The Arts

Creativity is fundamental to the student journey at Dulwich College (Singapore) and students throughout the College have the opportunity to express themselves through a wide range of media. The College has a vibrant art programme within the curriculum and has cultivated collaborative relationships and partnerships with top educational and artistic institutions throughout the world, offering students direct access and exposure to creative industries, while developing transferable skills that will prepare them for life after Dulwich.

Visual Arts

Art isn't just a classroom subject at Dulwich College (Singapore) - it's how we help students discover who they are and how they see the world. From the youngest learners in DUCKS right through to our IB Diploma students, we believe everyone has something unique to express, and provide them with the skills and confidence to do it.

Our dynamic Visual Arts programme is built around the belief that creativity and critical thinking go hand in hand. Students learn to question, experiment and push boundaries while developing the technical skills to express their ideas with confidence.

As students grow, we scaffold their journey thoughtfully. At GCSE, students can choose from Fine Art and Graphics pathways to build portfolios that genuinely reflect their personal vision and interests. IB Diploma Visual Arts students develop an independent artistic practice in a studio environment while learning their role as visual communicators. Many go on to study Fine Art, Illustration, Architecture or Design at world-class art colleges and universities, but more importantly, all leave with enhanced creative problem-solving skills that serve them wherever they go.

Beyond the classroom, co-curricular offerings such as Digital Art, Ceramics Club, Lego Letterpress and Photography create spaces for exploration, self-expression and wellbeing without the pressure of assessment. The annual MADD Festival connects Junior School students with their peers across our Education in Motion (EiM) family, celebrating the power of creative collaboration. Students in the College regularly exhibit their work, visit exhibitions across Singapore, and work with practising artists from around the world. These experiences connect students to global creative practices, helping them understand that art matters, that it shapes culture and society, and that their voice can be part of that conversation.

At its heart, our approach to Visual Arts education is about developing empathy and global-mindedness. When students engage with art from different cultures and contexts, they're not just learning about technique or history - they're learning to see through different eyes, to value different perspectives, and to take their place in a diverse, interconnected world.