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T H E N A FA E X P ER I EN CE

FACULTY and Theatre students are given the University of Central Lancashire OVERSEAS LEARNING Overseas Immersion Programmes or performance projects where
opportunity to develop their teaching EXPERIENCE they will gain invaluable practical
NAFA is committed to achieving skills to nurture the next generation The University of Central Overseas immersion programmes or industry experience.
excellence in our pedagogy. Our of arts practitioners. Lancashire is gaining international Having an overseas learning comprise lectures and/or hands-on
faculty consists of experts and reputation as one of the UK’s most experience is one of the key project work/workshops/industry NAFA’s School of Music, for
professional local and international Entrepreneurship@NAFA, aims to innovative universities. It offers highlights of an education at visits/field trips which are conducted instance, has been collaborating
specialists who are dedicated to encourage a spirit of exploration and degrees from Bachelor’s to Doctoral NAFA. Visits to educational at institutes of higher learning with the Tainan National University
student-centric learning. Their innovation in our students. Through level through its 16 academic institutions and events overseas overseas during the school vacation. of the Arts in Taiwan on the
NAFA-Tainan University of the
expertise and dedication to student various programmes and events, schools and has an established are organised for students to gain Through such programmes, students Arts voice Recital project annually,
development in turn inspire students students are given the opportunity reputation for research, with global exposure to new ideas and have the opportunity to interact with where a joint recital is put up by
to pursue a lifelong passion in the to develop entrepreneurial skills, as 11 research areas rated world- innovations in their fields, as well and be taught by faculty members the students from both institutions,
arts and become confident leaders well as collaborate and network with leading in the Research as to foster multi-cultural of the host institution, gain insights and practices in teaching and
in their chosen field. peers and industry partners. from industry experts and learn learning of the performing arts
Assessment Exercise. integration and collaboration. more about other cultures. Students are exchanged.
CURRICULUM INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING University of East London Study Trips will attain credits towards their
NAFA diploma upon completion of Student Exchange Programmes
NAFA has a rigorous and practice- NAFA maintains strong links With 17,000 students from more Study trips organised at the course the programme.
led curriculum which allows students and works actively with creative than 120 countries, the University or module level complement Since 2016, NAFA’s School of Art Student exchange programmes
to build a solid foundation while industry partners to offer our of East London is one of the classroom teaching by giving & Design has offered the overseas give students the opportunity
nurturing their creative attitudes and students opportunities for industrial UK’s most diverse and fastest students the exposure to industries immersion programme at the to experience different learning
environments, which will broaden
critical thinking skills. Our curriculum attachments/internships, industry/ growing universities. It has a and experts in areas relevant to Beijing Institute of Technology and their outlook and approach to
focuses on in-depth learning community projects and teaching strong track-record in widening their course of study. Such trips aim Xiamen University of Technology the arts, and help them develop
while allowing students to choose practice. Such industry-based participation and working with to broaden students’ perspectives in China as an elective in its valuable life skills and an
electives across disciplines based learning enhances the career industry, and is renowned for its and provide them with a better curriculum for first year students. awareness and appreciation of
on their personal interests. Through pathways of our students and contribution to social, cultural and understanding and appreciation of NAFA’s School of Music and Dance other cultures. Upon completion
individual and group assessments, prepares them for their future economic development, especially their field of study. Programme have also introduced of the programme, students will
students learn to problem-solve and careers. Students also find fulfilment through research. Past study trips include visits to the an overseas immersion elective be granted module exemptions
are encouraged to be self-directed in their personal, intellectual and World Expo Exhibition and Venice in their curriculum in 2018, which for their NAFA diploma.
was conducted at the Central
learners where they take active artistic development when they University of Essex Biennale in Italy; Chulalongkorn Conservatory of Music in Beijing, NAFA’s 3D Design Programme,
responsibility for their own learning. participate in projects that engage University in Thailand; Victorian China and the Northern School has a student exchange
with the community. Organisations Established over 50 years ago, the programme with King Mongkut’s
The NAFA curriculum builds upon which we have collaborated with University of Essex has gained a College of the Arts in Australia; of Contemporary Dance in Leeds, University of Technology Thonburi
our rich cultural heritage that include Walt Disney Studios, A*STAR, global reputation for pioneering ASEAN Theatre Festival in England respectively. (KMUTT) in Thailand where 3D
promotes a spirit of innovation and Resorts World Sentosa, the National research which helps change lives. Nanning, China; Guangzhou and Collaborative Projects Design diploma students spend
artistic imagination in Southeast Gallery Singapore and National Rated second in the UK for student Hong Kong for fabric sourcing, up to one semester at KMUTT
Asia. In particular, Interdisciplinary University Hospital. satisfaction, the university provides factory tours and market study; NAFA’s strategic partnerships reading modules, working on
Studies is a unique feature of our a research-led education which Angkor Wat as well as various with international institutions projects with Thai students and
curriculum that has an emphasis PARTNER UNIVERSITIES equips students with the curiosity Southeast Asian countries for overseas provide students with lecturers and engaging in activities
on Southeast Asian arts, history NAFA currently collaborates with and capability for personal and interdisciplinary projects on the opportunity to collaborate with to learn about Thailand’s society
Southeast Asian puppetry.
and culture. With the collaboration four universities in the United professional success. peers on research, art and design and values.
between NAFA’s Institute of Kingdom (UK) – University of
Southeast Asian Arts (ISEAA) and Central Lancashire, University of Royal College of Music, London
the Academic Schools, students are East London, University of Essex The Royal College of Music (RCM),
offered a platform to work together, and The Royal College of Music, London is a renowned conservatoire
experiment with ideas and innovate London – to offer top-up Bachelor
across disciplines. with Honours degree courses. that has trained musicians for
international careers. With over 800
With industry-based learning built Our collaboration with the students studying at undergraduate,
into the curriculum, students are Singapore University of Social masters and doctoral level, the
able to gain broader perspectives, Sciences (SUSS) also allows our RCM is a community of talented
develop problem-solving skills and Design & Media diploma graduates musicians where excellence,
learn about social responsibility. We to pursue a Bachelors Visual individuality, creativity and diversity
work closely with industry partners Communication with Business are prized.
to allow students to embark on degree at SUSS. Through these
industrial attachments/internships collaborations, NAFA enables our
and/or industry/community projects. diploma graduates to further their
In addition, Dance, Fine Art, Music academic and creative pursuits.
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