Open House @ UAS
Join the next generation of creatives
Together with our arts institutions, LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE) and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), UAS will be holding our inaugural open house at the National Design Centre on 2 March 2024. There will be exhibitions, performances, talks and consultations. It will be a valuable opportunity for prospective students and their parents to meet our faculty members and explore the comprehensive degree programmes across visual arts, performing arts, arts management and therapy disciplines.Application fees will be waived during Open House @ UAS.
Date: 2 March 2024
Time: 11.00am to 5.00pm
Venue: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road Singapore 188969
Please register for Open House @ UAS here.
Register for NAFA campus tour here. No registration is required for campus tour at LASALLE.
Programme
| 11.00am – 11.30am | Award-winning film showcase from LASALLE’s Puttnam School of Film & Animation Watch three award-winning films produced by the students of the Puttnam School of Film & Animation.
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| 11.40am – 12.10pm | Programme Showcase by NAFA From Fine Art to Design to Music, NAFA's degree programmes are conferred by esteemed institutions such as the University of the Arts London (UAL), Royal College of Music, London (RCM), and University of the Arts Singapore (UAS). Get acquainted with our latest Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes:
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| 12.20pm – 1.10pm | A dialogue with UAS leaders on higher arts education Speakers: Professor Kwok Kian Woon Vice-Chancellor, UAS Professor Steve Dixon Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UAS President, LASALLE Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan Deputy Vice-Chancellor, UAS President, NAFA |
| 2.00pm – 2.30pm | Career Talk 1 - Employability in the Creative Industries Speaker: Steve Golden Director, Partnerships & Engagement (Industry & Career Services), UAS |
| 3.00pm – 3.30pm | Career Talk 2 - Employability in the Creative Industries Speaker: Steve Golden Director, Partnerships & Engagement (Industry & Career Services), UAS |
| 3.30pm – 4.00pm | Programme Talk - Design Communication Speaker: |
| 1.30pm – 2.00pm | Swing UAS Swing along to some toe-tapping jazz standards performed by jazz musicians from the LASALLE’s BA (Hons) Music programme and NAFA’s Diploma in Music, BMus (Hons), and Master of Composition programmes. |
| 2.30pm – 3.00pm | INterSPACE INterSPACE sees NAFA’s BA (Hons) Performance Making students present their original works shaped through the processes of interdisciplinarity. Collaboration connecting dance and theatre seeks to intervene and fill the space in between. |
| 4.00pm – 4.30pm | Echoes of Harmony LASALLE’s BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme will have four of its graduating students doing a captivating 30-minute musical theatre performance that will take audiences on a magical journey through time, weaving together a tapestry of songs and stories that celebrate the universal themes of love and hope. |
| 11.00am – 11.30am Gallery, Level 1 | Spatial and Product Design Speaker: |
| 11.00am – 11.30am Training room 1 & 2, Level 2 | Fashion Speaker: |
| 11.00am – 11.30am Training room 3 & 4, Level 2 | Fine Arts Speakers: Dr Ian Woo Dr Cissie Fu |
| 2:00pm – 2.30pm Gallery, Level 1 | Art History Speakers: |
| 3:00pm – 3.30pm Gallery, Level 1 | Education, Management and Writing Speakers: |
| 11.00am – 11.30am Training room 5, Level 2 | LASALLE Admissions |
| 3.00pm – 3.30pm Training room 1 & 2, Level 2 | Film and Media BA (Hons) Animation Art BA (Hons) Film< Speakers: Ang Qing Sheng |
| 3.00pm – 3.30pm Training room 3 & 4, Level 2 | Music Speaker: |
| 3.00pm – 3.30pm Training room 5, Level 2 | Dance and Theatre Speaker: |
| 3.30pm – 4.00pm Auditorium, Level 2 | Design Communication Speaker: |
| 3.40pm – 4.10pm Training rooms 3 & 4, Level 2 | Creative Therapies Speakers: |
| 11.40am – 12.10pm Gallery, Level 1 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Biophilic Design Speaker: Park Hye Young Deputy Associate Dean, School of 3D Design Discover Asia's first degree programme focused on biophilic design, co-developed with CPG and conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore. Biophilic design aims to harmonise urban living with the natural world, through integrating natural materials into the built environment, enhancing human wellness. Cultivate your skills in spatial design disciplines through a distinctive curriculum, featuring capstone projects and work-integrated learning programmes. |
| 11.40am – 12.10pm Training room 1 & 2, Level 2 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fine Art Speaker: Kimberly Shen Programme Leader (Fine Art), School of Fine Art Conferred by the University of the Arts London, this programme focuses on a curriculum that cultivates transdisciplinary thinking, while adding a unique Southeast Asian dimension to your practice. Spend seven weeks in London where you will gain new insights into Fine Art at an international level. |
| 11.40am – 12.10pm Training room 3 & 4, Level 2 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Contemporary Chinese Theatres Speaker: Rei Poh Associate Dean, School of Theatre A first of its kind in Asia, this programme is conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore. Learn how you can express your artistic identity through various Chinese theatrical practices and equip yourself for diverse professional roles in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region’s performing arts industry. |
| 11.40am – 12.10pm Training room 5, Level 2 | Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes conferred by the Royal College of Music, London (RCM) Speaker: Dr Nellie Seng Associate Dean, School of Music Learn from world-class musicians through our undergraduate and postgraduate music programmes developed in collaboration with RCM. Discover the myriad of programmes to elevate your skills and enter the music industry at the highest level. Programmes conferred by RCM:
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| 2.00pm – 2.30pm Training room 1 & 2, Level 2 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Design Practice Speaker: Christabel Teng Vice Dean, Faculty of Art & Design Conferred by the University of the Arts London (UAL), this programme broadens your learning in one of the four domains: 3-Dimensional, communication, fashion, and spatial. Learn more about its unique interdisciplinary curriculum that equips you with the technical competencies and a global perspective of design trends. Spend seven weeks in London where you will be immersed in the world of design at an international level. |
| 2.00pm – 2.30pm Training room 3 & 4, Level 2 | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fine Art Speaker: Ye Shufang Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Art Introducing the MFA, Singapore's first, conferred by the University of the Arts Singapore. Learn more about the curriculum designed to deepen your interdisciplinary practice, broaden your critical inquiry and dive into the vibrant tapestry of cultural research in Southeast Asia. |
| 2.00pm – 2.30pm Training room 5, Level 2 | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Performance Making Speaker: Dr Caren Carino Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Practices Conferred by the University of the Arts London, this unique programme allows you to specialise in either Dance or Theatre. Develop your interdisciplinarity while collaborating on original works, embrace digital technologies and connect with industry professionals. |
| 3.40pm – 4.10pm Training rooms 1 & 2, Level 2 | NAFA Admissions Speaker: Niniek Natalia Head, Student Admissions Office Explore NAFA's array of degree programmes, accredited by the University of the Arts Singapore. Additionally, we proudly collaborate with esteemed global institutions such as the University of the Arts London (ranked 2nd worldwide for Art and Design in 2023) and the Royal College of Music, London (ranked first globally for Performing Arts in 2023). Engage with us during our admissions talk to delve deeper into our bachelor's and master's degree offerings, as well as to gain insight into our entry requirements. |
| 11.00am – 5.00pm | Consultations with Faculties |
| 11.00am – 5.00pm | Consultations on Admissions |
| 11.00am – 5.00pm | Consultations on Financial Support and Scholarships |
| 3.30pm – 4.30pm NAFA Campus 1 Tower Block TB10-05 Tower Block lift lobby (next to Bencoolen MRT Station Exit A) | Tai Chi for Performance Under the guidance of Ang Gey Pin, a seasoned theatre professional and Senior Lecturer at NAFA's School of Theatre, this open class invites performers of all backgrounds to delve into the world of Tai Chi for Performance. Throughout the session, participants will immerse themselves in the core principles of Tai Chi, such as proper posture, controlled breathing, and synchronised movements. Tai Chi's unique combination of physical activity and mindfulness fosters balance, flexibility, and alignment, thereby enriching stage presence and mitigating performance-related stress. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned performer, this class offers an opportunity to explore the transformative power of Tai Chi in a supportive environment led by Ang Gey Pin. |
