Course details
Faculty-based activities include duo, chamber, ensembleand orchestral training—all providing you with performance opportunities. Vocal students take Italian, German and French language classes, and students focusing on composing will have classes in music technology and improvisation. Core modules in historical studies (with specialised pathways for Western or Chinese instruments), practical musicianship-stylistic studies, aural and professional skills such as instrumental/vocal teaching, all provide support and depth to your study. Beyond your music studies, you will also develop a transferable skill set that includes communication and information technology.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn the ropes of what it means to be a professional composer, instrumental or vocal performers
- Acquire the skills and knowledge to bring them to the threshold of professional standards
- 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
- DMU1112 Inpidual Studies IA
- DMU1122 Aural & Fundamentals in Musicianship I
- DMU1141 Faculty Studies IA
- DMU1211 Inpidual Studies IB
- DMU1222 Aural & Fundamentals in Musicianship II
- DMU1241 Faculty Studies IB
- DMU2112 Inpidual Studies IIA
- DMU2121 Aural & Practical Musicianship I
- DMU2141 Faculty Studies IIA
- DMU2211 Inpidual Studies IIB
- DMU2221 Aural & Practical Musicianship II
- DMU2241 Faculty Studies IIB
- DMU3112 Inpidual Studies IIIA
- DMU3122 Practical Musicianship III
- DMU3141 Faculty Studies IIIA
- DMU3191 Instrumental & Vocal Teaching and Outreach IA
- DMU3211 Inpidual Studies IIIB
- DMU3221 Stylistic Studies
- DMU3241 Faculty Studies IIIB
- DMU3291 Instrumental & Vocal Teaching and Outreach IB
- 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*
- DMU1042 Instrumental Studies: Gamelan*
- DMU1051 Key Skills in Learning and Technology*
- DMU1059 Gamelan Ensemble I*
- DMU2011 Second Study I*
- DMU2012 Related Study I*
- DMU2031 Historical Project*
- 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
- DMU3063 Introduction to Conducting*
- DMU3091 Music Workshop*
- DMU3092 Introduction to Music Therapy*
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:
- Accompanist
- Administrator for Music School
- Band Director
- Choral Director
- Composer / Arranger
- Conductor
- Music Reviewer
- Music Teacher
- Orchestra Player
- Performer
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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