Mode of Instruction
NAFA Foundation Programme
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. Lecturers employ a variety of teaching strategies and methods according to the needs of each module. Students are expected to attend every lesson as scheduled, either in the form of lectures, tutorials, discussions, demonstrations, practical exercises, field activities, e-learning, or any of these combinations.
Diploma Programmes
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. Lecturers employ a variety of teaching strategies and methods according to the needs of each module. Students are expected to attend every lesson as scheduled, either in the form of lectures, tutorials, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, field activities, classroom practice or e-learning.
Offered in collaboration with the University of the Arts London (UAL)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Design Practice
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fine Art
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. Lecturers employ a variety of teaching strategies and methods according to the needs of each module. Students are expected to attend every lesson as scheduled, either in the form of lectures, tutorials, discussions, demonstrations, case-studies, practical exercises/classes, seminars, workshops, rehearsals, productions, laboratory/studio-based practice, screenings, field activities or e-learning/web-based interactions, which vary depending on the programme.
Offered in collaboration with the Royal College of Music (RCM)
Bachelor of Music (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Instrumental & Vocal Teaching
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. Lecturers employ a variety of teaching strategies and methods according to the needs of each module. Students are expected to attend every lesson as scheduled, in the form of one-to-one lesson (in Principal, Second and Related Study), masterclasses, practical workshops, orchestras, ensembles and choirs, small group seminars, lectures, tutorials, observation visits, teaching practicum, and web-based interactions such as video conferencing/presentations, teaching webinars and (pedagogical) workshops, online lectures/seminars and live-streaming of students’ recitals.
Master of Composition
Master of Performance
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. Lecturers employ a variety of teaching strategies and methods according to the needs of each module. These include individual lessons, lectures and seminars, tutorials, masterclasses, concerts, student presentations, independent study, observation visits, workshops, and rehearsals. Besides the use of iLEARN, NAFA’s Learning Management System (Canvas), a range of new online/technology-enhanced methods will also be implemented to offer students additional learning flexibility and access to expertise and new audiences. Examples include individual supervision for projects/assignments via video conferencing, individual coaching for preparation of recital exams, webinars, workshops and masterclasses with overseas guest lecturers, including RCM professors, online lectures/seminars for elective modules, and live-streaming of students’ recitals.
University of the Arts Singapore (UAS) - NAFA Degrees
Lessons may be delivered face-to-face on campus or facilitated online. A variety of teaching strategies and methods are used for the different needs of each module.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Biophilic Design
Various learning and teaching methods include technical inductions and workshops, individual or group tutorials and critiques, formative and summative critique sessions by industry experts, group and collaborative projects, interdisciplinary projects, Co-Design Project with industry and institution partners, internship, field trips and visits, masterclasses, independent study, one-to-one tutorial support, online learning, student discussions and presentations, lectures and seminars, studio practice, overseas immersion, professional development, and self and peer assessments.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Chinese Theatres
Various learning and teaching methods include workshops, rehearsals, productions, practical classes, laboratory/studio-based practice, screenings, lectures, seminars, tutorials, and web-based interactions. Student-led, self-directed, and collaborative learning are facilitated by lecturers and professional practitioners.
Master of Fine Arts Fine Art
Various learning and teaching methods include regular one-to-one tutorials, studio critiques, group discussions, workshops, presentations, and monthly studio seminars/lectures. Peer and collaborative learning are fundamental to the programme. Key to the MFA delivery are the X-disciplinary labs and incubator spaces for students, staff, and invited prolific art practitioners of diverse fields and disciplines to convene around specific topic(s) of interest. A series of dedicated Master Ateliers and skill-based workshops will also be available for students to deepen their mastery of specific subjects and techniques. There are no taught modules on the programme.