<![CDATA[Drama Elective Programme]]>Hello! Iโ€™m a tkgian! My school offers mep and dep. However, you have to start mep at sec 1 while dep is offered at sec 2. You can only appeal to take dep based on your sec 1 fte results (eoy result) where your English and lit must be at past a b4 (60 marks)!!

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btsfangirl_:

yeap! Drama is compulsory for sec 1-2 and it gives the students an insight about how each lesson is conducted. Yeah, sec 1 is too early to tell if your daughter wants to take DEP. Maybe sec 1 end of the year, your daughter might have a choice already. Just curious, what cca is your daughter in? is she in theatre?
it's interesting to have drama in the curriculum.
at sec 1, adjusting to the new subjects and also english/math and science really needs adjustment.
daughter is in media club as she enjoys taking and editing pics.

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janet88:
Hi btsfangirl,

i attended the meeting yesterday for sec 1s.
was informed that drama is compulsory for sec 1-2. there will be individual, group and even written exams conducted. the teachers in charge are presently going for training to get the drama elective program ready by next year. it's still early to tell. in any case, i will check with you. thanks in advance.
yeap! Drama is compulsory for sec 1-2 and it gives the students an insight about how each lesson is conducted. Yeah, sec 1 is too early to tell if your daughter wants to take DEP. Maybe sec 1 end of the year, your daughter might have a choice already. Just curious, what cca is your daughter in? is she in theatre?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1751977https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1751977Sat, 04 Feb 2017 04:35:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Sat, 04 Feb 2017 04:10:30 GMT]]>Hi btsfangirl,

i attended the meeting yesterday for sec 1s.
was informed that drama is compulsory for sec 1-2. there will be individual, group and even written exams conducted. the teachers in charge are presently going for training to get the drama elective program ready by next year. itโ€™s still early to tell. in any case, i will check with you. thanks in advance.

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janet88:
btsfangirl_:

However , if she already takes higher chinese, aep/mep etc; and doesn't have the passion for performing & focusing, i do not suggest that she take dep as it is a very intensive subject to take for o level as there is much more in standing in the spotlight in the amazing world of theatre. in theatre , we learn how to work as a team , to create an breathtaking piece for competitions, exams etc. :rahrah:


to take drama as an elective subject for o levels would require a lot of time involved. though she likes to perform, i don't think she can go into that intensive level of involvement. thanks for your advice.

np! If you would like to know more just drop me a message ๐Ÿ™‚

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btsfangirl_:
However , if she already takes higher chinese, aep/mep etc; and doesn't have the passion for performing & focusing, i do not suggest that she take dep as it is a very intensive subject to take for o level as there is much more in standing in the spotlight in the amazing world of theatre. in theatre , we learn how to work as a team , to create an breathtaking piece for competitions, exams etc. :rahrah:

to take drama as an elective subject for o levels would require a lot of time involved. though she likes to perform, i don't think she can go into that intensive level of involvement. thanks for your advice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1750907https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1750907Sun, 29 Jan 2017 13:56:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Sun, 29 Jan 2017 04:47:53 GMT]]>in my sch ( chij tpy ) , drama is a subject for sec 1 & 2. in sec 3, you have to go through auditions to get into DEP. DEP means taking drama as an o level subject. yes indeed, it is more than just being a drama mama & mediacorp-like thing. we are focused on theatre studies , and its not only acting involved. there's lighting, sound, makeup, costume, crew etc in every play, thus we must apply this into our theatre study also. many people have this misconception that as long as ur loud & speak with a rich bank of vocabulary , you can make it in drama & score As for drama exams. That is not the case. there are many other aspects in Theatre Studies, and if your daughter is really interested, and if by Sec 2 EOY she can attain a A2 and above, she can consider to take dep. However , if she already takes higher chinese, aep/mep etc; and doesn't have the passion for performing & focusing, i do not suggest that she take dep as it is a very intensive subject to take for o level as there is much more in standing in the spotlight in the amazing world of theatre. in theatre , we learn how to work as a team , to create an breathtaking piece for competitions, exams etc. :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1750885https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1750885Sun, 29 Jan 2017 04:47:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:39:11 GMT]]>https://www.moe.gov.sg/news/parliamentary-replies/-o--and--a--level-drama-syllabus

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schweppes:

I know you have voiced your concerns here about long school days and preference for her CCA to be once a week. Just know that if she goes on DEP, then you have to be prepared that she will have to stay back after school for more than 2 times a week. It gets more intensive during the O level year. Because it's an academic subject, there is the added stress level that one needs to score well.

However, if that is her strength and interest, then it is worthwhile considering nurturing her strength as her self-esteem will improve. Because even though it is hard work, her passion and interest is there, so that helps.
her cca is confirmed...once a week wednesdays 3-530pm.
if she reallys finds her interest in DEP, then the game plan will have to change in sec 3. by then, i would expect her to be independent and good in time management. DEP supposed to replace one of her subjects and it will definitely involve more time after school hours. let's wait and see. in the meantime, hope she gets adjusted to sec 1 soon. she has 3 tests so far...math, science practical and english.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749830https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749830Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:04:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Tue, 24 Jan 2017 04:26:58 GMT]]>Chij Toa Payoh Secondary, is one of the 8 Secondary schools, that offer Drama, as an O level subject :


http://www.chijsec.edu.sg/departments/arts/drama

St Margaret, St Anthony Cannosian, CHIJ Katong Convent Sec, also offer

http://m.todayonline.com/singapore/new-drama-syllabus-will-infuse-heavier-dose-local-flavour

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nansk:
btsfangirl_:

Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

anyone know Which are the two JCs, that offer DEP ? Thanks

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janet88:
nansk:

[quote=\"btsfangirl_\"]Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

http://www.chijsec.edu.sg/departments/arts/drama.
CHIJ Secondary is one of 8 selected schools in that offers drama in the curriculum and drama as an Elective GCE O-Level Exam subject.

this is why i am keen to find out more about this program, although my girl just started sec 1.[/quote]It's good to be informed. Just to share that DEP is very time intensive and students are expected to stay back after school hours. It's more than just acting skills and being a \"drama-mama\".

I know you have voiced your concerns here about long school days and preference for her CCA to be once a week. Just know that if she goes on DEP, then you have to be prepared that she will have to stay back after school for more than 2 times a week. It gets more intensive during the O level year. Because it's an academic subject, there is the added stress level that one needs to score well.

However, if that is her strength and interest, then it is worthwhile considering nurturing her strength as her self-esteem will improve. Because even though it is hard work, her passion and interest is there, so that helps.

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schweppes:
nansk:

[quote=\"btsfangirl_\"]Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

yes, offered at selected secondary schools. for example, autonomous schools with a niche in performing arts. DEP is a good course but very time intensive.[/quote]yes...any course on top of academics will be time intensive, but if it offers an alternative and the child is able to find her calling in this area, why not?

i like these words 'Drama provides a safe place for experimentation where students learn that failure is only a part of the journey of experimentation and discovery, not the destination'

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nansk:
btsfangirl_:

Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

yes, offered at selected secondary schools. for example, autonomous schools with a niche in performing arts. DEP is a good course but very time intensive.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749812https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749812Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:55:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:53:29 GMT]]>

nansk:
btsfangirl_:

Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

http://www.chijsec.edu.sg/departments/arts/drama.
CHIJ Secondary is one of 8 selected schools in that offers drama in the curriculum and drama as an Elective GCE O-Level Exam subject.

this is why i am keen to find out more about this program, although my girl just started sec 1.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749811https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749811Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:53:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:49:32 GMT]]>

nansk:
btsfangirl_:

Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ


Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

chij toa payoh secondary does offer.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749810https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749810Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:49:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:35:22 GMT]]>

btsfangirl_:
Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ

Which school are you in?
I googled the Drama Elective Programme. It appears to be offered only in two JCs. Is it offered in any secondary schools?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749805https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1749805Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:35:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Drama Elective Programme on Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:39:37 GMT]]>

btsfangirl_:
Hi, I am a student in Sec 2. I am super interested in taking the Drama Elective Programme in Sec 3. Any parents/students have any feedback on this programme? Thank you all!! ๐Ÿ•บ

i'm following your thread and looking forward to feedback too.

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