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:: EDUMAP :: PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS :: DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW |
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The Visual and Performing Arts department is an essential central to the education offered by St. Francis Methodist School and St. Francis Academy. The environment encourages the students to find and develop their own identities; cultivating positive spirit of experimentation and innovation in them, working together toward professional and creative excellence in the visual arts, music, dance and theatre. Through workshops, productions, exhibition, internships and other activities, they are encouraged to work in the community, exploring and developing their own roles as artists and educators.
Each of the teachers in the department is a practicing and creative artist who truly understands the demands of performance. We are committed to assist the students to enter contemporary fields of performance and production.
Mission Statement
Create
We create an environment to encourage students to find and develop their own identities; cultivating positive spirit of experimentation and innovation in them, working together toward professional and creative excellence in the visual arts, music, dance and theatre.
I n s p I r e
Each of the teachers in the department is a performer and creative artist who truly understands the demands of performance and are committed to assist the students to enter contemporary fields of performance and production.
Showcase
Through workshops, productions, concerts, musical, exhibition, internships and other activities, they are encouraged to work in the community, exploring and developing their own roles as artists and educators.
Highlights
Orchestra Music Collaboration with Harrow International School (Thailand), Darul Takrim Home for the Aged, 2002
Full Music and Dance programme at Career and Recruitment Fair, Suntec Convention Centre 2003
Music and Dance at Singapore Arts Festival and World Environmental Day – Feed me, 2003, 2004
Singapore National Day, 2003
Opening of Arts House, 2004 (Opening Item)
NKF Fundraising, Singapore Media Corp, 2005
Rhythm of Youth, 2005
Art Central, Singapore Media Corp, 2005
Singapore Edge, Truman Brewery-London, 2006
French Arts Festival, Kuala Lumpur, 2005
F1- Singapore River Festival – Legenda Singapura, 2008
Asean Ministeral Conference, 2008
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Music Overview
Music for all levels
Our music programme will nurture the artist in you and also allow you to focus your creativity. We offer a wide variety of performance opportunities, including in-house, public and international platform.
Both beginners and advanced musicians will learn to play the keyboard, guitar, kit drums and hand percussion. They will also learn to transform their personal computers as tools for music learning, composition and production. The students are also introduced to multidisciplinary works where it examines how Visual and Performing Arts can be richly associated with the other arts forms.
Music as an O-level Subject
The Programme aims to develop pupils' musical perception skills in interpreting and understanding music. This is achieved by providing pupils with the exposure to a range of classical western and traditional non-western music in their diverse historical and social contexts. The pupils will be immersed in a musically enriched environment that provides them with opportunities to compose and perform music.
DRAMA Overview
 ELF
Term 1: Voice in Performance, Mime, Tableaux, Laban Technique
Term 2: Poetry Recitation, Acting & Improvisation, Mime & Improvisation
Term 3: Readers’ Theatre, Performing Stories, Viewpoints Technique, Acting Monologues
Term 4: Scene Work, Mask Work, Oral Communication
AUSMAT GRADE 7
Term 1 & 2: Vocal Expression, Alexander Technique, Playmaking & Improvisations, Laban Movement
Term 3 & 4: Wayang Theatre (Asian Theatre), Scriptwriting, Production Work
AUSMAT GRADE 8
Term 1 & 2: Vocal Production, Theatre Exposure, Alexander Technique, Method Acting, Improvisations, Laban Movement
Term 3 & 4: Chinese Opera (Asian Theatre I), Contemporary Theatre, Scriptwriting, Directing for Stage, Australian Drama
SECONDARY 1
Term 1: Oral Communication, Poetry Recitation, Tableaux, Improvisations,
Term 2: Forum Theatre, Laban Technique
Term 3: Mask Work, Readers’ Theatre, Performing Stories, Viewpoints technique
Term 4: Acting Monologues, Script work, Process Drama
SECONDARY 2
Term 1: Acting & Theatre, Voice Production, Poetry Recitation, Image theatre
Term 2: Contemporary, Laban Technique,
Term 3: Mask Work, Readers’ Theatre, Performing Stories, Viewpoints
Term 4: Acting Monologues, Scriptwriting, Process Drama
SECONDARY 3
Term 1: Chinese Opera (Asian Theatre I), Voice Production, Drama & Movement
Term 2: Greek Theatre, Performance Lab (Experimental Greek Theatre), Laban Technique (Physical Theatre I)
Term 3: Readers’ Theatre, Performing Stories, Viewpoints (Physical Theatre II), Theatre & the Community
Term 4: Wayang Kulit (Asian Theatre II), Scriptwriting, Process Drama
PRE-UNIVERSITY 1 (CAMBRIDGE)
Term 3: Street Theatre, Voice Production, Playmaking, Improvisations, Laban Movement,
Term 4: Chinese Opera, Playback Theatre, Viewpoints, Directing for Stage
AUSMAT YEAR 11
Term 3: Street Theatre, Vocal Production, Process Drama, Playmaking, Laban Movement
Term 4: Chinese Opera, Playback Theatre, Viewpoints Technique, Art Installation
LONDON A (PRE-U 1 & 2)
Term 3: Street Theatre, Vocal Production, Playmaking, Improvisations, Laban Movement
Term 4: Chinese Opera, Contemporary Theatre, Playback Theatre, Viewpoints, Directing for Stage
Media Production and Analysis for AUSMAT Year 11 & 12
IMPORTANCE OF MEDIA
- It is a fundamental importance to defining the ways we see ourselves and others
- Provides critical insights into the culture and values of one’s society
- Creates an appreciation in the values of other cultures
WHAT IS MEDIA STUDIES?
Media studies is a central focus of the field of Mass Communications. It addresses three main areas;
- media content & structure
- society & culture
- the audience
The key feature of media is representation. Film and TV programmes are deceptively ‘real’. They appear very believable but it is merely a re-presentation of reality, the end product of a sophisticated mediation process. It is a good foundation for students thinking of taking journalism, business, promotions or film-making in the university.
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Under Music
New Music Ensemble
Teacher in charged / Instructor: Philip Tan
This is an exciting ensemble that investigates the various music genres and playing techniques of both western, world and make-shift instruments. The students compose, arrange, perform and have fun in playing in an ensemble. They will also explore electronic music with computer, midi and recording tools.
The Sound People
Teacher in charged / Instructor: Philip Tan
In AVA team is trained to specialize in handling both live and studio visual / audio broadcast and recording. This CCA provides them a platform to work with music editing softwares like Adobe Audition, Acid Pro and Delta Ableton live.
Daily Monday to Friday 745 to 810am, Level 1 Multi-purpose hall
The Drum Clinic
Teacher in charged: Philip Tan
Instructor : Jenson Koh
Headed by renowned drum artist Jensen Koh, this club widens the percussionists’ vocabulary in both kit and hand drumming. Genres include Pop, Jazz, RnB, Heavy Metal, Samba and World. They will learn the art of accompanying band on stage and soloing.
Wednesday 410pm to 540pm, Music Room, Level 2
Vocal Ensemble
Teacher in charged/Instructor: Abigail Lai
The students get to learn the art of voice projection and singing in pitch. The repertoires will include both Chinese, Western and Popular genres.
Friday 3:30pm to 5:00pm, Dance Room, Level 5
Under Dance
Hip Hop Dance Ensemble
Teacher in charged:
Instructor : Soman Arvin
Headed by award winning Hip Hop dancer Soman Arvin. It will essentially be a hodgepodge f dance moves with an accent on hip hop. There will be breaking and popping, with some latin swinging and percussion stomping thrown in as well. Dance is beautiful because it is self-expressive and self-realising. It’s going to be lots of fun, lots of laughs and lots of you pushing yourself to the limits of your physical and creative abilities.
Monday, 330 to 500pm, Dance Room, 5th level.
 Under Visual and Fine Arts
The Photography / Media Club
Teacher in charged: Mr Wong
Instructors: Alan Huang & Philip Tan
An exciting club that allows students to interact with people from the media through different ways like; mass communication, presentations, public speaking, interview, reporting, broadcasting, photography, recording, editing, composing, effective writing, grooming, event organizing and stage visual designs. Students can expect some hands-on experience on digital media operations. These skills will deem useful for candidates who are interested in working in the media or creative industry.
Wednesday & Thursday 940-1010am, Art Room, Level 2
Under Drama
Drama Club / Odyssey of the Mind
Teacher in charged / Instructor: Dominic Ng Peng Huat
The main belief behind the Drama CCA is that drama should be an enjoyable experience to participate in with friends. Throughout the year students taking part will be encouraged to create their own performances, some of which will be performed for the school on special occasions.
The sessions themselves will have a more informal feel than standard lesson time, but will still retain a loose structure as befits any activity that relies on a group working together. Students can expect to be taught some basic theatre skills and will be given the opportunity to not just perform but assist with other aspects of performance, including stage management and directing.
Students will be encouraged to create performances to mark special events throughout the year, such as Lunar New Year celebrations and the Open House day. On these occasions they will work together on creating pieces which reference the event in question and, in the case of specific ethnic traditions, offer insight for those who are unfamiliar with the celebrations.
If you would like to speak or email to any of our staff, kindly contact
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