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
(Zoom Webinar)

All SOM 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-11.15am
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
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
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
10.05am-10.10am
Briefing on Timetable
IC: Ms Sheryl Teo
10.10am-10.15am
Overview of Orientation Website
IC: Mr Lu Heng
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
10.25am-10.30am
Q&A
10.30am-11am
Break
11am-11.30am
Concert Performance & Sharing by Senior Students
12pm-1.30pm
Lunch & Meeting with Heads of Studies
Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer
Lunch provided by SOM
  2pm-2.30pm
Introduction to Degree Programme
by Dean and Associate Dean
Venue: Campus 3 Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT)

 

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.