Learning For Life Programme
Westwood Distinctive Programmes |
Learning For Life Programme
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About |
Our "Arts for Life!" programme is designed to foster creative excellence and inspire a lifelong passion for the arts among students. Through a range of performing and visual art activities, students can develop their skills and express themselves creatively while building confidence and a sense of community. Westwood’s “Arts for Life!” programme for DSA 2024 involves the following specific art forms: (i) PERFORMING ARTS
(ii) VISUAL ART
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Development |
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Desired Outcomes |
Through 3-4 years of active participation in the opportunities and experiences provided by the school, Westwood’s DSA students will become active citizens who are passionate about making a difference to society and/or bringing Arts to the community, and who have the skills and aptitude to create that impact. |
Selection Criteria |
Prospective students who are selected based on their talents relevant
to a particular aesthetic CCA are expected to join the CCA throughout their
4 or 5-year education in Westwood.
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Learning for Life Programme (Arts for Life!)
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Applications who apply for DSA in Westwood’s Learning for Life Programme (Arts for Life!) will have to go through an audition in the specific art form via an in-person audition.
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Applicants will need to be present for the audition. The school will only consider re-scheduling the in-person audition for applicants who are unwell.
Concert Band
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Email the Teacher-in-charge, Mdm Tang Tai-Chi (tang_tai-chi@moe.edu.sg) at least three days in advance of the audition with the following information:
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The candidate's instrument of choice
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The music piece the candidate will perform during the audition
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A copy of the music score for the prepared piece
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During the audition, candidates may be asked to play a portion of their prepared piece
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Sight-reading exercises will be administered.
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Candidates are to bring their own instrument for the audition
Modern Dance
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Candidates to put up a 1-minute dance item with music, preferably from the competition or performance they had performed previously
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Candidates would be required to learn a simple routine from the audition Panel and thereafter perform on the spot
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Candidates would be required to improvise a freestyle dance performance for 30 seconds
Choir
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Candidates would be expected to sing a song of their choice during the audition, preferably one that they have previously performed in a competition or public performance. They are strongly encouraged to sing with the backing track of the song (commonly known as “minus one”) on audition day
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Candidates might be asked to sing only part of the song during the audition
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Basic aural and vocal range tests will be administered
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Candidates would be expected to learn a simple excerpt from the audition Panel and thereafter perform on the spot
Guitar Ensemble
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Candidates to play one music piece of their choice for the audition, preferably from the competition or performance they had performed previously
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Candidates might be asked to play only part of the prepared piece during the audition
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Sight-reading exercises will be administered
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Candidates are to prepare their own guitar for the audition
English Drama
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Candidates to deliver a monologue that showcases their own script, which should last between 3 to 5 minutes
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Candidates would be required to improvise a scene using provided item
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Candidates would be expected to have a dialogue scene with a Drama Student
Visual Arts
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Before the audition, candidates are required to submit a portfolio by email to the Teacher-in-charge, Mdm Tang Tai-Chi (tang_tai-chi@moe.edu.sg). The portfolio must be submitted no later than 26 July 2024
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The portfolio should include a write-up and introduction of the candidate's art abilities. Additionally, candidates should describe their submitted artworks and explain if the works are their achievements or enhancements from other sources
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Shortlisted portfolios would be granted an audition which would be held in either late July or early August 2024
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Candidates would be expected to draw a still-life object given by the Panel during the audition