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on Southeast Asian arts, history PARTNER UNIVERSITIES University of Central Lancashire University of Essex
and culture. With the collaboration NAFA currently collaborates with
between NAFA’s Institute of four universities in the United The University of Central Established over 50 years ago, the
Southeast Asian Arts (ISEAA) and Kingdom (UK) – University of Lancashire is gaining international University of Essex has gained a
the Academic Schools, students Central Lancashire, University of reputation as one of the UK’s most global reputation for pioneering
are offered a platform to work East London, University of Essex innovative universities. It offers research which helps change lives.
together, experiment with ideas and The Royal College of Music, degrees from Bachelor’s to Named University of the Year
and innovate across disciplines. Doctoral level through its 16 (Times Higher Education Awards
London – to offer top-up Bachelor academic schools and has an 2018), the university provides a
Entrepreneurship@NAFA is another with Honours degree courses. established reputation for research, research-led education which
highlight of the NAFA experience Through these collaborations, with 11 research areas rated equips students with the curiosity
which aims to encourage a spirit our diploma graduates are able world-leading in the Research and capability for personal and
of exploration and innovation in to further their academic and Assessment Exercise. professional success.
our students. Through various creative pursuits.
programmes and events, students University of East London Royal College of Music, London
are given the opportunity to develop
entrepreneurial skills, as well as With 17,000 students from more The Royal College of Music
collaborate and network with than 120 countries, the University (RCM), London is a renowned
peers and industry partners. of East London is one of the conservatoire that has trained
UK’s most diverse and fastest musicians for international careers.
growing universities. It has a With over 800 students studying
INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING strong track record in widening at the undergraduate, masters
With an emphasis on industry- participation and working with and doctoral levels, the RCM is a
based learning in the curriculum, industries, and is renowned for its community of talented musicians
students are able to gain broader contribution to social, cultural and where excellence, individuality,
perspectives, develop problem- economic developments, especially creativity and diversity are prized.
solving skills and learn about social through research.
responsibility. NAFA maintains
strong connections and works
FACULTY CURRICULUM
actively with creative industry
NAFA is committed to achieving NAFA has a rigorous and practice- partners to offer our students
excellence in our pedagogy. led curriculum which prepares opportunities to embark on industrial
Our faculty consists of local students for a firm foundation while internships and/or community
and international professionals nurturing their creative attitudes and projects. Dance, Fine Art, Music
who are dedicated to student- critical thinking skills. Our curriculum and Theatre students also have the
centric learning. Their expertise focuses on in-depth learning opportunity to develop and hone
and dedication to student while allowing students to choose their teaching skills to nurture the
development in turn inspire electives across disciplines based next generation of arts practitioners.
students to pursue a lifelong on their personal interests. Through
passion in the arts and individual and group assessments, Such industry-based learning
become confident leaders students learn to problem-solve and enhances the career pathways
in their chosen field. are encouraged to be self-directed of our students and prepares them
learners where they take active for their future careers. Participation
responsibility for their own learning. in projects that engage with the
community also allows students
The NAFA curriculum builds upon to find fulfilment in their personal,
our rich cultural heritage that intellectual and artistic development.
promotes a spirit of innovation and Organisations we have collaborated
artistic imagination in Southeast with include Walt Disney Studios,
Asia. In particular, Interdisciplinary A*STAR, Resorts World Sentosa,
Studies is a unique feature of our the National Gallery Singapore
curriculum that has an emphasis and National University Hospital.

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