1 To become a comprehensive, world-class arts institution

To develop the creativity and artistic potential of our students to become excellent art practitioners and to meet the needs of a knowledge-based economy

Passion • Excellence • Care

8 Chairman’s Message Becoming BestING 10 President’s Message 29 Administration Division 58 Nafa Graduate 13 NAFA Patron and 36 Academic Division Employment Survey Board Committees 38 Department of 3D Design 60 Nafa Scholarship Recipients 14 NAFA Board Members 40 Department of Arts 63 NAFA Benefactors 16 NAFA Senior Management Management & Education 41 Department of Dance BeHOLD 43 Department of Design 19 About NAFA & Media 20 Partner Universities 46 Department of 22 Corporate Highlights Fashion Studies 24 Outstanding Students, 48 Department of Fine Art Alumni and Lecturers 50 Department of Music 52 Department of Theatre 54 School of Young Talents

n alignment with the government’s objective to do well through the winning of numerous awards of establishing Singapore as a leading education and accolades when they participated in competitions, hub, NAFA continued to engage with and partner exhibitions and community engagement projects. renowned arts universities globally to offer degree courses in Singapore. Besides the launch in Singapore of The Academy welcomed Mr Wee Ee Cheong, the Bachelor of Music (Hons) degree course offered by Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Music, London, the Academy also United Overseas Bank Limited as its new Patron with established partnerships with the University of Central effect from 1 January 2012. We would like to express Lancashire, the University of East London, and the our appreciation to Mr Chan Soo Sen for his invaluable University of Essex. contribution to the Academy while he was Patron from October 2002 to December 2011. These collaborations allow for those interested to pursue a career in the arts and design the added option As the Academy enters a new phase of development, of completing their arts degree studies in Singapore. new members were appointed to the NAFA Board to help steer its growth. Mr Goh Boon Teck, Ms Low Sin To remain relevant to the needs of the rapidly evolving Leng, Mr Hoong Bee Lok, Mr Leong Weng Kam and creative industries, the Academy embarked on an Mr Low Kin Kiong have joined the NAFA Board in-depth review of the NAFA curriculum. The revamp effective 1 January 2012. focussed on offering scope without sacrifice to depth of knowledge and skills; and offered modern perspectives We are grateful for the unstinting support of Mr Leslie alongside the rich arts heritage of Southeast Asia. The Fong, Professor Hong Hai, Dr Low Hwee Boon and streamlining of the syllabus to incorporate a balance Mr Thomas Yeo, even though they have stepped down between theoretical knowledge and practical skills was as board members. Their vast experience, dedication, made in consultation with the respective departments’ and insights have greatly helped the Academy during Curriculum Advisory Committee, a specialist committee their tenure. My fellow Board members have been a comprising leading arts professionals and practitioners. constant source of inspiration and a pleasure to work with and I greatly appreciate their service and devotion The enhanced curriculum will expose students to a to nurture NAFA. range of perspectives and practices which is central to the holistic approach toward arts education that I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our NAFA espouses. numerous supporters and stakeholders; the Ministry of Education Singapore, industry partners, the media, Despite the uncertain global economic outlook which donors and benefactors of the Academy, for having impacted upon employment prospects in general, rallied around NAFA and helped make 2011 another the employment rate for NAFA graduates in 2011 fruitful year. The management, staff and lecturers have remained encouraging at 85%. Similarly, the trend of done much and worked hard in the preceding year to the overwhelming majority of our graduates securing advance NAFA’s standing as the leading arts education employment within three months upon graduation is institution. I am confident that with continued and testimony of industry’s recognition of the calibre of concerted effort, the Academy can look forward to NAFA graduates. Students and alumni have continued another rewarding year ahead.

9 e are delighted to share with you a few Our efforts in providing students with best quality firsts achieved on both academic and teaching and extensive industry exposure have been corporate fronts. NAFA became the recognised by the industry, with renewed funding first private arts education institution support from various corporate and individual donors. in Singapore to receive the four-year EduTrust certification. It was also the first to launch a government-funded The year saw fashion bigwig F J Benjamin Holdings degree programme. and the Estate of Leong Yoon Pin supporting NAFA to give arts education a big boost. Hui Chun, the annual The strategic partnership with the Royal College of Music, fundraising event during Chinese New Year also garnered London (RCM) and the EduTrust certification have further unprecedented support from artists and art lovers. uplifted the Academy’s stance as the region’s premier arts education institution, while boosting the confidence of students and their parents in terms of both its teaching quality and its administrative systems.

Our partnership with RCM also saw NAFA signing an MOU with the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, to offer a seven-week international placement module for Chinese instrumental students, as part of the RCM Bachelor of Music (Hons) degree course offered in Singapore. During this period, we also stepped up efforts to better The Academy continued to recruit and nurture a high- connect with our alumni. Besides alumni gatherings, quality faculty. The year saw celebrated home-grown exhibitions showcasing the artworks of outstanding conductor, Lim Yau joining NAFA. Lecturers were alumni such as Cultural Medallion recipients, encouraged to apply for the NAFA Postgraduate Study Chng Seok Tin, Wee Beng Chong and Tay Chee Toh, Sponsorship Programme to sharpen their technical and and up and coming artist Boo Sze Yang, were organised. pedagogical skills. In financial year 2011, another three academic staff benefitted from the programme, bringing I would like to thank Chairman Professor Cham Tao Soon the total number of beneficiaries to 38. and the Board of Directors for their insightful guidance, staff, students, parents and alumni for their unwavering Our students benefitted from a wide range of learning support. To stay ahead of the intense competition in a opportunities through our collaborations with industry rapidly evolving education and arts landscape, NAFA has partners and the community. Through national and to uphold its spirit of innovation and work relentlessly to international competitions, unique partnerships, as well chart new grounds. I am confident that, with a concerted as workshops and masterclasses by renowned artists effort and through working in tandem with the NAFA from all over the world, students were further exposed Board, the Academy will continue to be a pillar of to both traditional and contemporary arts practices. excellence for arts education.

11 Wee Ee Cheong

Executive Committee Estates & Assets Committee Chairman Chairman Prof Cham Tao Soon Hoong Bee Lok Members Members Hoong Bee Lok Lee Seng Suan Liew Shin Liat Liew Shin Liat Prof Lim Hock Low Kin Kiong Prof Phua Kok Khoo Poh Choon Ann Finance & Audit Committee Chairman Academic Committee Liew Shin Liat Chairman Members Prof Lim Hock Peter Lam* Members Lee Seng Suan Assoc Prof Chia Wei Khuan Poh Choon Ann Goh Boon Teck Prof Hew Choy Sin Arun Mahizhnan Marketing & Som Bte Mohd Said Sponsorship Committee Chairman Poh Choon Ann Establishment Committee Members Chairman Chiang Loo Fern Prof Phua Kok Khoo Goh-Tan Choo Leng Members Lee Seng Suan Prof Hew Choy Sin Leong Weng Kam Peter Lam* Liew Shin Liat Prof Lim Hock Low Sin Leng Low Sin Leng Dr Lucy Ooi

*Replaced by Arthur Poh from 25 May 2012

13 Seated (from left): Standing (from left): (Not in picture)

Director Director Director Director NAFA Patron Arthur Poh Heo Tat Low Kin Kiong Assoc Prof Chia Wei Khuan Dr Lucy Ooi Chiang Loo Fern Wee Ee Cheong (from 25 May 2012) Director (Infocomm Technology Head, Department of Visual & Medical Doctor Managing Director, Deputy Chairman and Chief Deputy Director, Higher Education, Services), Singapore Institute Performing Arts, National Institute CYC The Custom Shop Executive Officer, Ministry of Education of Management of Education Director United Overseas Bank Prof Lim Hock Director Former Directors Chairman Vice Chairman Director, Temasek Laboratories, Lee Seng Suan Former NAFA Patron of NAFA Board Prof Cham Tao Soon Poh Choon Ann National University of Singapore Partner, Lee Seng Chan & Co (till 31 December 2011) (till 31 December 2011) Chancellor and Chairman, Chairman, Poh Tiong Choon Chan Soo Sen Leslie Fong Board of Trustees, SIM University Logistics Ltd Director Director Senior Executive Vice President, Som Bte Mohd Said Goh Boon Teck Directors Marketing Division, Singapore Director Director Founder/Artistic Director, Chief Artistic Director, Toy Factory Liew Shin Liat Press Holdings Ltd Hoong Bee Lok Goh-Tan Choo Leng Sri Warisan Said Performing Arts Ltd Productions Ltd President, LSL Partners Senior Director (Office of Campus Senior Consultant, Cultural Medallion Recipient 1987 Consulting Pte Ltd Prof Hong Hai Development), Singapore Wong Partnership Director Professorial Fellow, College of University of Technology & Design Vice Chairman Prof Hew Choy Sin Low Sin Leng Business (Nanyang Business School), Director Prof Phua Kok Khoo Adjunct Professor, Institute of Executive Chairman, Nanyang Technological University (till 25 May 2012) Chairman, World Scientific Advanced Studies, Nanyang Sembcorp Industrial Parks Peter Lam Publishing Co Pte Ltd Technological University Dr Low Hwee Boon Deputy Director, Higher Education, Arun Mahizhnan Former Principal Scientist, Ministry of Education Director Deputy Director, Institute Institute of Infocomm Research (A*) Leong Weng Kam of Policy Studies, National Senior Writer (Straits Times), University of Singapore Thomas Yeo Singapore Press Holdings Ltd Artist, Cultural Medallion Recipient 1984 Seated (from left): Standing (from left): (Not in picture)

Bridget Tracy Tan Dr Shang Huai Min Ng Siu Wai William Teo Tan Ooh Chye Freddie Low Director, Institute of Southeast Vice President (Academic) Director, Marketing Vice Dean, Office of Academic Vice Dean, Office of Academic Director, Corporate Development Asian Arts & Art Galleries & Admissions Department Affairs and Head, Department Affairs and Head, Department Dr Yu Wei Jie of Fashion Studies of Arts Management & Education Prof Yu Chun Yee Head, Department of Theatre Liew Chin Choy Artistic Advisor Vice President (Administration) Goh Lay Pheng Sabrina Long Dr Caren Carino Head, Department of Junior Art Head, Department of 3D Design Choo Thiam Siew Head, Department of Dance Carol Sim President Director, Information Resources Fang Yuan Ng Yew Kit Jerry Soo & Technology Department Principal, School of Young Talents Head, Department of Design Wong Kron Joo Vice Dean, Office of Academic Affairs and Head, Departments of Junior & Media Director, Finance & Carol Tan Music and Junior Drama Administration Department Samuel Lee Senior Director, Office of Richard Adams Dean, Office of cademicA Affairs Strategic Development Tan Ngeup Khun Head, Department of Music Acting Head, Department of Fine Art Dr Rebecca Kan Sun Hwee Chein Vice Dean, Office of Registrar, Office of Student Affairs Academic Affairs he Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Courses are taught by an international faculty of is a not-for-profit private arts education academics and arts practitioners who are passionate institution registered with the Ministry of about imparting lifelong skills in the arts. The cutting- Education of Singapore. It became a company edge curriculum is constantly refined in consultation limited by guarantee on 26 March 2010. NAFA is an with industry practitioners. Institution of Public Character and has charity status under the sector administration of the Ministry of Students learn to think critically, creatively and Information, Communications and the Arts. independently and at the same time master important technical skills in a disciplined and structured pace. For over 70 years, NAFA has provided artists, designers and performing artistes with a quality arts education. NAFA thrives on diversity and has a culturally Located across three purpose-built campuses in the diverse student population from Asia and beyond. arts belt and within walking distance to major performing venues, museums and arts groups, NAFA is a hotbed The Academy has nurtured 12 Cultural Medallion for creativity. recipients, Singapore’s highest accolade bestowed on arts practitioners who have made significant The vibrant surrounding is a catalyst for the discourse, contributions to the arts and culture, and another 10 dialogue, teaching and learning of the arts. Since 1999, alumni have been presented the Young Artist Award. NAFA has received polytechnic-level funding from the Ministry of Education, Singapore, and in 2011, An advocate of lifelong learning, NAFA also extends the Academy became the first comprehensive arts its reach to the young and adults in a bid to promote education institution to receive the coveted four-year greater appreciation for the arts. The School of Young EduTrust certification awarded by the Council for Talents is a pioneer arts school that offers weekend Private Education. courses in art, music, dance and drama for four to 18 year olds. For adults, the Continuing Education NAFA currently has eight departments: 3D Design, Branch offers enrichment courses and part-time Arts Management and Education, Design and Media, certificate programmes. Fine Art, Fashion Studies, Dance, Music and Theatre. The Academy conducts a comprehensive range of full- With a rich heritage and long tradition of excellence, time diploma courses and delivers degree programmes a track record and strong fundamentals in place, NAFA in partnership with reputable universities from strives to lead the development of arts education in Singapore, the UK and USA. Singapore and beyond.

19 Purchase College, Loughborough State University University of New York

Loughborough University started in 1909 as a small Purchase College, part of the State University of New Technical Institute in the centre of Loughborough. York (SUNY) network of 64 universities and colleges, It was renamed Loughborough University in 1996 and was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. amalgamated with Loughborough College of Art and Design in 1998. It enjoys a world-class reputation for its arts programmes. The College attracts 4,000 students and 300 faculty Today, it is one of the UK’s leading universities, with members from around the world to develop their talents, NAFA partners renowned a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, expand their minds, and prepare for a life of creative universities to offer degree University of East London strong links with business and industry. The University independence. Princeton Review named Purchase was named University of the Year by the Sunday Times College as one of the Best 361 Colleges. programmes that promote for 2008/09. In the 2011 Guardian University Guide, independent learning, With over 28,000 students from over 120 countries, it was ranked 9th out of 118 institutions, while in the The College is also included in America’s Best 100 the University of East London (UEL) is one of the UK’s Times Good University Guide for 2012 the University College Buys, the Unofficial Biased Guide to the 328 originality and creativity. most diverse and fastest growing universities. It is ranked 11th. Most Interesting Colleges, and it is one of the 151 committed to new modes of learning which focus on colleges in the Princeton Review’s Best Northeastern enhancing students’ employability. The University has For the past five years, Loughborough has been voted Regional Colleges. a strong track record in widening participation and the UK’s ‘Best Student Experience’ in the prestigious University of working with industry, and renowned for its contribution Times Higher Awards. Central Lancashire to social, cultural and economic development, especially through research. In 2010, the University was named SIM University The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was one of the top modern universities in London for Royal College founded in 1828 as the Institute for the Diffusion of research in The Times Higher Research League Tables. of Music, London Knowledge. It gained university status in 1992 and has SIM University is the first privately-funded local evolved over the years to become a world-class institution. university approved by the Ministry of Education, Currently, it has a staff and student community of over The Royal College of Music, London (RCM) is a Singapore to confer degrees. SIM University promotes 35,000 from 102 different countries. Offering a dynamic University of Essex renowned conservatoire that has trained musicians lifelong learning and is dedicated to the higher education course portfolio of some 500 undergraduate and over for international careers. Since its founding in 1882, needs of adult learners and to meeting industry needs 200 postgraduate programmes, the University has an by the Prince of Wales and later Edward VII, the College for skilled professionals. established reputation for research, with 11 research One of the UK’s top ten universities for the quality of its has been linked with the Royal family. Its patron is areas rated world-leading in the recent Research research, and a world leader in the social sciences, the currently Her Majesty, The Queen. With around 650 It adopts a flexible and practice-focussed learning Assessment Exercise. University of Essex was founded nearly fifty years ago. students from 54 countries studying at undergraduate, approach and offers more than 50 academic programmes Essex is in the top twenty mainstream English universities master’s or doctoral levels, the RCM is a community of in various disciplines. Its current enrolment stands at In 2010, UCLan was named as the North West’s top for student satisfaction, and has a strong track record in talented and open-minded musicians where excellence, 12,000 students. modern University in all the national newspaper league attracting students from a diverse range of backgrounds. individuality, creativity and diversity are prized. tables and became the first modern university to be The University has three campuses in Essex, and is among included in the QS World University Rankings. the most internationally diverse universities in Britain, with Through its teachers – distinguished musicians who more than one third of its 11,000 students coming from perform, compose, write and research – an unparallelled outside the UK. range of artistic and commercial collaborations has been forged to ensure that RCM musicians connect effectively – and stay connected – with a fast-changing profession.

20 21 on 3 November 2011, to conduct the International Placement module for degree students majoring in Chinese instrumental performance.

• Achieved a four-year EduTrust certification awarded by the Council for Private Education (CPE) in June 2011. NAFA is the first comprehensive private arts education institution to receive the four-year EduTrust certification.

Prize recipient Dr Zhou Long, Distinguished Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, USA.

Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean and Professor • NAFA became the first arts institution in Singapore in the Practice of Public Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew to launch a government-funded degree programme. School of Public Policy, National University of The Signing Ceremony with the Royal College Singapore graced the opening on 19 September 2011 of Music, London (RCM) on 25 April 2011 was as Guest-of-Honour. A series of cross-disciplinary officiated by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. and intercultural performances were presented by students and faculty members from various • Four graduating students from the Departments departments of NAFA. Chinese music instrumentalists to develop talented of 3D Design and Fine Art participated in Ostrale, students at the School of Young Talents at NAFA. an international contemporary arts festival in • NAFA presented a concert showcasing pipa master The inaugural F J Benjamin-NAFA SYT Music Dresden, Germany from 1 July to 4 September 2011. Liu Dehai and his four protégés on 18 December 2011 Competition was held in January 2012. They were hand-picked from amongst 170 of their at the Esplanade Concert Hall. A collaboration with peers to represent NAFA at the exhibition. the Singapore Ruan Xian Chamber Ensemble, the • The family and beneficiaries of the late composer concert also featured NAFA students and alumni. and music educator, Leong Yoon Pin, donated • The second NAFA Symposium held from 19-21 $500,000 to establish the Leong Yoon Pin Music September 2011 featured renowned art practitioners, • Renowned fashion group, F J Benjamin Holdings Fund to boost the development of music talents at arts educators and scholars globally, including keynote Limited, pledged $150,000 towards the F J Benjamin NAFA. The Fund was launched on 26 March 2012 speaker Professor Nikos Papastergiadis, Professor, Music Award that comprises two initiatives, the in conjunction with the NAFA Music Platform: • As part of the agreement with RCM for the Bachelor Cultural Studies and Media Communications, F J Benjamin-NAFA SYT Music Competition and the Composition Recital, where Leong’s work Lake of Music (Hons) course, NAFA inked an MOU with The University of Melbourne, Australia; Tan Pin Pin, F J Benjamin-SSO Bursary. The music competition of Longing was performed by students from the the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing (CCOM) award-winning filmmaker, Singapore and Pulitzer will alternate yearly between Western music and Department of Music.

22 23 at The Arts House, Noise Singapore Showcase exhibition at ION Orchard, and Image of Images exhibition. Eunice recently held her first solo exhibition titled ‘.’ at LASALLE 15 Minutes café.

Outstanding Students Jin Han Di, Department of Dance Ong De En Zacharus, Jin Han Di emerged top in the Contemporary Category, School of Young Talents Senior Division at the regional 2012 Youth American Zacharus won the First Prizes at the F J Benjamin-NAFA Grand Prix (YAGP) Semi-Finals, held in Osaka, Japan. SYT Music Competition 2012 and National Piano & Violin Lawrence Liu Yongcheng, Competition 2011, Piano Intermediate category. Peter Tanuwidjaja and Julian Futanto, Department of Fine Art He also clinched the Second Prize for Piano Junior Department of Design & Media Lawrence received three Honourable Mentions for the category at the National Piano & Violin Competition 2009 Peter and Julian were selected to participate in the following categories at the 2011 International Photography and the Third Prize for Intermediate category at Young GAMBIT Summer internship Programme in MIT Boston, Awards: Architecture – Historic category, Editorial – Pianist Competition 2009. He has been admitted to USA, where they worked with other students from Personality category and People – Self-Portrait category. The Wells Cathedral School to pursue his music studies. Singapore and MIT on game design and development.

Wong Jian Kai, Department of Design & Media Wong Jian Kai was selected to represent Singapore Outstanding Alumni in the prestigious Roger Hatchuel Academy programme for international students, which was held in conjunction with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011.

Julie Tan, Department of Theatre Already a star, Julie has been involved in many Tjiang Supertini, Department of 3D Design local productions by MediaCorp, including My World Tjiang Supertini won the Red Dot Design Concept 2011 My Blog (青涩部落格), Beauty Desire (女人我最美), Abbie Lim Hong Han (graduate, 2006), Best of the Best Award (Home Furniture category) with Love Singapore (新 加 坡 。极 爱 。极 短 篇 ), The Illusionist Department of 3D Design her collection titled A’konkret Furniture. She was the only (魔幻视界), No Limits (泳闯琴关), New Beginnings A National Arts Council – Takashimaya Scholarship student among the top three winners. Eunice Lim , Department of Fine Art (红白囍事), A Tale of 2 Cities (乐在双城) and Let’s Play recipient, Abbie showcased her collections at the Tokyo Eunice exhibited her works at Square Invasion – The 50cm Love (爱情). She was also cast as the female lead in Designers’ Week 2008 and 2009. She also received by 50cm Painting Show at InsTinc gallery and won the A Song to Remember (星洲之夜) and The Promise the Merit Award at 3rd and 4th FL!P Challenge and the Square Invasion People’s Prize Award. She also (向日葵的约定). PLATFORM Best Product Award. participated in Art Garage: Art The Hall exhibition

24 25 Outstanding Students, Alumni & Lecturers Outstanding Students, Alumni & Lecturers

Ren Liang Yi (graduate, 2008), Department of Theatre Liang Yi, now known as Ren Yan Zhi has been engaged by the China National Theatre (Beijing) as a professional full-time actress and was cast as lead in the new version of the stage production of Red Rose and White Rose.

Outstanding Lecturers

Boo Sze Yang (graduate, 1991), Hunn Wai, Department of 3D Design Department of Fine Art Part of the two-member art collective, Lanzavecchia + A sought-after artist, Sze Yang’s recent solo exhibitions Wai, Hunn Wai has been featured at SalonSatellite and included The ExtraOrdinary at Chan Hampe Galleries @ Fuori Salone in Italy, IMM Cologne in Germany, Tokyo Tanjong Pagar, Singapore, The New Cathedral at NAFA Design Week in Japan, Design That Thinks in Italy and Galleries 1 & 2, Singapore and Sanctuary at the Red Mill Social Interactions Through Art & Design in the Netherlands. gallery, Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA. He was The art collective won the Wonder Design Award at Rima also featured in Affordable Art Fair Singapore, 26th Asian Editrice Young E Design 2011. Max Tan Shu Lin (graduate, 2006), International Art Exhibition in South Korea, Visions of Department of Fashion Studies Lightness in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Art Melbourne Timothy Wang and Priscilla Lui, Max was the only Asian designer invited to participate in Australia. Department of 3D Design Melvin Ong (graduate, 2008), in EDGED Showroom, Berlin Fashion Week AW2012/2013 Timothy and Priscilla founded Studio Ju-Ju in 2009. Department of 3D Design in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His brand, max tan, was Koh Min Hui (diploma graduate, 2010 and Their works have been exhibited at Business of Design Currently a designer with Brand42 in London, Melvin the only ready-to-wear label from Singapore showcased degree graduate, 2011), Department of Music Week Detour 2011 in Hong Kong, Istanbul Design Week has showcased his works at D&AD 2010, New Designers at the coveted Paris Tradefair Tranoi. Now an orchestral musician with the Singapore 2011 in Turkey, Design Miami 2011 in Basel, Switzerland 2010, Tent London 2010, Satellite Mobile Milan and locally, Chinese Orchestra, Min Hui performed a Ruan concerto and SaloneSatellite in Italy. They won a long list of at PLATFORM – International Furniture Fair Singapore in Joshua Yang, Justin Loke and Fiona Koh 雨后庭院 (The Garden after Rain) with the Singapore awards that include Designers of the Future, Design 2008. His Itsy Bitsy Stool is currently in production in the (graduates, 2004), Department of Fine Art Chinese Orchestra on 2 April 2011. She won the Gold Miami 2011; Design Report Award at SaloneSatellite UK by Arrevalo Design. The three formed an art collective, Vertical Submarine, Award for the Professional Youth Category at the First 2011 and Merit Prize, Saporiti Italia ‘Luxury Towers’ in 2003. In 2010, they laid siege to the Singapore Art International Beijing Ruan Competition 2010. Design Award 2009, Singapore. On his list of accolades are Honourable Mention at Museum and displayed medieval instruments of torture Furniture Design Award 2008 and Gold Award at 4th including a fully functional guillotine. Moses Gay (diploma graduate, 2009 and Lim Yau, Department of Music FL!P Challenge, among others. degree graduate, 2010), Department of Music Lim was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award They have completed projects in Spain, Taiwan, Moses was appointed Conducting Assistant at the by COMPASS. A Cultural Medallion recipient in 1990, Ian Gregory (graduate, 2011), Hong Kong and Korea. Dust: A Recollection by Vertical Singapore Chinese Orchestra for the 2011/12 Season. Lim has conducted orchestras from Singapore and the Department of Design & Media Submarine in November 2011 showcased their recent He was also picked by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra region, including the Singapore Symphony Orchestra Ian is co-founder of Witching Hour Studios. Its first venture into theatre. Collectively they have won several to conduct the Exuberance of Youth concert on 19 and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. mobile game Ravenmark: Scourge of Estellion received awards including the Credit Suisse Artist Residency March 2011. Moses received a scholarship to pursue kudos from game reviewers from all over the world, with Award 2009, The President’s Young Talents Award his Master in Music (Conducting) at the Central more than 15,000 copies sold since its debut. 2009 and the Singapore Art Show Judges’ Choice 2005. Conservatory of Music, Beijing.

26 27 Office of Strategic Development • Coordinated the Marina Bay Christmas Light-Up 2011 and Ostrale 2011 projects. The Office was established in January 2012 to amalgamate the Corporate Development and Marketing • Exclusive collaboration with Tangs to celebrate its & Admissions Departments. 80th anniversary. The artworks by a NAFA student and alumni were showcased in the TANGS Orchard store from 27 February to 15 March 2012. Corporate Development Department • Partnered Asia Capital Reinsurance Group to organise the ACR Painting Competition. • Revamped NAFA e-newsletter, corporate video and corporate website. Marketing & • Generated publicity with total media value of close Admissions Department to $4 million, an increase of 56% from the previous financial year. • Open House held on 13 and 14 January 2012 attracted 1,914 students. • Organised three concerts: I Musici, The Little Singers of Monaco, The Irresistible Pipa Music of Liu Dehai • Over 700 students admitted to diploma courses and featuring internationally renowned artistes. over 100 to degree courses in Academic Year 2011.

• Organised Hui Chun 2012 and raised more than • Conducted 13 school talks and participated in 56 $30,000 for the NAFA Education Fund. education fairs in Singapore, China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar and the Philippines. • Organised corporate events such as the launch of the Bachelor of Music (Hons) degree programme with • Visited Laxman Public School, Mount Carmel the Royal College of Music, London; the Inaugural School and Pearl Academy together with Dr Shang F J Benjamin-NAFA SYT Music Competition; and Huai Min, Vice President (Academic) from 4 – 7 the launch of the Leong Yoon Pin Music Fund. November 2011. Dr Shang also took the opportunity to meet secondary school principals, potential • Hosted visits by foreign dignitaries, board of directors students and their parents in India. and universities such as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Peru; Central Conservatory of Music, • Sponsored a drama camp in Confucian School in Beijing; Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges. Kuala Lumpur in December 2011. Dr Yu Wei Jie,

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From left: Guests at the opening of Requiem: By the photographers who died in Vietnam and Indochina; A tour by Madam Agnès to His Excellency Olivier Caron, the Ambassador of France at the opening of Photography Brassaï; Bridget Tracy Tan giving a guided tour to special guests during the opening of Masks of Mexico: from the Muyaes Ogazón Collection.

Head of Department of Theatre attended the camp – Tina Modotti: A New Vision, an inaugural • Showcasing NAFA’s Collection: • Multi-disciplinary workshops and dialogue sessions and gave a presentation to participating students partnership with the Embassy of Mexico; – Sentient Beauty; for NAFA students and affiliate communities: from various schools to raise awareness of theatre – Requiem: By the photographers who died in Vietnam – The Single Leaf: Woodblock Printmaking – Performative Body: Performing Body from Randai courses offered at NAFA. and Indochina in collaboration with the George (in collaboration with private collectors to Performance in collaboration with Intercultural Eastman House, New York; and artists); Theatre Institute (formerly Theatre Training • Launched NAFA Admissions Facebook and Twitter – Photography Brassaï in collaboration with the Estate – An exhibition of Chen Chong Swee’s works from Research Practice); sites in December 2011 to engage potential students of Brassaï; the NAFA Collection, together with a display of – Wisdom Beyond Borders: The Creative Workshop and garnered more than 6,500 ‘Likes’ on Facebook – Masks of Mexico: from the Muyaes Ogazón Collection the artist’s essays and publications from the NAFA by Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai; and 400 ‘Followers’ on Twitter. in collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico. Library featuring the donation of five paintings by – Paper Figure Sculpture workshop by Chng Seok Tin; the family of the late pioneer artist. – Cedric Hanriot Trio: Contemporary Jazz in • Celebrating NAFA’s alumni artists in exhibitions: Southeast Asia Workshop; Institute of Southeast Asian Arts – Uncommon Wisdom: Works by Chng Seok Tin • Publications: – Artist in Residence programme: Stanley Wong – and Art Galleries from 1966 – 2011; Cultural Medallion 2005; – Crossing Visions: Singapore & Xiamen, anothermountainman: point of view after Heaven – Dayak: Woodblock Prints by Tay Chee Toh; Lim Hak Tai & Lim Yew Kuan Art Exhibition; on Earth; • International collaborations for heritage and Cultural Medallion 1985; – Sherman Ong: Icon de Martell Cordon Bleu; – Woodcut workshop for Fine Art students by modern art: – a Ridge, a Word, a Brush: Wee Beng Chong; – Uncommon Wisdom: Works by Chng Seok Tin Tay Chee Toh; – 20 French Design Icons, an inaugural partnership Inaugural Cultural Medallion 1979; from 1966-2011; – Performance inspired by the Dayak in movement with Alliance Francaise de Singapour; – Boo Sze Yang: The New Cathedral; – The Single Leaf: Woodblock Printmaking; (in conjunction with the Dayak exhibition by – Contemporary Japanese Crafts in collaboration – Beauty Unbound: Nanyang Anew in Sarawak presented – Beauty Unbound: Nanyang Anew in Sarawak; Tay Chee Toh) by physical theatre class students; with Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan; works produced by 12 alumni artists in Singapore – a Ridge, a Word, a Brush: Wee Beng Chong. – Photography Brassaï Dialogue Session with and Malaysia during their sojourn to Sarawak. Madam Agnès Gouvion de Saint-Cyr;

30 31 Administration Division Administration Division

From left: His Excellency Yoichi Suzuki, the Ambassador of Japan, and Mrs Takako Suzuki observing an artwork at a Ridge, a Word, a Brush: Wee Beng Chong; Bridget Tracy Tan providing insight to NAFA Patron Wee Ee Cheong at the opening of Beauty Unbound: Nanyang Anew in Sarawak; Dayak: Woodblock Prints – Artist Tay Chee Toh relating to Professor Tommy Koh the tools that he uses for his craft.

– The Single Leaf: Dialogue session with – Comprehensive research trip on pioneering artists • Obtained the Ministry of Education (MOE) funding • Established Memorandums of Understanding Ong Tian Soo & Cathrine Lo; and NAFA Founding Principal in Xiamen, China. for the new Bachelor of Music (Hons) programme with 125 artists, 45 arts groups and 12 institutions – Contemporary Japanese Crafts Design and Artist conducted in collaboration with the Royal College and organisations, enabling NAFA to digitise the community forum in collaboration with Japan • Retail concept of Music, London (RCM), together with MOE IT publications donated by them. Creative Centre; – Nanyang@Mandarin ended its two-year lease with and Teaching F&E grants. – Tina Modotti: A New Vision, a special dialogue Mandarin Gallery in Orchard Road on 24 November • Library collection of print and non-print materials for the Latin American community; 2011, a retail showcase of works by 30 alumni • Besides Singapore dollar fixed deposit, invested in grew to 120,169 from 107,810 last year. – Lucien Wang: a biography, research collaboration artists and designers from NAFA’s Fine Art, 3D alternative financial products that yielded higher with NUS University Scholars Programme. Design and Design & Media Departments. return for NAFA reserves. • Subscribed to seven e-databases, namely Naxos Music Library, Naxos Music Library Jazz, Naxos • International projects: Video Library, Routledge Music Online, Dance in – Steered Ostrale 2011 project, hand-picked students Finance & Administration Information Resources Video, Theatre in Video and Art Full Text, accessible to produce and exhibit their works in Dresden, Department & Technology Department by NAFA staff and students from the library website. curated and installed the display in Dresden, mentoring students during the creation process, • Implemented a new purchase requisition • Launched TFCSEA@NAFA (http://tfcsea.nafa.edu.sg/), • Upgraded facilities and equipment to enhance June – September 2011; management system in April 2011 to enhance a website housing a full-text bilingual database of teaching and learning, including video recording and – Presentation at conference: South-East Asia: the operational efficiency in procurement and 100,547 pages of Southeast Asian arts materials. video conferencing facilities, two computer labs and Art, Cultural Heritage and Artistic Relations with expenditure monitoring for all departments. Demonstrations and presentations were given to 15 library notebooks, among others. Europe/Poland Krakow, September 2011; promote the website among artists, arts groups, – Invited to participate in Arts Festival, Solo, • Attained credit rating by D&B Singapore that more librarians, lecturers and students. Indonesia, October 2011; than fulfils the EduTrust requirement.

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From left: Artist in Residence programme: Stanley Wong – anothermountainman: point of view after Heaven on Earth; Guest-of-Honour Jeffrey Ho in conversation with the Ambassador of Japan and President of NAFA, Mr Choo Thiam Siew, at the opening of Contemporary Japanese Crafts; Tanoto Foundation Centre for Southeast Asian Arts.

• Launched another four e-learning modules, bringing • Launched Art & Music Therapy Workshop, the first • Lee Foundation Theatre and Studio Theatre hosted Central Quality the total number of e-learning modules to 22. workshop of its kind to combine art therapy and over 80 events organised by various departments of Assurance Section music therapy for the general public. NAFA and 109 performances by arts groups. Overall • Implemented a customer relationship occupancy rate for Lee Foundation Theatre was 95%. • Facilitated the EduTrust assessment to ensure management system. • Organised two art talks by Mr Tan Kian Por, NAFA appropriate measures exist to monitor and evaluate alumnus and Cultural Medallion recipient and • Upgraded lighting and audio-visual equipment the quality of programmes and to review the process Mr Yeo Chee Kiong, NAFA alumnus and Young Artist to further enhance performing space. of course development and the delivery of teaching Continuing Education Branch Award recipient. and learning against the agreed quality statements and procedures. • Record high of 4,164 students, compared to 2,761 • Ms Quek Kiat Sing, lecturer of the Special Interest Human Resources Branch in the previous year. Programme was presented the Teaching Merit Award • Completed the CPE Enhanced Registration by SIM University. • Conducted the biennial Organisational Climate Framework (ERF) Annual Review 2011 to maintain • The Special Interest Programme in collaboration Survey in August 2011 and achieved response rate the four-year registration with CPE. with SIM University attracted 440 participants, of 99.6%. The Survey results showed that overall staff compared to 100 in the previous year. Estates Branch satisfaction improved by 4.1% to 86.2%. Major areas that registered improvement include ‘leadership of • Launched Fashion Apparel and Fashion Figure • Obtained Green Mark Gold certification for NAFA current Management’, ‘sense of empowerment’ and Drawing programmes. Campus 1 and Water Efficient Building certification ‘learning and development opportunities’. and BizSAFE Level 4 certification. • Introduced new job grades on 1 January 2012 as part of career development.

34 35 From left: NAFA Convocation 2011; Open Conversation – Powerpoint Presentation, Bootcamp; Metamorphosis, the 10-member team from NAFA with their winning installation for City Colours Competition 2011.

• Reviewed module exemption policy for applicants • Organised NAFA Convocation 2011 on 27 August • Organised NAFA Orientation 2011 for new students with different qualifications and policy on deferral 2011. 711 students graduated over two ceremonies, and NAFA Fun Day 2011 – Fiesta! for all students and of assessment for modules. officiated by Lawrence Wong, Minister of State staff of NAFA. for Defence and Education, in the morning and • Developed online interactive handbooks for Frank Benjamin, Executive Chairman, F J Benjamin • Coordinated City Colours Competition 2011 that diploma students. Holdings Limited, in the afternoon. was organised by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts, where • Organised four Open Conversations, one lecturers’ • Organised President’s Dialogue for final year Metamorphosis, the 10-member team from induction, one annual teaching workshop, two literacy students, where NAFA President, Choo Thiam NAFA, won the First Prize – Best of Show Award. training sessions for professional development. Siew, shared key findings of the latest Graduate Office of Academic Affairs Employment Survey and career opportunities • Co-organised the three-day Inter-PEI Integration students can look forward to upon graduation. Leadership Camp with SIM University, Curtin • Launched four degree programmes: Office of Student Affairs Singapore, James Cook University, PSB Academy – BA (Hons) Spatial Design in partnership with the • Administered Graduate Employment Survey and TMC Academy. Four students of different University of Central Lancashire, UK; BA (Hons) • Assisted the Academic Board and its sub-committees and Student Satisfaction Survey. nationalities were selected to represent NAFA. Creative Industry Management with the University in the development of policies to address academic of Essex, UK; and BA (Hons) Fashion and BA (Hons) issues and its enforcement. • 320 students benefited from the Internship Fashion & Marketing with the University of East Office of Student Care Programme administered by the Office. London, UK. • Administered the disbursement of $1.16 million & Alumni Relations worth of scholarships, merit awards and bursaries to • Reviewed admission procedure for students with 268 students, an increase of 44% from the previous • Organised 25 Career Preparatory Workshops on special needs and admission requirements for financial year, benefiting an additional 82 students. various topics for graduating students and four mature students. alumni reunions to foster stronger bond between • Documented students’ learning progress NAFA and its alumni. and development.

36 37 Top left: after2 – ‘Boundaries’ exhibition by third-year furniture design students. Bottom left: Natasha Liok, Director, Monticello and Bernard Vinson, Export Director, Ligne Left: Patriotism by Tay Koh Yeong Joey, White 3, Department of 3D Design Graduation Show 2011. Right: Women’s Jewellery and Men’s Ring by Silvia Tjahyad, Category Roset with the Forthcoming team. Right: Evelyn Lioe posing with her work Gaun Coffee Table, Honourable Mention, Furniture Design Award 2012. Winner, Singapore Jewellery Design Award 2011.

The Department conducts degree programmes, namely • Organised BIBIM, an Artist-in-Residence programme – An Honourable Mention at Furniture Design BA (Hons) 3D Design: New Practice in collaboration with featuring four artists from Kaywon School of Art & Award 2012, an international furniture design Loughborough University and BA (Hons) Spatial Design Design, Korea. competition organised by Singapore Furniture in collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire. Industries Council; • Students majoring in furniture design created a – A Merit Award at SingaPlural – 48 Hours collection Caves for exhibition at PLATFORM 2011. Showroom Makeover Challenge; Highlights Gifts, a collection by their counterparts from Object – Three Silver Awards and two Honourable Design major was also exhibited. Alumni, students and Mentions at SPADE Awards 2011, an international • Organised White 3 showcasing a diversity of lecturers were also showcased at Young Designers’ spatial design competition organised by Interior works by graduating diploma and degree students Showcase 2012 and various fringe events under Design Confederation Singapore; The Department provides a multidisciplinary learning and after2 – ‘Boundaries’, the annual exhibition by SingaPlural, including 48Hours Challenge, D’Space, – Best Idea and Most Inspiring Awards at Future experience that combines spatial and three dimensional third-year furniture design students. Design*Scape and 30 Chairs Lifestories. Living Spaces in Singapore, a design competition design practices with technical competencies, and a organised by Philips; conducive learning environment for critical and creative • Collaborated with Red Dot Madd Market, Marina • Students won awards at various competitions: – Three category winners at the Singapore Jewellery thinking. Students are provided with ample opportunities Bay Business Association, TANGS, Air Division, Ligne – Three Honourable Mentions at ‘Journey of Design Award 2011. to participate in various design projects in partnership Roset, Space Furniture, Home & Décor and Mandarin Possibilities’ – Ideas Competition for the Rail – Best of the Best Award (Home Furniture Category), with established industry players and prominent Gallery, among others on various projects to enhance Corridor, organised by the Urban Redevelopment Red Dot Concept Awards 2011. competitions in Singapore and the world. student learning. Authority of Singapore;

38 39 Diploma in Art (Teaching) Graduation Show 2011.

Highlights

• The exhibition ONE/19: Existentialism in a Crowd showcased 19 graduates from the Diploma in Art (Teaching) programme. A diverse range of art forms exploring different themes was featured.

• Organised Arts Management Guest Speaker Series featuring Collections Management by Damian Ooi, Registrar (Arts Group), Heritage Conservation Centre and Singapore Arts Policy by Yeow Ju Li, Deputy Director, Arts and Heritage Division, Ministry of Comprising visual arts and performing arts majors, Information, Communications and the Arts. Dia Dao Cu Chi choreographed by third-year student Amanda Tay for Crossings 2011. the Department offers two diploma programmes. Diploma in Arts Management programme equips • Deputy Head of Department, Tan Chwee Seng’s print students with industry relevant knowledge and works were featured at the 3rd Guanlan International The Department is distinctive in its contemporary practical skills. The Diploma in Art (Teaching) Print Biennial 2011 in Shenzhen, China and 2011 East-West posture, focussing on Western and Asian programme collaborates with the National Institute International Paper Art Exhibition and Symposium dance techniques, creative and contextual studies that of Education to train art teachers for local secondary at Chung Shan National Gallery, Taipei. include intercultural and multidisciplinary collaborative schools. The degree course in collaboration with the opportunities. In addition, the Department reinforces its University of Essex offers further training to enhance • Deputy Head of Department, Renee Lee Foong Ling education framework with rigorous practical technique both technical and cognitive skills of students. led a team to provide the specialist services of training in ballet and modern dance. The first-of-its-kind conservation dressing for Valentino, Retrospective: BFA Dance degree programme affords selected NAFA Past/Present/Future, a major exhibition developed by Diploma in Dance graduates the opportunity to study at the renowned institution, Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris. Purchase College, State University of New York for a year.

40 41 DEPARTMENT OF DANCE

and specialised skills in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration design, interactive media and video production in their second year. The Department also offers BA (Hons) Graphic Communication programme in collaboration with Loughborough University, combining technical expertise with critical, conceptual thinking and BA (Hons) Visual Communication with Business, a collaborated hybrid programme between NAFA and SIM University.

The Department provides students with holistic Highlights training within the design and media realm. Students are provided with the opportunity to explore the • The Design & Media Graduation Shows Made Under traditional design methodologies implemented with Pressure and SPREAD Ideas Go Viral showcased new media learning. Its curriculum is designed to equip graduating diploma and degree students’ creativity students with strong foundation skills in their first year, with close to 280 exhibits.

Left: Zen Dance – Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form by part-time lecturer Dr Sun Ock Lee for The Third Space: Contemporary Asian Explorations in Dance. Right: Borobudur Re-visited, interdisciplinary collaboration for New Asian Imaginations: (Re)searching the Arts in Southeast Asia, opening performance.

Highlights • Student won the First Prize at the regional 2012 Youth American Grand Prix Semi-Finals. • Crossings 2011: Diploma in Dance Showcase featured Checkmate by Albert Tiong, Syncretitude by Peter Chin, • Students presented The Third Space: Contemporary J.C. – On the Other Side by Larry Clark, The Point of Tao Asian Explorations in Dance at the Esplanade Recital by Jamaludin Jalil and works by third-year composition Studio. Works of contemporary Asian artists were students: Dia Dao Cu Chi by Amanda Tay and Have you featured, including Zen Dance – Form is Emptiness, eaten? by Chan Sze-Wei. Emptiness is Form by Dr Sun Ock Lee, Incense by Gillian Tan, Syncretitude by Peter Chin and Dia Dao • Participated in the 13th CSTD Asia-Pacific Dance Cu Chi by dance third-year student Amanda Tay. Competition 2011 and the 13th CSTD Singapore Dance Competition 2011 and clinched two First • Students presented an excerpt from Incense Prizes, one Second Prize and one Third Prize. choreographed by Gillian Tan, Deputy Head of Department at the Continuum Dance Academy Exchange on 7 and 8 October 2011 at Recital Studio, Esplanade. Video production and graphic design students in class.

42 43 DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND MEDIA DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND MEDIA

Left: Pickled Papaya by Lim Wei Lee, Gold Award (Film-Art Direction), Crowbar Awards 2011. Right: Yvonne Soh and Chin Wing Yan with their winning artworks for the Top left: Poster by Michelle Kwek, Gold and Judge’s Choice Award, Safety@Work Awards 2011. Bottom left: Queenie Teo with her T-Shirt design, fourth place, Alvotor T-Shirt Downtown Line 3 Art Competition. Design Contest. Right: Underblade:Explore2expose by Tham Seet Teng, Bronze Award (Advertising–Art Direction) Crowbar Awards 2011.

• Organised an education trip to Taiwan, in collaboration • Artist-in-Residence programme featuring seven • Students won awards at various competitions: • Collaborated with Transit Link Private Limited with the Department of 3D Design. Upon return, renowned creative designers and illustrators: – Two Gold Awards, three Silver Awards and on a logo design competition. students of both departments mounted an exhibition – Charlie Blower, Managing Partner and Justin Lim, five Bronze Awards at Crowbar Awards 2011; reflecting their experiences from the trip. Creative Partner, both from Blak Labs; – One Gold and Judges’ Choice Award and • Student Queenie Teo’s design was voted – Koh Hong Teng, Comic Artist and Illustrator; two Commendation Prizes at Safety@Work fourth at the Alvotor T-Shirt Design Contest • Organised a comic workshop by Wee See Heng, – Wilson Yip, Creative/Film Director, Awards 2011; and produced for sale on the Alvotor website. a comic and concept artist. Vividthree Productions; – One First Prize, one Third Prize and three Merit – Jackson Tan, Creative Director, Black Design; Prizes at the Downtown Line 3 Art Competition • Lecturer Cheng Ming Chong’s poster design – Tan Zixi, Independent Illustrator; organised by the Land Transport Authority. Garden City – Singapore was showcased at the – and Pann Lim, Creative Director, Kinetic Singapore. City Face 2011 Exhibition For Global Poster Creation in KaoShiung, Taiwan.

44 45 From left: Anindya Intan, Neo Ben Jie Benjamin and Cheryl Tan with their designs for Star Creation. Left: Revolutionary Road by Tony Wang Zhongyi, BA(Hons) Fashion Design. Right: Urban Guerilla by Michelle Elizabeth, BA(Hons) Fashion Design.

The Department provides training that encompasses Highlights • Teams formed by students Chua Xin Yun and Shane much more than the creation of clothing and accessories, Poh Leong Peng and Ang Hwei Shyan and Ng Li Ying but design knowledge, vocabulary, and an understanding • Organised the 6th BA (Hons) Degree Graduation emerged first and third respectively at Suntec Best of the fashion industry, its players, markets, and in Fashion Show, the 24th Diploma in Fashion Design Of Style – A Fashion Styling Competition 2011. particular, the vital role that fashion designer plays; Graduation Fashion Show 2011 and the 13th Diploma to prepare them for the challenges of fashion industry in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing Graduation • Students Zhang Qian and Hoon Pinyi Charlene in the 21st century. Fashion Show & Exhibition 2011. won the First and Second Prizes respectively at the Sustainable Fashion Design Competition 2011, BA (Hons) Fashion and BA (Hons) Fashion and Marketing • Students Anindya Intan, Neo Ben Jie Benjamin and organised by Japan Creative Centre, Singapore. programmes in collaboration with the University of East Cheryl Tan were among 12 finalists for Star Creation, London help students realise their creative potential an Asia-wide fashion design competition initiated by • Alumni Lu Mei Ju Fayth, Ng Kheng Hua Kenji and through challenging modules, external connections the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore (TaFf) Ng Ya Hwa Hesper were selected for PARCO next and extended learning opportunities. which is part of the Asia Fashion Exchange (AFX). NEXT, an 18-month fashion incubator programme. They were given the opportunity to operate a 12-month retail business, and attend one to one sessions with two mentors, workshops, seminars and an overseas mission trip.

46 47 Department of Fine Art Graduation Show 2011.

Students are exposed to contemporary art practices while • Students participated in Wisdom Beyond Borders, • Artist-in-Residence programme featured renowned maintaining strong ties with their Southeast Asian roots. a creative workshop by Tulaya Pornpiriyakulchai. Indonesian artist Eddie Hara who conducted They also get the opportunity to be involved in a multitude A work created jointly by three students was workshops themed Dialoguing with the Drawing. of exciting collaborative art projects, and overseas study exhibited at Wisdom Beyond Borders Singapore trips. BA (Hons) Fine Art equips students with critical Grand Finale 2012. • Lecturer Lim Soo Ngee participated in exhibitions skills in contemporary art practice. including Inside, Jendela Art Space, Esplanade, • Organised Artist Talks featuring Tan Kian Por, Yeo Animal Talk – Between Art, Nature and Humans Highlights Chee Kiong, Sai Hua Kuan, Alicia Neo, Yeo Eng Hin, and Visions of Lightness. Sali Ariel and Tony Godfrey. Students Cathrine Lo, • Organised exhibitions d) all of the above and Exposé Cindy Tan and Rina Tan also conducted a talk to from 7 – 11 May 2011, showcasing graduating share their experience from Ostrale 2011. The pioneer Department at NAFA, the Department diploma and degree students from various fine has evolved since it was established in 1938. Its alumni art disciplines. • Organised a study trip to Europe for 20 second-year include Cultural Medallion winners as well as some of students and a research trip to Southeast Asia for 15 the most prolific figures in the local art circuit, past and • The annual Fine Art Staff Show SOONER OR LATER, students. A work-in-progress exhibition was held by present. Today, it offers a wide range of disciplines in fine THIS HAPPENS TO EVERYONE, EVERYONE held from students upon return. art that includes Western painting, Chinese painting, 27 September – 6 October 2011 featured Miguel Chew, Sculpture, Photography, Ceramics and Printmaking. Erica Lai and Joey Soh.

48 49 Top left: NAFA Symphonic Wind Ensemble, horn section. Bottom left: NAFA Music Essentials Concerto Competition. Centre: NAFA Gala Concert. Right: Opera Scenes by vocal students.

The Department also offers Diploma in Music Teaching • Organised the following music competitions: • Presented JASKULKE – Chopin for Five Grand Pianos in collaboration with the National Institute of Education. – the 5th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Memorial on 30 October 2011 featuring Slawek Jaskulke The Bachelor of Music (Hons) programme is conducted Vocal Competition on 4 April 2011; along with Katarzyna Borek, Joanna Duda, Paweł in partnership with the world renowned conservatory – the 3rd Lucien Wang Piano Competition Kaczmarczyk and Paweł Tomaszewski. Royal College of Music, London. on 18 April 2011; – NAFA Music Essentials Concerto Competition on • NAFA Gala Concert on 27 March 2012 showcased 13 February 2012. Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Orchestra and its Highlights Music Director Lim Yau, as well as student pianists • Organised a study trip to Tainan National University Lim Dao Sheng and Lin Jiaxin and alto An Yi. • Weekly public performances such as NAFA of the Arts, Taiwan for 10 vocal students in April 2011. Commuter Concerts, NAFA Concert Series and • Masterclasses featured renowned musicians from The Department offers professional training in both Music Platform to create a platform for students to • Organised the inaugural Singapore Saxophone all over the world, including the following visiting Western and Chinese music at diploma and degree perform and engage the local music community. Symposium from 29 – 31 July 2011 featuring saxophone professors from the Royal College of Music, London: levels. Students are allowed to select one of the following recitals, masterclasses, lectures and concerts by Dina Parakhina (piano), Janet Hilton (clarinet) and as their principal study: composition, piano, organ, voice, • Collaborated with artistes from Singapore, Malaysia world renowned saxophonists, including winners of William Mival (composition). flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, and China in Rays of Hope, National Cancer Centre the 3rd Jean Marie Londeix Competition, Joshua Hyde trombone, euphonium, tuba, violin, viola, violoncello, Singapore Charity Concert 2011. (Australia) and Noe Even (USA) and Singaporean double bass, harp, classical guitar, erhu, yangqin, pipa, composers, Bernard Lee and Zechariah Goh. zhongruan, suona and guzheng.

50 51 The Department draws upon various vocational training philosophies and pedagogical approaches from different theatrical cultures and aesthetic traditions to develop a unique curriculum. Over the last decade, the Department has supplied many artistic talents for the vibrant performing arts and entertainment industries in Singapore and beyond. BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts is conducted in collaboration with the University of Essex, East 15 Acting School, UK.

Highlights

• As part of its graduation showcase 2011, Diploma in Theatre students presented Pan Island Expressway (PIE) by Chong Tze Chien, Stars in the Morning Sky by Alexander Galin, The House of Bernarda Alba and Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca.

• BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts students presented Antigone by Sophocles, Othello by William Shakespeare, Beyond the Horizon by Eugene O’Neill, Before Sunrise by Gerhart Hauptmann, The Crab Flower Club by Goh Boon Teck and The Maids by Jean Genet.

Top and bottom left: The Storm by Diploma in Theatre (Mandarin Drama) graduating class. Bottom right: The Crab Flower Club by BA(Hons) in Theatre Arts students.

52 53 From left: T-shirt design by Yeo Xuan, First Prize, Singapore T-Shirt Design Competition 2011; Drawing by Simone Lao, First Prize, Heartland Beat Art Competition 2011. From left: 新韵 performed by Junior Dance students at Cadence (舞韵); Isaac Tay Yu Feng and Bentley Goh performing at the CDAC Awards Presentation.

Highlights • Student Tanushah Ramadass’s artwork Kookaburra • Performed at Cadence (舞韵) on 20 August 2011, Plays from the Old Gum Tree was featured in the a Chinese dance showcase by young talents under Department of Junior Art Ministry of Education’s festive greeting cards 2011. A Celebration of Chinese Dance 2011 organised by the • Invited by CHIJ (Kellock), W4 Cluster schools, National Arts Council. Nanyang Primary School, Kuo Chuan Presbyterian • The artworks of part-time teacher Ng Siok Hoon Primary School, the Chinese Development Assistance were showcased at the 26th Asian International Department of Junior Drama Council and Bishan Constituency to conduct art Art Exhibition in Korea and at The Affordable Art • Collaborated with Trinity Guildhall to offer classes for students. Fair Singapore. Drama Examination.

• Organised a series of art camps and workshops • Part-time teacher April Ng Kiow Ngor was featured • Students from the Chinese Development Assistance during the June and December holidays for 600 at The Affordable Art Fair Singapore. Council (CDAC) programme presented a cross-talk The School of Young Talents (SYT) is the pioneer students from five to 16 years old. (相声) at the CDAC Awards Presentation. local institution specialising in arts education for • Part-time teacher Shiah Chyi Yun was one of the six children from 4 to 18 years old. The School operates • Organised Imagine, an exhibition featuring artists who converted the old canteen into a gallery. Department of Junior Music four departments and has a total student population ‘imaginative paintings’ by students of all levels • Conducted the annual Chinese Instruments Graded of 4,463. The gifted programmes conducted by the in November 2011. • Deputy Head, Tan Yen Peng was one of the artists Examinations in collaboration with the Central Department of Junior Music are recognised by the featured in Women Artists in Singapore by Bridget Conservatory of Music, Beijing. Close to 1,000 Ministry of Education’s Co-Curricular Activities Branch. • Students won awards at various competitions: Tracy Tan. She also participated in Cheo Chai Hiang’s applications were received. – Yeo Xuan won the First Prize at the Singapore Don’t Sit on Me exhibition. SYT has established a reputable brand name T-Shirt Design Competition 2011; • Organised a trip to the Central Conservatory of internationally and locally. The Junior Music Department – Simone Lao won the First Prize at the Heartland Department of Junior Dance Music, Beijing, for nine violin students. The students has produced a long list of outstanding young musicians, Beat Art Competition 2011; • Organised a dance showcase for new students performed at a concert and attended masterclasses many of whom have been showered with top accolades – Russell Ong Yao Ting won the Bronze Award at the and their family members. Performers were from by well-known violinists and educators Xue Wei and honours. Singapore Youth Festival & Crafts Exhibition 2011. the Pre-Primary Levels of both Ballet and Chinese and Chai Liang. Dance Classes.

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(From left) Ong Hong Kai, Ong De En Zacharus, Tan Yu Jia Jessica, Carolin Cao, Zantha Tan Xuanlin, Ong Shu En Nicole, Lauren Tse Yi, winners of the National Piano and Violin Competition 2011.

• Organised a dizi masterclass featuring Lu Chun Ling, • Students won awards at various competitions: Associate Professor, Shanghai Conservatory of Music. – One First Prize, two Second Prizes, three Third Prizes and one Honourable Mention at the biennial • Collaborated with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra National Piano and Violin Competition 2011, on a piano public workshop by Zhang Haochen, including a clean sweep of all top prizes for the Gold Medallist of the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Intermediate category; Piano Competition. – Ong De En Zacharus, Wilford Goh Yu Xiang and Kimberly Lo Hui Wen won the First, Second • Staged the 2011 Young Talents Concert showcasing and Third Prizes, respectively at the inaugural some 50 young musicians. Students were also F J Benjamin-NAFA SYT Music Competition; featured at the Baby Piano Project presented by the – Pipa student Denise Yeo Jia Qi won the Third Esplanade and ChildAid Concert. Prize at the 2011 Chinese Music Instrument Competition for Foreign Students hosted by the • Alumni See Ning Hui, Amanda Lee Yun Yee and Shanghai Conservatory of Music; Ge Wei gained admission to renowned music – Piano student Elysia Widjaja won the First Prize at conservatories; Royal College of Music, London the 13th International Music Competition ‘Euterpe’ and the Purcell School, UK. and the Third Prize at the 14th International Music Competition ‘Pietro Argento’; • Teacher Yin Qun led students to participate in – One First Prize, three Second Prizes and two Third the 2nd International Zheng Contest in Hong Kong. Prizes at the Yamaha Piano Competition, including Students clinched three Gold and one Silver Awards a clean sweep of top prizes for Open category. for Overseas Category. Yin Qun was awarded the Best Instructor.

56 As of 1 November 2011**, 85% of economically active Time taken to obtain first job NAFA graduates for the year 2011 were employed. Diploma Degree Employment rate for Diploma graduates was 85%, slightly higher than 82% for degree students. 67% 8% 10% of NAFA graduates received their first job offer within one month after graduation. 26%

21%

36%

38% Employment status Diploma Degree

26% 3% 2% 35% 11% 14%

2% ALL 9%

23% 54% 12% 69% Before graduation

34% 1% Within one month after 24% graduation

1% 6% Over one month but less than 2% three months after graduation

Over three months ALL after graduation 2% Currently working* 10% 33% Having just accepted job offers*

Seeking employment* Starting salary To start their own business* Diploma Degree 22% 56% Pursuing/Planning to pursue further studies

Serving NS/Awaiting enlistment 1% 7% Others 2%

(*denotes economically active NAFA graduates)

**The survey was carried out from 18 November to 31 December 2011. 583 diploma graduates and 124 degree graduates were Mean Median Mean Median surveyed, with an overall response rate of 74%. $1,810 $1,800 $2,070 $2,250

58 59 NAFA DISCOVERY Sim Rong Wei Chua Hui Qin Muhammad Nazzerry SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) BA (Hons) Creative Diploma in Fashion Bin Kamarun Zaman Industry Management Merchandising & Marketing Diploma in Music Performance Jin Handi Diploma in Dance Elizabeth Soon Liqian Law Shili Sophie Gay Qin Yi BA (Hons) Fashion Diploma in Fashion Diploma in Music Performance Chee Meizhi Emerald Merchandising & Marketing Diploma in Music Performance Tew Bee Lan Wong Qin Kai BA (Hons) Fine Art Lim Kia Hui Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Fashion Goh Xiu Mei Delia Muhammad Iqmal Bin Saaini Merchandising & Marketing NAFA SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Diploma in Theatre Haruka Hikita Ebi Shankara Ng Li Ying Diploma in 3D Design BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts Diploma in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing NGEE ANN KONGSI 99 students were awarded with scholarships worth a total of $759,660 Chiamsakul Karnchanok Kseniia Vokhmianina SCHOLARSHIP (DEGREE) to pursue their arts studies at NAFA. NAFA Discovery Scholarship was Diploma in Arts Management BMus (Hons) Wee Li Pin Regina launched in 2011 to recognise and award new diploma students who have Diploma in Fashion Foo Wen Feng Naomi Tan Ai-Tong Merchandising & Marketing BA (Hons) Fine Art excelled academically and have displayed exceptional artistic talents. Diploma in Dance NGEE ANN KONGSI Amanda Lim Sue Xia Choo Rui Yi Another $402,000 was disbursed through bursaries and merit awards. SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) Benny Wongso Diploma in Fine Art BA (Hons) Graphic Diploma in Design & Media Ng Bao Yuan Communication Deva Raj Diploma in Arts Management Ong Boon Sui Diploma in Fine Art Loke Ying Ling Cerlyn Diploma in Design & Media Sangeetha D/O Karikala BA (Hons) Graphic Hema Lata D/O Veeramohan Diploma in Arts Management Vania Astari Ariffin Diploma in Fine Art Communication Diploma in Design & Media Sudhasaki Raman Lee Teck Hiang Pang Boon Kiat Andy Diploma in Arts Management Hilda Yunita Diploma in Fine Art BA (Hons) in Theatre Arts Diploma in Fashion Design Ezra Goh Xin Rong Tan Rui Jing Gina Diploma in Dance Deasy Javasche Diploma in Fine Art LEE FOUNDATION Diploma in Fashion Teng Ru Hui Yang Ngen Yin Vivien TALENT SCHOLARSHIP Merchandising & Marketing Diploma in Dance Diploma in Fine Art Vladyslav Shevchenko Chong Ai Chzer Yang Nianqi Jeslyn Chen Shanhui Indra Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Fine Art Diploma in Dance Diploma in Music Performance Sandy Amanda Beatrice Bernadette Tjondro Doreen Yeo Ee Ting Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Design & Media LEE FOUNDATION ACADEMIC Diploma in Music Performance ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Winnie Lie Chen Shuping Ee Li Ching Adeline Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Design & Media Poornima Bargotra Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in 3D Design Zhang Man Soh Yi Wen Yvonne Goh Hock Jun Shunta Diploma in Theatre Diploma in Design & Media Elisa Mustika Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Arts Management Zhang Xuewei Yeo Qin Goh Yong Chuen James Chang Shun Yee Diploma in Theatre Diploma in Design & Media Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Fine Art Raquel Fabienne Ang Rui Qi Huang Xihui Paul Tiara Widjaja NAFA ENTRY Diploma in Design and Media Diploma in Music Performance Diploma in Fashion SCHOLARSHIP (DEGREE) Chew Siew Wei Low Jinhong Merchandising & Marketing Cindy Tan Diploma in Fashion Design Diploma in Music Performance BA (Hons) 3D Design Sofea Ramadha Bte Sallehuddin New Practice Diploma in Fashion Design

60 61 NAFA Scholarship Recipients

NAFA is deeply grateful to the following corporations and individuals, who gave a boost to the Academy’s LEE FOUNDATION ENTRY TAN CHAY BING SCHOLARSHIP TAN CHIN TUAN SCHOLARSHIP continuous pursuit of artistic excellence. SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) (DIPLOMA) FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (DEGREE) Jane Febrina Seow Eng Kiat Justinian Diploma in 3D Design Diploma in 3D Design Xiong Li BA (Hons) Creative Industry Marcella Ekaputri Tandiono Chan Wei Yew Jason Management Diploma in 3D Design Diploma in Design & Media Clarita Fellisyani Surjosumirat Doan Ngoc Kim Anh Diploma in Arts Management Diploma in Design & Media THE MILL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERIOR DESIGN (DIPLOMA) Beh Shok Hoon Seri Zafirah Binte Mazlan Donations of Donations of To contribute to any of the Diploma in Fashion Diploma in Design & Media Ngai Shu Fen Diploma in 3D Design $100,000 – $500,000 $5,000 – $10,000 Academy’s programmes, please Merchandising & Marketing Tan Yong Ying Ngee Ann Kongsi Hong Leong Foundation contact Jessica Ong at 65124016 Wang Siyue Diploma in Fashion Design or email to [email protected]. Diploma in Theatre Zhang Qian VERY SPECIAL ARTS Tan Chay Bing Education Fund NTan Corporate Advisory Private Limited Yang Ziyi Diploma in Fashion Design SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) Poh Tiong Choon Logistics Limited Diploma in Theatre Angela Annabel Agus Yew Hau En Phoon Huat & Co (Private) Limited Yi Long Diploma in Fashion Diploma in Design & Media Serene Land Private Limited Donations of Diploma in Theatre Merchandising & Marketing $10,000 – $50,000 Tan Kong Piat (Private) Limited Chua Xin Yun Diploma in Fashion Lee Foundation Singapore TAN CHAY BING ENTRY Merchandising & Marketing Tan Chin Tuan Foundation Donations of SCHOLARSHIP (DIPLOMA) $1,000 – $5,000 Loi Cai Xiang Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple Khoo Jun Yong Nicholas Diploma in Fine Art Mr Tan Dib Jin Diploma in Arts Management Oversea-Chinese Banking Maung Nyan Soe Corporation Limited Mr Lim Peng Hor Amanda Ler Liyun Diploma in Fine Art Diploma in Design & Media Singapore Tong Teik The I.D. Dept Private Limited Ong Lijie (Private) Limited Kuek Kia Wee Ronnie Diploma in Fine Art Mr Choo Thiam Siew Diploma in Design & Media Mr Widjaja Wesley A Poh Sin Yong Fotohub Holdings Private Limited Samwoh Corporation Taryn Melinda Yusuf Diploma in Fine Art Pico Art International Private Diploma in Fashion Private Limited Su Myat Mon Limited Merchandising & Marketing Embassy of Italy – Italian Diploma in Fine Art Mr Lim Kay Hiong Aishwarya Bhattacharjee Cultural Institute Sim Shyan Lih Shirley Diploma in Fine Art Prof Yu Chun Yee Diploma in Theatre Keppel Land International Limited Mr Lim Chee Kian Liu Shutong Poh Tiong Choon Holdings Diploma in Music Performance (Private) Limited Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan TAN CHIN TUAN SCHOLARSHIP Chao Yuting FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION United Overseas Bank Limited Suying Design Private Limited Diploma in Theatre (DEGREE) Mr Winston Tan Zheng Xu Cheryl Chu Qin Ying Diploma in Theatre Diploma in Design & Media

62 63 EDITORIAL TEAM Advisors: Choo Thiam Siew Carol Tan

Editor: Linda Geng

Photo Captions: Cover: Ace Low, Department of 3D Design. pg1: Model: Jessica Ee, wearing Garden of Glass by Hilda Yunita, Department of Fashion Studies. Makeup: Yuan Sng, Styling: Gary Goh. pg2: Lim Yau, Department of Music. pg4: Oranje Lwin, Department of Fine Art; Ricco Choi, Department of Junior Art. pg6: Dancers: (from left) Jeslyn Yang, Matthew Goh, Angelene Cheong, Ma Yu, Muhammad Nur Afiq, Neo Yun, Department of Dance; Choreographer: Dr Caren Carino. pg18: Julie Tan, Department of Theatre. pg28: ONE SOCIETY UNDER__ISM by Bernando Nurtjahjana, Department of Design & Media (Silver Award, Design– Illustration, Crowbar Awards 2011). pg57: Kimberly Lo, Department of Junior Music.

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