The N level art syllabus aims to develop critical thinking and process skills. Students analyze and evaluate artworks without contextual knowledge. The examination consists of a coursework portfolio worth 60% and a drawing/painting paper worth 40%. The coursework includes investigation of a theme, artwork analysis, idea exploration, medium exploration, and a process diary leading to a final product. The drawing exam gives students 3 weeks to complete supporting studies and a final piece based on one of six themes. Good art results open options to continue art in junior college, polytechnic, or art institutions.

1. 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.

2. 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%

3. Art Coursework for ‘N’ (Academic) Level
• Process Diary
5 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

4. Sample of a Process Diary, Page 1 (InvestigationandArtist Statement)

5. Sample of a Process Diary, Page 2 (Research images)

6. Sample of a Process Diary, Page 3 (Observationaland Developmental Drawing)

7. Sample of a Process Diary, Page 4 (Developmental Drawing and Layout)

8. Sample of a Process Diary, Page 5 (Layout and Colour Visual)

9. Final Product (Painting)

10. 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.

11. Future Relevance to Higher Education
Where 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)

12. 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.