Course details
The Diploma in Music Teaching was developed for the MOE Music Teacher Training Scheme for GCE ‘O’ Level holders. final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE), then graduate with a Diploma in Music Teaching from NAFA, and a Diploma in Music Education from NIE. Upon completion of the course, you will be deployed to teach Music in Singapore secondary schools.
Key Takeaways from course
- Acquire inpidual skills and specialist interests that will help them to establish themselves in the music teaching profession
- Have the skills to explore music as a practical and creative activity in education
- Be able to respond flexibly to changing professional expectations and demands, and within broader musical, cultural, interdisciplinary and economic perspectives
COURSE MODULES
- ACR1000 Language Arts
- ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
- ACR3000 Career Skills
- DMU1191 First Study IA
- DMU1192 Minor Study IA
- DMU1122 Aural & Fundamentals in Musicianship I
- DMU1141 Faculty Studies IA
- DMU1291 First Study IB
- DMU1292 Minor Study IB
- DMU1222 Aural & Fundamentals in Musicianship II
- DMU1241 Faculty Studies IB
- DMU1042 Instrumental Studies: Gamelan
- DMU1044 Instrumental Studies: Western Percussion
- DMU2191 First Study IIA
- DMU2192 Minor Study IIA
- DMU2121 Aural & Practical Musicianship I
- DMU2141 Faculty Studies IIA
- DMU2195 Principles & Foundation of Music Education I
- DMU2291 First Study IIB
- DMU2292 Minor Study IIB
- DMU2221 Aural & Practical Musicianship II
- DMU2241 Faculty Studies IIB
- DMU2296 Music Practices in the Classroom I
- DMU3191 First Study IIIA
- DMU3192 Minor Study IIIA
- DMU3122 Practical Musicianship III
- DMU3141 Faculty Studies IIIA
- DMU3193 Instrumental & Vocal Teaching and Outreach IA
- DMU3195 Principles & Foundation of Music Education II
- DMU3291 First Study IIIB
- DMU3292 Minor Study IIIB
- DMU3222 Stylistic Studies
- DMU3241 Faculty Studies IIIB
- DMU3293 Instrumental & Vocal Teaching and Outreach IB
- DMU3296 Music Practices in the Classroom II
- DMU1161 Historical Studies IA: Western Music 1680 to 1750*
- DMU1162 Historical Studies IA: Chinese Folksongs*
- DMU1261 Historical Studies IB: Western Music Mid-18th Century to Early 19th Century*
- DMU1262 Historical Studies IB: Western Music Appreciation*
- DMU2161 Historical Studies IIA: Western Music Early 19th Century*
- DMU2162 Historical Studies IIA: Chinese Instrumental Music*
- DMU2261 Historical Studies IIB: Western Music Late 19th Century & Southeast Asian Music*
- DMU2262 Historical Studies IIB: Chinese Opera & Southeast Asian Music*
- DMU3161 Historical Studies IIIA: Western Music Since 1900*
- DMU3162 Historical Studies IIIA: Chinese Music Since 1900*
- DMU3263 Historical Studies IIIB: Asian and Southeast Asian composers*
- DMU1041 Instrumental Studies: Guitar*
- DMU1043 Instrumental Studies: Chinese Percussion*
- DMU1051 Key Skills in Learning and Technology*
- DMU1059 Gamelan Ensemble I*
- DMU2011 Second Study I*
- DMU2012 Related Study I*
- DMU2031 Historical Project I*
- DMU2032 Interdisciplinary Project*
- DMU2051 Chinese Ensemble I*
- DMU2052 Guitar Ensemble I*
- DMU2053 Symphonic Wind Ensemble I*
- DMU2054 Orchestra I*
- DMU2055 Chorus I*
- DMU2059 Gamelan Ensemble II*
- DMU2061 Performance Project I*
- DMU2091 Ensemble Training & Direction*
- DMU3011 Second Study II*
- DMU3012 Related Study II*
- DMU3051 Chinese Ensemble II*
- DMU3052 Guitar Ensemble II*
- DMU3053 Symphonic Wind Ensemble II*
- DMU3054 Orchestra II*
- DMU3055 Chorus II*
- DMU3061 Performance Project II*
- DMU3062 Composition for Theatre*
- DMU3091 Music Workshop*
- DMU3093 School Opera Project*
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:
- Music Teacher
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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