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 Students

Zoom Webinar

All Degree Students

Zoom 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
9.30am-9.35am
Opening Address by Dean
Hosts: Dr Nellie Seng & Mr Sunny Wong
Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT)
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
9.45am-9.50am
Overview of Year 1 Curriculum
IC: Dr Zechariah Goh Toh Chai & Mr Americ Goh
9.50am-9.55am
Briefing on Timetable
IC: Ms Sheryl Teo
9.55am-10am
Overview of Orientation Website
IC: Mr Lu Heng
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
10.10am-10.15am
Q&A
10.15am-10.30am
Break
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
11.30am-12pm
Concert Performance & Sharing by Senior Students
12pm-1pm
Lunch & Meeting with Heads of Studies
Venue: Campus 3 LFT Foyer
Lunch provided by SOM
1.15pm-1.30pm
Welcome by NAFA President to SOM Diploma & Degree Students
Venue: Campus 3 LFT
Diploma students to proceed to
Campus 1, Wing A, Level 5, Computer Labs
 
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

 

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.