w r i t e h e r e s o m e t h i n g student orientation ... · & handbook w r i t e h e r e s o...

63
STUDENT ORIENTATION & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS

Upload: others

Post on 01-Sep-2020

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT

ORIENTATION

& HANDBOOK

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

As of 31 January 2020

S C H O O L O F M U S I C

A N D T H E A R T S

Page 2: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

ABOUT

OUR

SCHOOL

Page 3: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

OUR

VISION

OUR

MISSION

Igniting passion and growing talents for the Asia-Pacific

music and arts scene.

To create different music experiences that inspire people in a

creative and supportive learning environment while developing

key partnerships with various music industry stakeholders.

Page 4: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

OUR SCHOOL VALUES

Expression of Creativity

Expressing oneself

confidently and with

individuality, displaying

originality in one’s work.

Passion

Thrive on curiosity,

knowledge and dedication to

music and the arts, displaying

dynamism and commitment

for one’s work.

Ownership and Pride

Setting high standards and

personal goals for continual

improvement. Producing

work of the highest quality

and to be proud of personal

achievement.

Inclusivity

Awareness and appreciation

for the wider arts scene.

Supportive of others’ artistic

achievements, and to pursue

group interest in addition to

personal ones.

Page 5: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

SCHOOL FACILITIES

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Ent repreneur ia l ac t i v i t ies d i f fe r subs tan t ia l l y depend ing on the

t ype o f o rgan iza t ion and c rea t i v i t y. En t repreneur ia l ac t i v i t ies

d i f fe r subs tan t ia l l y depend ing on the t ype o f o rgan iza t ion and

c rea t i v i t y

Page 6: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

RECORDING STUDIO

(CONTROL ROOM)

Area: 76.18 sqm

Capacity: 50 pax

RECORDING STUDIO

(LIVE STUDIO)

Area: 76.18 sqm

Capacity: 50 pax

Page 7: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

KEYBOARD ROOM

Area: 18.67 sqm

Capacity: 12 pax

MAC COMPUTER LAB

Area: 29.54 sqm

Capacity:19 pax

Page 8: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

VIOLIN ROOM

Area: 8.36 sqm

Capacity: 5 pax

VOCAL ROOM

Area: 12.91 sqm

Capacity: 8 pax

Page 9: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

PIANO ROOM

Area: 10.96 sqm

Capacity: 7 pax

GUITAR ROOM

Area: 5.57 sqm

Capacity: 3 pax

Page 10: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

RECEPTION

DANCE STUDIO

Area: 45.99 sqm

Capacity: 30 pax

Page 11: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIRECTIONS &

CONTACT

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Page 12: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

BUS

Raff les Avenue (Esplanade Theater)

36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111,

133 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960,

961C

Raff les Boulevard (Pan Pacif ic Singapore)

36, 56, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 107M, 171,

195, 700A, 857, 960, 961C

Temasek Boulevard (Suntec Convention

Center)

36, 70A, 70M, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133,

162M, 502, 518, 531, 700A, 857, 868

MRT

City Hal l , Esplanade, Promenade

6 Raff les Boulevard

#03-142/143/144

Singapore 039594

[email protected] 3611

Page 13: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

ORGANISATION CHART

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Ent repreneur ia l ac t i v i t ies d i f fe r subs tan t ia l l y depend ing on the

t ype o f o rgan iza t ion and c rea t i v i t y. En t repreneur ia l ac t i v i t ies

d i f fe r subs tan t ia l l y depend ing on the t ype o f o rgan iza t ion and

c rea t i v i t y

Page 14: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S
Page 15: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

J E S S I C A TA N K E I T H K W O K E D R I C H WA N G

- Bachelor of Music (Fi rs t -c lass

Hons) , Berk lee Col lege of

Music

- Execut ive Director of School of

Music and the Ar ts Pte Ltd

- Execut ive Director of SOMA

Enr ichment Pte l td

- Execut ive Director of SOMA

Publ ish ing Pte Ltd

- Bachelor of Sc ience Degree

in Record ing Ar ts , Ful l Sai l

Univers i ty

- Founder & Director of Music

Product ion of GRYD

- Founder & Music Producer of

Ci rde Studios

ACADEMIC & EXAMINATION BOARD

- Master of Ar ts in Ar ts and

Cul tura l Management King’s

Col lege London

- Bachelor of Music in Piano

Per formance, Royal Academy

of Music

Page 16: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

Page 17: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

S TA N D A R D S T U D E N T

C O N T R A C T

S T U D E N T PA S S

F E E P R O T E C T I O N S C H E M S U S P E N S I O N

& E X P U L S I O N

A P P L I C AT I O N

P R O C E D U R E

P R E - C O U R S E

C O U N S E L L I N G

Page 18: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

The CPE-approved Student Contract is a legal contract that binds both School of Music and the Arts

Pte Ltd and the student that embodies the following mandatory requirements:

STANDARD STUDENT

CONTRACT

1. Clear definition of course details – course title, pre-requisites, qualification awarded, course

duration

2. Full disclosure of all costs for course fees and miscellaneous fees

3. Commitment to Student Protection Scheme (School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd has adopted

the LONPAC Insurance BHD Insurance scheme for its students)

4. Clear definition of refund policies

Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract from School of Music and the Arts Pte

Ltd ([email protected]) or view it on the CPE website (www.ssg.gov.sg)

Page 19: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

Each enrolled student of the School will sign a standard Student Contract, where one copy will be

given to the student.

Each Student Contract is meant for admission to one course only and individual student contracts

will be entered with each student admitted into the courses offered.

Any amendments made to the Student Contract must be accompanied with an acknowledgement

signatory by both the school staff and student.

If a student wishes to repeat a module, a new Student Contract (or addendum) has to be issued.

The execution of the Student Contract shall be in accordance with the Operation Manual on

Procedures for Executing Student Contract.

STANDARD STUDENT

CONTRACT

Page 20: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

The terms and conditions of the contract are to be explained to each student and it is the

responsibility of the school to ensure that each student fully understands them.

Both the student and the school should acknowledge any amendments made to the contract.

Students are given a 7-day cooling off period from date of signing the student contract, whereby

should they decide to withdraw from the course, maximum refund shall apply.

The College shall ensure that a template of the Student Contract is made available for prospective

students on the School Website.

The Student Contract Execution procedures will be reviewed on an annual basis for continual

improvement by the Independent Internal Process Auditor through the IPRAA.

Note: CPE’s Standard PEI-Student Contract should be adopted for all students recruited.

STANDARD STUDENT

CONTRACT

Page 21: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd will provide the Student with a cooling-off period of 7 working

days after the date that the Contract has been signed by both parties. The student will be refunded

the highest percentage (stated in Schedule D) of the fees already paid if the Student submits a

written notice of withdrawal to the School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd within the cooling-off period,

regardless of whether the Student has started the course or not.

STANDARD STUDENT

CONTRACT

Cooling-Off Period

Page 22: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT PASS

Fill in application forms (16,

V36, V36A if applicable)

Provide copies of:

• Highest qualification

certificates and transcripts

• Birth certificate

• Bank statement

• Passport-sized photograph

Registration Collection

To bring

• IPA letter

• Passport

• International-sized photography

• Medical report

• Printout of E-Forms 16 and V36

Students are prohibited from

attending classes in PEI before

obtaining ICA Approval of their

student passes.

Renewal

Students must inform PEI to

renew their student passes 1

month before the expiry. There

will be no renewal of student

passes after the expiry date.

Page 23: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT PASS

Student must return their Student Passes to

ICA within 7 days after the end of their

courses.

PEI will inform ICA of foreign students’

departure dates from Singapore.

No foreign student may stay in Singapore

after his/her pass expires

Cancellation Online Application

Online Student Pass

Application

www.ica.gov.sg

Page 24: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Submit a completed registration form either via

post or in person at our Admissions office:

School of Music and the Arts

6 Raffles Boulevard #03-142/143/144

Singapore 039594

You may obtain a registration form at our

Admissions Office or Download Application Form

from our website.

Ensure that you fulfil the entry requirements and

have all necessary documents prepared:

• A colour passport-size photo

• Educational Certificates and Transcripts

Page 25: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

D i p l o m a i n S o n g w r i t i n g & P r o d u c t i o n

D i p l o m a i n M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n & E n g i n e e r i n g

D i p l o m a i n M u s i c P e r f o r m a n c e

S$300

Application FeeProgramme

Register as a student in person at our Admissions Office. A one-time, non-refundable application fee

is required for all new students

Page 26: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Arrange a date with our Admissions Office for

your ‘Advance Placement Exam’ .

(For Diploma Course only, if you have prior

music training or qualifications e.g. ABRSM,

Trinity, Rockschool or others)

Confirm your place in the course by paying your

course fees* within the given deadline.

Page 27: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT

INFORMATION

Page 28: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT EVENTS

Things to include

a. Term Schedule will be given to students during Orientation

b. Examinations are typically conducted in Week 11 of each term

c. Graduation Ceremony are typically held 4 months after the end of the course

d. Examination Results are released within two months after the end of the examination

Page 29: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

COURSE INFORMATION

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Page 30: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

OVERVIEW OF DIPLOMA COURSES

AVAILABLE

D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N & E N G I N E E R I N G

D I P L O M A I N S O N G W R I T I N G & P R O D U C T I O N

D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E

Page 31: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFROMANCE

The Diploma in Music Performance aims to equip students and aspiring musicians with the necessary

foundational knowledge and competencies in music performance. The modules within the course help

lay the groundwork for their development into critical reflective musicians by covering the following key

areas: performance, theory, music history and musicianship. Students will also be equipped with the

necessary business and entrepreneurial skill sets to pursue successful careers in the contemporary

music industry.

Full Time (12 months)

Full-Time: 3 hour tutorials conducted 5 times a week on weekdays (between 10 – 6 pm)

Intake commences every mid-February and mid-August of the year.

Page 32: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCEModule synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I

( 3 c r e d i t s )

P o p M u s i c T h e o r y a n d H a r m o n y

( 1 4 c r e d i t s )

E n s e m b l e

( 2 0 c r e d i t s )

C l a s s i c a l M u s i c T h e o r y a n d H a r m o n y

( 1 4 c r e d i t s )

Vo c a l Te c h n i q u e s

( 5 c r e d i t s )

Course Structure & Outline

F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M u s i c T h e o r y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t

( 1 5 c r e d i t s )

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c B u s i n e s s

( 4 c r e d i t s )

P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t

( 6 c r e d i t s )

M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I I

( 3 c r e d i t s )

G u i t a r S k i l l s

( 5 c r e d i t s )

C o n t e m p o r a r y M u s i c H i s t o r y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

C l a s s i c a l M u s i c H i s t o r y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I

( 5 c r e d i t s )

P r i v a t e I n s t r u c t i o n

( 3 0 c r e d i t s )

Page 33: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e

I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e Te s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E L T S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r

G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r

O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y Te s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e c o n s i d e r e d o n a

c a s e b y c a s e b a s i s

C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e w i l l h a v e

t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n ‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o

E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’ i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r

a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e

P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r

c o m p l e t i o n o f 1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t

A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

M i n i m u m A B R S M , T r i n i t y o r L C M G r a d e 5 p e r f o r m a n c e o r e q u i v a l e n t

M i n i m u m A B R S M , T r i n i t y o r L C M G r a d e 3 T h e o r y o r e q u i v a l e n t

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E )

Page 34: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION &

ENGINEERING

The Diploma in Music Production and Engineering aims to fully equip students with the fundamental

knowledge and competencies to pursue music production and engineering as a career in Singapore’s

music industry. The modules within the course provides a study into the technical and creative steps in

the music production process and equips students to record, edit, mix and produce industry standard

content using the relevant technologies and workflows.

Full Time (12 months)

Full-Time: 3 hour tutorials conducted 5 times a week on weekdays (between 10 – 6 pm)

Intake commences every mid-February and mid-August of the year.

Page 35: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERINGModule synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

A u d i o E a r Tr a i n i n g

( 5 c r e d i t s )

M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n

( 5 c r e d i t s )

R e c o r d i n g Te c h n i q u e s

( 2 0 c r e d i t s )

P r i n c i p l e s o f A c o u s t i c s

&

S t u d i o M a i n t e n a n c e

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

M i x i n g Te c h n i q u e s

( 2 0 c r e d i t s )

Course Structure & Outline

F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M u s i c T h e o r y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

L i v e S o u n d Te c h n i q u e s

( 5 c r e d i t s )

C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t

( 1 5 c r e d i t s )

A d v a n c e d P r o To o l s

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c B u s i n e s s

( 4 c r e d i t s )

P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t

( 6 c r e d i t s )

Page 36: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N A N D E N G I N E E R I N G )

A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e

I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e Te s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E LT S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r

G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r

O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y Te s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e

c o n s i d e r e d o n a c a s e b y c a s e b a s i s

C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e

w i l l h a v e t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n

‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’

i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e

P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d

a b o v e , o r c o m p l e t i o n o f 1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s

i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t

A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

Page 37: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND

PRODUCTION

The Diploma in Songwriting and Production aims to fully equip students with the creative approaches

and technical skills to excel in the local music industry as a songwriter and producer. The modules

within the course can be divided into 4 main ‘strands’, covering fundamental music theory concepts,

practical musicianship skills, the essentials of songwriting and arrangement as well as technical and

creative skills that are essential to music production.

Full Time (12 months)

Full-Time: 3 hour tutorials conducted 5 times a week on weekdays (between 10 – 6 pm)

Intake commences every mid-February and mid-August of the year.

Page 38: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION

K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I

( 5 c r e d i t s )

S o n g w r i t i n g I : C r a f t i n g a S o n g

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

S o n g w r i t i n g I I : W r i t i n g P o p H i t s

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n

( 5 c r e d i t s )

S o n g w r i t i n g I I I : W r i t i n g f o r T V a n d F i l m

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

S o n g w r i t i n g I V : Vo c a l W r i t i n g

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )P o p M u s i c A r r a n g i n g

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

Course Structure & Outline

F u n d a m e n t a l s o f M u s i c T h e o r y

( 5 c r e d i t s )M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s

( 1 0 c r e d i t s )

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c Te c h n o l o g y

( 5 c r e d i t s )

Vo c a l Te c h n i q u e s

( 5 c r e d i t s )

M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d A u r a l I

( 3 c r e d i t s )

K e y b o a r d S k i l l s I I

( 2 c r e d i t s )

G u i t a r S k i l l s

( 5 c r e d i t s )

C o l l a b o r a t i v e P r o j e c t

( 1 5 c r e d i t s )

I n t r o d u c t i o n t o M u s i c

B u s i n e s s

( 4 c r e d i t s )

P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t

( 6 c r e d i t s )

Page 39: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS ( D I P L O M A I N S O N G W R I T I N G A N D P R O D U C T I O N )

A t l e a s t 1 6 y e a r s o f a g e

I n t e r n a t i o n a l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e Te s t i n g S y s t e m ( I E LT S ) s c o r e 4 . 5 , o r

G C E ‘ N ’ / ’ O ’ L e v e l E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e – g r a d e C 6 a n d a b o v e , o r

O t h e r E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e P r o f i c i e n c y Te s t s ( T O E F L e t c . ) w i l l b e

c o n s i d e r e d o n a c a s e b y c a s e b a s i s

C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e

w i l l h a v e t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n

‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ , ‘ A u d i o E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’

i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e f o r a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e

P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s w i t h g r a d e C 6 a n d

a b o v e , o r c o m p l e t i o n o f 1 0 y e a r s o f f o r m a l e d u c a t i o n , o r i t s

i n t e r n a t i o n a l e q u i v a l e n t

A c a d e m i c E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

L a n g u a g e E n t r y R e q u i r e m e n t s :

Page 40: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

NEW DIPLOMA GRADING SYSTEM( f o r B a t c h 2 0 2 0 / 2 1 a n d o n w a r d s )

Letter Grade Marks Grade Point Average

A ≥ 80 4.00

A- 75 – 79 3.50

B 70 – 74 3.00

B- 65 – 69 2.50

C 60 – 64 2.00

C- 55 – 59 1.50

D 50 – 54 1.00

F < 50 0.00

IF (Incomplete / Failure) - -

CBX (Credit by Exam) - -

Page 41: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

ATTENDANCE

REQUIREMENTS

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Page 42: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

For all Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident students

Minimum 80% attendance for each module

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 90% attendance per month

For all International Students

Page 43: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

COURSE PROMOTION &

GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G

Page 44: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

A c h i e v e m i n i m a l l y a 5 0 % p a s s t o b e a w a r d e d t h e c r e d i t s

f o r e a c h m o d u l e a n d o b t a i n a t o t a l o f 1 2 0 c r e d i t s

M i n i m u m o f 8 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o d u l e i n o r d e r

t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( L o c a l S t u d e n t s )

M i n i m u m o f 9 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o d u l e i n o r d e r

t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t s )

Page 45: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

STUDENT SERVICES

Page 46: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

Individual and personal ised long distance cal ls to parents / agents to

inform them on arr ival arrangements

Arrangement for Medical Screening

Accommodation Support Service

STUDENT SERVICES

For all new students

The School will provide the following services to ensure that students make a smooth transition to Singapore:

Arrangement for Bank Account Opening

Visa / Student Pass Appl icat ion

Student Orientat ion Programme

Page 47: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

Students’ Outings and Activi t ies

For all Current & Enrolled students

The School aims to provide all students with an academic education of the highest standards through the

provision of these services:

For students below 18 years old, personal ized updates to parents on

admission matters / Students’ progress which includes:

- Informing parents on student issues, including attendance rate, behavior,

academic performance etc.

Student Progress Reports

CEO – Student dialogue sessions

STUDENT SERVICES

Page 48: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

End of Module review of students’ at tendance

Feedback forms

Student Evaluat ion Surveys (Student Sat isfact ion Survey / Module

Evaluat ion Survey / Graduate Survey / Pre -course Counsel ing and

Orientat ion Sat isfact ion Survey / End of Course Survey)

For enhancing overall Student Experience

In ensuring that the School provides for an exceptional student experience, it undertakes to provide

the following services:

Dispute resolut ion process

STUDENT SERVICES

Student Intervention

Page 49: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

FEES PAYABLE

Page 50: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

Breakdown of all fees (including any non-refundable fees and discounts given) will be reflected on the

School’s marketing collaterals and the standard Student Contract.

The School will accept the following payment modes: Cash, Nets, Mall Voucher, Credit Card,

Telegraphic Transfer, Internet Banking, PayNow and Cheque (made payable to: School of Music and

the Arts Pte Ltd.)

Application fees shall be collected upon receipt of the student application.

Any other fees shall only be collected upon execution of the standard Student Contract. The School

shall not collect any fees exceeding the fee collection cap stated in the Student Contract.

All payments received by the School shall be accompanied with a receipt, and records of each

payment must be continuously maintained.

FEES PAYABLE AND RECEIPT

Page 51: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

Course Fees (Diploma Courses)

1 i n s t r u c t o r t o 1 0 s t u d e n t s

Course Fee

Tu i t i o n F e e - $ 1 2 , 8 8 8

A d m i n i s t r a t i v e , V i s a a n d C o m p l i a n c e F e e - $ 9 8 0

( I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t )

L a p t o p / t a b l e t a n d C o m p u t e r P r o g r a m B u n d l e - $ 2 , 8 0 0

Instructor to Student Ratio

Page 52: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

MISCELLANEOUS FEE

Page 53: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

MISCELLANEOUS FEE

Page 54: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

MISCELLANEOUS FEE

Page 55: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

MISCELLANEOUS FEE

Page 56: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

LIVING IN

SINGAPORE

Page 57: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

H O U S I N G

2-3 bedroom units

$1800 to $5000

Room Rental

Single Room - S$500 to S$1500

Shared Room –S$400 to S$800

Homestay

S$750 to S$2000

Internet | Property Agent | Newspaper

*All prices given are per month rates

Avenues to look for Housing

Page 58: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

L I V I N G E X P E N S E S

Transport

S$3 / day

Bus, Train

Medical Expenses

Medical Providers:

Polyclinics, Private

Clinics (GPs),

Hospitals)

Meals

S$5 / meal

Phone Bills

S$25 / month

Page 59: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

L AW S & R E G U L AT I O N S

Relevant Laws

Alcohol Abuse Any offences while being intoxicated (drunk) is punishable under the law. Drunk driving is a

serious offence.

Driving All drivers must be in possession of a valid Singapore driving license and the vehicle must be

insured

Drugs Possession of controlled drugs is presumed to be for trafficking, an offence which can carry

death penalty.

Littering Littering, spitting and vandalism (with graffiti) in public areas are serious offences

Employment International students are not permitted to engage in any form of employment or attend an

industrial attachment/internship programme, whether paid or unpaid, without a valid work

pass issued by Ministry of Manpower in Singapore.

Smoking Smoking in specific public places and indoor restaurants is prohibited.

Traffic Jay-walking is an offence.

Immigration All International students studying in Singapore must have a valid passport and a Student

Pass from ICA (Immigration and Checkpoint Authority)

Page 60: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

L AW S & R E G U L AT I O N S

No Smoking

in specific public areas

No Littering

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Traffic Rules

Immigration Rules

https://www.lta.gov.sg

https://www.ica.gov.sg/

https://www.cnb.gov.sg/

http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking

Page 61: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

U S E F U L G O V E R N M E N T

W E B S I T E S

Committee for Private Education (CPE)

For more details on Fee Protection Scheme, Standard PEI - Student Contract and Dispute Resolution, please visit

www.ssg.gov.sg

Should you have specific queries on information not found on the SSG website, you may contact CPE directly

through their One Call Centre at 6785 5785 or at https://portal.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/feedback.

Page 62: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

CONTACT

US

Page 63: W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G STUDENT ORIENTATION ... · & HANDBOOK W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G As of 31 January 2020 S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S

A D D R E S S

6 Raff les Boulevard

#03-142/143/144

Singapore 039594

O U R H O U R S

Weekdays

12pm – 9pm

Weekends

10am – 8pm

O U R C O N T A C T

6884 3611 / 9856 0487

[email protected]

School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd (199103776M)