Enrichment Activities: Creative Arts Programme (Primary)
Aim
The Creative Arts Programme (Primary), or CAP (Pri), aims to nurture young writers at the Primary 5 level by offering them guidance in the art of creative writing, appropriate exposure to related performing arts and raise their awareness about publishing in Singapore. It also seeks to help them appreciate the connection between the literary and performing arts. Central to this programme is the valuable learning experience from professionals in the various arts disciplines. Pupils would have the opportunity to meet published writers who could offer them advice to hone their craft as well as meet like-minded individuals who are passionate about the arts.
Objectives
- acquire essential knowledge and skills of creative writing,
- make meaningful connections between the literary and performing arts,
- form a community of inquiry among like-minded peers.
Description
The CAP (Pri) is initiated by the Gifted Education Branch, Ministry of Education, Singapore. Pupils admitted to the programme will be offered a 3-day literary adventure in the form of a camp during the September holidays.
The seminar comprises the following:
- Writing workshops with published writers and peer critique with literary peers
- Hands-on sessions with arts practitioners to experiment with art forms
For more information, download more information on CAP (Pri) and the application form (123kb .pdf).