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DIPlOMA IN ArT TEAChING

The Diploma in Art Teaching is designed to nurture innovative art
teachers. The course adopts a comprehensive approach to art
teaching in two core disciplines: fine art and design. By integrating the
studio practices of art and design, as well as learning key processes of
art teaching and pedagogy, you are provided with a multi-perspective
understanding of art education. You will undertake a teaching practice
where you will apply the knowledge and art skills learnt to different
modes of learning. This integrated experience aims to foster your
artistic and intellectual development, enabling you to perform as an
effective educator in a variety of contexts.
When you successfully complete the Diploma in Art Teaching at
NAFA, you may apply to the National Institute of Education (NIE)
of Nanyang Technological University to spend an additional year
to obtain a Diploma in Art Education. At NIE, you will apply the
knowledge learnt and art skills acquired to different modes of learning Outcomes:
classroom learning.
• Acquire deep knowledge of various art
If you aspire to become a teacher with the Ministry of Education and design practices
(MOE), Singapore, you should apply directly to MOE in January
2018, by visiting https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/teacher- • Teach with confidence
training-schemes-for-art-music-and-chinese#art-music. If selected, • Communicate and facilitate better
you will receive full funding for your three-year course at NAFA and learning among students S c h o o l o f a r t & D e S i g n
one-year course at NIE, plus a monthly allowance. Upon completion
of the four-year training programme, you will serve a five-year bond • Be an effective educator equipped with
teaching in primary schools. knowledge of teaching pedagogies
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