Art & Design Programme
Creating Artists. Inspiring Ideas. Building Creative Futures.
TRIO is committed towards complete learning through the utilization of all capabilities that are intrinsic in every human being. By exploring creativity, developing technical skills, and discovering their unique artistic voice, our students are empowered to express themselves meaningfully.
Early Years Programme
Our Early Years Art curriculum provides young learners with exciting opportunities to explore, create, and express themselves through a variety of artistic experiences. Children are introduced to the fundamental elements of art, including line, shape, colour, and texture, helping them develop observation skills and visual awareness.
Students learn about primary and secondary colours, discover the difference between warm and cool colours, and experiment with colour mixing through hands-on activities. They also explore a wide range of materials and techniques, encouraging creativity, curiosity, and confidence in artistic expression.
As children progress, they learn how to create drawings using basic shapes, develop an understanding of landscapes and portraits, and gain awareness of picture orientation and composition. Through nature studies, learners observe and draw inspiration from the world around them, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and art.
The program nurtures creativity, fine motor skills, imagination, and self-expression, laying a strong foundation for a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts.
Primary Years Programme
Our Primary Years Art programme builds upon foundational artistic skills while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. Students develop a deeper understanding of the elements of art and learn to apply these concepts in a variety of creative projects.
The curriculum introduces a wide range of artistic experiences, including still life drawing, landscape painting, logo design, environmental art, sculpture, and abstract and realistic art forms. Students also explore 2D and 3D art, gaining an appreciation of different artistic processes and media.
Art appreciation and art history play an important role in the programme. Students learn about renowned artists, study their unique styles, compare and interpret artworks, and express their own ideas, emotions, and perspectives through creative work. By observing, analysing, and creating art, learners develop confidence, imagination, visual literacy, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
The Primary Years Art programme inspires students to think creatively, express themselves meaningfully, and develop a deeper understanding of art as a powerful form of communication.
Middle School Art and Design (Grade 6 to 8)
The Art and Design curriculum in Grades 6, 7 and 8 builds a strong foundation for IGCSE Art & Design, developing students’ creativity, observation, critical thinking and technical skills through a wide range of materials, media, techniques and processes.
Students explore still life, landscape, anatomy and portraiture, while developing skills in drawing, shading, painting, colour theory, composition and perspective. They also experiment with sculpture, printmaking, texture, pattern and three-dimensional forms.
Through inquiry-based learning, students develop the ability to research, investigate and critically analyse the works of artists as well as their own creations. They explore the intention, purpose and context behind artworks, developing a deeper understanding of artistic choices and visual communication. Students are also introduced to Art History and Art Theory, gaining knowledge of global art movements, diverse artistic practices and contemporary developments in the art world.
From Grade 8, students are introduced to the IGCSE Art & Design syllabus through age-appropriate mini portfolio projects, encouraging research, experimentation, idea development, critical reflection and personal expression. This progressive approach prepares students confidently for IGCSE Art & Design in Grades 9 and 10.
High School - IGCSE Art & Design & IB Visual Arts
Creating Artists. Inspiring Ideas. Building Creative Futures.
Our IGCSE Art & Design and IB Visual Arts programmes provide students with a rich and engaging environment to explore creativity, develop technical skills and discover their unique artistic voice.
IGCSE Art & Design (Grade 9 and 10)
Our IGCSE Art & Design programme develops students’ creativity, technical skills and unique artistic voice through a diverse range of traditional, classical and contemporary art forms, including drawing and painting, digital art, sculpture, pottery, terracotta, printmaking and mural art.
Through inquiry based learning, students research artists, investigate ideas, experiment with materials, analyse artworks and reflect on their own creative processes. They develop skills in visual communication, Art History, Art Theory, aesthetic awareness, critical thinking, observation and artistic expression.
Paper 1: Coursework Portfolio
Students are guided to develop their Paper 1 Coursework Portfolio around a personal theme, individual interests and selected media, allowing them to demonstrate personal expression, creativity and artistic development.
Paper 2: Externally Set Assignment
They are also prepared for Paper 2 Externally Set Assignment, where they respond to an examination theme through research, experimentation, idea development and refinement, culminating in a resolved final outcome.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through gallery and museum visits, artists’ studio experiences, workshops and expert led sessions. Students are encouraged to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, open minded and reflective learners, while developing confidence and independence in their artistic practice.
IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts (Grade 11 and 12)
The IBDP Visual Arts program encourages students to develop an independent, conceptual and personal artistic practice while exploring art as a form of inquiry, communication and self-expression. Students explore a diverse range of two-dimensional, three dimensional and digital media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital art, sculpture, ceramics, pottery, textiles and mixed media.
Through experimentation and research, they develop technical skills while discovering their individual artistic interests and visual language.
Core Components of the IB Visual Arts Curriculum
The program is structured around three key areas: Artist Project, Art Making Inquiry Portfolio and Selected Resolved Artworks.
Artist Project
Students investigate ideas, research artists and contexts to develop a deep understanding of artistic practices and cultural perspectives.
Art Making Inquiry Portfolio
Students experiment with materials and processes, document their creative journey, and refine their artistic decisions to connect research with practice.
Selected Resolved Artworks
Students present resolved works that communicate their intentions, concepts, and personal perspectives, demonstrating their artistic growth.
Through inquiry based learning and critical analysis, students learn to interpret artworks, question artistic choices, connect research with practice and reflect on their own development. They also develop an understanding of Art History, Art Theory, contemporary art practices and diverse cultural perspectives, strengthening their international mindedness.
The program nurtures the IB Learner Profile, developing students as inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, open minded and reflective learners. Connections with TOK encourage students to explore how art creates and communicates knowledge, while CAS provides opportunities to use creativity for meaningful community and social initiatives.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through gallery and museum visits, artists’ studio experiences, workshops, expert led sessions and live demonstrations, giving students valuable exposure to professional and contemporary art practices.
Students have opportunities to showcase their artistic achievements through whole school art exhibitions, Global Learning Showcases and the IBDP Visual Arts Final Exhibition for Grade 12, celebrating their creative journeys and artistic growth. Through student art sales and auctions, students develop confidence, entrepreneurship, leadership and social responsibility, with proceeds supporting charitable causes and CAS initiatives.
Overall, IGCSE and IB Visual Arts supports students’ holistic development, strengthening creativity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, confidence, independence, resilience and communication skills preparing them to become thoughtful, informed and globally minded young artists.
Music Programme
Nurturing creative expression, musical understanding, and a lifelong love of music
Trio World Academy understands that there is more to music than playing a musical instrument. Our music curriculum has been designed to cultivate a better appreciation of music through a broader and deeper understanding of its nuances.
Early Years Music
At Trio World Academy, music in the Early Years is a joyful journey of exploration, creativity, and discovery. Through singing, movement, games, storytelling, and hands-on experiences with a variety of instruments, children develop a natural connection to music while building confidence and self-expression.
Students are introduced to the fundamental elements of music - pitch, rhythm, tempo, and dynamics, through activities that encourage active participation and play-based learning. Exposure to musical styles, cultures, and instrumental families helps children develop listening skills, musical awareness, and an appreciation for the rich variety of music around them.
As part of the IB Primary Years Programme, music is meaningfully integrated with classroom inquiries, allowing students to explore concepts, ideas, and themes through songs, movement, and creative musical experiences. Through collaborative activities, children develop musical skills while exploring values, emotions, and connections to the world around them.
Our Early Years music programme nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for music while laying strong foundations for future musical learning.
Primary Years Programme (PYP)
The IB Primary Years Programme Music program at Trio World Academy nurtures students' creativity, curiosity, and growing musical understanding through a balance of exploration, performance, and inquiry-based learning. Building on foundations established in the early years, students develop their musical skills through both vocal and instrumental experiences.
Music learning connects closely to the transdisciplinary nature of the IB PYP, allowing students to explore concepts and ideas from their classroom inquiries through musical experiences. Through singing, performing, creating, listening, and responding, students deepen their understanding of both music and the world around them.
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of music theory, including rhythm, pitch, notation, and musical vocabulary. As they progress, they begin reading sheet music, developing musical literacy and confidence in interpreting musical symbols. Learners explore a wide range of instruments and instrument families, gaining an understanding of how different instruments produce sound and contribute to musical expression.
The programme also introduces foundational vocal training, helping students develop pitch, listening skills, and vocal confidence. Through ensemble activities, instrumental exploration, and collaborative performances, students learn to communicate, create, and perform as young musicians while developing an appreciation for diverse musical traditions and cultures.
Middle School Music
The Middle School Music programme bridges foundational musical learning with the academic and practical demands of higher-level music study. Designed to align with the skills and expectations of the IGCSE Music curriculum, the programme equips students with the knowledge, confidence, and musicianship required for future success.
Students develop a deeper understanding of music theory, strengthening their ability to read and interpret standard musical notation with increasing fluency. Regular ear-training activities help learners refine their listening skills, recognise musical elements, and develop greater musical awareness. Vocal training enables students to improve pitch accuracy, vocal technique, and performance confidence.
A strong emphasis is placed on musical literacy, with students engaging extensively in sheet music reading, listening activities, and practical music-making. Learners explore the foundations of musical composition, developing an understanding of melody, rhythm, harmony, structure, and creative expression. Through guided composition activities, students begin creating and arranging their own musical ideas.
IGCSE Music (Grades 8-10)
Students in Grades 8-10 follow the Cambridge IGCSE Music curriculum (Music 0410), a comprehensive programme that develops musicians as performers, composers, and informed listeners. The course encourages students to engage with music both creatively and analytically while building skills for further music studies and lifelong musical engagement.
The curriculum centres on three key components:
Listening
Students develop critical listening and analytical skills, exploring a wide range of musical styles, traditions, and cultures.
Composition
Students apply their knowledge of musical elements to create original works, exploring melody, harmony, rhythm, and texture.
Performance
Solo and ensemble experiences allow students to develop technical proficiency, musical interpretation, and stage confidence.
IB Diploma Programme Music (Grades 11–12)
The IB Diploma Programme Music course offers students a dynamic and contemporary approach to musical learning, encouraging them to explore, create, perform, and reflect as developing musicians.
Core Components of the IB Music Curriculum
Exploring Music in Context
Students investigate a wide range of musical traditions, genres, and practices across different cultures and societies.
Experimenting with Music
Students engage with composition, arrangement, performance, and music technology.
Presenting Music
Students showcase their growth through performances and creative projects that demonstrate their artistic identity.
Contemporary Music Maker (HL only)
Higher Level students undertake additional real-world creative work, deepening engagement with contemporary practices.
Technology plays an important role in the creative process, enabling students to record, produce, refine, and present their work using contemporary tools.
Instrumental Music & Certifications
Students are encouraged to extend their musical learning beyond the classroom through instrumental music opportunities and internationally recognised certification programmes.
Trio World Academy offers preparation for Trinity College London Music Theory Examinations, internationally OFQUAL recognised qualifications that enable students to develop a strong foundation in music theory while earning credentials from a globally respected examination board.
Performance Opportunities
Music comes alive through performance. Throughout the year, students across all year groups have opportunities to perform at:
- School plays and musicals
- Recitals, concerts, and Open mic sessions
- Assemblies, Unit-end celebrations, and Interschool Fests
Drama Programme
Connecting, creating, and communicating with purpose
Drama provides children with a joyful and creative space to explore storytelling, movement, emotions, and performance. Through Trio's drama programme, our students learn not only to perform with confidence but also to engage meaningfully with the world around them.
Drama in the Primary Years
The Drama programme provides children with a joyful and creative space to explore storytelling, drama, movement, emotions, and performance. Through engaging activities such as role play, mime, puppetry, improvisation, script writing, character creation, and theatre games, students develop confidence, imagination, communication skills, and teamwork.
As they progress through the primary years, children explore a variety of theatrical forms, including comic storytelling, puppet theatre, shadow puppetry, street theatre, Indian folk theatre, stagecraft, stage and screen performance, and direction. They also gain an appreciation of theatre history and storytelling traditions, understanding how performance reflects culture, communicates ideas, and brings stories to life.
Another highlight of the programme is the Annual School Play, which provides every child with an opportunity to showcase their unique talents, whether on stage or behind the scenes. Through this collaborative experience, students build confidence, responsibility, and a strong sense of belonging while celebrating the power of collective creativity.
The programme nurtures creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-expression, empowering every child to find their voice and experience the joy of storytelling and performance.
Through theatre, our students learn not only to perform with confidence, but also to connect, create, and communicate with purpose.
Middle School
In Middle School, Drama becomes a more structured and progressive discipline, building on the creative foundations established in the PYP. Drama is offered to all students, providing them with opportunities to explore performance, devising, characterisation, movement, voice, improvisation, and theatrical storytelling.
Students begin to develop a deeper understanding of the processes involved in creating and performing theatre. They learn to analyse performances, make creative choices, collaborate as an ensemble, and communicate ideas through dramatic forms.
The Middle School programme also serves as a foundation for the IGCSE Drama course. Students are gradually introduced to the skills, vocabulary, performance practices, and critical thinking required for the Cambridge IGCSE Drama qualification in Grade 10.
High School Drama (IGCSE)
The High School Drama Programme follows the Cambridge IGCSE Drama (0411) syllabus and prepares students for the IGCSE Drama examination in Grade 10. The programme combines practical performance with critical understanding, allowing students to develop as performers, creators, collaborators, and informed audiences.
Students explore a wide range of theatrical skills and practices, including acting, voice, movement, characterisation, improvisation, devising, script interpretation, directing, ensemble work, and performance techniques. They learn to respond creatively to stimuli, develop original theatrical ideas, interpret dramatic texts, and communicate meaning effectively to an audience.
Script Interpretation
Students engage with scripted performance, developing the ability to interpret a playwright’s intentions and make informed performance choices. Through rehearsal and performance, they learn how dramatic texts can be brought to life through the interaction of actor, text, space, and audience.
Devised Performance
Working collaboratively to create original pieces of theatre. They learn to transform ideas, experiences, themes, and stimuli into structured performances while making purposeful decisions about character, space, movement, voice, staging, and theatrical style.
Critical Evaluation
The course develops students' ability to analyse and evaluate theatre. They learn to reflect on their own work and that of others, consider the effectiveness of theatrical choices, and use appropriate drama terminology to communicate their ideas.
Performance Beyond the Classroom
Performance is an important part of the school's wider arts experience, and students across the school are given numerous opportunities to share their work with an audience.
Annual School Play
Every year, students have the opportunity to participate in the Annual School Play. The production brings together students from across the school to work as an ensemble towards a shared creative goal. Students experience the complete theatre-making process, from auditions and rehearsals to technical preparation and live performance, while working alongside teachers and fellow students.
The Annual School Play is more than simply a performance. It is an opportunity for students to develop discipline, responsibility, collaboration, resilience, leadership, time management, and confidence. Students learn what it means to commit to a production, support one another through the challenges of rehearsal, and ultimately create something meaningful together for an audience.
Broader Theatre Education
Beyond the Annual School Play, students have multiple opportunities to perform throughout the academic year, both within and outside the school. These may include school showcases, assemblies, festivals, competitions, cultural events, community programmes, and other performance platforms. Such opportunities allow students with different interests and levels of experience to find ways to participate, perform, and grow.
The school also believes that meaningful theatre education extends beyond the classroom. Subject matter experts and practicing theatre professionals are invited to interact with students, conduct workshops, share their experiences, and introduce students to different aspects of the performing arts and the wider creative industry.
Students are also given opportunities to experience theatre as an audience. Visits to professional performances expose them to different theatrical styles, genres, practitioners, and approaches to storytelling. These experiences encourage students to observe, question, analyse, and appreciate theatre beyond what they encounter in the classroom.
Together, these experiences create a theatre education that goes beyond learning how to perform. Students are encouraged to create, perform, observe, reflect, collaborate, and engage with the wider world of theatre.
Through the Drama and Theatre Programme, students develop not only as performers, but as creative thinkers, confident communicators, thoughtful collaborators, and perceptive observers of the world around them.
Dance Programme
Rhythm, Movement, and Self-Expression
Embark on a rhythmic journey with our dance program where movement becomes a language of expression, creativity, and joy. Dance is not merely a physical activity at Trio; it is a vibrant form of art that fosters discipline, teamwork, and lifelong passion.
Dance in Early Years
Our Early Years Dance programme provides a joyful and engaging introduction to movement, music, and self-expression. Children begin by learning basic dance movements, developing the ability to follow directions, move to a beat, and participate in fun rhythm-based games. These activities help build coordination, listening skills, body awareness, and confidence.
Students explore a blend of regional dance forms and contemporary Western dance styles, learning simple steps, hand gestures, and facial expressions to tell stories through movement. This exposure not only enhances creativity and physical fitness but also fosters an appreciation of diverse cultures and artistic traditions.
Through playful choreography, clapping patterns, bouncing movements, and age-appropriate dance activities, children strengthen their gross motor skills, balance, rhythm, and coordination. The programme also incorporates freestyle dance, encouraging young learners to express their individuality, explore their own movements, and gain confidence in a supportive environment.
By combining creativity, rhythm, movement, and cultural exploration, the Early Years Dance programme nurtures confident, expressive, and active learners while fostering a lifelong love for dance and the performing arts.
Dance in Primary Years
Our Primary Years Dance programme, aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), encourages students to explore movement as a powerful form of creativity, expression, and communication. Through a diverse range of dance styles, students develop rhythm, coordination, confidence, teamwork, and cultural awareness while building physical fitness and performance skills.
In the early primary years, students learn fundamental movement skills through rhythm-based activities, freestyle, folk and group dances, pop, and hip-hop basics. These experiences help learners improve body awareness, musicality, cooperation, and self-expression while gaining an appreciation for different cultures and traditions.
As students' progress, they build proficiency across various dance forms such as Hip-Hop, Freestyle, Street Dance, Folk Dance, Contemporary Dance, and Jazz, refining their technique, creativity, stage presence, and expressive movement. They learn to interpret music, create original movements, express emotions through dance, and understand how movement can communicate ideas and stories. Through structured practice, students develop balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, and artistic expression.
By combining techniques, creativity, cultural understanding, and performance, the Primary Years Dance programme nurtures confident, expressive, and reflective learners who develop a lifelong appreciation for movement and the performing arts.