Diploma In Fine Art

Course details

The Diploma in Fine Art provides you with the experience of contemporary art practice through a research based approach. Your learning journey is led by a team of art specialists and dedicated staff, who are committed to facilitating your personal, social, intellectual and artistic growth. Supported by field trips, exhibition production opportunities, and art forums, you will gain confidence in your artistic pursuit, and stay relevant in the contemporary art world as you engage with the creative communities including industrial partners set up by the Academy.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop skills in critical thinking, research- based practice and experiential learning
• Feel confident in working with both traditional and contemporary art practices
• Sharpen their artistic skills, develop their creative passion and channel their energy towards contributing to arts development
• Develop independent learning, thinking and art making

COURSE MODULES

• ACR1000 Language Arts
• ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
• ACR3000 Career Skills
• VAF1001 Drawing Fundamentals
• VAF1011 2D Fundamentals
• VAF1021 3D Fundamentals
• VAF1031 Creative Thinking
• VAF1041 Introduction to Visual Arts
• VAF1051 Arts In Practice
• DFA1241 Drawing
• DFA1242 Digital Media
• DFA1243 Investigating Art I
• DFA2151 Specialism Studies I
• DFA2101 Alternative Process I
• DFA2102 Investigating Art II
• DFA2251 Specialism Studies II
• DFA2201 Alternative Process II
• DFA2202 Investigating Art III
• DFA2203 History of Southeast Asian Art
• DFA3101 Research Methodologies: Drawing & Theory
• DFA3102 Studio Consultation I
• DFA3161 Contemporary Practice I
• DFA3201 Seminar Presentation
• DFA3202 Studio Consultation II
• DFA3261 Contemporary Practice II
• DFA1001 Introduction to Painting*
• DFA1002 Introduction to Chinese Ink Painting*
• DFA1003 Introduction to Printmaking*
• DFA1004 Introduction to Sculpture*
• DFA1005 Introduction to Ceramics*
• DFA1006 Introduction to Photography*
• DFA2001 Introduction to Calligraphy and Seal Engraving*
• DFA2002 Introduction to Gong Bi*
• DFA2003 Figure Drawing
• DFA2004 Landscape Drawing
• DFA2005 Digital and Time-based Media
• DFA3001 Asian Philosophy
• DFA3002 New Media Art

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
• Module Exemption
• Applicants with Special Educational Needs

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Upon completion of this course, you may look forward to the following career options:

• Art Administrator
• Art Consultant
• Art Photographer
• Art Service Provider
• Art Technician
• Artist
• Display Artist
• Fine Art Teacher
• Illustrator