Applied Learning Programme (ALP) – Aesthetics
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Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Aesthetics
The Applied Learning Programme in Aesthetics is offered to all students at Meridian Secondary School.
The MSS ALP in Aesthetics Learning Experiences
Students who are keen on the Arts will have the opportunity to unleash their interest and creativity through Meridian Secondary School’s Applied Learning Programme (ALP) in Aesthetics.
Our ALP in Aesthetics provides opportunities for all students to explore various art forms – visual, performative, and musical to communicate thoughts and ideas. The programme focuses on developing students who understand the value of learning Arts and are confident in communicating through the Arts. Students are exposed to a range of learning experiences – appreciation of the Arts, acquisition of Arts knowledge and skills, and Arts creation.
Objectives
- Nurture in students a keen sense of aesthetics and an appreciation for the arts
- Provide students with breadth and depth of experience in traditional and contemporary arts practices
- Develop students’ social and emotional competencies through the practice of the arts
- Equip students with knowledge, skills and dispositions needed in their pursuit of educational and career pathways in the arts
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ALP in Aesthetics The Committee
Ms Ong Yin Yin SH/Art (Covering HOD/ Aesthetics) Ms Lin I Ju Yvonne SH/Lit (Covering HOD/EL) Ms Ong Swee Lian Amy SH/Nutrition & Food Science Miss Tan Jiemin Jasmin SH/Student Leadership Ms Lee Su Yin Rosalind Lead Teacher / EL Mr Mei Yung Jian Art Teacher Mdm Norzalina Bohari Art Teacher Mr Tay Zhiyong Art Teacher -
TIER 1
Our ALP Tier-1 programme allows all students to gain arts knowledge and skills through a range of arts experiences. Students will learn Photography, Gamelan, and Violin at Secondary 1 and Videography, Drama, Poetry Slam, Music, and Hip Hop at Secondary 2. All students will also be exposed to different Art forms through our ARTS Assembly Programme.
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TIER 2
Our ALP Tier-2 programme allows students who are highly passionate in Arts to specialise and have more in-depth learning which includes the Master classes, Music Festivals, Meridian Artistes Programme, Arts Week, Enhanced Art Programme (EAP), Media Club and other Performing Arts CCA.
The programme also includes collaborations with our stakeholders and peer institutions such as Temasek Polytechnic and Nanyang Polytechnic