Through an audition that consists of three (3) components – Solo Performance (online submission), Interview, and Workshop (in-person session), we look for:

• Passion for the performing arts
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives
• An aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally
• Aptitude for creative problem solving
• Technical/artistic acumen

Audition Date
19 December 2024
24 January 2025
21 February 2025
21 March 2025
25 April 2025
16 May 2025

Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

Audition

1. Solo Performance (online submission)

Applicants are expected to perform a monologue that has been learnt by heart, taken from a published playtext (2-3 minutes), or a dance solo (1.5 minutes) choreographed either by the applicant or by someone else. Through the presentation of a solo performance piece, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Technical/artistic acumen.
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.

Monologue (Theatre Specialism)

• Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity.
• Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
• Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone.

Dance Solo (Dance Specialism)

• Technique - coordination, control and alignment.
• Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality.
• Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch.

Guidelines for Video Recording and Submission:

• The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your performance. Do not edit the audio/visual of your recording.
• The camera should be stationary for the performance.
• The recording should show you in full body.
• The recording should be uploaded here at least 2 days before the in-person Interview and Workshop Audition.
• Allowed video file types are .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3 and the maximum file size is 200 MB.

2. Interview (In-Person Session)

Guidelines for Interview and Workshop In-Person Audition:

• The audition may take up to 2 hours.
• Wear comfortable clothing that would allow for ease of movement.

Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study ‘performance making’ during the interview and share any relevant experience. Through the interview, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Passion for the performing arts.
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme.
• Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work.

3. Workshop (In-Person Session)

Applicants are expected to participate fully in the interactive workshop. Through the workshop, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
• Aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is either one of the following qualifications:

• Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
• Local Polytechnic Diploma
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• NUS High School Diploma
• Equivalent of Year 12 qualification

Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to availability of places.

Conditional Offers for Degree Admission
You may use the latest results available to apply for the programme if you have not received your final examination results. You will be given conditional offers and are still required to submit the following results, as applicable:

• GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
• Polytechnic Diploma certificate and transcript
• IB Diploma certificate and transcript
• Final result slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

If you fail to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements, your conditional offer will be withdrawn.

 

NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:

• Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
• Educational Qualification
• Language Proficiency
• Special Factor
• Age Requirement

Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places.

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning
Applicants who do not meet these programme entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.

The programme team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

• Related academic or work experience
• The quality of the personal statement
• A strong academic or other professional references
• A combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit though we cannot guarantee an offer in each case. In such cases, approval by the University of the Arts London will be required prior to final acceptance into the programme.

All classes are taught in English. The minimum English Language proficiency requirement: IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Click here for other acceptable English language qualifications.