diploma programme guide

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Why Join NAFA?

Our Partnerships

Our Facilities

Department of 3D Design

Department of Arts Management & Education

Department of Dance

Department of Design & Media

Department of Fashion Studies

Department of Fine Art

Department of Music

Department of Theatre

Diploma Tuition Fees

Entry Requirements for Diploma Programme

Notes for International Applicants

Additional Information

Financial Matters

Overseas Education Counsellors

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Vision

To become a comprehensive,

world-class arts institution

Mission

To develop the creativity

and artistic potential of

our students to become

excellent art practitioners

and to meet the needs of a

knowledge-based economy

Core Values

Passion

We have passion in the learning

and teaching of the arts:

Believe in what we do

Beyond duty

Drive to achieve

Excellence

We aspire to achieve excellence

in all that we do:

Be resourceful

Be accountable

Keep improving

Core

We show care and concern for

one another:

Mutual respect

Empathy-willingness to see

from the other side

Be sincere and seless

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WHY JOINNAFA?

A curriculum that works for you

We understand that every students educational needs are different. Thats why we have

created our courses in such a way that you will be well prepared to handle the dynamic

requirements of the art and design industries when you graduate. Our modular course

structure offers you maximum exibility while giving you the opportunity to pursue

cross-disciplinary modules. Because we know, gaining a broader perspective and

greater competence will only work to your advantage.

Complete your degree in 4 years

Our three-year diploma courses are integrated seamlessly with the Bachelor of Arts

degree (with Honours programme). This means that after youve completed your GCE

O or A levels, you can immediately start working your way towards a degree and

prepare yourself for a rewarding artistic career.

The future is bright for your career

NAFA alumni can expect a brilliant head start to their career. In a survey conducted in

2010, our diploma and degree holders commanded a starting monthly salary of S$1,600

and S$2,000 respectively. They also typically gained employment within three months

of graduation. Whats more, over 90% of our graduates secured jobs in their preferred

elds related to their course of studies.

Be recognised around the world

When you choose to step out abroad after graduating with your newly acquired skills

and qualications, you will be welcomed wherever you go. This wide acceptance comes

from a solid education provided by renowned international art practitioners who conduct

regular lectures and demonstrations to our students. In fact, Singapores Ministry of

Education recognises our proven teaching approach by sending aspiring teachers to

NAFAs Art and Music Teaching Diploma courses.

You have whatit takes.And so do we.

Talent runs through everything we

do at NAFA. From our faculty who

designs the courses we offer, to

students who choose to pursue their

dreams with us, you will see that our

11 full-time Diploma courses are

geared to nurture both aptitude and

attitude developing the artistic

talents of over 2,300 students from

diverse backgrounds across

28 different territories.

In addition, NAFA conducts Bachelors

Degree courses in collaboration

with reputable universities in the

United Kingdom and United States of

America. We also offer a BA (Hons)

Visual Communication with Business

programme in partnership with SIM

University (UniSIM) of Singapore.

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3D Design

Arts Management& Education

Dance

Design &Media

Fine Art

Fashion Studies

Music

Theatre

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Making your welfare our priority

Beyond academic matters, we care for your personal welfare and development.

Every member in our Ofce of Student Care and Alumni Relations are committed to

create a fullling experience at NAFA. From after-class activities like fun sports to

interactive student club events, you can look forward to engagement every step of

the way. Student counselling and career advice? Weve got them covered as well.

Driven to igniteyour imagination

There are eight academic

departments in NAFA. Each

of them forming a complete

cosmopolitan and professional

academia ready to point you

in the right direction of creativity.

Our Ofce of Academic Affairs

oversees these departments and

provides academic leadership on new

initiatives. Dedicated to setting high

standards and sharing invaluable

knowledge, over 60% of our lecturers

are equipped with a Masters Degree

or higher qualication.

On top of that, you will benet from

their undivided attention with low

lecturer-to-student ratio:

BA (HONS)Degree

RCMMusic

Degree

GCE O & ALevels

InternationalBaccalaureate

Institute ofTechnical

Education (ITE)

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IndustryWorkforce

DiplomaCourses

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Loughborough

University (LU)

Loughborough University was originally

founded in 1909 as Loughborough

Technical Institute, later known as

Loughborough College. In 1966, theCollege of Technology received its Royal

Charter and became Loughborough

University of Technology. In 1998, the

university amalgamated with the College

of Art and Design.

Loughborough University is a centre

of excellence in teaching and learning,

research and enterprise, and is one of the

top-rated universities in the UK. It won the

Times Higher Best Student Experience

Award in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009,

as voted for by students themselves.

Loughborough University has also won six

Queens Anniversary Prizes for Higher and

Further Education the most prestigious

award to educational institutions in the

UK, an achievement matched only by the

University of Oxford.

The university has 21 academic

departments including the School of

Art and Design, and offers degrees

from Bachelors to Doctoral level in

Engineering, Science, Social Sciences

and Humanities.

The University of Central

Lancashire (UCLan)

The University of Central Lancashire

(UCLan) based in Preston, is gaining

a national and international reputation

as one of the UKs most innovative

universities. Granted university status

in 1992, UCLans roots go back to 1828

with the founding of the Institution for

the Diffusion of Knowledge.UCLan has

evolved into one of the largest universities

in the UK with over 36,000 students and

a dynamic course portfolio of over 500

undergraduate programmes and 180

postgraduate programmes. The university

offers degrees from Bachelors to Doctoral

level through its 16 academic schools.

OURPARTNERSHIPS

For the sixth year running, UCLan has

been ranked as the leading modern

University in the North West of England

by the Complete University Guide 2012,

The Guardian newspapers University

Guide 2012 and The Sunday Times

Good University Guide for 2012.In 2010,

UCLan became the only UK university tobe newly admitted to the prestigious QS

World University Rankings and was one of

just 53 UK universities to be included.

UCLans School of Art, Design and

Performance is ranked in the top 20 in

Student Satisfaction scores, top 15 for

employability by the Guardian and top

20 for employability by The Times. With

strong links in the industry, the Schools

high prole alumni and graduates

regularly win prestigious awards.

UCLan is a University with an international

outlook.Over the past 15 years, UCLan

has developed extensive collaborations

in Hong Kong and mainland China, India,

the Middle East, Greece and the USA.

The University of

East London (UEL)

With over 23,000 students from 120

countries worldwide, UEL is one of the

UKs most diverse and fastest growing

universities. According to The Guardian

and The Times Higher Research League

Tables (2010), UEL is now one of the top

modern (post 1992) universities in London

for research.

The Fashion Textiles Department at UEL

is one of the ve key elds of study in The

School of Arts and Visual I ndustries and

the chosen collaborative partner university

for the Fashion Studies Department. This

innovative and well-established area

of the school has gained national and

international recognition through design

awards, and showcasing at Graduate

Fashion Week and New Designers in

London. Positioned to create graduates

who are creative and entrepreneurial, but

with a skills set that matches industry

needs, Fashion at UEL is also renowned

Own the powerof association

Creativity and innovation can be

simply explained as connecting

things in fresh, new ways. It is with

this belief that NAFA collaborates

with four universities from the United

Kingdom, United States of America

and Singapore to bring you a suite of

degree programmes.

We are certain that through these

strategic partnerships, our education

initiatives will be made even stronger.

And in turn, boost your capacity

for learning.

for producing market-ready graduates

who progress to work far and wide across

the creative industries, holding major

positions in groups such as Arcadia and

Marks and Spencer, and companies like

Ralph Lauren.

The University of Essex

(Essex)

The University of Essex, as the validation

partner, is one of the UKs leading

academic institutions. Founded in 1964,

it has grown in both fame and size rapidly,

developing a worldwide reputation for

top quality teaching and research. In the

2008 national assessment, it was ranked

9th out of 159 universities and colleges

for the quality of i ts research and

top in the social sciences while the

quality of teaching was ranked 8th in the2008 Sunday Times University Guide, as

well as the ranking of the 15th in UK for

overall student experience (Times Higher

Education, January 2010).

East 15 Acting School, one of the 18

academic departments within the four

faculties of the University of Essex,

has a 40-year history as one of the

UKs most innovative drama schools.

It has trained some of the UKs most

well-known faces from TV, theatre and

lm, including Alison Steadman, Mike

Leigh, Billy Elliot, as well as Oscar

nominee Stephen Daldry, etc.

East 15 Acting School has a range

of structured undergraduate and

postgraduate schemes in actor-training,

technical theatre, theatre direction,

lmmaking, etc. Originated and developed

from the philosophy and practice of

conservatory training, most of its courses

are accredited by the National Council for

Drama Training (NCDT).

East 15 Acting School is thus also one

of the 22 members of the Conference

of Drama Schools (CDS) in UK, an

alliance of the drama schools whose

courses are designed and validated

after the industry benchmark.

Purchase College,

State University of New York

(SUNY)

Purchase College, State University of

New York (SUNY), founded by Governor

Nelson Rockefeller in 1967 as the cultural

gem of the State University of New York

system, Purchase College today enjoys

a world-class reputation for its arts

programmes and high rankings for its

liberal arts and sciences programs. The

college attracts students and faculty from

around the world seeking a place where

they can develop their talents, expand

their minds and prepare for a life of

creative independence.

With two styles of education-traditional

liberal arts and science programmes, and

conservatory-based arts programs-in

close contact on one campus, Purchase

College is a community of students,

faculty, and friends where open-minded

engagement with the creative process

leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth

and professional opportunity. The focus

and diversity at Purchase College is

notable. The 4,000 students and 300

faculty members here are not passive

culture appreciators but active

culture generators.

Royal College of

Music (RCM)

Founded in 1882, the Royal Collegeof Music enjoys a reputation as one of

the worlds leading conservatoires,

providing specialised musical

education and professional training

at the highest international level for

performers, conductors and composers.

The programmes at RCM enable students

to develop musical skills, knowledge,

understanding and resourcefulness,

which will enable them to contribute

signicantly to musical life internationally.

Since its foundation by the Prince of

Wales, later Edward Vll, the College

has been linked with the Royal family.

The Colleges patron is currently

Her Majesty The Queen. For 40 years,

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen

Mother was President; in 1993 HRH The

Prince of Wales became President, Her

Majesty The Queen Mother becoming

President Emerita.

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The Colleges inuence on the

development of music in the last

100 years is incalculable. Through its

doors have passed some of the most

distinguished and inuential gures

in British music history. The Colleges

inuence is not merely historical,

however: it continues to grow year by

year attracting some of the nest talents

of each generation.

Singapore Institute of

Management University

(UniSIM)

SIM University (UniSIM) is the only

privately-funded Singapore university

approved by the Ministry of Education

to issue degrees in a comprehensive

range of disciplines. Established on a

social mission to cater to working adults,

UniSIM focuses on the upgrading and

learning needs of professionals andadult learners. It adopts a exible and

practice-focused l earning approach

and offers more than 50 academic

programmes in various disciplines.

It has an enrolment of more than 11,000

students. Eligible Singaporeans and

Permanent Residents taking UniSIMs

undergraduate programmes enjoy a

government subsidy of up to 55% of

tuition fees. UniSIM has been a Singapore

Institution of a Public Character (IPC)

since September 2005.

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Campus One (5,078sqm)

A Library spanning 2 oors with comprehensive collection of books, periodicals,

online databases, audio-visual materials and music scores for art research

3 spacious Art Galleries equipped with cutting edge lighting and exhibition facilities,

featuring a total exhibition area of 850sqm

High-Denition Studio with full HD editing direct from server (via bre channel

connection) and colour grading stations with the capability of previewing full HD clips

on 24 HD broadcast grade monitors

Creative Media Studio with cutting-edge technology for 3D animation and special

effects, and sophisticated audio-video production facilities

Classical Animation Studio

21 Computing Laboratories with relevant hardware and software

6 Skylight Studios which allow painting in natural, evenly-distributed daylight

2 Master Painters Studios

Dark Room and 2 Photography Studios with advanced studio ash systems

2 Jewellery Workshops with casting, processing and setting facilities

Interior Design Materials Resource Room

Drafting Studios and 3D Model Workshops

Campus Two (1,169sqm)

Creative Design Space, a resource centre and exhibit ion space,

with 1600 titles of books on latest trends in art and design

CAD/CAM system for computerised design and drafting

5 Textile Workshops with batik printing, textile development,

embroidery design facilities

4 Quality Control Workshops complete with sophisticated steamers and

specialised garment machines

Workshops that provide ideal spaces for drafting, draping and project work

Campus Three (2,384sqm)

Plush 380-seat Lee Foundation Theatre with a rotating central platform on stage,

an adjustable orchestra pit with superb acoustics and two Steinway Model D

grand pianos

Studio Theatre or Black Box with 196 retractable seats

Recital Hall equipped with Stein way Model B, Yamaha S6 grand pianos, recording

and video conferencing facilities

Rooftop Amphitheatre with tiered seating for outdoor performances

5 Dance Studios

22 soundproof Music Practice Studios

Television Production Studio

Percussion Studio

Gamelan Room

OURFACILITIES

Find yourselfin a good place

NAFA is located right at the heart of

Singapores bustling civic district.

Home to three campuses, here is

where you can take advantage of our

S$115 million purpose-built grounds

with a comprehensive range of

state-of-the-art facilities and modern

amenities. Thats not all. This is

also where campus-wide wireless

connectivity lets you be at one with

the world. Take a look for yourself.

DEPARTMENT OF3D DESIGN

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Rich, multifaceted and encompassing

a broad range of disciplines, 3D design

at NAFA helps you develop your own

individual design language as you

learn to think critically and solve

problems using creative methodologies.

Here, we focus on learning through

making and discourse, and exploringnew opportunities through interfacing

with the world.

Diploma in 3D Design

The Diploma in 3D Design fosters

creative thinking, integrative practice and

technical competency. As a student in this

department, you will be provided a multi-

disciplinary learning experience

with a global perspective; you will

acquire knowledge that is applicable

across disciplines and relevant to all

aspects of 3D design which varies

from personal (product) to public

(environment) domains. Studio practice

is a key component to your learning,

supported by a range of subjects that

form the basic structure of this course.

Choose from a range of major studies

that cross disciplines but yet remain

specialised in your chosen eld of study:

Environmental Design Major

This major study in Environmental

Design involves our constructed external

environment mainly Landscape and

Architecture. The scope of Landscape

and Architecture is presented as a single

non-segregated discipline.

Through studio sessions, tutorials and

projects, you will be trained to develop

skills in design concept creation, aesthetic

appreciation and keen understanding

of technology.

What can you expect upon completion

of this programme? A fullling career or

the chance to pursue further studies in

the corresponding elds of Architecture,Landscape Design or related spatial

design disciplines.

Exhibition Design Major

When you choose to major in Exhibition

Design, you will learn to conceptualise

various types of exhibition spaces. Gain

an in-depth education as you make your

mark on projects such as merchandise

displays, promotional booths, retail

showrooms and museums. You will learn

to develop innovative display solutions

and experiences for commercial and

communication purposes.

Essential theories and principles relating

to branding, marketing communication,

fabrication process and project

management are complemented with

other core subjects. You will also

undertake minors in Interior Design

and Furniture Design in this course.

APPROACH

CREATIvITY FROM

EvERY ANGLE

3D Designer

Environmental Designer

Urb an Planning Assistant

Landscape Designer

Technical Designer

Furniture Designer

Exhibition Designer

Event Planner

Model Maker

Product Designer

Interior Designer

Stage/Theatre Designer

Teacher

Project Co-ordinator

Visual Merchandiser

Desi gn Magazine Writer

Jewellery Designer

Enamellist

Gemologist

Silversmith

Goldsmith

Lapidarist

Casting Specialist

Mold-maker

3D Visualiser

Be preparedfor the job ofyour dreams

Furniture Design MajorAs Furniture Design evolves with shifts in

culture, technology and trends, there is

a growing need to investigate emerging

challenges that these changes will bring.

This course will push you to explore and

experience the process and spectrum of

Furniture Design as functional objects of

space, as well as interaction expression,

cultural icons and symbols of emotions

in the context of personal, public or

commercial environment.

You will develop competencies in

analysis, design synthesis, judgment,

articulation of concepts and

communication of ideas in furniture

design within the spatial context.

The course includes prototyping,

ergonomics and knowledge in industrial

fabrication and production, and

marketing. Minors in Interior Design

and Exhibition Design are included

in this course.

Interior Design Major

Principles and theories of design in

residential, commercial, corporate

and hospitality design are yours to

explore, master and apply in this

Interior Design Major.

Through addressing the knowledge

required to create exceptional spaces,

you will gain a strong grounding in

understanding spatial relationship, by

developing sensitivity and appropriate

responses to human behaviour, site

and purpose. To further enhance your

understanding of various aspects of

spatial typology, you will undertake

minors in Furniture Design and

Exhibition Design.

Jewellery Design Major

As you seek unique design solutions, you

will learn to execute your ideas with skill

and ingenuity with this Jewellery DesignMajor, which emphasises the design

process, techniques of material nishing

and production practice. You will be

encouraged to master special techniques

such as enameling, repousse and casting.

In the process, you will also work with

various metals, gems and hybrid media,

such as fabrics, resins and polymer clay

in the exploration of material expression

and question the inherent relationship of

jewellery to the body.

This studio-based programme promotes

research, experimentation, analysis,

evaluation, critique and lets you gradually

develop your own personal philosophy

and expression throughout your study.

After which, you can look forward to

graduating as an independent jewellery

artist and craftsman, or jewellery designer.

Object Design Major

Embark on this Object Design Major that

is centred on the creation of consumer

lifestyle products and merchandise,

from personal to interior accessories

focusing on the appreciation of materials,

elemental technologies, crafts and

sustainable production methods.

Departing from conventional high volume

production and technology-led mass

consumption products, this course

aims to set the pace of integrating

design, culture and business in an

aggregated industry landscape and

consumption environment.

You will undergo essential modules in

basic business management, brand

marketing, production and distribution.

All of which, designed to develop your

skills and competence in the setting up of

small entrepreneurial business, or to lead

as design business managers who bridge

creativity and business in industries and

services that engage and rely on design.

Top-up Degree Course

in collaboration with

Loughborough University, UK

BA (Hons) 3D Design New Practice

This programme delivers an exciting

new approach to three-dimensional

design. It is an evolution of traditional

skills, experimental production, and

new technologies.

You will be exposed to a wide variety of

experiences in making materials within

a critical and historical framework,

promoting experimental and innovative

work at the same time.

Whether you choose to concentrate

on a particular specialism or want a

more experimental approach to creative

production and extended possibilities tomanufacture, this programme gives you

the exibility to fulll your preference.

On satisfactory completion of the

undergraduate programme, you will

be conferred a classied BA (Hons) 3D

Design New Practice degree award by

our partner university, Loughborough

University, UK.



University of Central

Lancashire, UK

BA (Hons) Spatial Design

This is a professional-oriented programme

built upon diploma studies in Interior,

Exhibition and Environmental Design.

Uniquely designed and delivered

by the Department of 3D Design, it is

geared towards the development of

your understanding of the theoretical,

technical, cultural and contextual

aspects of design practice in the

multidisciplinary area of spatial design.

It also serves as a platform for

developing your creative potential

and design ingenuity, entrepreneurship

skill as well as incubating leadership in

the design industries.

On satisfactory completion of the

undergraduate programme, you will

be conferred a classied BA (Hons)

Spatial Design degree award by our

partner university, University of Central

Lancashire, UK.

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DEPARTMENT OF

ARTS MANAGEMENT& EDUCATION

OPEN DOORS TO

THE CREATIvE

INDUSTRIES

Entering the eld of Arts Management

& Education at NAFA means you will

begin to internalise the creative process

and develop a way of thinking that will

prepare you for whatever you choose

to do. Be it an exciting career in design,

fashion, ne art, multimedia, television

and radio broadcast, managing eventsor performances and exhibitions, we are

here to help you to make a life, and a

living through creativity.

Diploma in Arts Management

An excellent starting point for you to

enter the creative and cultural industries,

this course also serves as a progressive

platform for further studies.

Immerse yourself in a rich learning

environment where you will be surrounded

by lecturers who are also creative

practitioners. From actors, dancers,

designers, musicians, artists, arts

managers, writers, show production and

stage management experts, their shared

wealth of knowledge and expertise work

in synergy to advance your capabilities.

Join thousands of our graduates and

students who have been engaged in

mega events such as Singapore Formula

1 Grand Prix, IMF-World Bank Meeting,

Singapore Fashion Week, the Art

Biennale, Broadway shows and concerts.

Many of them have also embarked on

careers with The Esplanade, National Arts

Council, media and event management

companies, galleries and convention

venues in Singapore and beyond.

Take advantage of our knowledge

and skill-based course structure

Core management studies in this

programme foster the learning of

transferable skills, while supporting

modules enable you to develop an

innovative mindset based on soundresearch and analytical readings. This

skill-based training is specially designed

to equip you for increasingly globalised

creative and cultural industries.

You will have the choice of majoring in

either Visual Arts or Performing Arts in

this course. Now, lets take a look at your

study path which includes:

Foundation knowledge and skills

Get started on the fundamentals of arts

management, oral communications,

creative writing skills as well as computer

application on business. You will also

be exposed to different areas of the arts

like arts awareness in art, dance, music,

theatre as well as world music.

Get closer toyour ideal job

Arts Consultant

Arts Administrator

Artistic Director

Artistes Manager

Box Ofce and Ticketing Manager

Business Manager

Community Liaison Manager

Concerts and Events Manager

Curator

Ensemble Librarian

Entrepreneur

Event and Exhibitions Coordinator

Festival Organiser

Fundraising and

Philanthropy Manager

Galle ry Owner

Marketing and

Advertising Personnel

Museum Executive

P erforming Arts Manager

Sta ge and Production Manager

Product ion Management Personnel

Programme Manager

Public Relations Personnel

Ra dio Broadcast Studio Manager

Sp ecial Events Coordinator

Teacher

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University of Essex, UK

BA (Hons) Creative Industry

Management

Take yourself to a higher level and prepare

for a rewarding career in a wide range

of creative industries. From advertising,

architecture, arts and antiques market,

crafts, design and designer fashion,

to lm, interactive leisure software,

performing arts, publishing, software,

TV and radio, you will be well-equipped

with research and practical capabilities

developed through this course.

Push your own boundaries as you

immerse in a learning environment where

critical thinking, creative innovation and

originality are harnessed. You will also

be encouraged to venture into new

areas of strategic alliances that will

challenge your future. At the same time,

you can expect to advance your

creative, business management and

technical capabilities to a higher level,

engineered through research, lectures,

workshops, real-world case studies,

project-and problem-based learning.

Take advantage of this courses

remarkable student-centered approach

that places emphasis on professional

awareness of policy, process and

procedure in the contemporary

creative industry.

Core business and management

modules

Establish a solid foundation in

management, marketing, accounting,

nance, contract law, event management

and human resource management.

Career and job-related knowledge

and skills

Make the rst move towards relevant

studies in art critics, museum and

curatorial studies, exhibitions and

facilities management, lighting and

sound, stage management, dance

production, concert management.

Incorporating theoretical classroom

studies with practical hands-onexperience, this programme includes

an internship at an art and event

organisation for you to gain valuable

on-the-job experience.

In addition, you can expect to gain a good

understanding of many art forms and

learn how to manage events and projects,

turning exciting artistic ideas into reality.

Looking to enhance your knowledge

of other creative forms as well? This

programme gives you the opportunity to

select electives in other departments

Fashion, Music, Fine Art, Dance, Theatre,

3D Design, and Design and Media.

Diploma in Art (Teaching)

Engage in this all-rounded art and

pedagogy training programme expressly

created for trainee art teachers. This

programme exposes you to a wide

variety of art disciplines, including ne

art, interior design, visual communication,

and multimedia, helping you build up

your ability in forging aesthetics with

technology. At the same time, you will

master educational technology and IT

knowledge to step up the role of being a

competent art teacher.

This 3-plus-1 year diploma course will

see you studying in NAFA for the rst

three years and an additional year at the

National Institute of Education (NIE) of

Nanyang Technological University

(NTU). Upon successful completion,

you will graduate with both a Diploma in

Art (Teaching) by NAFA, and a Diploma

in Art Education by NIE. Moving forward,

you will be deployed to teach art

programmes in secondary schools.

For application and more information,

please visit MOE website:

www.moe.gov.sg/teach/

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DEPARTMENT OFDANCE

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MOvE WITH

THE RHYTHM

OF SUCCESS

Established in 1984, the Department of

Dance has gained recognition as a leading

provider of qualied dance practitioners

for Singapores dance industry.

We are distinctive in our contemporary

East-West posture, focusing on Western

and Asian dance techniques, creativeand contextual studies that include

intercultural and multidisciplinary

collaborative opportunities. In addition,

we reinforce our education framework

with rigorous practical technique training

in Ballet and Modern Dance. Regular

artist-in-residencies by our degree

partner Purchase College, USA as well

as frequent local and international guest

artists also provide students remarkable

opportunities to participate in global

dance trends.

Today, we are set to prepare dynamic

dance professionals locally and beyond

with a fresh Diploma programme leading

to a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree

with the internationally renowned

Purchase College of Arts, State University

of New York (USA). This rst-of-its-kind

BFA Dance degree programme affords

selected NAFA Diploma in Dance

graduates the opportunity to study at

Purchase College in the USA for a year.

Diploma in Dance

This is a comprehensive 3-year course

that comprises 120 credits. Students

who choose to embark on this 3-year

comprehensive programme are eligible

to apply to undertake the nal year of the

BFA in Dance course at Purchase College,

State University of New York, USA.

In this course, you have the option to

select Choreography, Performance

(Ballet/Non-Ballet), or Teaching as an

area of emphasis instead of the complete

programme. You will then undertake the

core curriculum enhanced with a series

of compulsory modules specic

to the programme or your chosen

area of emphasis.

Performance (Ballet)

Compulsory modules include Specialised

Ballet Techniques 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A/B;

Asian Dance Technique A, B C, D; Pilates

A & B; Dance Repertory A, B, C, D, E.

Performance (Non-Ballet)

Compulsory modules include Asian

Dance Techniques A, B, C, D;

Pilates A & B; Dance Repertory

A, B, C, D, E.

Choreography

Compulsory modules include Dance

Composition A, B, C, D; Music in Dance

C & D; Asian Dance Workshop A, B, C, D;

Dance Production C.

Teaching

Compulsory modules include

Dance Teaching Methods A, B, C, D;

Music in Dance C.

Step up to thejob that syncswith you

Performer

Educator/Academic

Researcher/Writer

Reviewer/Critic

Administrator/Manager

Product ion Assistant/Stage Manager

Outstanding expressions of

accomplishment

The Department of Dance counts

signicant gures in the Singapore

dance scene as part of our alumni.

These exceptional individuals are but

a few of our graduates who continue to

be active in the local and international

dance scene. They include:

Wong Wai Yee (1992 graduate),

Associate Director of Moving Arts and

former full-time dancer with The Arts

Fission Company.

Lim Chin Huat (1994 graduate),

Co-Artistic Director of Ecnad Project

Ltd and Young Artist Award recipient.

Ricky Sim

(1995 graduate), ArtisticDirector of Ricky Sim and Dancers,

Associate Director of Moving Arts and

former full-time dancer with Singapore

Dance Theatre.

Li Xue Xin (2007 graduate), dancer

with Syren Modern Dance Company,

New York.

Edwin Wee Zhi Yong (2008 graduate)

and Wang Wei Wei (2010 graduate),

full-time dancers with The Arts

Fission Company.

Max Chen Guo Hui (2008 graduate)

after receiving his BFA from Purchase

College, USA, is now a full-time

member with Frontier Danceland.

Xu Lei Ting (2009 graduate), as well

as Sun Hong Lei (2010 graduate),

are respectively Company Member

and Dance Apprentice with Singapore

Dance Theatre.

In early 2011,Wang Da (2004 graduate)was accepted into the Second

Company of the renowned Cloud Gate

Dance Theatre in Taiwan.

Top-up Degree Course in collaboration with Purchase College

State University of New York, USA

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

NAFA students who complete their Diploma in Dance course and meet with

the programme requirements of BFA as stipulated by the Conservatory of

Dance at Purchase College will be eligible to spend one full year in residence at

the Conservatory located in New York, USA.

At the Conservatory of Dance, you will focus on rigorous professional training in ballet,

contemporary dance and composition studies, which will culminate in a Senior Project.

Core ModulesCompulsory Modules/Dance Electives Electives

depending on emphasis/

non-emphasis

Ballet Dance TechniqueSpecialised Ballet

TechniquesDance Conditioning

Modern Dance Technique Dance Reper to ry Basic Col lege Wri ting

Music in Dance Asian Dance Technique Jazz Dance

D an ce Pro du ct io n A si an Dan ce Wor ksh op

Dance Kinesiology Pilates

Western Dance History Music in Dance

Dance Improvisa tion Dance Composi tion

Southeast Asia & South

Asia Dance History

Dance Teaching

Methodology

Dance Apprec ia tion Dance Apprec ia tion

Diploma ProjectCollege Writing Cultural

and Society in the West

Dance Production

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DEPARTMENT OFDESIGN & MEDIA

SHAPE YOUR

IMAGINATION FO R

THE FUTURE

It has always been the vision of the

Department of Design and Media at NAFA

to not only augment our programmes to

meet the needs of the design and media

industry, but to blaze a path of innovation.

We constantly update and upgrade

our courses and teaching facilities withstrategic insights from practicing faculty

members, as well as the guest lecturers

and visiting professors and artists-in-

residence from Singapore and around

the world. The result: an optimal learning

experience that lets your ideas take lead.

Diploma in Design & Media

Building from the strengths of our two

successful programmes from before

Multimedia and Visual Communication

our current diploma programme provides

you with holistic training within the design

and media realm.

This integrated platform gives you the

opportunity to explore the traditional

design methodologies imbued with

new media learning. Through its diverse

curriculum, you will also be equipped with

essential skills needed for the advertising,

design and media industries.

During your rst year in this programme,you will undergo a series of foundation

studies. This is designed for you

to acquire the essential knowledge

and fundamental skills in visual arts,

irrespective of your intended Major.

You will then embark on your Major

in the second and third year of this

programme. Your specialisation study

options include Advertising, Animation,

Graphic Design, Illustration Design,

Interactive media and Video Production.

Advertising

This curriculum emphasises the

development of conceptual skills,

coupled with sensitivity in art direction

and effective copywriting to produce work

for the integrated mass media. You will be

taught to research and strategise creative

and innovative solutions to customise

purposeful and effective communications

for a variety of products, services, brands,

and media platforms. You will also learn to

appreciate and tap on new media to reach

targeted audience.

Animation

This curriculum provides you with

the necessary tools to animate your

artistic vision into virtual reality. You will

begin to learn and acquire conceptual

and development skills, and basic

animation principles. These will be

further enhanced with practical skills

on industry norm software packages to

enable you to transform your ideas into

2D & 3D animation. You will also learn the

fundamentals of storytelling, video and

sound design and editing, and character

design and be exposed to animation

production workow.

Graphic Design

This curriculum equips you with

conceptual problem solving skills based

on visual literacy, software competency,

and a good foundation in aesthetic

principles. You will gain a wealth of

knowledge in researching and strategising

creative and innovative solutions to

customise purposeful and effective

communications for a variety of products,

services, brands, and media platforms.

You will also learn to appreciate and tap

on new media to reach targeted audience.

Illustration Design

This curriculum engages you with the

practice of rudimentary of line, colour and

form, and in a range of media through

building on image development, rendering

and ideation skills. You will apply all

stages of design process, from initial

sketches to presentation, and encouraged

to develop your personal illustration style.

Illustration projects of different genres will

also be introduced for you to hone yourinterpretive skills in both traditional and

digital platforms, and to develop your

multidisciplinary problem-solving skills

in social and cultural contexts. A host

of complementary yet essential skills in

design and layout, editorial publishing,

and design and marketing will also be

keenly developed in you.

Interactive Media

This curriculum introduces you to

the principles, techniques, tools and

processes for designing interactions

and objects, and understanding their

impact and importance in the world of

digital media. You will undertake projects

that seek to investigate the creative,

expressive and aesthetic forms and

content of new media and media systems,

including the preproduction, production

and postproduction phases of work.

Visualise yourcareer pathin full colour

Design:

Art Director

Copywriter

Concept/Visual Artist

Desktop Designer

Publication Designer

Graphic Designer

Illustrator

Photographer

Visual Merchandising Artist

Wi ndow Display Artist

Teacher

Media:

Vid eo Production Designer

Animator

Inter active Media Designer

Web/Multimedia Designer

Concept Artist

Editor (Video)

Mo tion Graphic Designer

Sto ry Board Artist

Teacher

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The programme of this course alsoincludes a 6-week residential study visit

to Loughborough University, during which

our British counterpart will provide you

with professional inputs to rene your

dissertation works and artistic ideas.

This visit will also provide you with

invaluable exposure to trends and

practices in international art and design.

An exceptional league

of talents

A pioneer in design education, the

Department of Design & Media is

proud of our illustrious alumni, many

who are now industry leaders working

either for multi-national advertising

agencies, design boutiques, digital

media companies, animation and video

production companies, or as successful

entrepreneurs of their own creative outts

in design and media industry.

Many of our spirited graduates have

also made waves in supporting creative

industries as independent freelancers

who provide niche design services.

Having obtained a higher qualication,

several notable individuals have also

joined the teaching profession working

in local polytechnics, the Institutes of

Technical Education and private schools.

Since our rst batch of alumni from the

certicate course in 1976, our alumni

have numbered into thousands residing

in Singapore and abroad. While we

acknowledge the achievements of our

alumni, we also recognise the fact that

success does come early for our recent

graduates. One outstanding success

is Jonathan Gian, who graduated

in 2009 and voted as Best New Art

Director in 2010 only one year

into his professional life.

Video ProductionThis curriculum stresses the practical,

conceptual and theoretical aspects of

video production. You will be trained in

areas such as directing and working

with actors, creative storytelling,

producing skills, camera and lighting

techniques, as well as the various

aspects of post-production. While

preparing you with foundational concepts,

you will be given the opportunity to

actively produce a wide variety of video

productions, enhancing your skills in a

practical experiences. As part of your

graduation portfolio, you will work on an

individual lm that showcases your newly-

developed conceptual and practical skills

in bringing ideas to life.




BA (Hons) Graphic Communication

This degree pathway is built uponthe Diploma in Design and Media.

Its curriculum is designed to enhance

your awareness of the historical

precedent, current practice and

emerging technology in the eld of

graphic design. You will be provided

with the opportunity to develop your

practical skills in graphic design as well

as to acquire the relevant theoretical

knowledge.

This course is delivered in two semesters

of 16-week duration each. A total of three

modules are to be completed; two in the

rst semester and one in the second.

These modules are mainly self-directed,

with a wide range of supporting activities

such as lectures, tutorials, practical

projects and workshops.

DEPARTMENT OFFASHION STUDIES

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FORM THE FABRIC

OF WEARABLE

ExPRESSION

Make your markin style

Fashion design today encompasses

much more than the creation of clothing

and accessories. At the Department of

Fashion Studies, we train you to be a

complete designer with impressive

design knowledge and vocabulary.

You will emerge ready to face the

challenges of designing in the 21stcentury as we help you develop the

content and context in your work, and

an understanding of its relevance in

todays world. Moving you to the forefront

of what we do best, we put you in touch

with methods to create collections and

build technical skills at the same time.

Diploma in Fashion Design

Find the best t in dynamic learning

with a well-rounded curriculum that will

equip you with a suite of essential skills

and knowledge to shine in the fashion

industry. You will study various aspects

and processes, including fashion design,

computerised techniques in CAD and

CAM Primavision and Gerber AccuMark,

research methodologies and textile

design. You will learn to use the skills of

trend research and incorporate this into

design ideas for garment collections.

You will also gain a comprehensive

understanding of the fashion industry,

its players, markets, and in particular,the vital role that the fashion designer

plays in the industry. Through this course,

you will be enriched with specialised

Fashion Designer

Fashion Journalist

Costume Designer

Fashion Illustrator

Fashion Photographer

Fashion Stylist

Fashion Merchandiser

Pattern Cutter/Drafter

Textile Designer

Teacher

Wardrobe Ofcer

Fashion Buyer

Fashion Marketer

Fashion Entrepreneur

Event Management

Retail Management

skills that encourage innovation,

entrepreneurship and industry relevance

for future employment.

Diploma in Fashion

Merchandising and Marketing

Gain an overview of fashion design with

the practical knowledge of merchandising

and marketing with this course that fuses

fundamental fashion knowledge with a

business edge.

You will undergo thorough training in

product development, retail buying,

trend forecasting, garment sourcing

and production as well as the latest

in computer-aided design technology.

You will also benet from experience in

hands-on and project works with industry

partners as you learn how to manufacture,buy, promote and sell fashion products

from clothing to accessories.

Fashion Merchandising & Marketing

students have the opportunity to choose

careers in merchandising, marketing,

retail buying and product development.

This opens up a world of opportunities for

you in other fashion-related sectors such

as fashion design, visual merchandising,

retail management and business

entrepreneurship. You may even choose

to create your very own fashion label.

Top-up Degree Course in

collaboration with University

of East London (UEL), UK

BA (HONS) Fashion

Immerse yourself in a learning

environment where critical thinking,

creative innovation and originality,

balanced with commercial sensibilities,

is harnessed. You will be encouragedto develop your creative design

communication and technical ability to

a higher level all of which would be

engineered through research, lectures,

workshops and practical demonstrations.

The curriculum content of this course

reects current professional practice

and allows you the unique opportunity

to explore and develop creative pattern

cutting, surface embellishment and textile

manipulation processes appropriate for a

fashion collection.

BA (HONS) Fashion Marketing

This course integrates the creative and

business aspects of the fashion industry.

Incorporating marketing strategies and

management skills, you will be exposed

to a curriculum that encompasses

advanced technology and a complete

understanding of the fashion industry.

It also reects current professional

practice and gives you the opportunity

to explore and develop communication

strategies, fashion promotion, graphicsand styling appropriate for an identied

market. Through research, lectures,

workshops and practical demonstrations,

you will bring your creative design

communication and technical ability

to greater heights.

In the fashion of excellence

The Department of Fashion Studies is

no stranger to brilliant individuals who

are changing the world through their

creations. Our legions of alumni continue

to y the sartorial ag in their chosen

elds of work after graduation, inspiring

the next generations. They include:

Max Tan

A top graduate of the NAFA Fashion

Design Diploma course, Max was

also a winner of the Singapore Young

Designer contest in 2007. He then joined

Spring Singapores scheme for young

entrepreneurship,The Incubator, and

started his own labelmax.tan to express

his design philosophy of soft geometry in

clothing. In July 2010, he was one of the

very few young international designers

selected to showcase his works at

Modafabriek in Amsterdam where he

secured orders from European buyers

who were impressed with his designs.

Priscilla Tan

Graduating as the top student of the

NAFA Fashion Design Diploma course,

Priscilla went on to garner top honour in

the TOPSHOP/TOPMAN Fresh Graduate

Showcase in 2007. She has since

interned as a designer with leading

British retailer, TOPSHOP in London.

Translating her talent and experience

into living her dream, she runs her own

successful label, CHALK.

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DEPARTMENT OFFINE ART

DEFINE

THE NExT

AND NOW

Art today extends far beyond the

traditional disciplines of painting, drawing,

and sculpture. The Department of Fine

Arts started offering a sculpture and

western painting diploma programme

in 1938. Now, our programmes offer an

integrated curriculum that challenges

notions of what art can be, fostering yourpersonal artistic growth and aesthetic

development. Were here to give you clear

sense of direction to make art in todays

constantly evolving context, offering you

the guidance and resources you need to

discover your own voice.

Diploma in Fine Art

This programme gives you exposure to

contemporary art ideas, and community

and global relationships. Through a

comprehensive curriculum, you will be

equipped with rm foundation in both

theoretical study and practical skills in

art, spanning across a unique spectrum,

from Nanyang awareness to the most

contemporary practices.

You will be encouraged to experiment and

explore ideas while enhancing your ability

to think visually and critically through

working proposals, keeping of

contextual/progress le and regular

submission of artworks. Emphasis is

placed on group discussions and

critique sessions to encourage innovative

thinking and sharing. Through this

programme, you will also develop

individual professional practice as a

contemporary artist.

Western Painting

The study of various forms such as

watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting,

including understanding of various

painting tools are examined in this course.

You will investigate forms, textures and

compositions together through still-life,

gure drawing, alternative drawing, and

landscape painting. You will also be

encouraged to experiment with mixed

media process and various aesthetics

languages in expressing their art practices.

Let youropportunitiestake shape here

Fi ne Art Artist

Art Photographer

Art Administrator

Art Consultant

Ar t Service Provider

Curator

Conservator

Display Artist

Teacher

Visual Merchandising Artist

Gallery/Executive/Manager

Illustrator

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Chinese Ink Painting

Explore different approaches and

aesthetic appreciation in Chinese Ink

Painting, as well as understand the brief

history of the development of Chinese Art.

This course will introduce you to myriad

styles in Chinese painting.

Sculpture

This course analyses the principles

of form, light, rhythm and sculpturing

techniques in the construction of three-

dimensional models. It places emphasis

on encouraging you to develop skills in

the various media and your sensibility to

all facets of the environment, including

possible origins for sculptural ideas.

Installation and earth art will also

introduce you to a wider range studies

on spatial concepts.

Photography

Gain an understanding into the anatomy

of the camera and lenses in this course.

You will develop skills in basic cameraand darkroom techniques for black and

white photography, familiarising yourself

with the use of studio lighting and

creative darkroom techniques for artistic

purposes. This course also serves as an

introduction to a new media in the art eld

aside from painting.

Ceramics

From a basic study to in-depth

understanding of clay as a medium of

expression, this course introduces you

to hand-building and wheel techniques,

plaster mould-making skills and glaze

chemistry. You will be encouraged to

explore forms, textures, colours and

develop your own aesthetics with clay.

Printmaking

This course introduces you to basic

printmaking techniques and materials

of printing. In this course, you will be

expected to be adequately skilled

and strongly motivated towards keen

individual expression with the printing

mediums: Wood-cut, Lino-cut, Mono-

print, Silk-screen, Dry-point, Etching,

Aquatint, Engraving, Rocker (Mezzotint),

Photo-etching and Lithography.




BA (Hons) Fine Art

This programme will help the art student

reinforce critical, imaginative and

expressive skills in contemporary art

practice, and foster a deep understanding

of diverse methodologies that enables

a critical framework for specialist art

production, study and research. You willlearn to demonstrate self-reexivity, good

communication skills, and undertake

research into material and conceptual

issues independently. This independence

will be encouraged during your 7-week

study trip to Loughborough University,

U.K. during the rst semester.

As a contemporary art practitioner, you

will acquire a sound understanding of

the larger theoretical context and milieu

of contemporary international art, with

the potential to contribute actively and

constructively to the creative industries,

both in a local as well as global context.

A picture of inspiration

Our alumni have fared exceptionally well

both locally and in the international art

scene. Their air for the extraordinary

continue to be showcased in numerous

exhibitions and the accolades presented

to them.

Most notably, our 1994 graduate,

Ming Wong represented Singapore at

the 53rd Venice Biennale, Italy in 2009

with his artwork entitled: Life of Imitation.

His participation in the show not only

garnered him a prestigious award from

the Biennale organiser but opened up a

world of opportunities in countries such

as Australia, Austria, Canada, China,

Germany, Japan, Korea, Spain, Taiwan

and ISA.

Graduating in 2010, Sculpture Major

alumni, Michael Goo emerged as the

winner of the France + Singapore New

Generation artists (FSNGA) programmein the same year. Just one year later in

2011, he was given a fully sponsored

solo exhibition in Alliance Francaise

de Singapour.

In the same year, the distinguished 30th

UOB Painting Of the Year Award was

presented to Gong Yao Min for his work,

My Dream Land.

We also have the honour of our alumni

joining our department as part-time

lecturers. They include Joshua Yang,

Fiona Koh, and Justin Loke of art

collective Vertical Submarine, who were

presented with the prestigious Singapore

Presidents Young Talents Award in 2009.

DEPARTMENT OFMUSIC

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ORCHESTRATE

EvERY NOTE OF

INSPIRATION

Your soundfuture awaits

Over 200 diploma and degree students

are supported by the distinguished

international faculty of the Department of

Music. All music graduates and experts in

their own elds, they aim to nurture you

into an individual who is highly skilled,

musically adaptable and equipped to

enter professional life as a creative and

exible 21st century musician.

In addition to weekly public performances

on campus at the Lee Foundation

Theatre, our student soloists, ensembles

and orchestra can be heard regularly in

performance throughout Singapore.

Frequent visits are made by leading

international artists who offer master

classes, workshops, lectures and

specialist support. Our strong links

with professional arts organisations

within Singapore and links with

renowned music conservatoires

overseas, in particular Royal College of

Music, London and Central Conservatory

of Music, Beijing, enable us to maintain

high international music standards.

We develop courses that are attuned

to your aspirations perhaps to work

in the developing music industry, either

as performers or teachers, or to pursue

further study at a higher level. These

courses also make for attractive options

for regional and international music

students to study and perform within a

multi-cultural environment. Graduates

of the course can also be expected to

enter and inuence the music profession

and related industries within Singapore

and beyond.

Ad ministrator for Music School

Ag ent for Performers

Composer

Conductor

Concert Manager

Music Arranger

Music Director

Performer

Project Coordinator

Producer

Reviewer

Sound Engineer

Teacher

For all music courses, you will select one

of the following as your Principal Study:

Composition

Piano , Organ

Voice

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon,

Saxophone

Horn, Trumpet, Trombone,

Euphonium, Tuba

Orchestral Percussion

Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass,

Harp, Classical Guitar

Dizi, Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Suona,

Yangqin, Zhongruan

Diploma in Music Performance

This full-time course is centred on your

principal study instrument for which you

will receive weekly lessons. Faculty-based

activities include duo, chamber, ensemble

and orchestral training, all of which

provide performance opportunities for the

student. Singers take Italian, German and

French language classes, and students

focusing on composing will have classes

in music technology and improvisation.

Core units in historical studies (with

specialised pathways for Western

or Chinese instruments), practical

musicianship/stylistic studies, aural and

professional skills such as Instrumental

or Vocal Teaching, provide support and

depth to your study. These specic

studies also help you develop key skills

in areas including communication,

informational technology, collaborative

work, problem solving and study skills,

with the aim to enhance employability.

Diploma in M usic Teaching

(only Singapore and Malaysia citizens

may apply)

This specialised course was expressly

created at the request of the Ministry of

Education to train GCE O level holders

for the Music Teacher Training Scheme.

This is a 4-year double-diploma course

and you will study for the rst 3 years at

NAFA and the nal year at the National

Institute of Education (NIE). You will

graduate with a Diploma in Music

Teaching from NAFA, and a Diploma

in Music Education from NIE.

For more information, please visit MOE

website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/

teach/applying/o-levels/

Access Course

The Access Course runs from January

each year and provides one semester

of study for young musicians after

secondary schools in Singapore to

prepare them for full-time study in music.

It is designed especially for those who

have participated fully in the secondary

school co-curricular music programme

such as Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic

Band, Orchestra, Choir and Ensembles.

Should you wish to develop your

instrumental foundation, prior to entry to

the 3-year Diploma in Music programme

and advanced degree study, we highly

recommend this course.

Degree Course

in collaboration with the

Royal College of Music, UK

Bachelor of Music (Hons)

This is a 2-year programme for diploma

graduates, inclusive of seven weeks at

the Royal College of Music, London;

Chinese instrumentalists will spend

seven weeks at the Central Conservatory

of Music, Beijing.

This BMus (Hons) programme

aims to be relevant to the needs of

Singaporeans who may wish to work

in the developing music industry, either

as performers or teachers, or to pursue

further study at a higher level. In addition,it provides an attractive option for

regional and international music students

to study and perform within a multi-

cultural environment.

Designed to be attractive to advanced

performers and composers, the BMus

(Hons) is a challenging, up-to-date and

vocationally relevant programme, which

reacts exibly to changing professional

expectations and demands, and educates

within broader musical, cultural and

economic perspectives.

With a selection of modules and options

available each year, you will have the

exibility to devise an individually

structured programme. Through the

provision of specialised music education

and professional training at the highest

international level, you will reach the

threshold of professional standards.

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DEPARTMENT OFTHEATRE

LET YOUR

DREAMS TAkE

CENTRESTAGE

At the Department of Theatre, your

foray into this dynamic arena of

performing arts will benet from the

diverse experiences and expertise of

its faculty members. Comprising drama

school-trained tutors, renowned theatre

practitioners and scholars from both local

and international arena, we combineprofessional production mechanism with

structured on-campus performance and

production as part of your curriculum

training. Here, you will be able to focus

on your i nterests and work collaboratively

in a unique professional environment that

supports inquiry and investigation through

practical hands-on work, as well as hone

your performance skills that will support

you in a demanding career in the theatre

and entertainment industry in Singapore

and beyond.

Diploma in Theatre

This three-year full-time course is a

purely performance-based programme.

The core of this vocational training

curriculum is actor-training with four

fundamental components of Acting,

Body & Movement, Voice & Speech and

Singing, progressively structured within

the total of six semesters. You may

choose to specialise in either Mandarin

Drama or English Drama acting.

In addition to these acting-related

modules, you will undertake a core

module series of Production that

spans the areas of Stage & Production

Management, Lighting, Performance

Design, Sound Design as well as Theatre

Makeup and Hairstyling & Theatre Wigs.

The curriculum also consists of the

supporting and elective module series

in the areas of playmaking, dramaturgy

and production, introduction to screen

productions as well as theatre education

in school, etc.

This focused training programme with

diversied module specialisations

provides myriad opportunities for students

to develop a broader range of solid

theatre-making skills. As young theatre-

makers of the 21st Century, you need to

adapt yourself to a variety of performance

environments and this course is tailored

to suit the growing demands of this

exciting and dynamic trend.

More importantly, this course draws

upon the unique location and history of

Singapore and its rich traditions of cultural

diversity. You will get the opportunity to

study theatre that is inuenced by Asian,

Southeast Asian and Western theatrical

styles as well as gain an appreciation of

your own individual cultural heritages that

you can bring to the programme.

Apart from this courses focus on

actor-training, with both Supporting and

Elective/Cross-Disciplinary Elective (CDE)

module combinations, you can choose

to develop your specialisations on the

areas of your interests and strengths

from Semester 2 onwards.

Step into therole thats meantfor you

Actor, Performer, Player

Creative Director

Drama Educator

Event & Project Organiser

Performance Designer of Lighting &

Sound, Set & Costume

Script er and Playwright

Social Worker Specialising in

Applied Drama

Stage & Production Manager

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Your options include:

Stage & Production Management

Learn the hands-on craft of what it takes

to run a theatre/performance event from

both front-of-house and back-stage

perspectives and areas.

Screen Production

Study the ins-and-outs of a screen

production from both the technical

aspects (camera handling, shooting

and editing techniques) and aesthetics

(conceptualisation, scripting, etc.) of

screen productions.

Stage Directing

Beneted from your solid actor-training,you will experience the rigorous

process of stage directing, working

professionally with actors and designers

with insightful understanding and

experience of playmaking within the

structured on-campus performance/

production mechanism.

Playwriting and Dramaturgical Work

Learn the history and development of

the art and crafts of dramatic writing,

as well as the process and techniques

of scripting and devising, dramaturgical

conceptualisation and adaptation of

plays.

Southeast Asian Theatre Studies

Through the modules of Introduction to

Southeast Asian Theatre, Physical Theatre

and Malay Drama series, you can further

engage yourselves in this unique area of

training, study and practice.

Acting for Camera

Based on the profound training in stage

acting, you will nd it benecial and

advantageous for you to adapt and

develop your stage acting techniques

to the aesthetics and crafts of screen

acting. This will prepare you for the more

challenging career perspective as TV and

lm actors/actresses upon graduation.



University of Essex, UK

BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts

NAFA theatre diploma holders with the

nal-year core module of Performance &Theatre Skills scoring B (and above), can

apply for this one-year programme. This

top-up degree programme represents an

intensive production year for students of

Acting and Production majors, bridging

them directly to the industry.

This bachelors degree is validated and

awarded by the University of Essex, UK

with its East-15 Acting School our

partner institution and the top drama

school in the UK. This programme

is entirely delivered at the NAFA

Department of Theatre, Singapore by

a dedicated ensemble of local and

international maestros.

Shining on stage and screen

Over the years, graduates and students

of the Department of Theatre have

been taking to the stage and screen

in brilliance, locally and internationally.

These remarkable individuals amongst

many others have cast their talent into

the limelight:

Ebi Shankarara

(Pangdemonium Productions)

Daya Rahim

(Singapore Repertory Theatre)

Nur Sahirrah Binte Mohamed Sat

(Young Buds Theatre Company &

National Arts Council Scholarship

Recipient) Gomez Jude Joakim (Music & Drama

Company, Ministry of Defence)

Alice Chia (I-Theatre)

Chang Xin Ruo (Arts Theatre of

Singapore)

Nadiah Binte Mohammad

(MediaCorp Suria Channel)

Kunjung Wida Hudawiah

(MediaCorp Suria Channel)

Julie Tan (MediaCorp Channel U &

Channel 8)

Yuan Shuai (MediaCorp Channel U)

Ren Zhi Yan (China National Theatre)


DIPLOMATUITION FEES

Fees applicable only for students entering NAFA in the academic year of 2012, commencing on 23 July 2012.

CoursesSporeCitizen TG SPR TGD Intl TGD Non-TGD

Diploma in 3D Design S$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$16,000

Diploma in Arts Management S$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$13,500

Diploma in Art (Teaching) S$6,000 S$7,500 NA NA

Diploma in Dance S$5,000 S$6,500 S$8,000 S$16,000

Diploma in Design & Media S$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$16,000

Diploma in Fashion Design S$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$16,000

Diploma in Fashion Merchandising

& MarketingS$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$15,000

Diploma in Fine Art S$4,000 S$6,000 S$8,000 S$15,000

Diploma in Music Performance S$5,500 S$7,000 S$9,000 S$17,000

Diploma in Music Teaching S$8,000 S$10,000 NA NA

Diploma in Theatre S$5,000 S$6,500 S$8,000 S$16,000

Notes:

SPR Singapore Permanent Resident

TG/TGD Tuition Grant (TG) is a subsidy from Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE). Students with TG/TGD will pay the fees

listed above. To nd out more about the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme, please go to http://sam11.moe.gov.sg/tass

All annual fees are based on 40 credits per year.

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use funds in their parents Central Provident Fund savings and/or funds in their own or

siblings Post Secondary Education Accounts for the payment of tuition fees.

Estimated Cost of Living in Singapore

Accommodation S$4,800 p.a.

Transport S$1,500 p.a.

Food S$4,800 p.a.

Material expenses S$1,500 S$3,800 p.a. (depending on the course of study)

Graduation show expenses S$1,000 S$1,800 (for nal year students only)

For information on student hostels, location, pricing and other details, please refer to:

http://www.singaporeedu.gov.sg/doc/res/stb_students.pdf

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ENTRYREqUIREMENTS

FOR DIPLOMAPROGRAMME

1. General Requirements

All applicants are required to sit for the NAFA Admission

Test/Audition.

Applicants unable to furnish documentary evidences

showing that they have met the English prociency

requirement as stipulated in Section 2.3 below are

required to sit for the NAFA English Admission Test.

2. Selection Criteria

Admissions are based primarily on applicants

scores in the NAFA Admission Test/Audition,

educational qualications and English prociency.

Special consideration may be given to applicants

who marginally fail to meet some of the requirements

but fare well in the NAFA Admission Test/Audition.

2.1 The NAFA Admission Test/Audition

Passing the NAFA Admission Test/Audition is a necessary

condition for admission.

3D Design Test

Three papers in 2 hours and 45 minutes - object design,

space design plus a short essay.

Arts Management Test

One-hour paper to test ability to express some views

on arts.

Dance Audition

The audition consists of three sections - Ballet,

Modern Dance and a solo dance performance of

the candidates choice.

Design & Media Test

One paper to be completed in 3 hours on drawing and

creative conceptualisation with a given theme.

Fashion Design Test

Three papers, an hour each, to design an outt, sewing

(sewing kit will be provided) and an essay on fashion

trends or designs.

Fashion Merchandising & Marketing Test

Three papers, an hour each, to design an outt, questions

on general fashion brands and retail knowledge.

Fine Art Test

Two papers - Paper One (1 hour) to test on ability to draw

from observation and Paper Two (2 hours) on creative

visualisation.

Music Audition

Perform two contrasting works, scales and aural tests

(standard equivalent to ABRSM Grade VIII) on their

intended principal study.

Theatre Audition

Audition on voice, speech, body movement, singing,

acting and improvisation plus a solo performance of the

candidates choice.

2.2 Educational Qualication

The general requirement is Singapore-Cambridge

GCE O Level with at least 4 grade-C6 or better grade

subjects, excluding English Language, or

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, or

Relevant Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Nitec

qualications listed in Section 4.

2.3 English Prociency

The requirement for admission to all NAFA diploma

courses, except the Diploma in Dance and the Diploma in

Theatre (Mandarin Drama) is

Grade C6 or better in the Singapore-Cambrid ge GCE O

Level English Language, or

TOEFL 500 or better, or

IELTS Band 5 or higher, or

Pass in NAFA English Admission Test, or

Qualications equivalent to any of the above.

The requirement for admission to the Diploma in Dance or

the Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama) is

Grade D7 or better in the Singapore-Cambridge

GCE O Level English Language, or

TOEFL 400 or better, or

IELTS Band 4 or higher, or

Pass in NAFA English Admissi on Test.

2.4 Professional Qualication (applicable only for Diploma

in Music Performance and Diploma in Music Teaching)

In addition to above educational and English prociency

qualications, applicants are required to have achieved

ABRSM Grade V in theory or the equivalent.

During the Admission Audition, applicants are expected

to perform two contrasting works, scales and aural

tests (standard equivalent to ABRSM Grade VIII) on

their intended principal study.

2.5 Age Requirement (applicable only for Diploma

in Dance)

Preferably 16 to 25 years old.

2.6 Conditional Admission

Applicants who pass the NAFA Admission Test/Audition

but fail the NAFA English Admission Test marginally

may be offered conditional admission. To qualify for

conditional admission, applicants must complete the

120-hour NAFA in-house English course successfully by

the end of their rst year. Failing which, their study in

NAFA will be terminated.

3. Module Exemption

Exemption of a NAFA diploma module may be granted

to new students who have, prior to being admitted

to NAFA, taken and passed identical or equivalent

module(s) in another institution.

The granting of exemption may be subject to passing

a portfolio interview, audition or test.

No more than 60 modular credits can be exempted

for any student.

Applicants must submit their applications for module

exemption together with their applications for admission.

4. Requirements for applicants with Institute of Technical

Education (ITE) Nitec/Higher Nitec qualications

4.1 For Diploma in 3D Design, ITE graduates in any

discipline with GPA 2.5 and above may apply. ITE

graduates from the following courses are eligible to

apply for module exemption:

Nitec in Product Design

Nitec in Facility Technology (Landscaping)

Nitec in Building Drafting (Civil & Structure)

Nitec in Space Design (Architecture)

Nitec in Space Design (Interior & Exhibition) Higher Nitec in Visual Merchandising

Nitec in Visual Communication

Nitec in Interactive Media Design

Nitec in Visual Effects

4.2 For Diploma in Arts Management, ITE graduates in

any discipline with GPA 2.5 and above may apply. ITE

graduates from the following course are eligible to


Higher Nitec in Business Studies (Administration)

4.3 For Diploma in Design and Media, only ITE graduates

from the following courses with GPA 2.5 and above can

apply for the admission tests:

Higher Nitec in Games Design & Development

Nitec in Digital Animation

Nitec in Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)

Nitec in Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects)

Nitec in Visual Effects



Nitec in Digital Audio & Video Production

Ni tec in Multimedi a Technology

ITE graduates from the following courses are eligible to


Nitec in Digital Animation

Nitec in Digital Media Design (Interactive Media)

Nitec in Digital Media Design (Digital Video Effects) Nitec in Visual Effects



Nitec in Digital Audio & Video Production

4.4 For Diploma in Dance, Diploma in Fine Art, Diploma

in Music Performance and Diploma in Theatre, ITE

graduates in any discipline with GPA 2.0 and above

may apply.

5. Complete support to our best ability

NAFA welcomes applicants with special needs. We aim

to provide full and equal educational opportunities to all

students and believe that all students are entitles to an

accessible, accommodating, and supportive teaching and

learning environment. Our policy is to consider applicants

with special needs on the same academic and practical

assessment grounds that apply. One of the key things we

recommend is for prospective students inform NAFA in

advance of the nature and extent of your disabilities and/or

type of physical facilities and support services you require.

These information should be included in your application

with relevant medical reports for consideration. Doing so

would best allow us to assess our facilities and resources

necessary to accommodate and support your specicneeds, and for us to advise you accordingly.

Fast Track for GCE A Level and

IB Diploma Students

Applicants with GCE A Level or InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma or its equivalent attained frominstitutions in Singapore will be eligible for up to 40 creditsof module exemption. This would allow the applicantsto complete their diploma studies in approximately 2years. Granting of admission is subject to the applicantsacademic results, a successful portfolio interview andadmission test or audition.

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NOTES FOR

INTERNATIONALAPPLICANTS

1. All international applicants must meet the entry

requirements for Diploma courses listed in page 32,

Sections 1 to 3.

2. International applicants who can only submit their full

results in mid-2012 can use their school examination

results or trial results for registration. Each applicant

must furnish a letter from his/her school to verify thatthese results are true and correct, and that he/she is

currently waiting for the release of his/her nal results.

Such applicants are also required to sit for NAFA

English Admission Test.

3. Equivalent Qualications

China

Senior High School Leaving Certicate Examination

and have sat for the National College Entrance

Examination (NCEE)

Certicate/Diploma in arts-related studies

India

Secondary School Certicate (Year 10), including

a passing grade of 50 and above for English from

The Central Board of Secondary Education

Examinations (CBSE)

Indonesia

Completed Senior High School (Year 12) and passed the

National Final Evaluation Examination (SMA or SMU)

5 subjects passes, including English, are required

Malaysia

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination

5 credits, including English, are required

Uni ed Examination Certicate Examination (UEC)

Only Grades A & B are accepted for UEC qualication

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