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DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TEACHING

The Diploma in Music Teaching course aims to develop relevant and broad- Learning Outcomes:
based instrumental teaching and performing skills in music educators.
• Develop fundamental skills and
Faculty-based activities include Gamelan ensemble, chorus, composing with strategies for music teaching
a sequencer, Dalcroze/Kodaly workshops and an introduction to conducting
and music therapy. Core modules in contextual studies, aural and musicianship • Demonstrate functional
skills, stylistic studies, professional skills such as career skills, and performance abilities in keyboard,
instrumental/vocal teaching skills, provide support and depth to your study. voice, guitar, and percussion
instruments in the music
Music education and pedagogy classes are taught at the National Institute education context
of Education (NIE). Beyond your music studies, you will develop transferable
skills such as communication and information technology. • Integrate musical ideas to
communicate the creative
When you successfully complete the Diploma in Music Teaching at NAFA, aspects of music-making
you may apply to NIE and study for an additional year for a Diploma in Music
Education. There, you will apply the knowledge and music skills acquired to • Curate opportunities for group
different modes of classroom learning and through teaching practice. performances through regular
ensemble experiences
If you aspire to become a MOE teacher apply directly to MOE in January
2019, by visiting https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/teacher-training- • Communicate effectively
schemes-for-art-music-and-chinese#art-music. If selected, you will receive knowledge and understanding
full funding for your three-year course at NAFA and one-year course at NIE, of music education in various
plus a monthly allowance. Upon completion of the NIE training, you will serve professional contexts
a five-year bond teaching music programmes in primary schools. • Cultivate critical and reflective
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processes to find the relevance
of music in the community

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC

The Diploma in Music course centres around weekly lessons for Learning Outcomes:
your principal study instrument. Faculty-based activities include duo, • Develop artistic expression in
chamber, ensemble and orchestral training that provide performance performance through technical
opportunities. Vocal students will take Italian, German and French competence and stylistic understanding
language classes. Students focusing on composing will have classes
in instrumentation, gamelan, music technology, composing for screen • Integrate musical ideas to communicate
media, and orchestration. the creative aspects of music-making
Core modules in contextual studies, aural and musicianship skills, • Curate opportunities of group
stylistic studies, professional skills such as career skills, and performances through regular
instrumental/vocal teaching skills, provide support and depth to ensemble experiences
your study. Beyond music studies, you will develop a transferable
skill set that includes communication and information technology. • Build an entrepreneurial mindset in
project-led collaborations
• Communicate effective knowledge
and understanding of music in various
professional contexts
S CH O O L O F MU S IC • Cultivate critical and reflective
processes to find the relevance
of music in the community

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