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S CHO OL OF M U S IC / DI P L OM A

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TEACHING

The Diploma in Music Teaching course aims to develop relevant and broad- Learning Outcomes:
based instrumental teaching and performing skills in music educators.
• Develop fundamental skills and
Faculty-based activities include gamelan ensemble, chorus, composing strategies for music teaching
with a sequencer, Dalcroze/Kodaly workshops, and an introduction to
conducting and music therapy. Core modules in contextual studies, aural and • Demonstrate functional
musicianship skills, stylistic studies, professional skills such as career skills, performance abilities in keyboard,
and instrumental/vocal teaching skills, provide support and depth to your study. voice, guitar, and percussion
instruments in the music
Music education and pedagogy classes are taught at the National Institute education context
of Education (NIE). Beyond your music studies, you will develop transferable
skills such as communication and information technology. • Integrate musical ideas to
communicate the creative
When you successfully complete the Diploma in Music Teaching at NAFA, aspects of music-making
you may apply to NIE and study for an additional year for a Diploma in Music
Education. There, you will apply the knowledge and music skills acquired to • Curate opportunities for group
different modes of classroom learning and through teaching practices. performances through regular
ensemble experiences
If you aspire to become an MOE teacher, apply directly to MOE in January
2020 by visiting https://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/teacher-training- • Effectively communicate
schemes-for-art-music-and-chinese#art-music. If selected, you will receive knowledge and understanding
full funding for your three-year course at NAFA and one-year course at NIE, of music education in various
plus a monthly allowance. Upon completion of the NIE training, you will serve professional contexts
a five-year bond teaching music programmes in primary schools. • Cultivate critical and reflective
processes to find the relevance
of music in the community

DIPLOMA IN MUSIC

The Diploma in Music course centres around weekly lessons for Learning Outcomes:
your principal study instrument. Faculty-based activities include duo, • Develop artistic expression in
chamber, ensemble and orchestral training that provide additional performance through technical
performance opportunities. Vocal students will take Italian, German competence and stylistic understanding
and French language classes, while students majoring in composition
will have classes in instrumentation, gamelan, music technology, • Integrate musical ideas to communicate
composing for screen media, and orchestration. the creative aspects of music-making
Core modules in contextual studies, aural and musicianship skills, • Curate opportunities of group
stylistic studies, professional skills such as career skills, and performances through regular
instrumental/vocal teaching skills, provide support and depth to ensemble experiences
your study. Beyond music studies, you will develop a transferable
skill set that includes communication and information technology. • Build an entrepreneurial mindset in
project-led collaborations
• Communicate effective knowledge
and understanding of music in various
professional contexts
S CH O O L O F M U S I C • Cultivate critical and reflective

processes to find the relevance
of music in the community

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