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ESTABLISHED IN 1938,
THE NANYANG ACADEMY
OF FINE ARTS (NAFA) IS
SINGAPORE’S PIONEER
ARTS EDUCATION
INSTITUTION, WELL-KNOWN
FOR GROOMING DIVERSE
ARTISTIC TALENTS.
Through industry-led practice and experiential
learning, NAFA nurtures creative talents who
lead at the forefront of both traditional and
contemporary art practices.
The academy offers full-time diploma and
degree courses through the School of Art &
Design comprising 3D Design, Design & Media,
Fashion Studies and Fine Art Programmes;
School of Arts Management, Dance & Theatre;
and School of Music. FACULTY PARTNER
NAFA has nurtured 13 Cultural Medallion Award A dedicated team of experts and UNIVERSITIES
recipients and 14 Young Artist Award winners specialists who inspire learning and
among prominent alumni who play integral roles in develop students to be confident Strong collaborations with
the arts and creative fields, in Singapore and abroad. leaders in their field. international universities that enable
our diploma graduates to further
their academic and creative pursuits
CURRICULUM in the arts.
A practice-led and industry-focused
curriculum which embraces OVERSEAS LEARNING
contemporary practice that leverage EXPERIENCE
on traditions and cultural heritage,
with the aim of nurturing creative
attitudes and critical thinking. Overseas programmes that allow
students to gain critical and
global exposure to new ideas
INDUSTRY-BASED and innovations in their field.
LEARNING
Authentic learning opportunities in
the form of industrial attachments/
internships, industry/community
projects and teaching practice,
through a strong network of
esteemed creative industry partners.