Page 4 - NAFA Annual Report 2014/2015
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Chairman’s Message

                                                                                What a busy and fruitful year it has been for NAFA.
                                                                                The Academy carried out a strategic review in 2014 to
                                                                                re-define its vision and mission as an arts institution and
                                                                                craft a new strategic plan. NAFA’s full-time diploma and
                                                                                degree programmes were restructured across
                                                                                three schools - the School of Art and Design (SOAD)
                                                                                which offers studies in Fine Art, Design and Media,
                                                                                Fashion and 3D Design, the School of Music (SOM)
                                                                                which offers classical Western and Chinese music studies,
                                                                                and the School of Arts Management, Dance and Theatre
                                                                                (SOAMDT). This is aimed at streamlining the academic
                                                                                structure and enhancing the design and delivery of our
                                                                                courses, which is in line with NAFA’s continuing quest to
                                                                                inspire learning and growth through the arts. I am heartened
                                                                                by the strong support of the board, staff and management
                                                                                in charting the way forward for NAFA. The effective
                                                                                implementation of the strategic plan will be led by NAFA
                                                                                President Mr Chia Mia Chiang, whom I thank for moving
                                                                                NAFA into the next phase of its development after only
                                                                                six months of assuming leadership.

                                                                                NAFA remains committed to providing quality education
                                                                                with a range of student-centric services to better cater to
                                                                                the needs of our students and graduates. As such, the 2014
                                                                                Graduate Employment Survey findings were favourable
                                                                                with significant improvements in ratings for NAFA and
                                                                                its lecturers when compared to 2013. We are presently
                                                                                working on strengthening our internship programme and
                                                                                industry networks through the NAFA Career Service Portal,
                                                                                launched last October. This is a skill-matching online
                                                                                platform for alumni and new graduates who are seeking
                                                                                work. Over 1,300 potential employers have registered,
                                                                                making the portal an invaluable tool for graduates to utilise.
                                                                                In addition, the Alumni Portal was launched in November last
                                                                                year to strengthen our relationship with past graduates and
                                                                                boost their sense of belonging with their alma mater.

                                                                                To create a better learning and teaching environment,
                                                                                the NAFA board has made a decision to press on with the
                                                                                building of Campus 4. This expansion will not only provide
                                                                                more teaching facilities but will also create an integrated and
                                                                                lively environment for students. We are working with one
                                                                                heart and mind to galvanise fundraising efforts, and would
                                                                                like to extend the invitation to parents, students and alumni
                                                                                to help us fulfil this dream.

                                                                                We are proud of the milestones that NAFA reached this year;
                                                                                our School of Music celebrated 30 years of music education,
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