DIPLOMA IN ARTS MANAGEMENT (University of the Arts Singapore)
Course Information
Description
Course overview
The arts and cultural industry is a vibrant sector that is growing exponentially in this decade, and a diploma in Arts Management will equip you with the critical business, technical and communication skills to be an accomplished arts manager.
Equipped with the Diploma in Arts Management, you will go on to play a significant role in arts and cultural organisations, projects, festivals and events. You will analyse arts issues from all aspects to make important decisions; develop and execute innovative marketing and fundraising campaigns; have a keen understanding of the legal terms and government policies pertaining to the arts; and utilise a variety of digital platforms and software to contribute to the continued success and sustainability of arts organisations and institutions.
Your work as a young professional in arts management will ultimately shape the next generation of artists, building their artistic vision by availing resources and marshalling support for their work to flourish.
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Become Well-Versed in Critical Management Skills
Call the shots in the arts scene with a complete set of key management skills and knowledge. You will learn to develop and implement effective marketing, fundraising, entrepreneurial and budgeting plans; and gain knowledge in human resource practices, legalities and government policies that will underscore your decisions.
Gain the Confidence to Speak About the Arts Industry
As a professional arts manager, effective communication and a sound knowledge of the vocabulary of your industry goes a long way in getting your job done well. Make a lasting impression as you adeptly and accurately discuss the cultural and technical aspects of the performing, literary and visual arts from both a local and global perspective, communicating your views clearly so that you can be an effective and respected arts manager.
Pick Up Basic Technical and Stage Management Competencies
Our unique industry-led and practice-led diploma is an opportunity to learn basic technical competencies of lighting and sound systems, and fundamental stage management skills through actual performances and projects, so that you will know the business of arts management inside-out.
Entry Requirements
Find out about the specific entry requirements that apply to you.
NAFA hopes to attract applicants with the potential to become excellent arts practitioners. Applicants are selected by merit, based on the following criteria:
- Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
- Educational Qualification
- Language Proficiency
- Special Factor
Selection is competitive and is subject to the availability of places. However, the Academy may give consideration to talented applicants who excel in Artistic Talent and Creativity, but have not fully met the education qualification stated.
Potential in Artistic Talent and Creativity
Personal Statement and Testimonial
You are required to submit a 500-word personal statement and a testimonial here.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement should articulate your interest for the arts and future career goals. Through your personal statement, you will be evaluated based on your:
- Past experiences in artistic practice, arts management and/or attending arts events
- Aspiration to work in the arts and cultural industries
- Written communication skills
Testimonial
The testimonial should be written by an official (e.g. teacher, principal, advisor, etc.) of an educational institution you have attended. Through the testimonial, you will be evaluated based on your:
- Personality traits
- Participation in co-curricular activities
- Leadership ability or potential
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Educational Qualifications - Singapore
Minimum Educational Qualifications Required
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level: Aggregate score of 25 points or better in 4 GCE ‘O’ Level subjects, excluding English.
Applicants who are active in their Secondary Schools’ Co-curricular Activities (CCA) may gain up to 2 CCA points. The CCA points can be used to improve their EQ aggregate score for admission consideration.
Types of bonus points No. of bonus points awarded
Grades of A1–A2 2 points
Grades of B3–C6 1 point
- Singapore Integrated Programme: Successful completion of Year 4 or higher.
- School of The Arts (SOTA): Successful completion of Year 4 or higher.
- Institute of Technical Education (ITE): Full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec.
Educational Qualifications - International
Successful completion of at least 10 years of education.
Eligible international students will be able to use their mid-year examination results to apply for diploma programmes at NAFA. Applicants will be given conditional offer if they are successful in their portfolio interview/audition selection. Applicants are still required to submit their year-end examination results and meet the admission requirements of the respective programmes. Any applicant who does not meet the admission requirements will have his/her conditional offer revoked.
The minimum English Language proficiency requirement:
- Grade C6 at GCE ‘O’ Levels
- TOEFL iBT 50
- TOEFL 500
- IELTS Academic Band 5
- SAT score of 480 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing component)
- Duolingo score of 75
- Qualifications equivalent to any of the above
Special Factor
Recognition is accorded for prior achievements in areas relevant to intended studies.
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
The following programme modules are applicable to students enrolled in August 2021 and after. NAFA students enrolled in AY2020/2021 and earlier are to refer to the Diploma Programme and Module Information Booklet on the StudentNet for the programme modules in your respective years of enrolment.
- Introduction to Arts Management
- Understanding Visual Arts
- Understanding Performing Arts
- Digital Skills 1
- Academic Writing
- Business Writing
- Arts Venues Management
- Graphic Design
- Introduction to Stagecraft
- Understanding Literary Arts
- Community Arts
- Professional Development 1
- Performing Arts Management
- Arts Marketing and Audience Development
- Visual Arts Management
- Stage Management
- Live Sound and Sound Design
- Exhibition Design and Curating
- Lighting Fundamentals
- Digital Skills 2
- Professional Development 2
- Human Resource Management
- Law and the Arts
- Overseas Immersion Programme
- Heritage Project
- Arts Criticism and Research
- Global Arts Perspectives
- Creative Entrepreneurship
- Arts and Cultural Policy
- Internship
- Industry Project
- Gemmology*
- Metalsmithing*
- Introduction to Furniture Design*
- Introduction to Interior Design*
- Design and Brand Strategy*
- Digital Photography and Publication*
- Packaging Design*
- History of Asian Costume*
- Costume Design*
- Textile Design and Innovation 1*
- Textile Design and Innovation 2*
- Introduction to Painting*
- Introduction to Printmaking*
- Introduction to Gong Bi*
- Figure Drawing*
- Instrumental Studies: Guitar*
- Instrumental Studies: Gamelan*
- Speech Presentations*
- Business Communication*
- Entrepreneurship in the Arts*
- Starting Your Own Business*
- Singapore Arts Scene*
- Interdisciplinary Project 2A*
- Interdisciplinary Project 2B*
- Interdisciplinary Project 3A*
- Interdisciplinary Project 3B*
*Electives
Although students can choose to take Cross-disciplinary Modules, these modules are not part of the graduation requirements of the Diploma in Arts Management.
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