Diploma in Music Teaching

Music Teaching students establish a firm technical and musical foundation in their major instruments through technical studies and selected repertoire.

This minor study allows Music Teaching students to acquire and develop basic vocal techniques.

This module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, students develop planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with Year Tutor.

Students learn to experience and communicate music more meaningfully. This module focuses on basic theoretical knowledge and aural skills, including time signatures, basic chord progressions, sight singing, and melodic writing.

This module enables students to acquire a broad and informed knowledge of selected composers, compositions, and musical genres during the Age of Common Practice. Students will benefit from an orientation on basic characteristics in Baroque national styles and ideas, and be exposed to issues relevant to their Principal Study disciplines. In the Chinese Music Pathway, the module aims to equip students with the basic knowledge of the elements of Chinese music and to appreciate, understand, and analyze Chinese musical compositions.

This module provides students with the practical skills of playing Javanese Gamelan, from simple to slightly complex pieces, up to the level of Irama II.

This modules aims to equip students with basic information technology and study skills to support their music studies.

Music Teaching students continue to develop a firm technical and musical foundation in their principal study through technical studies and selected repertoire.

This minor study allows Music Teaching students to acquire and develop basic vocal techniques.

This module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, students develop planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with Year Tutor.

This module develops essential knowledge in fundamental four-part tonal harmonic language and score reading.

This module enables students to consolidate knowledge about selected composers, compositions, and musical genres in the First Viennese School. Students in Chinese Music Pathway gain an overview of stylistic periods of Western music history from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.

This module enriches students’ experience, exposure and understanding about musical performance, through projects that inform specific aspects in concert performance.

Through workshop participation, listening assignments, and weekly practice sessions, students develop skills to improvise in a range of harmonic and/or melodic styles individually and as part of a group.

Music Teaching students continue to develop a firm technical and musical skills in their major instruments through technical studies and selected repertoire. Students are encouraged to cultivate a methodical and structured approach to practicing.

This minor study allows Music Teaching students to acquire and develop basic guitar techniques.

This module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, students develop planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with Year Tutor.

This module continues to develop aural perception and musicianship skills in tonal harmony. Students learn theoretical musicianship through practical application.

Students extend their knowledge of European musical history in the 19 Century and gain a broad and informed awareness of selected composers, performers, musical genres and artistic ideas. Chinese instrumentalists explore the development of modern Chinese music from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present.

This module introduces the principles and practices of music education for the classroom. Students explore music as a practical and creative activity in education.

To enhance professional readiness, this module provides students with a broad overview of up-to-date professional development tools and strategies, and the industry practices and trends.

Music Teaching students continue to develop a firm technical and musical skills in their major instruments through technical studies and selected repertoire. Students are encouraged to cultivate a methodical and structured approach to practicing

This minor study allows Music Teaching students to acquire and develop basic guitar techniques.

This module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, students develop planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with Year Tutor.

This module improves on musicianship in musical structures and techniques from the 18th and 19th centuries. Students continue to develop theoretical musicianship through practical application.

Students broaden their knowledge of the history of Western music from the late 19th century to early 20th century, building an awareness of selected composers, performers, musical genres and artistic ideas. Students in Chinese Music Pathway explore the development of Chinese music in Singapore.

This module introduces musical activities for the primary school pupils. Students develop practical musical skills for classroom teaching.

This is a self-directed study on a subject of the student’s interest. Students develop a professional performance practice through project preparation.

This module allows students to complete a 2-to-4 week attachment with one of our partner universities overseas. These cultural exchanges serve to broaden experience and understanding of performance practices in different genres.

This module provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills in an authentic and practical situation, and to understudy working professionals where they gain industry skills and knowledge.

The module provides students with the opportunity to plan and execute a project with an external collaborator (client), bringing together their knowledge, skills and interests in an authentic experience.

The module provides students with the opportunity to practise effective teaching by applying their skills in teaching preparation, curriculum development and other practical matters.

Students develop critical and creative perceptions about music, broaden knowledge on musical repertoire, and cultivate informed judgement in their assessment and evaluation of performers and performances.

This module offers an introduction to Dalcroze method in music education, and aims to provide music students with techniques of facilitating music workshop to children in primary schools.

Based on the teaching approaches of Kodály, the course focuses on innovative methods, materials, and techniques of teaching general music to children in primary schools.

Students develop their musicality in this module, acquiring technical and interpretative skills in their major instruments or composition study.

Music Teaching students acquire and develop basic techniques in percussion instruments.

This module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, students develop planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with Year Tutor.

Students gain a factual and conceptual knowledge of 20th century music theory and the ability to compose and analyse such music using a variety of basic techniques.

This module explores aesthetic trends of Western classical music written since 1900. Students consider the broader historical and social circumstances in which musical works were created. Chinese instrumentalists gain an understanding of different styles and genres of the Chinese folksongs and folk music, and the issues relevant to their principal study disciplines.

This module covers generic pedagogical themes, including strategies for planning instrumental lessons and the assessment of student development and progress.

This module explores the issues raised in MU2193 in greater depth. Students learn about musical development in children, and explore music education within the wider educational context.

Students develop their musicality in this module, acquiring technical and interpretative skills in their major instruments or composition study.

Music Teaching students acquire and develop basic techniques in percussion instruments.

The Professional Studies module consists of a range of classes, rehearsals and performances tailored specifically to students’ areas of study. Additionally, the module aims to develop their planning, and self-assessment skills through the submission of Professional Development Plan and an interview with their Year Tutor.

Students learn the fundamentals of the harmonic practices of Western European music from the 17th to 19th century.

Students consider the broader issue of cultural nationalism and identity in the works of select Asian composers, and discuss the context of Western music in Asia from the early 1600s. The module also provides an insight into Southeast Asian music.

The lecture series and workshops prepare students for the outreach project. Students learn to teach through improvisation, and develop teamwork and organisational skills.

This module continues to examine topics covered in DMU2296. Students are taught the use of supplementary tools in classroom teaching, and music of non-Western cultures is explored.

This is a self-directed study on a subject of the student’s interest. Students develop a professional performance practice through project preparation.

This module provides students with the opportunity to apply their skills in a real and practical situation, and to understudy working professionals where they gain industry skills and knowledge.

The module provides students with the opportunity to plan and execute a project with an external collaborator (client), bringing together their knowledge, skills and interests in an authentic experience.

The module provides students with the opportunity to practise effective teaching by applying their skills in teaching preparation, curriculum development and other practical matters.

This module explores the science of gems: formation, history, physical properties, practical applications, and the methods and instruments used in the basic identification of the stones, colours and values.

Students are introduced to the basic principles of handling raw materials. They will also learn various methods and materials employed in the fundamental techniques of object making.

This cross-disciplinary elective introduces students to the design principles, ergonomic studies and material application in furniture design with the help of workshop practice, concept ideation and presentation.

This cross-disciplinary elective introduces students to the basic principles in interior design, with an emphasis on programming, space planning, colour scheme and furniture arrangement for residential design.

This module allows students to discover the framework and strategies of developing a successful brand expression through case studies and analysis. Students will develop a critical understanding of the social (cultures of consumption) and psychological (emotions in marketing) aspects integrated within the context, which will allow students to develop the ability to make good design decisions.

This module allows students to discover the framework and strategies of developing a successful brand expression through case studies and analysis. Students will develop a critical understanding of the social (cultures of consumption) and psychological (emotions in marketing) aspects integrated within the context, which will allow students to develop the ability to make good design decisions.

This module allows students to explore the different forms and functions of packaging design to provide packaging solutions that are appealing, functional and sustainable.

This module will expose students to Asian elements relating to fashion. Countries and topics covered include Malaysia/Indonesia (Kebaya), India (Sari), China (Cheong Sam and Qi Pao), Thailand (Traditional Court Uniform), Japan (Kimono) and Korea (Hanbok).

This module allows students to gain knowledge in designing the styles and costumes in theatre, film or television productions. They will be exposed to topics such as reading and analysis of scripts, creation of the mood and style for a production, communication with the Director, distinguishing of characters, and planning of costume plot.

Students will be introduced to various techniques of textile decoration, such as screen-printing and laser cutting to develop their own decorative textiles and prints.

This module explores the manipulation of fabrics through dyeing, shibori, bonding, embossing and weaving to create distinctive textiles.

Students are introduced to the basic tools, materials and techniques in watercolour and acrylic painting. Topics covered include still life and landscapes.

Students are introduced to the basic tools, materials and techniques in printmaking. Topics covered include mono-print, woodcut and simple stencil printing technique.

This module covers fundamental principles involved in bird and flower compositions, and the line drawing and painting techniques specific to Gong Bi.

This module helps students develop the visual and technical skills necessary for portrait and figure drawing. Students work in a variety of media, with an emphasis on charcoal.

This module provides an overview of New Media Art, from the 60s to the present. Students examine a variety of mediums ranging from video art, sound art to digital time-based media.

This cross-disciplinary elective allows non-Arts Management students to explore management concepts and practices that are relevant to the arts and culture industry. Basic yet essential knowledge and skills in management, including skills unique to arts management, are explored in this module, and students are encouraged to observe, analyse and apply these skills in the day-to-day practice of the arts. Students will learn essential arts management skills and apply them in planning and decision-making within the context of running an arts company or organising an arts event.

This cross-disciplinary elective aims to equip students with basic marketing knowledge and skills essential to all artists. Students will be introduced to the key concepts of marketing and how it is applied to the arts. Students will also learn what motivates audiences to support the arts as well as the basic skills in how to market and promote their artworks.

Speech Presentations is a course in writing and presenting speeches. It will impart skills that students need to present their ideas effectively in public. In a supportive classroom environment, students will learn to communicate their ideas effectively using verbal and written techniques.

This module will cover the full spectrum of communications in the workplace; this ranges from effective online correspondences, to report writing, and verbal communication skills.

This module will cover the different models of entrepreneurship in the arts industry, and strategies to succeed independently. Students are guided to create personal value and build a productive start-up in the arts with available resources (e.g., intelligence, insight, ethics, initiative and influence).

This module informs students with essential knowledge in setting up a business. Students develop business literacy through learning basic business principles and processes such as licensing, financial management, start-up operations, and consumer behaviour.

This module creates awareness in students of issues and trends in the arts scene, and develops critical thinking skills through problem-based learning.

This module is an open platform of at least 2 disciplines, designed to introduce students to identify shared concepts and methods of the various disciplines. It aims to expose students to insights of the various disciplines, and become competent to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

This module is an open platform of at least 2 disciplines, designed to introduce students to identify shared concepts and methods of the various disciplines. It aims to expose students to insights of the various disciplines, and become competent to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines.

This module is an open platform of at least 2 disciplines, designed to engage students in identifying shared concepts and methods of the various disciplines. It provides insights of the various disciplines through an interdisciplinary environment, and raise new questions using interdisciplinary perspectives.

This module is an open platform of at least 2 disciplines, designed to engage students in identifying shared concepts and methods of the various disciplines. It provides insights of the various disciplines through an interdisciplinary environment, and raise new questions using interdisciplinary perspectives.