🎨 Fine Arts S1 Courses (Ordinary Level)

🎨 Fine Arts S1 Courses (Ordinary Level)

Welcome to the Fine Arts Program for Senior 1 (S1) — where creativity takes center stage and students explore the powerful language of visual expression.

This course introduces learners to the foundations of artistic design, empowering them to observe, imagine, and interpret the world around them through diverse art forms. From sketching and painting to basic sculpture and design concepts, students develop their creative voice and visual literacy.

Whether learners aspire to become artists, designers, or creative thinkers in any field, this course nurtures the imagination and equips them with artistic skills to express their ideas with confidence.

🎨 What Learners Will Explore:

• Elements and principles of design (line, shape, texture, color, form, space, balance)

• Drawing and shading techniques

• Introduction to painting, mixed media, and crafts

• Rwandan cultural art and symbolism

• Art appreciation and visual analysis

Classes are hands-on, collaborative, and deeply rooted in real-world applications—making art not just a subject, but a way of seeing and understanding life.

🌟 The 4Cs in Action:

• Creativity: Generating original work through drawing, color mixing, and imaginative projects

• Critical Thinking: Analyzing artwork, solving design challenges, and interpreting visual stories

• Communication: Expressing ideas and emotions through visual mediums and artist statements

• Collaboration: Participating in group projects, critiques, and cross-disciplinary activities