Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Performance Making

Through an audition that consists of three (3) components – Solo Performance (online submission), Interview, and Workshop (in-person session), we look for:

• Passion for the performing arts
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the course
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives
• An aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally
• Aptitude for creative problem solving
• Technical/artistic acumen

Audition

1. Solo Performance (online submission)

Applicants are expected to perform a monologue that has been learnt by heart, taken from a published playtext (2-3 minutes), or a dance solo (1.5 minutes) choreographed either by the applicant or by someone else. Through the presentation of a solo performance piece, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Technical/artistic acumen.
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.

Monologue (Theatre Specialism)

• Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity.
• Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
• Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone.

Dance Solo (Dance Specialism)

• Technique - coordination, control and alignment.
• Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality.
• Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch.

Guidelines for Video Recording and Submission:

• The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your performance. Do not edit the audio/visual of your recording.
• The camera should be stationary for the performance.
• The recording should show you in full body.
• The recording should be uploaded at https://pss.nafa.edu.sg/ at least 2 days before the in-person Interview and Workshop Audition.
• Allowed video file types are .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3 and the maximum file size is 200 MB.

2. Interview (In-Person Session)

Guidelines for Interview and Workshop In-Person Audition:

• The audition may take up to 2 hours.
• Wear comfortable clothing that would allow for ease of movement.

Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study ‘performance making’ during the interview and share any relevant experience. Through the interview, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Passion for the performing arts.
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the course.
• Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work.

3. Workshop (In-Person Session)

Applicants are expected to participate fully in the interactive workshop. Through the workshop, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
• Aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are one or a combination of the following qualifications:

Entry into the first year (any one of the following):

• Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
  GCE A-Level students in their final year of study may use their mid-year examination results to apply for the degree Early Admission Exercise (EAE).


• Polytechnic Diploma (Singapore)
  Graduating Diploma students from a local Polytechnic may apply for the Degree EAE with their latest cumulative GPA and examination results.


• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
  Graduating IB students may use their mid-year examination results to apply for the Degree EAE.


• Equivalent of Year 12 qualification (e.g. Senior High School Leaving Certificate Examination, National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), also known as “Gao-kao” in China.)
  Current Year 12 students may use their mid-year examination results to apply for the Degree EAE.

• A relevant Diploma from NAFA, local Polytechnics, Lasalle College of the Arts, or other recognised institutions.
  *Diploma transcript must indicate passing grades in equivalent modules in NAFA’s Diploma
  
  Graduating student from local Polytechnics may apply for the Degree EAE with their latest cumulative GPA and examination results.

• GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
• Certificate and Academic Transcript for Polytechnic Diploma
• IB Diploma and Transcript
• Final Result Slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement

• Related academic or work experience
• The quality of the personal statement
• A strong academic or other professional references
• A combination of these factors

All classes are taught in English. If English was not the applicant’s primary medium of instruction throughout his or her school education, the applicant must provide evidence at enrolment of the following: IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Click here for other acceptable English language qualifications.

Applicants should be 18 years of age or older in the year of admission to Year 1.

At NAFA, we are committed to providing full and equal educational opportunities to all students. The Academy firmly believes that every individual deserves a supportive learning environment. Applicants are invited to inform us in advance of any specific needs, and/or type of physical facilities or support you might require. Please include this information in your application form, supplemented with the relevant medical reports. This will allow us to plan the appropriate learning support for you. 

^Compulsory unless the student chooses to opt-out, subject to NAFA’s Office of Student Care (OSC)’s evaluation on the medical insurance coverage
#Refundable only if international Student’s Pass application is rejected by ICA

Miscellaneous Fees refer to any additional fees, which are collected only when the need arises.

For more information on payment, please refer to the links below:

• •   Payment Method
• •   Refund Policy

Undergraduate courses offered by NAFA are funded by Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and exempted from the Fee Protection Scheme under the Edutrust requirements of the Committee for Private Education (CPE) with effect from the term commencing on 2 Jan 2022.

NAFA students taking full-time programs are covered by a medical insurance scheme that provides 24-hour annual coverage of up to S$20,000 per student for hospitalisation and medical treatments in government and restructured hospitals in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in school-related activities), throughout the course duration.

Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or non-Student’s Pass international students who are protected by their own insurance coverage in Singapore can opt-out from the scheme arranged by the academy if the preceding condition holds. Student’s Pass holders are not allowed to opt-out of the insurance scheme. Students who wish to opt-out from the medical insurance scheme must submit copy of their medical insurance policy together with their Student Contract.

Please call the Office of Student Care at 6512 6142 or email [email protected] for enquiries regarding medical insurance claims or application to opt-out from the medical insurance scheme.