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sembgal\" post_id=\"2021702\" time=\"1619649110\" user_id=\"5559:

floppy\" post_id=\"2021686\" time=\"1619629704\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=sembgal post_id=2021677 time=1619623372 user_id=5559]Hi

Is AEP considered Higher Art for O levels?

If a school is not under AEP, but offers Higher Art to pupils as optional subject, is it worth taking as Higher Art can be counted towards LIR5 and if it will be taxing for triple Science students to take Higher Art ?

AEP will enable you to sit for Higher Art at O Level. It’s considered a humanities subject and the result can be used in place of lit, geo or history. While the result can be used in place of another humanities, schools will still expect you to take one combined humanities subject.

If you do the math, you will realise that a triple science with AEP is a 9 subjects combo for O Level. An additional subject is extremely taxing, especially for art. Most lessons are conducted in the afternoon outside of the usual classroom hours. There are the numerous assignments and projects, as well as the pieces for O Level assessment. As a result, the actual time spent on this subject may be disproportionate to the other 8 subjects.

If your school is not an AEP school, you will also have to travel to the AEP centres for lessons. Time taken to travel and the journey can take its toll on the human body over a period of time, especially If the AEP centre is far away.

Thanks for your sharing. The Higher Art is offered in the school itself once a week in afternoon.[/quote]Last para would not be applicable then. However, do note that lesson time is only lesson time. For art, assignments and projects, depending on your focus, will take you beyond once a week. For example, if your specialty / focus is ceramics or pottery, you will need to spend time to prepare the clay, do up the artwork, fire the work, cool the work, glaze etc. You can check with NJC’s Art Centre for more details.

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floppy\" post_id=\"2021686\" time=\"1619629704\" user_id=\"97579:

sembgal\" post_id=\"2021677\" time=\"1619623372\" user_id=\"5559:

Hi

Is AEP considered Higher Art for O levels?

If a school is not under AEP, but offers Higher Art to pupils as optional subject, is it worth taking as Higher Art can be counted towards LIR5 and if it will be taxing for triple Science students to take Higher Art ?

AEP will enable you to sit for Higher Art at O Level. It’s considered a humanities subject and the result can be used in place of lit, geo or history. While the result can be used in place of another humanities, schools will still expect you to take one combined humanities subject.

If you do the math, you will realise that a triple science with AEP is a 9 subjects combo for O Level. An additional subject is extremely taxing, especially for art. Most lessons are conducted in the afternoon outside of the usual classroom hours. There are the numerous assignments and projects, as well as the pieces for O Level assessment. As a result, the actual time spent on this subject may be disproportionate to the other 8 subjects.

If your school is not an AEP school, you will also have to travel to the AEP centres for lessons. Time taken to travel and the journey can take its toll on the human body over a period of time, especially If the AEP centre is far away.

Thanks for your sharing. The Higher Art is offered in the school itself once a week in afternoon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021702https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021702Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:31:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:08:24 GMT]]>

sembgal\" post_id=\"2021677\" time=\"1619623372\" user_id=\"5559:

Hi

Is AEP considered Higher Art for O levels?

If a school is not under AEP, but offers Higher Art to pupils as optional subject, is it worth taking as Higher Art can be counted towards LIR5 and if it will be taxing for triple Science students to take Higher Art ?
AEP will enable you to sit for Higher Art at O Level. It’s considered a humanities subject and the result can be used in place of lit, geo or history. While the result can be used in place of another humanities, schools will still expect you to take one combined humanities subject.

If you do the math, you will realise that a triple science with AEP is a 9 subjects combo for O Level. An additional subject is extremely taxing, especially for art. Most lessons are conducted in the afternoon outside of the usual classroom hours. There are the numerous assignments and projects, as well as the pieces for O Level assessment. As a result, the actual time spent on this subject may be disproportionate to the other 8 subjects.

If your school is not an AEP school, you will also have to travel to the AEP centres for lessons. Time taken to travel and the journey can take its toll on the human body over a period of time, especially If the AEP centre is far away.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021686https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021686Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:08:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:22:52 GMT]]>Hi


Is AEP considered Higher Art for O levels?

If a school is not under AEP, but offers Higher Art to pupils as optional subject, is it worth taking as Higher Art can be counted towards LIR5 and if it will be taxing for triple Science students to take Higher Art ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021677https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2021677Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:22:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:39:37 GMT]]>We just chose and put all the artwork that were done in the last 1-2 years in a clear folder. Would be good if a portfolio of different media artworks can be presented so as to demonstrate his technical skills and creativity.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009534https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009534Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:39:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:39:30 GMT]]>We just chose and put all the artwork that were done in the last 1-2 years in a clear folder. Would be good if a portfolio of different media artworks can be presented so as to demonstrate his technical skills and creativity.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009533Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:39:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:46:41 GMT]]>Hi,


My son is interested in doing AEP. We have not done any collation of a review of portfolio of the art work that he have done. can i know what kind of portfolio do we need to prepare?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009046https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009046Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:46:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:46:30 GMT]]>Hi,


My son is interested in doing AEP. We have not done any collation of a review of portfolio of the art work that he have done. can i know what kind of portfolio do we need to prepare?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009045https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2009045Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:46:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:41:22 GMT]]>Just to check anyone’s kid doing O level higher art? May I know how heavy is this subject as in average how much time does the kid need to spend on doing the art work per week?

How useful is this subject if kid is going to jc nect time? DD’s interest in art is just so so only.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999067https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999067Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:41:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sat, 20 Jun 2020 06:20:42 GMT]]>anyone know, what are the difference(s) between EAP and AEP ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981548https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1981548Sat, 20 Jun 2020 06:20:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:50:23 GMT]]>My daughter is currently applying SOTA via DSA visual arts, if failed, maybe AEP will be a choice for her too. Feel there are many options to choose from, which is good!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1979635https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1979635Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:50:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:00:36 GMT]]>It is a program that is offered to students in sec schools (including IP schools). Only selected students who pass the test at the start of Sec 1 are offered which will come with a scholarship from MOE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957462https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957462Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:08:57 GMT]]>Hi, have a question and hope someone can help.

AEP is a program selected by the students themselves? Is it DSA?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957452https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957452Sun, 05 Jan 2020 13:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:37:11 GMT]]>Just to add, AEP students in St Nicholas do their AEP lessons in NJC outside school hours even for lower sec. St Nicholas is an MEP school therefore the students taking AEP do not have AEP lessons in school, instead they do their lessons in the designated AEP center which is NJC. I am referring to the legitimate MOE AEP, not the individual school based special art program. St Nicholas has a school based art program in upper sec.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955623https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955623Fri, 27 Dec 2019 03:37:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:53:24 GMT]]>

happymumhappychildren\" post_id=\"1955601\" time=\"1577411150\" user_id=\"183148:

Hi parents, I'm new here. I'd like to find out as much about AEP as I can. Anything you can share about AEP is much appreciated.

Some questions I have are:
How heavy is the workload in AEP? Compared to for eg, the time spent on other core subjects like Maths and Science.
What is a typical day for an AEP student?
And is it hard to score well for Art?
And how do AEP students feel about the program? Do they end up liking Art more, or get put off cos so much time is spent on it.

As this is a 4 year commitment, I hope to hear more before making a decision together with my child.

Thank you very much in advance.
AEP is one of the few programmes where workload seems to have gotten lighter, not heavier, in the recent years. It used to be insane in the past, when only HCI, VS, NYGH and CHIJ TP offered it.

Notwithstanding, it’s still tough and hard work compared to other subjects. The first two years are easy because the lessons take place during ‘normal’ lessons time. Students take additional art lessons in place D&T or F&N. The 3rd and 4th year is where the slog begins. Lessons are conducted outside of ‘normal’ hours which mean longer days and tiring afternoons. In addition, the student may still be expected to take up to 8 O Level subjects (if in O Level programme), ie 9 subjects total with Higher Art.

That said, it’s a subject that’s fairly easy to do well in - primarily because most students accepted into the programme are already talented in the subject matter in some ways. In the past, the difference between scoring a distinction in Higher Art vs (normal) Art was the Art History paper (3,000 years of human and art history isn’t that easy to compress into 4 years). Thankfully, MOE has reduced that component so that it’s much easier now.

Whether you like Art more or less is very much a subjective and individual matter. At least, at the end of the day, you will have a better understanding of the world around you - in appreciating architecture, in comprehending symbols and motifs, etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955618https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955618Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:53:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:45:50 GMT]]>Hi parents, I’m new here. I’d like to find out as much about AEP as I can. Anything you can share about AEP is much appreciated.


Some questions I have are:
How heavy is the workload in AEP? Compared to for eg, the time spent on other core subjects like Maths and Science.
What is a typical day for an AEP student?
And is it hard to score well for Art?
And how do AEP students feel about the program? Do they end up liking Art more, or get put off cos so much time is spent on it.

As this is a 4 year commitment, I hope to hear more before making a decision together with my child.

Thank you very much in advance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955601https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955601Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:45:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:44:12 GMT]]>-

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955600https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1955600Fri, 27 Dec 2019 01:44:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sat, 30 Nov 2019 09:05:21 GMT]]>Dear parents, my kid has put NJC as her 1st choice as she's interested in the AEP. May I know if any parents here has gone thru this recently & could you pls kindly share some info ie the selection test process, any pre-requisites for AEP in order to be selected, any interview session, any 'trial lessons' before committing the 4 years, what will happen if kid decides not to continue with AEP at the end of 4 years, what other subject can they take up to replace the AEP subject? How much is the monthly expenses for the art materials & any other expenses ie excursions/trips? Thank you very much! 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950771https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1950771Sat, 30 Nov 2019 09:05:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:28:37 GMT]]>

diannec:

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An acceptance of this 4-year program comes with a scholarship (read: commitment) of S$2400 p/a.
Wow! Last time I don't have :stompfeet:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863332https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863332Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:28:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:26:13 GMT]]>

Eleanor_Thia:
Hi, All


I'm interested to find out more on AEP.
If my son is seating for PSLE in Yr 2019, when is interview for AEP? In jan-march of yr19?
Does they need to prepare a portfolio prior to interview?
What are the usual questions or info that they seek during such interview?

Thanks in advance !
There are around 12 designated sec (IP/OP) schools which offer AEP so you need to gain admission to these schools first. MOE has also offered this program to non-AEP schools and students have to go NJC (a designated AEP Centre) for their weekly/ bi-weekly lessons. Accordingly AEP selection/ interview is usually conducted in the Jan/Feb in sec 1; in your case will be 2020.

There's no need for a nicely done up/ glossed portfolio. My DS just brought along his A2 art folder with selected pieces of artwork which he wanted to share during the interview session. For my DS's school, they will do a pre-selection of the interested/ potential students during the 1st or 2nd regular art lesson. They were given some drawing/ sketching tasks to do and those who cleared this pre-selection round were asked to go for round 2 with the AEP teachers. For this round, they were given some recycled materials and each (individual work) was supposed to make something out of these materials. They would also present their portfolio to the teachers. Some general questions were being asked, eg. why are you interested in this program, what do you hope to gain from it. I believe the teachers would find out about how passionate the students are, and would also tell them of the expected commitment level. As this is an additional subject on top of the regular art lesson, the students need to put in extra hours every week for lessons and projects/ assignments.

An acceptance of this 4-year program comes with a scholarship (read: commitment) of S$2400 p/a.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863325https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1863325Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:26:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sun, 15 Jul 2018 03:56:43 GMT]]>I think it depend on school. My son is taking higher art. We attended briefing after psle posting. School reopened, first weeks he did a sketch as a "selection test". From there school will pick out the ones suited for this programme. It is an extra subject to commit.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857644https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857644Sun, 15 Jul 2018 03:56:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Sun, 15 Jul 2018 02:39:12 GMT]]>Hi, All


I’m interested to find out more on AEP.
If my son is seating for PSLE in Yr 2019, when is interview for AEP? In jan-march of yr19?
Does they need to prepare a portfolio prior to interview?
What are the usual questions or info that they seek during such interview?

Thanks in advance !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857635https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1857635Sun, 15 Jul 2018 02:39:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Wed, 09 May 2018 07:14:20 GMT]]>

xn_mummy:
Dear all


my child offer AEP (outside school)
if the child school ends at 2plus might not be able to make it on time.
Does the school allow to dismiss early to rush to the school (NJC)?
this is 1 of the concerns, when dealing with external sch arrangements. u have to speak to the main sec sch to work something out.. but early dismissal sounds tough.. most of the time, the kids will have to stay back instead... i would highly suggest for child to join AEP centre instead, otherwise, the journey and academic stress can b much..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1846930https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1846930Wed, 09 May 2018 07:14:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Art Elective Programme on Tue, 08 May 2018 23:55:32 GMT]]>I was looking up on AEP and found this on MOE website. Those interested in the programme may find this useful.


https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/secondary/files/little-book-of-art-lessons.pdf

I see on the website that the selection for applying to an AEP Center is at the start of Sec 1. Is it the same if the child is already in an AEP school?

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