Art Music Elective Programmes AEPMEP For Express Students

Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP) For Express Students in non-AEP/MEP Schools All Rights Reserved. 2016. Student Development Curriculum Division. Arts Education Branch. Integrity, the Foundation People, our Focus Learning , our Passion Excellence, our Pursuit

A Note To All Secondary Schools This set of slides is intended for schools to inform Secondary 1 Express students and their parents of the opening up of the Art and Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP) to students in non-AEP/MEP schools from 2016, and the application procedures. Heads of Department in charge of art and music, and/or teachers teaching the subjects are encouraged to share the information with every new cohort of Secondary 1 Express students and their parents, We would also appreciate it if schools could facilitate and support students in the e-submission of their application by 15 January 2018. After that, schools have until 17 January 2017 to obtain principal’s endorsement and fax Annex A to Arts Education Branch. Schools may adapt the slides and suggested talking points to share with

Welcome to the Secondary School Journey! Languages English Mother Tongue (3 rd Language) Mathematics & Sciences Values & Mathematics, Science Life Skills Design & Technology CCA, VIA Food & Consumer Education CCE, PW, NE, PE Humanities & the Arts History, Geography, Literature in English Art, Music Lower Secondary Curriculum • Broad-based • Holistic • Opportunities to explore diverse interests and hone different strengths

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ART AND MUSIC… What are the options available for you? ART ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (AEP) ART MUSIC MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (MEP)

What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)? • Special MOE programmes started since 1982 for students with passion and abilities in art/music • Provide enriched art/music learning environment • Provide in-depth study into art/music

AEP Art Elective Programme (AEP) AEP is a 4 -year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools Visit the website for more information: http: //www. moe. gov. sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/ MEP

AEP MEP Where are the AEP (Sec) Schools? • • Bukit Panjang Government High CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Secondary Hwa Chong Institution (High School) Nanyang Girls’ High School AEP Centre National Junior College Victoria School Zhonghua Secondary School

AEP Music Elective Programme (MEP) MEP is a 4 -year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select schools Visit the website for more information: http: //www. moe. gov. sg/education/secondary/other/music-elective-programme/

AEP MEP Where are the MEP (Sec) Schools? MEP Centre • Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) • Catholic High School (Secondary) • CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School MEP Centre (Secondary) • Crescent Girls’ School • Dunman High School • Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) • Raffles Institution

AEP MEP Art and Music Elective Programme Centres Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students in non-AEP/MEP schools AEP Centres National Junior College 37 Hillcrest Road S 288913 MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 121 Dover Road S 139650 Dunman High School 10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895 Lesson Timings Tuesdays 3 – 6 pm Thursdays 3. 30 – 5. 30 pm

AEP WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP? ü Qualify for Express stream ü Good in making and presenting art ü Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Art or Music ü Pass selection exercise, e. g. ü Draw from life/imagination ü Create original object(s)/image(s) ü Present a Portfolio MEP

AEP WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP? ü Qualify for Express stream ü Good in performing and creating music ü Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Music MEP

AEP MEP WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP? ü Students have to sit for the MEP Selection Exercise if they are applying for the MEP Centres ü They should also have obtained a pass in Grade Three Practical and Theory/Practical Musicianship exams of the ABRSM or the equivalent standard from other exam boards; OR in the absence of the above qualifications, ü Pass the Selection Exercise

AEP MEP WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP? ü The Selection Exercise comprises the following: ü Listen and analyse two musical extracts and answer a series of questions ü Music Theory ü Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min) ü Interview

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR Consider the following: YOU? 1. Curriculum AEP/MEP • How Long ? Four-year programme (Sec 1 – 4) • What would you learn? Broad and In-depth study in Art/Music making, performing, theory and history • What else? Not having to take Food and Consumer Education and Design & Technology at the Lower (and possibly Upper) Secondary • Any examination? School-based exams each year and the GCE O-Level Higher Art/Music Examination at the end of Secondary 4

ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR Consider the following: YOU? 2. Time Management and commitment Coping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments 3. Distance Travelling to schools (especially for external AEP/MEP students)

I’m interested! What do I need to do next? 1 APPLICATION Submit an application online to take up AEP/MEP as an external student. Print out a copy of your application, which is to be signed by your parent. Submit this signed copy to your Secondary school’s Art/Music Coordinator. 2 – 15 January 2 SELECTION 3 EXERCISE Applicants will be shortlisted and notified to attend the selection in January – February 2018. 26 January – 28 February 2018 RESULTS Notification of results By 9 March Lessons start! Successful applicants will start lesson at respective AEP/MEP centres in Term 2, 2018 From 20 March

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE (For Application to AEP/MEP Centres) Date (2018) 2 – 15 Jan Events E-Application Opens Deadline to submit hard copy eapplication to your own Secondary School 26 Jan – 8 Feb Phase 1 Selection Exercise AEP – 26 Jan MEP – 8 Feb 20 – 28 Feb Phase 2 Selection Exercise By 9 Mar Notification of Results From 20 Mar Commencement of programmes at (Term 2, Week 1) AEP/MEP Centres

Interested to find out more about these programmes? • Find out about the AEP and MEP and apply online at the MOE AEP and MEP websites : http: //www. moe. gov. sg/education/secondary/other/art-elective-programme/ http: //www. moe. gov. sg/education/secondary/other/music-electiveprogramme/ and / or • Get an information sheet from your school teacher-in-charge, XXXX (include name of tr)