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S CHO OL OF A R T & DE S IGN / F I N E A R T / DI P L OM A I

DIPLOMA IN FINE ART

The Diploma in Fine Art provides you with the experience of Learning Outcomes:
contemporary art practice through a practice-based approach. • Develop skills in critical and creative thinking
Your learning journey is led by a team of art specialists and
dedicated staff, who are committed to facilitating your personal, • Develop competencies in traditional and
contemporary art practices
social, intellectual and art istic growth. Supported by field trips,
gallery visits and networking opportunities, industry projects and • Develop conceptual and theoretical
frameworks in art-making
artist talks, lecture series and collaborative projects, you will
build confidence in your artistic pursuits and nurture your • Develop authentic learning, viewpoints and
st
visual language in NAFA. 21 century values
• Develop self-awareness, empathy and social
The course approaches studio practices through 2-Dimensional, insights into Singapore and the region
3-Dimensional and 4-Dimensional mediums and disciplines.
Regardless of your chosen medium, the course is devoted
to professional studio practice to enhance your technical
competencies whilst experimenting with ideas and projects
to sharpen visual abilities, bolstered by lectures to advance
theoretical knowledge. All these allow you to discover your own
voice as an artist. You will stay relevant and challenged in the
contemporary art world as you engage in creative communities,
including industry collaborations and internships initiated by
the academy.

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
If you aspire to become a teacher with the Ministry of Education
S CH O O L O F A R T & D E S I G N 2020, by visiting https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/teacher- • Teach with confidence S CH O O L O F A R T & D E S I G N
art and design practices
(MOE), Singapore, you should apply directly to MOE in January
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• Communicate and facilitate better
you will receive full funding for your three-year course at NAFA and
learning among students
one-year course at NIE, plus a monthly allowance. Upon completion
• Be an effective educator equipped with
of the four-year training course, you will serve a five-year bond
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