dimensional Expressive Forms and the Theory, Process and Practice of Visual Arts
(Reflective Journal). The Theory, Process and Practice of Visual Arts (Reflective Journal) is an integral
part of the delivery of content and evaluation of coursework.

The Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional components of the syllabus include the following
Expressive Forms:

Two-Dimensional Expressive Forms Three-Dimensional Expressive Forms

Drawing Sculpture
Painting and Mixed-media Ceramics
*Digital Photography and Visual Communication Leathercraft
Printmaking **Fibre and Decorative Product Design
Textile Design and Manipulation

(* Formerly Graphic and Communication Design) (** Formerly Fibre and Decorative Arts)

The CSEC® Visual Arts programme is offered as ONE inclusive syllabus. Candidates are required to
complete a REFLECTIVE JOURNAL on the THEORY, PROCESS and PRACTICE of VISUAL ARTS based on
two of the Expressive Forms they have selected to study.

Candidates MUST also select and study any TWO of the Expressive Forms. (They may select
EXPRESSIVE FORMS from EITHER the TWO-DIMENSIONAL or the THREE-DIMENSIONAL components
or a mix of forms from the two components).

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