BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) PERFORMANCE MAKING (University of the Arts Singapore)

Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity

Through an audition that consists of three (3) components – Solo Performance (online submission), Interview, and Workshop (in-person session), we look for:

• Passion for the performing arts
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives
• An aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally
• Aptitude for creative problem solving
• Technical/artistic acumen

Audition Date

• 26 January 2024
• 16 February 2024
• 15 March 2024
• 19 April 2024

Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.

Audition

1. Solo Performance (online submission)

Applicants are expected to perform a monologue that has been learnt by heart, taken from a published playtext (2-3 minutes), or a dance solo (1.5 minutes) choreographed either by the applicant or by someone else. Through the presentation of a solo performance piece, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Technical/artistic acumen.
• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.

Monologue (Theatre Specialism)

• Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity.
• Physical skills - presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character.
• Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone.

Dance Solo (Dance Specialism)

• Technique - coordination, control and alignment.
• Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality.
• Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch.

Guidelines for Video Recording and Submission:

• The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your performance. Do not edit the audio/visual of your recording.
• The camera should be stationary for the performance.
• The recording should show you in full body.
• The recording should be uploaded here at least 2 days before the in-person Interview and Workshop Audition.
• Allowed video file types are .mpeg,.mp4,.mov,.m4v,.avi,.wmv,.flv,.asf,.mpg,.mp3 and the maximum file size is 200 MB.

2. Interview (In-Person Session)

Guidelines for Interview and Workshop In-Person Audition:

• The audition may take up to 2 hours.
• Wear comfortable clothing that would allow for ease of movement.

Applicants are expected to discuss why they want to study ‘performance making’ during the interview and share any relevant experience. Through the interview, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Passion for the performing arts.
• Commitment and motivation to strive for excellence in the programme.
• Aptitude for self-directed learning and critical evaluation of work.

3. Workshop (In-Person Session)

Applicants are expected to participate fully in the interactive workshop. Through the workshop, applicants are assessed on the following:

• Ability to communicate ideas physically and/or verbally.
• Aptitude for creative problem solving.
• Openness and willingness to collaborate creatively and respectfully with others.
• Ability to create, develop and respond to new ideas and to work with new creative forms.
• Openness and responsiveness to different cultural perspectives.

Educational Qualifications

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is either one of the following qualifications:

• Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level: Minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
• Local Polytechnic Diploma
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• Equivalent of Year 12 qualification

Applicants with a relevant diploma from NAFA, LASALLE or a recognised institution may be considered for direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor programme subject to availability of places.

Conditional Offers for Degree Admission

You may use the latest results available to apply for the programme if you have not received your final examination results. You will be given conditional offers and are still required to submit the following results, as applicable:

• GCE A-Level results with minimum 2 A-Level/ H2 subjects with a pass in General Paper
• Polytechnic Diploma certificate and transcript
• IB Diploma certificate and transcript
• Final result slip/Proof of completion of Year 12

If you fail to provide documentary evidence of having met the admission requirements, your conditional offer will be withdrawn.

Language Proficiency

All classes are taught in English. If English was not the applicant’s primary medium of instruction throughout his or her school education, the applicant must provide evidence at enrolment of the following: IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Click here for other acceptable English language qualifications.

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