PROGRAMME STANDARDS: ART AND DESIGN - MQA

[PROGRAMME STANDARDS: ART AND DESIGN] 2012
The art making aspect (practical) requires students to solve problems when creating
an artwork, and to display artwork that communicates thoughts, feelings, ideas and
experiences.
The art appraising aspect (theoretical) requires students to analyse, interpret,
evaluate and synthesise information about visual language, expressions, meanings
and functions in artwork relevant to the concepts and contexts.
Students must be exposed to a balanced aspect of theory and practice. Students
should be able to not only create but also to analyze the meaning and functions of
artwork.
There should be a continuum in learning visual art from certificate to diploma and to
degree levels. The classification domain and hierarchy level of skills are structured
through appropriate curriculum content from basic to intermediate to advanced
levels. Learning at the degree level should be global and analytical, thus
strengthening the aspect of theory-making and investigation.
Learning at the degree level should provide student with the chance to develop
knowledge, understanding and thinking, critical judgement and contextual
understanding that is appropriate to the professional. Students are provided with
research strategies and independent learning skills for continual academic and
professional development in Art & Design.
Major areas in Art and Design
In general, the Programme Standards for Art & Design include three major areas as
listed below:
1. Fine Art, which focuses on aesthetics, concept, meaning and creativity.
2. Design, which focuses on aesthetics, concept, function, creativity and innovation.
3. Art and Design Management and History which focuses on management and the
historical aspects of art and design.
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