DSA 2023

[phtthp]

aspiring, potential DSA applicants for the domain, Social Innovation (Cedar Girls' Secondary) may read this


https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=7176&p=2066697#p2066697

[supermummy2010]

My girl is interested in DSA visual arts, but not many schools have visual arts DSA and I understand that there is a need to create a portfolio of 10 artworks in order to apply for DSA. Need to find out whether there are good recommendations on any compact Art lessons to create portfolio for the artwork before DSA application ends on 1 Jun 2022?

[AHsDad]

supermummy2010\" post_id=\"2067611\" time=\"1652670998\" user_id=\"114322:

My girl is interested in DSA visual arts, but not many schools have visual arts DSA and I understand that there is a need to create a portfolio of 10 artworks in order to apply for DSA. Need to find out whether there are good recommendations on any compact Art lessons to create portfolio for the artwork before DSA application ends on 1 Jun 2022?

From experience, my girl tried DSA VA last year but did not get an interview. Her 10pieces just not good enough. She managed to get in the same school (RGS) and eventually into the art club too and still finds herself to be below their standard. Its not only a matter of interests but the experience and talent is the real determining factor by school.

In any case, I believe most art schools would be able to provide assistance on portfolio. My girls are in Sunshine Art Education, have branches in Pasir Ris and Tampines fyi. Do check them out if u in east area. All the best

[fy2000jp2]

SOTA auditions and panel interviews finally completed. It was great fun according to the kid.

Here are some info for next year (DSA2023) parents

THEATER ARTFORM shortlist interviews questions (22Jun2022) -
3 interviewers, 1 interviewee
Qs in no particular order
- What is your best experience related to Theater
- What are the 3 things you want to improve on in SOTA
- What are the 3 things you want to learn in SOTA
- You have chosen 2 artforms, which do you prefer

[fy2000jp2]

Here are some info for next year (SOTA DSA2023) parents


Day 2 audition and interviews (for 2nd artform) (23Jun2022). Kid say it was fun, but very solemn compared to Day 1 (Theater).

LITERARY ARTS shortlist interviews questions (23Jun2022) -
2 interviewers, 1 interviewee
Qs in no particular order
- What is your best experience related to LA
- What are the 3 things you want to improve on in SOTA
- What are the 3 things you want to learn in SOTA
- You have chosen 2 artforms, which do you prefer

Kid also report a girl was asked
- If you were a tree, what tree would you be …

[fy2000jp2]

Here are more info for next year (SOTA DSA2023) parents


Day 3 Panel Interview (24Jun2022). Kid wanted to arrive extra early to meet his newly made friends/candidates at SOTA

PANEL INTERVIEW questions (24Jun2022) -
3 interviewers (Principal, non-arts teachers) with 5 interviewees (Group interview style)
Qs in no particular order
- What have you done for the community
- What did you do well
- Give an example of you being resistant/resilient/stubborn?
- Talk about a boring lesson/topic/teacher/person?
- What is the best experience this school/holiday/year?

Kid also reported the girl which was asked the "tree question" was also asked
- If you can choose to be an animal, what animal will you be (in the DANCE artform intw)

[ChiefKiasu]

Thank you @fy2000jp2! I'm sure this are excellent tips for future generations planning to go to SOTA.


[quote]... Kid also reported the girl which was asked the \"tree question\" was also asked
- If you can choose to be an animal, what animal will you be (in the DANCE artform intw)[/quote]I would like to be a long-living turtle, because I'm lazy, but I would like to embrace as many new things as possible that life has got to offer

[phtthp]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2071639\" time=\"1656115741\" user_id=\"3:

Thank you @fy2000jp2! I'm sure this are excellent tips for future generations planning to go to SOTA.

I would like to be a long-living turtle, because I'm lazy, but I would like to embrace as many new things as possible that life has got to offer

Remember.

When u answer this type of question in a DSA interview on the spot, asking P6 students, \"what kind of animal, would you like to be and why ? \" -

mention only the good, positive traits of being a \"turtle\", not the negative traits (\"because I am lazy\").

[ChiefKiasu]

phtthp\" post_id=\"2071647\" time=\"1656122392\" user_id=\"35251:

Remember.

When u answer this type of question in a DSA interview on the spot, asking P6 students, \"what kind of animal, would you like to be and why ? \" -

mention only the good, positive traits of being a \"turtle\", not the negative traits (\"because I am lazy\").

Depends. Laziness implies seeking an end-goal that is quick and efficient. Hardworking means doggedly beating yourself against a wall until it caves.

But in case of doubt, my quip is merely said in jest, and not meant to stimulate any sort of debate!

[phtthp]

ChiefKiasu\" post_id=\"2071660\" time=\"1656130406\" user_id=\"3:

Depends. Laziness implies seeking an end-goal that is quick and efficient. Hardworking means doggedly beating yourself against a wall until it caves.

But in case of doubt, my quip is merely said in jest, and not meant to stimulate any sort of debate!

Beware.

In a DSA interview, some interviewers don't like joke, can mark u down.

If one joke for an older age group, eg. during 18 year old (NUS / NTU) interview for university entrance faculty, if the interviewer able to see the joke, fine, since 18 yo are young adults, no longer 12 year old children.

But at P6 interview session, 12 year old, if joke, ... ensure that the interviewer(s) are able to see your joke.