Course details
The diploma focuses on three main areas of study: Composition, Performance and Pedagogy. Our modules are primarily based on practice and application, and informed by both Asian and Western perspectives. Upon completion the programme, you will be able to demonstrate competency in contemporary dance approaches related to your area of study.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform contemporary dance and/or ballet skills proficiently and artistically
- Demonstrate competence in one or more somatic practices
- Appreciate Asian dance and movement forms/practices
- Value interdisciplinary and intercultural collaborations
- Be proficient in at least one of the following areas: performance, composition, or pedagogy
COURSE MODULES
- ACR1000 Language Arts
- ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
- ACR3000 Career Skills
- DDN1101 Dance History of the West* ***
- DDN1110 Dance Improvisation Fundamentals
- DDN1111 Dance Production Fundamentals***
- DDN1112 Ballet Technique IA***
- DDN1114 Contemporary Dance Technique IA***
- DDN1117 Western Mind-Body Practices IA ***
- DDN1118 Asian Mind-Body Practices IA
- DDN1131 Specialised Techniques – Ballet IA
- p Specialised Techniques – Contemporary IA
- DDN1133 Dance Performance – Ballet IA
- DDN1134 Dance Performance – Contemporary IA
- DDN1135 Dance Performance – Contemporary Asian IA
- DDN1136 Dance Performance – Competition IA
- DDN1137 Dance Performance – Student Work IA
- DDN1151 Dance Anatomy***
- DDN1201 Dance History of Asia* ***
- DDN1212 Ballet Technique IB***
- DDN1214 Contemporary Dance Technique IB***
- DDN1216 Dance Improvisation Explorations***
- DDN1217 Western Mind-Body Practices IB ***
- DDN1218 Asian Mind-Body Practices IB
- DDN1231 Specialised Techniques – Ballet IB
- DDN1232 Specialised Techniques – Contemporary IB
- DDN1233 Dance Performance – Ballet IB
- DDN1234 Dance Performance – Contemporary IB
- DDN1235 Dance Performance – Contemporary Asian IB
- DDN1236 Dance Performance – Competition IB
- DDN1237 Dance Performance – Student Work IB
- DDN1251 Dance Kinesiology***
- DDN2112 Ballet Technique IIA***
- DDN2113 Ballet Technique IIA2
- DDN2114 Contemporary Dance Technique IIA***
- DDN2115 Contemporary Dance Technique IIA2
- DDN2116 Dance Composition Fundamentals***
- DDN2117 Western Mind-Body Practices IIA
- DDN2118 Asian Mind-Body Practices IIA
- DDN2119 Music and Dance***
- DDN2131 Specialised Techniques – Ballet IIA
- DDN2132 Specialised Techniques – Contemporary IIA
- DDN2133 Dance Performance – Ballet IIA
- DDN2134 Dance Performance – Contemporary IIA
- DDN2135 Dance Performance – Contemporary Asian IIA
- DDN2136 Dance Performance – Competition IIA
- DDN2137 Dance Performance – Student Work IIA
- DDN2139 Asian Dance and Movement IIA
- DDN2152 Dance Teaching Introduction***
- DDN2153 Dance Movement Therapy Introduction
- DDN2211 Dance Production Design***
- DDN2212 Ballet Technique IIB***
- DDN2213 Ballet Technique IIB2
- DDN2214 Contemporary Dance Technique IIB***
- DDN2215 Contemporary Dance Technique IIB2
- DDN2216 Dance Composition Explorations***
- DDN2217 Western Mind-Body Practices IIB
- DDN2218 Asian Mind-Body Practices IIB
- DDN2219 Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- DDN2231 Specialised Techniques – Ballet IIB
- DDN2232 Specialised Techniques – Contemporary IIB
- DDN2233 Dance Performance – Ballet IIB
- DDN2234 Dance Performance – Contemporary IIB
- DDN2235 Dance Performance – Contemporary Asian IIB
- DDN2236 Dance Performance – Competition IIB
- DDN2237 Dance Performance – Student Work IIB
- DDN2239 Asian Dance and Movement IIB
- DDN2252 Dance Teaching Fundamentals
- DDN2253 Dance Movement Therapy Fundamentals
- DDN3020 Project
- DDN3021 Industrial Attachment (60-80 Hours)
- DDN3112 Ballet Technique IIIA***
- DDN3113 Ballet Technique IIIA2
- DDN3114 Contemporary Dance Technique IIIA***
- DDN3115 Contemporary Dance Technique IIIA2
- DDN3116 Dance Composition Development***
- DDN3117 Western Mind-Body Practices IIIA
- DDN3118 Asian Mind-Body Practices IIIA
- DDN3119 Dance Research Methods***
- DDN3131 Specialised Techniques - Ballet IIIA
- DDN3132 Specialised Techniques - Contemporary IIIA
- DDN3133 Dance Performance - Ballet IIIA
- DDN3134 Dance Performance - Contemporary IIIA
- DDN3135 Dance Performance - Contemporary Asian IIIA
- DDN3136 Dance Performance - Competition IIIA
- DDN3137 Dance Performance - Student Work IIIA
- DDN3139 Asian Dance and Movement IIIA
- DDN3152 Dance Teaching Observation/Practice
- DDN3153 Dance Movement Therapy Observation/Practice
- DDN3211 Dance Production Management***
- DDN3212 Ballet Technique IIIB***
- DDN3213 Ballet Technique IIIB2
- DDN3214 Contemporary Dance Technique IIIB***
- DDN3215 Contemporary Dance Technique IIIB2
- DDN3216 Dance Composition Final Work***
- DDN3217 Western Mind-Body Practices IIIB
- DDN3218 Asian Mind-Body Practices IIIB
- DDN3219 Dance Research Project***
- DDN3231 Specialised Techniques - Ballet IIIB
- DDN3232 Specialised Techniques - Contemporary IIIB
- DDN3233 Dance Performance - Ballet IIIB
- DDN3234 Dance Performance - Contemporary IIIB
- DDN3235 Dance Performance - Contemporary Asian IIIB
- DDN3236 Dance Performance - Competition IIIB
- DDN3237 Dance Performance - Student Work IIIB
- DDN3239 Asian Dance and Movement IIIB
- DDN3252 Dance Teaching Practice
- DDN3253 Dance Movement Therapy Practice
- DDN1103 Popular Dance Techniques IA*
- DDN1104 Ballroom Dance Techniques IA*
- DDN1109 Asian Dance and Movement IA*
- DDN1203 Popular Dance Techniques IB*
- DDN1204 Ballroom Dance Techniques IB*
- DDN1209 Asian Dance and Movement IB*
- DDN2102 Dance Appreciation*
- DDN2103 Popular Dance Techniques IIA*
- DDN2104 Ballroom Dance Techniques IIA*
- DDN2202 Culture and the Arts* ***
- DDN2203 Popular Dance Techniques IIB*
- DDN2204 Ballroom Dance Techniques IIB*
- DDN3103 Popular Dance Techniques IIIA*
- DDN3104 Ballroom Dance Techniques IIIA*
- DDN3203 Popular Dance Techniques IIIB*
- DDN3204 Ballroom Dance Techniques IIIB*
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:
- Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
- Educational Qualification
- Language Proficiency
- Special Factor in recognition of the applicants’ achievements relevant to the course
Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the educational qualifications stated.
- Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
- Educational Qualifications - Singapore
- Educational Qualifications - International
- Language Proficiency
- Special Factor
- Age Requirement
- Applicants with Special Educational Needs
POTENTIAL CAREERS
Upon completion of this course, you may look forward to the following career options:
- Creator / Choreographer
- Dance Administrator
- Dance Movement Therapist
- Dance Production Member
- Dance Researcher/Writer
- Dance Teacher/Instructor
- Performer / Dancer
Course Location
About Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts
NAFA currently has eight Departments: 3D Design, Arts Management and Education, Design and Media, Fine Art, Fashion Studies, Dance, Music and Theatre. The Academy conducts a comprehensive range of full-time diploma courses and delivers degree programmes in partnership with reputable universities from Singapore and the UK. Courses are taught by an international faculty of academics and leading arts practitioners who are passionate about imparting lifelong skills in the arts. Courses are designed to enable students to think critically, creatively and independently and at the same time master important technical skills in a disciplined and structured pace. Engagement and partnerships with industry, the arts community and cultural organisations are regular features and part of the learning process to help our students acquire a repertoire of complex skills-set and knowledge.
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