School Of The Arts, Singapore

[FinickyFox04]

Hello everyone,

I'm wondering if it is still possible for my son to transfer into year 2 for theatre. He is currently in secondary 1. May I know if there were any transfers out of the theatre this year? Also, when would the talent academy be held if he is still eligible? Thanks in advance!

[TheAnswer]

Can someone share the Year 2 and Year 3 Science syllabus for the first semester for Sota students? Thanks.

[lexis]

hi, does anyone have any idea about the SOTA literary arts program, or the DSA process for that?


Thanks.

[sembgal]

http://tcfarm.blogspot.sg/2015/11/singa ... a.html?m=1

[anonymousguru]

To those that are interested in the SOTA VA program:


Hey! I am anonymousguru and I am an upper year student in SOTA. Entering Pre-IB years next year

Most of you are concerned about the VA curriculum and what to do for the audition. Although my knowledge may be slightly outdated (because of the changes that are constantly made to our curriculum), I'm sure most of it is still quite accurate, as I have contacts from lower years, and I have been called upon to help out in the audition process this year.

In the first 2 years, I guess its call the 'foundation years', which means that the teachers will be teaching the students techniques, such as how to shade (with graphite or colour pencil), paint (acrylic, watercolour, oil), proper care of artworks. We also have Ceramics and Sculpture, which are taken alternatively (if you have taken Ceramics in Year 1, you will take Sculpture in Year 2, vice versa). In Ceramics, you will learn basics like kneading, coiling and how to use the tools, and in Sculpture you will learn how to manipulate wire into artworks and soldering. The foundation years are basically to help you have a basic understanding of techniques before you go on to Year 3, which is when they give you more freedom to make your artwork, and also makes you think about your concept more.

From year 3 onwards, the teachers mostly have a consulting role. They don't really teach you the techniques to do your work but rather consult you on your concept or your approach to your artwork. However, it does not mean that the teachers just consult exclusively, as some may teach you skills if you require it. In Year 4 you will be separated into one of the specialisations: Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Media Arts and Design, on top of your concept and development classes. It doesn't mean you can only do the specialisation you were assigned to as the IB programme requires you to do different mediums for your art work, so you are bound to consult teachers from other specialisations later

The audition process is harder than it used to be at my time: there's now an official academic interview on top of the audition. If you have decent results or have shown improvement despite your poor results, you have quite a high chance of passing the academic interview. For the art interview, you don't have to give anything particularly fancy or artworks that are museum-standard. Just so long as you give a truthful and accurate portrayal of your skills, you have a standing chance of succeeding:D

I didn't accomplish anything of particularly high esteem when I auditioned, just a few works and lots of sketches. I don't think I even shaded with a pencil before I came into this school because most of my works were in ink! So long as you can prove your potential to succeed in the arts and a passion to develop your artworks, I'm sure you have a standing chance!

December is a fantastic time to develop your portfolio. I developed my portfolio from December-June before my auditions. Good luck! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:

[dasalo]

Thank you anonymousguru.


IMO, it can only get harder and harder to audit as years go by.

[FinickyFox04]

My son has been shortlisted for the ad-hoc admission to SOTA for theatre. Can anyone shed some light on how to prepare for the monologue? Any Help is appreciated!!

[kuts]

Hi, Anybody care to share about the dance audition and its related procedure. I would like to enrol my daughter for non-ballet.


TIA

[ginosister]

Dear parents,


This is a current SOTA student in music. For those parents who are considering sending their children to SOTA through music: I have heard seniors complaining the current head of music department being unfair when it comes to assessments. This also happened to my friends in the last end of year exam this year. And the department does play political games and something that happened because of this hurt my feelings(please do not ask and I did not leave contact form). I have also heard of seniors complaining that lesson hours are not filled for music for the designated specialised arts hours (it's the same for my year).

But as to the other artforms, I have not heard of such incidences, neither from my seniors. And do not mistaken me but I do enjoy my lessons in SOTA, for both academics and music. We have wonderful teachers for academics in my personal experience and opinion. But there is something flawed about the school that should have been addressed.

Happy holiday,
Ginosister

[Kee Kor]

Hi Ginosister, hope things will get better for you this year. I heard that the music cohort is really small. Is the unfairness like as you mentioned across the board for all instruments? How many hours are designated specialized hours and how many hours do you actually get? Thanks for your input.