MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DEVELOP TALENT IN ART AND MUSIC

Increase in opportunities for students to develop

their art and music talent at the secondary level from

2016 onwards.

HOD Creative Studies Mr Will Soo

Level 2 HOD Room

Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)

For Express Students in non-AEP/MEP Schools

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Welcome to the Secondary School Journey!

Mathematics & Sciences

Humanities & the Arts

Languages

English

Mother Tongue

(3rd Language)

Mathematics, Science

Design & Technology

Food & Consumer Education

History, Geography,

Literature in English

Art, Music

Values &

Life Skills CCA, VIA

CCE, PW,

NE, PE

Lower

Secondary

Curriculum

• Broad-based

• Holistic

• Opportunities

to explore

diverse

interests and

hone

different

strengths

Interested to explore or develop

further in ART AND MUSIC?

ART ELECTIVE

PROGRAMME

(AEP)

MUSIC ELECTIVE

PROGRAMME

(MEP)

ART

MUSIC MUSIC

What are the Art & Music

Elective Programmes

(AEP/MEP)?

• Special MOE programme started

since 1983 for students with

passion and abilities in art/music

• Provide enriched art/music

learning environment

• Provide in-depth study into

art/music

Where are AEP & MEP offered?

• New AEP/MEP Centres from 2016

• Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students in non-AEP/MEP schools

Centres Lesson Timings

AEP National Junior College

37 Hillcrest Road S 288913

Tuesdays

3 – 6 pm

MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)

121 Dover Road S 139650

Fridays

3 – 5pm

Dunman High School

10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895

Mondays

3 – 5pm

What are the Requirements for AEP?

Qualify for express stream

Good in making &

presenting art

Keen interest and willingness

to commit to four years of in-

depth study in Art

Gain entry to AEP through

selection exercises

Selection Exercise (Art)

Phase 1

• Observational Drawing – Draw from life

• Creativity Challenge – Create images / objects in response

to given stimulus (e.g. visual, objects, materials, ideas or themes)

Phase 2 (for shortlisted students)

• Portfolio Interview – 3 to 5 artworks of different media

– Talk about the ideas and processes behind the artworks

What are the Requirements for MEP?

Qualify for express stream

Good in performing and creating music

Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years

of in-depth study in Music

Gain entry to MEP:

Obtain a pass in Grade 3 Practical and Theory or Practical

Musicianship examinations of the ABRSM or the equivalent

standard from other examination boards;

Pass selection exercises and practical audition conducted

by the selecting school

Selection Exercise (Music)

Phase 1 (All applicants) • Music Theory

• Music Perception Exercises – Unprepared listening and analysis

of Western and non-Western music

Phase 2 (for shortlisted applicants) • Audition

– 2 contrasting pieces on any instrument / voice in any style with a total duration of 5 min

• Interview

Are these Programmes for Me?

Consider the following:

1. AEP/MEP Curriculum

• How long? Four-year programme (Sec 1 – 4)

• What would I learn? In-depth study in Art/Music

making, performing, theory and history

• When?

• AEP (NJC), Tuesdays, 3 – 6 pm

• MEP [ACS (I)], Fridays, 3 – 5 pm

• MEP (DHS), Mondays, 3 – 5 pm

1. AEP/MEP Curriculum

• How long are the lessons? 3 hours (AEP), 2 hours (MEP) each week

• What else? Exempted from Food and Consumer

Education and Design & Technology due to extended time needed for AEP/MEP (possible implications on Upper Secondary options)

• Any examination? School-based exams each year

and Higher Art/Music at GCE O-Level at the end of Secondary 4

Are these Programmes for Me?

Consider the following:

2. Time Management and commitment • Need to ensure that AEP/MEP lessons do not

clash with other school programmes &

commitments

• Coping with extended lessons, additional

projects and assignments

3. Distance • Travelling to and from AEP/MEP centres

Are these Programmes for Me?

Consider the following:

Shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend the selection

Apply through the school

1 APPLICATION

2 SELECTION EXERCISE

Successful applicants will be notified

3 RESULTS

I’m interested! What do I need to do next?

4 – 15 January

25 January –

23 February 21 March 4 March

Lessons

start!

2016

Selection Test

Secondary 1 students in the Express Stream, who display and demonstrate talent in art or music, can apply as

external AEP or MEP students at these centres by submitting their application through their secondary

schools in January 2016.

Shortlisted students will be required to attend a selection test, and selected students will commence their AEP/MEP

lessons at the centres from Term 2 of 2016.

FAQ What do the MEP/AEP classes consist of? How many hours in a week do the MEP/AEP lessons take? Does MOE envision any difficulties for the external students in terms of travelling time and timetable coordination? • The AEP/MEP classes comprise formal lessons and enrichment.

The lessons span three periods (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes) per week at the lower secondary level.

• Enrichment opportunities to participate in master-classes and workshops. Lessons for the external students will be held in the afternoon, after official lessons end for these students in their respective schools.

• There will be tight communication and coordination between schools and centres to ensure that students are well supported to travel and attend lessons at the centres.

What does the selection test for external AEP/MEP students involve? The selection tests for the students outside AEP/MEP schools will be similar to those administered to students at these schools. For AEP, the selection test will comprise a drawing or art-making task and a written paper where students write about their responses to visual images and artworks. For MEP, the selection test will comprise a practical audition on an instrument and a written test.

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