Craft & Technology
Discover how Pei Hwa’s Craft & Technology subjects blend art, design, and food science to nurture creativity and practical, real-world skills.
Philosophy
“To promote hands-on learning, artistic expression, and technological proficiency to empower individuals in crafting purposeful and innovative solutions for the future.”
Through a holistic approach that combines traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, the Design and Technology, Food and Consumer Education and Art aims to foster creative exploration, skill development, and meaningful innovation.
Curriculum
The Art Unit
At Pei Hwa, we aim to cultivate creativity, skill development, and personal growth by encouraging participants to explore artistic mediums and enhance their technical abilities. This is achieved through exploring the different craft types in both 2D and 3D art forms.
Pupils in the lower secondary are introduced to observational drawing, photography and ceramics while upper secondary pupils are equipped with painting, printmaking and critique skills. These units foster experimentation and collaboration, ultimately fostering a lasting appreciation for artistic expression.
The Design & Technology Unit
The Design and Technology unit aims to ignite a passion for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in our pupils. Through the curriculum, they will embark on a dynamic process of understanding and addressing real-world challenges. They will learn to unravel the intricate web of user requirements, gaining insight into the core needs and desires that drive design. From there, they will explore the exhilarating realm of ideation, nurturing their creative thinking skills and transforming ideas into feasible, innovative concepts. Pupils will also be equipped with hands-on skills required to realise these prototypes from 3 resistive materials (Acrylic, Wood and Metal).
As students engage in the design thinking process, they will develop a sense of confidence, pride, and tenacity. They will learn invaluable life skills that will empower them not only throughout their secondary school journey but also as they step into the challenges of higher education and the professional world.
Food & Consumer Education (FCE) and Nutrition & Food Science (NFS)
All lower Secondary classes will cover Food and Consumer Education (FCE). The syllabus provide students with a broad understanding of concepts in nutrition and health, food literacy and principles of food science. Students will be exposed to authentic real world contexts through hands on practical and projects, through these learning experiences, the syllabus aims to develop students to:
Lead a healthier lifestyle proactively through proper diet and nutrition;
Advocate sustainable food consumption by panning and making appropriate food choices;
Apply principles of culinary science creatively and food preparation and cooking
Develops skills in investigative, creativity and awareness in making informed decisions in food and nutrition- related issues.
The Big ideas of the subject are as follows:
Nutrition & Health
Food Literacy & Consumer Literacy
Food Science
Enrichment
Across our subjects, we have various enrichment programmes that have allowed students to explore their passion for the Craft-making through hands-on and experiential learning.
Applied Learning Module @ Poly: The Science behind Baking
Applied Learning Module @ Poly: Applied Design Thinking