Welcome message
Congratulations on your acceptance to the NAFA School of Music!
Together with Associate Dean Dr. Nellie Seng, Deputy Associate Dean Ms. Lena Ching, Artistic Director Mr. Lim Yau 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 2023/2024!
Dr. Ernest Lim
Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Orientation Schedule
Monday 31 July 2023
All SOM Diploma Students
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All SOM Degree Students
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| 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-11.15am Briefing by Education and Career Guidance Office (ECG) and Q&A session |
3pm-3.15pm Briefing by Education and Career Guidance Office (ECG) and Q&A session |
| 11.15am-11.20am Break |
3.15pm-3.20pm Break |
| 11.20am-11.50am Briefing by EdTech & IT Office and Q&A session |
3.20pm-3.50pm Briefing by EdTech & IT Office and Q&A session |
| 11.50am-12.20pm Outreach Talk by Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Crime Prevention |
3.50pm-4.20pm Outreach Talk by Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Crime Prevention |
| 12.20pm-12.30pm FAQ and feedback |
4.20pm-4.30pm 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. | |
Tuesday 1 August 2023
All SOM Diploma and Degree Students |
| 10am-10.30am Registration for FOPA Diploma & Degree Students Venue: Campus 3 Level 1 Foyer |
| 10.30am-10.45am Welcome by Student Leader Chairperson + KPOP Dance CCA Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) |
| 10.45am-11am Welcome by NAFA President to FOPA Diploma and Degree Students, Lecturers & Administrators Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) |
| 11am-11.15am Welcome by Dean (FOPA) to FOPA Diploma and Degree Students, Lecturers & Administrators Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) |
| 11.15am-12pm Campus Tour (Student Leaders to lead) |
| 12pm-1.30pm Lunch (by OSC) Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer |
| Music Diploma students to move to Campus 1 Wing A Level 5 computer labs for module registration 1.45pm-3pm Module Registration (Diploma Students only) Venue: Campus 1, Wing A, Level 5, Computer Labs (C1-05-15, C1-05-17, C1-05-19) |
Wednesday 2 August 2023
All SOM Diploma Students |
All SOM Degree Students |
| 9.30am-9.45am Registration Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer |
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| 9.45am-10am Introduction to Associate Dean / Deputy Associate Dean / Artistic Director / Programme Leaders / Heads of Studies / Academic and Administrative Staff Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) IC: Dr Nellie Seng and Mr Sunny Wong |
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| 10am-10.05am Overview of Year 1 Curriculum Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) IC: Dr Zechariah Goh Toh Chai & Mr Lim Tee Heong |
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| 10.05am-10.10am Briefing on Timetable IC: Ms Sheryl Teo |
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| 10.10am-10.15am Overview of Orientation Website IC: Mr Lu Heng |
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| 10.15am-10.20am Briefing on Studio Booking IC: Mr Jax Ang |
10.30am-11am Registration for SOM BMus / BEd MPerf / MComp Students Venue: Campus 3 Level 1 Foyer |
| 10.20am-10.25am Instrument Loan & Storage IC: Mr Jax Ang |
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| 10.25am-10.30am Q&A |
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| 10.30am-11am Break |
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| 11am-11.30am Concert Performance & Sharing by Senior Students |
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| 12pm-1.30pm Lunch & Meeting with Heads of Studies Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer Lunch provided by SOM |
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| 2pm-2.30pm Introduction to Degree Programme by Dean and Associate Dean Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) |
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Orientation Checklist
Programme Modules
Find out more about the modules you would be taking as a Diploma / BMus (Hons) / BEd (Hons) / MPerf / MComp student.
Timetable & Academic Calendar
The Academic Year 2023/2024 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 Tools & Platforms
Details on platforms in which course content may be obtained, as well as technical requirements and classroom etiquette for online sessions, 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.