Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing’s Visit to NAFA

We were delighted to welcome Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, and Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Shawn Huang, to NAFA on 23 October 2024.

Faculty, students, and alumni led an interactive showcase of their works, inviting Minister Chan to explore an immersive 360-degree music experience that integrated technology with traditional ethnic instruments, engage with an educational game designed for the Children’s Museum Singapore, interact with Chinese ink paintings enhanced with AR integration, and experience sustainably designed furniture firsthand.

The breadth of creativity and innovation on display was truly inspiring—from the intersection of art and technology to design solutions addressing real-world challenges. These works highlight how our students are actively shaping the future of art and design.

Thank you, Minister Chan, for your time and support for the next generation of artists and innovators!

NAFA faculty, students, and alumni with distinguished guests from the Ministry of Education, including Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Shawn Huang, and colleagues from the University of the Arts Singapore.

(From left) NAFA President, Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan, Chairman of UAS Board, Mr Jose Isidro "Lito" Camacho, Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing, Chairman and Director of NAFA Board, Ms Low Sin Leng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Shawn Huang, and Vice-Chancellor of UAS, Prof Kwok Kian Woon.

Learning through play: Diploma in Arts Management student, Andriy Choo and Megan Tee, introducing an educational game based on Southeast Asian folklores designed for young minds at Children’s Museum Singapore.

School of Fine Art alumna, Ho Seok Kee, explaining how traditional ink paintings were brought to life with augmented reality.

BA (Hons) Fine Art undergraduates, Erin Nashira and Shana Selvan, introducing the inspiration behind Saudade, an installation artwork created in collaboration with Assisi Hospice.

NAC-UAS Arts Scholarship recipient and MFA Fine Art student, Muhammad Nhawfal bin Juma’at, guiding Minister Chan in exploring blind contour drawing.

BA (Hons) Design Practice recent graduate, Hur Min, discussing his group project, 'A Better Classroom,' showcasing innovative design solutions for enhancing educational environments.

Minister for Education, Mr Chan Chun Sing’s Visit to NAFA