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Teaching Staff

SH Craft and Technoloyy
Mr Soong Mun Fye

SH Art & Aesthetics
Mr Mohamad Fadzel
Design and Technology
Art and Craft
Food and Consumer Education
Music
Mr Ong Sheo Yuan

Mr Tham Wai Keong

Mr Lai Weng Keong

Mr Thomas Lai

Mr Daniel Lim

Mr Tan Kun Chai

Mr Calvin Low
Mdm Nor Huda Rahim

Mr Goh Chai Eak
Mdm Rezwanna Othman

Mrs Lee Chiew Yi

Mdm Khasturi Gonasaygnran
Miss Shanti Armugam

Key Programmes

Design & Technology Unit

D&T
Core Components
Projects/ Other Programmes


Sec 1

· PBL – Identify and solve problem using Design Thinking process.

· Design and make artefact/s that involved metal, wood and plastics.

· Drawings – Isometric, Orthographic and Free hand sketching.

· Use of IT in design – Google Sketch-UP.
· Assembling of mechanical model toy vehicle.
Sec 2

· PBL – Identify and solve problem using Design Thinking process in D&T Design Folio.

· Ideation and Design Appreciation.

· Design Critique sessions.

· Applications of technologies – Mechanism and Structure

· Design and make - Mechanical Toy using cam and follower.
· Singapore Polytechnic Toy Design Competition.
Sec 3

· Introduction to ‘N’ and ‘O’ level Coursework Components.

· PBL – Identify and solve problem using Design Thinking process in D&T Design Folio.

· Ideation and Development.

· Google Sketch-UP for 3D presentation drawing technique.

· Presentation Board.

· Design and make – Electronics Night Light and Holding gadget.

· Design Critique sessions.

· Technologies and its applications – Electronics, Mechanism and Structure.
· Automata Toy Design Competition.

· Visit to Higher Learning Institutions’ Design Centres.
Sec 4/5

· Preparation for GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ level Coursework.

· Revision on Technology Components.
· Polytechnic visits to courses relevant to Design & Technology

Nutrition and Food Science Unit

Food and Consumer Education
Core Components
Projects/ Other Programmes


Sec 1
  • Familiarisation and application of the Nutritional tools through mini project and coursework. 
  • Meal planning for Teenagers 
  • Demonstrate the use of different cooking methods and the understanding of food and kitchen safety through preparation of meals. 
  • Analyse My Meal using My Healthy Plate 
  • Prepare Healthy Pancake for Teenager 
  • Health Promotion Board Educational Tour 
Sec 2
  • Familiarisation and application of the Nutritional tools through mini project and coursework. 
  • Resource Management Consumer Awareness on Budgeting and Saving 
  • Demonstrate the use of different cooking methods and the understanding of food and kitchen safety through preparation of meals. 
  • Smart Shopping- Comparative on-line shopping through mini-project. 
  • Infusing RHD theme in FCE syllabus: Prepare ASEAN cuisine suitable for a teenager. 
Food and Nutrition
Core Components
Projects/ Other Programmes
Sec 3
  • Introduction to ‘N’ and ‘O’ level Coursework Components. 
  • Nutrition and Health- Mini Coursework on Planning Meals for Different Age Groups 
  • Food Choices-Introduction to Different Food Commodities through culinary sessions 
  • Food Science-Introduction to Food Science Components through practical applications
  • iChef by Republic Polytechnic 
  • Ice-Cream making Competition by Nanyang Polytechnic 
  • Food Science Experiments 
  • Industry Visits
Sec 4/5
  • Preparation for GCE ‘N’ and ‘O’ level Coursework 
  • Revision on Theory Components 
  • Polytechnic visits to courses relevant to Nutrition and Food Science.

Art Unit

Visual Art
Core Components
Projects/ Other Programmes
Sec 1
  • Elements of Art (EOA) – Exploring Lines, Shapes, Forms and Textures 
  • Principles of Design (POD) – Typography, Layout, Composition 
  • Exploring Colour Schemes 
  • Exploring and Drawing Motifs – Application of EOA and POD in Art Making 
  • Handling Art Mediums – Pencil Shading Techniques, Coloured Pencils Rendering, Ink/Marker Drawing and Rendering 
  • Understand and Experience the Process of Art Making 
  • Introduction to Art History and Contemporary Art – Western, Regional and Local Artists 
  • Use of IT in Art Making
  • Making Sculpture Using Recycled Materials 
  • External Competitions
Sec 2
  • Modern and Contemporary Art and Techniques – Cubism 
  • Composition – Making Cubist Art Guided by Principles of Design (POD) and Incorporating Elements of Art (EOA) 
  • Handling Art Mediums – Pencil Shading Techniques, Coloured Pencils Rendering, Watercolour, Ink/Marker Drawing and Rendering 
  • Art History and Contemporary Art - Western, Regional and Local Artists
  • ‘Safety in School’ Comic Strip Art Competition 
  • External Competitions
Sec 3
  • Drawing Techniques – Still Life, Nature, Portrait and Figure 
  • Perspective Drawing Techniques – One Point & Two Points Perspective 
  • Mastering Art Mediums and Techniques 
  • Making Sculpture 
  • Use of IT in Art Making 
  • Art History and Study of Visual Art 
  • Metaphorical Thinking, Developing Ideas and Visual Processes – Symbolism and Surrealism 
  • Presentation and Art Critique
  • Tharman Shanmugaratnam Book Prize Art and Design Competition 
  • Visiting Art Colleges, Exhibitions and Galleries
Sec 4/5
  • Preparation of GCE N and O level Coursework 
  • Preparation for GCE N and O level Paper 2 (After Coursework Submission) 
  • Internal Assessments
  • Visiting Art Colleges, Exhibitions and Galleries

Music Unit


Core Components
 Projects/ Other Programmes
Sec 1
  • Identify time signatures 
  • Recognize visually and aurally different note values 
  • Compose various rhythmic and melodic patterns. 
  • Perform composition on the various instruments. 
  • Preparation of individual for performance.
  • Group/Class performances 
  • Drumming performances for School / TJCC concerts.
Sec 2
  • Understand the structure of songs 
  • Learn and give importance to syllables in song writing. 
  • Compose song with music structure in mind. 
  • Digital Music Composition
  • Lyrics Writing mini project 
  • National Day Song Composition competition.

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