Course details
The Theatre Diploma is a practice-focused course offering training in the key areas of performing. These key areas include: Acting, Voice, and Movement for actors. The practical nature of the course is augmented by modules that cover a wide range of related knowledge such as Theatre Appreciation, Technical Theatre, Drama education, as well as modules that offer students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding from a wide range of contemporary and traditional theatre/performance forms such as Asian Dance.
The aims of this course are to provide students with:
- Professional competence in Acting
- Foundational understanding of technical elements of Theatre and Design for Performance
- An appreciation of the historical, cultural and social significance of Theatre both locally and Internationally
- An understanding of the planning, process and implementation of drama education (teaching drama in schools)
What will I learn?
- Perform in a wide variety of contexts and styles in both live and recorded media
- Demonstrate skills in the technical/design preparation and execution of a theatre performance
- Articulate a thorough understanding of the history/context of local and international theatre styles, conventions and practices
- Engage critically as an audience member
- Teach drama at foundational level
- Converse and engage with directors and producers
- Display an all-round, mature and critical approach to the craft of making theatre
- Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively
COURSE MODULES
- ACR1000 Language Arts
- ACR2000 Singapore Arts Scene
- ACR3000 Career Skills
- DTH1111 Acting 1A
- DTH1112 Voice 1A
- DTH1113 Movement for Acting 1A
- DTH1114 Acting Practicum 1A
- DTH1121 Theatre Appreciation 1A
- DTH1122 Technical Theatre and Design 1A
- DTH1211 Acting 1B
- DTH1212 Voice 1B
- DTH1213 Movement for Acting 1B
- DTH1214 Acting Practicum 1B
- DTH1221 Theatre Appreciation 1B
- DTH1222 Technical Theatre and Design 1B
- DTH2111 Acting 2A
- DTH2112 Voice 2A
- DTH2113 Movement for Acting 2A
- DTH2114 Acting Practicum 2A
- DTH2121 Theatre Appreciation 2A
- DTH2122 Technical Theatre and Design 2A
- DTH2211 Acting 2B
- DTH2212 Voice 2B
- DTH2213 Movement for Acting 2B
- DTH2214 Acting Practicum 2B
- DTH2221 Theatre Appreciation 2B
- DTH2222 Technical Theatre and Design 2B
- DTH3111 Acting 3A
- DTH3112 Voice 3A
- DTH3113 Movement for Acting 3A
- DTH3114 Acting Practicum 3A
- DTH3121 Theatre Appreciation 3A
- DTH3122 Technical Theatre and Design 3A
- DTH3211 Acting 3B
- DTH3212 Voice 3B
- DTH3213 Movement for Acting 3B
- DTH3214 Acting Practicum 3B
- DTH3221 Theatre Appreciation 3B
- DTH3222 Technical Theatre and Design 3B
- DTH1001 Southeast Asian Theatre 1A*
- DTH1002 Western Dance 1A*
- DTH1003 Asian Dance 1A*
- DTH1004 Singing 1A*
- DTH1005 Southeast Asian Theatre 1B*
- DTH1006 Asian Dance 1B*
- DTH1007 Western Dance 1B*
- DTH1008 Singing 1B*
- DTH1009 Teacher Training for Speech and Drama 1*
- DTH2001 Southeast Asian Theatre 2A*
- DTH2002 Asian Dance 2A*
- DTH2003 Western Dance 2A*
- DTH2004 Singing 2A*
- DTH2005 Teacher Training for Speech and Drama 2*
- DTH2006 Southeast Asian Theatre 2B*
- DTH2007 Western Dance 2B*
- DTH2008 Asian Dance 2B*
- DTH2009 Singing 2B* 2 2
- DTH2010 Teacher Training for Speech and Drama 3*
- DTH3001 Western Dance 3A*
- DTH3002 Asian Dance 3A*
- DTH3003 Singing 3A*
- DTH3004 Teacher Training for Speech and Drama 4*
- DTH3005 Western Dance 3B*
- DTH3006 Asian Dance 3B*
- DTH3007 Singing 3B*
- DTH3008 Teacher Training for Speech and Drama 5*
- DTH3009 Industrial Attachment
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:
- Actor
- Director
- Drama Teacher/Facilitator
- Entertainer / Host / MC
- Technical Theatre Practitioner
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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