Welcome message
Congratulations on your acceptance to the NAFA School of Music!
Together with Artistic Director Mr. Lim Yau, Vice Dean Ms. Lena Ching and the rest of my colleagues, we would like to warmly welcome you all as you embark on your unique and special journey with us.
The School of Music (SOM) has put together an eOrientation site which will help you get acquainted with your new learning environment and experience in a safe and comfortable manner.
We trust that you will stay safe and healthy, and look forward to having you with us in the upcoming Academic Year 2022/2023!
Ernest Lim
Dean, School of Music
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Orientation Schedule
Monday 1 August 2022
All Diploma StudentsZoom Webinar |
All Degree StudentsZoom Meeting |
| 9.30am-9.45am Introduction to Programme for the Day |
1.30pm-1.45pm Introduction to Programme for the Day |
| 9.45am-10.15am Briefing by Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and Q&A session |
1.45pm-2.15pm Briefing by Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and Q&A session |
| 10.15am-10.45am Briefing by Office of Student Care (OSC) and Q&A session |
2.15pm-2.45pm Briefing by Office of Student Care (OSC) and Q&A session |
| 11am-11.30am Briefing by EdTech & IT Office and Q&A session |
3pm-3.30pm Briefing by EdTech & IT Office and Q&A session |
| 11.30am-11.45pm FAQ and feedback |
3.30pm-3.45pm FAQ and feedback |
| Link for Zoom Webinar / Zoom Meeting will be sent 3 days before Orientation to students’ email address provided during admission to NAFA. | |
Wednesday 3 August 2022
All Diploma Students |
All Degree Students |
| 9am-9.30am Registration for SOM Diploma Students Venue: Campus 3 Level 1 Foyer |
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| 9.30am-9.35am Opening Address by Dean Hosts: Dr Nellie Seng & Mr Sunny Wong Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) |
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| 9.35am-9.45am Introduction to Dean, Vice Dean, Artistic Director, Programme Leader, Heads of Studies, Academic & Administrative Staff IC: Dr Nellie Seng & Mr Sunny Wong |
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| 9.45am-9.50am Overview of Year 1 Curriculum IC: Dr Zechariah Goh Toh Chai & Mr Americ Goh |
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| 9.50am-9.55am Briefing on Timetable IC: Ms Sheryl Teo |
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| 9.55am-10am Overview of Orientation Website IC: Mr Lu Heng |
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| 10am-10.05am Briefing on Studio Booking IC: Mr Jax Ang |
10am-10.30am Registration for SOM Degree Students Venue: Campus 3 Level 1 Foyer |
| 10.05am-10.10am Instrument Loan & Storage IC: Mr Jax Ang, Mr Kelvin Chua & Ms Cheng Yeeki |
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| 10.10am-10.15am Q&A |
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| 10.15am-10.30am Break |
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| 10.30am-11.30am Lecture by motivational speaker (in collaboration with US Embassy in Singapore) American Music Aboard Virtual program by Tony Memmel Venue: Campus 3 LFT – Virtual Zoom Meeting |
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| 11.30am-12pm Concert Performance & Sharing by Senior Students |
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| 12pm-1pm Lunch & Meeting with Heads of Studies Venue: Campus 3 LFT Foyer Lunch provided by SOM |
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| 1.15pm-1.30pm Welcome by NAFA President to SOM Diploma & Degree Students Venue: Campus 3 LFT |
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| Diploma students to proceed to Campus 1, Wing A, Level 5, Computer Labs |
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| 1.45pm-2.45pm Module Registration (Diploma Students) Venue: Campus 1, Wing A, Level 5, Computer Labs |
1.30pm-2pm Introduction to Degree Programme (Degree Students) Venue: Campus 3 LFT |
| Diploma students to proceed back to LFT |
2pm-3.30pm Workshop: Modelling Excellence by Dr Ethan See (BMus / BEd Group 1) Venue: Campus 3, Wing A, Level 4, Multi-Purpose Hall |
| 3pm-3.15pm Welcome by Student Leader Chairperson Venue: Campus 3 LFT |
3.30pm-5pm Workshop: Modelling Excellence by Dr Ethan See (BMus / BEd Group 2) Venue: Campus 3, Wing A, Level 4, Multi-Purpose Hall |
| 3.15pm-4.30pm Campus Tour / Ice Breaker games IC: Student Leaders |
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Orientation Checklist
Programme Modules
Find out more about the modules you would be taking as a first year Diploma student.
Timetable & Academic Calendar
The Academic Year 2022/2023 Semester 1 timetable, along with the Academic Calendar, may be found here.
Attendance Policy
Find out more about the Attendance Policy you are expected to adhere to as a full-time Music student.
Online Classes & Tools
Details on the platforms in which online classes are conducted, as well as technical requirements and classroom etiquette, may be found here.
Studio Booking
Policies on booking of studios for Music students may be found here.
Instruments & Equipment
Information of loan of instruments, student lockers and instrument storage cabinets may be found here.
Safe Management Measures (COVID-19)
Please be familiar with the Safe Management Measures COVID-19 here.