In the Music Programme, students investigate songs that convey messages of emotions and social and global issues aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. They then form bands and collaborate to choose and perform a song. While doing so, students can explore and develop their musical skills and techniques on their chosen instrument.
In our Theatre Programme, students explore the 'Power of Art' by collaborating on vocal exercises, mime, and physical theatre. Students also explore their own identities and relationships by devising scenes and characters. All this exploration help prepare students for a final class performance.
In the Visual Arts Programme, students investigate the 'Power of Art' by exploring compositional elements such as color, line techniques, and mapping to draw objects with natural portions, all within the context of conveying what is powerful about one's identity. For the final sharing, visual art students will present their artwork and offer an opportunity for questions from peers and teachers.
In addition to Visual Arts, Drama, and Music, WISS offers co-curricular activities throughout the school year, creating abundant opportunities for students to perform or produce and experience art from the audience's perspective and as an artist. Moreover, the WISS Instrumental Program offers sophisticated and professional music learning opportunities for students led by expert music instructors.
Arts education provides students with the multi-dimensional 21st-century skills and abilities needed for success: critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Contributed by Colin Mosher, (Head of Arts) Western International School of Shanghai.
