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For discussion sake, if I have no background at all in theatre studies during secondary school, can I still opt for H2 Theatre studies in JC, with the intention this subject is going to be my for fun subject?

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Dino\" post_id=\"2099771\" time=\"1677830853\" user_id=\"6726:

Is computing also considered a cold subject? (meaning not many pple will take). Or times have changed?

RI only started offering Computing recently (not sure if it was offered many years back). RI Class of 2023 (i.e., JC2 this year) will be the first batch taking Computing A-level exam end of the year.

HCI has been offering Computing for years (Class of 2022 achieved 6 out of 10 Distinctions). Other JCs (NJC, VJC) also offer Computing.

Do note that some JCs may impose restricted Subject Combinations if one opts to take Computing. As each JC's list of Subject Combinations is different, it is better to check with the school directly.

I believe you are right that not many A-level students take Computing. BCME or PCME is usually the most popular combination in most JCs.

All the best.

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coast:

bbbay\" post_id=\"2099772\" time=\"1677831171\" user_id=\"175278:[quote=bbbay post_id=2099772 time=1677831171 user_id=175278]I can imaging myself going to VCJ then. I like East Coast better. Doesn’t matter H2 or H1. It’s will not be counted in Uni admission anyway. I can start appreciating the exhilarating effect the new system can bring :rahrah: . Maybe it’s just me :roll:

Haha, provided the student is sure the other 3 H2s are his/her strongest subjects

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bbbay\" post_id=\"2099777\" time=\"1677831696\" user_id=\"175278:

For discussion sake, if I have no background at all in theatre studies during secondary school, can I still opt for H2 Theatre studies in JC, with the intention this subject is going to be my for fun subject?

You may contact Victoria directly, check if any pre-requistes are required.

However, before u start encouraging your child to take up Theatre studies, first find out

How many hours of curriculum including outside teaching drama acting hours are required ? Because this (theatre studues) is very demanding. What u possibly imagine to be \"fun, fun & very enjoyable\" may turn out to be very time consuming, at the expense of your core important 3 other H2 subjects. Before u start leap onto the performance stage, check out the number of hours involved, how heavy is the commitment level required in this course, first.

https://victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/level-up/talent-development-programme/drama-elective-programme/

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bbbay\" post_id=\"2099777\" time=\"1677831696\" user_id=\"175278:

For discussion sake, if I have no background at all in theatre studies during secondary school, can I still opt for H2 Theatre studies in JC, with the intention this subject is going to be my for fun subject?

Seems that it is part of DEP/TSD Programme. I guess there may be selection tests/interviews before one is selected?

https://acjc.moe.edu.sg/student-life/academics/subjects/theatre-studies
https://www.tmjc.moe.edu.sg/our-total-curriculum/instructional-programmes/humanities-n-the-arts/theatre-studies-n-drama/
https://www.victoriajc.moe.edu.sg/level-up/talent-development-programme/drama-elective-programme/

[Dino]

coast\" post_id=\"2099780\" time=\"1677832161\" user_id=\"38933:

RI only started offering Computing recently (not sure if it was offered many years back). RI Class of 2023 (i.e., JC2 this year) will be the first batch taking Computing A-level exam end of the year.

HCI has been offering Computing for years (Class of 2022 achieved 6 out of 10 Distinctions). Other JCs (NJC, VJC) also offer Computing.

Do note that some JCs may impose restricted Subject Combinations if one opts to take Computing. As each JC's list of Subject Combinations is different, it is better to check with the school directly.

I believe you are right that not many A-level students take Computing. BCME or PCME is usually the most popular combination in most JCs.

All the best.

I see.... Thanks a lot. True also lah, End of day, pple will still aim the popular combis to maximize the available options in uni, even thou they may not like it.

[bbbay]

To add: during yesterday’s interview the edu minister said policy change is the easy part. The hard part is the mindset change.

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phtthp\" post_id=\"2099782\" time=\"1677832608\" user_id=\"35251:

How many hours of curriculum including outside teaching drama acting hours are required ? Because this (theatre studues) is very demanding. What u possibly imagine to be \"fun, fun & very enjoyable\" may turn out to be very time consuming, at the expense of your core important 3 other H2 subjects. Before u start leap onto the performance stage, check out the number of hours involved, how heavy is the commitment level required in this course, first.

Ever hear 台上一分钟，台下十年功?

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coast\" post_id=\"2099781\" time=\"1677832532\" user_id=\"38933:

Haha, provided the student is sure the other 3 H2s are his/her strongest subjects

Parents, your views pls:

Can the imaginary me approach H2 theatre studies as a fun subject this way :
In the worst case scenario if i have trouble coping my 3 H2/GP, I will then only concentrate on writing the prologue and submit for term 1; concentrate only on producing a nice piece of act for term 2; scenes for term 3 and epilogue for final exam. I still get to immerse myself partly into theatre studies. Other parts of the theatre studies demands I will not be spending too much time too - using the same general approach towards them. I will fail that subject. But I had fun and got to explore a facets of humanity , and still taking care of my UAS. another scenario: I can cope reasonably well with my H2s/GP. I will then indulge myself in the process of producing nice prologue and act for term 1; honest scene and epilogue for term 2. Repeat again for term 3 and final exam. Again very likely I will fail that subject or if lucky, get an E. But my UAS still not affected. If I can cope very well with my H2s/GP, I will put together theatrical performance for the old folks.

A happier imaginary me can cope better the demand of A level too.

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I do not think the new A level system will end up producing many more 70 UASs. Just like PSLE’s 15% challenging questions to sniff out the deserving AL1 students, same can be applied to A level. It is still consistent with the saying exams result are not modulated/bell curve fitted.