Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)fairfieldmethodistsec.moe.edu.sg/qql/slot/u618/Partners/Parents... · Literature in English . Art, Music . Values & Life Skills CCA, VIA CCE,
to explore diverse interests and hone different strengths
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Congratulations! Welcome to this next stage of your/your child’s school life. The Secondary curriculum presents lots of opportunities for learning in various diverse areas that are altogether broad-based and holistic. These various diverse opportunities allow you to explore diverse interests and build up your strengths. Here, I would like to share learning opportunities in art and music that are new from 2016.
Interested to explore or develop further in ART AND MUSIC?
ART ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (AEP)
MUSIC ELECTIVE PROGRAMME (MEP)
ART
MUSIC MUSIC
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For those of you interested in art or music, there are special MOE programmes called the Art and Music Elective Programmes.
What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)?
• Special MOE programme started since 1983 for students with passion and abilities in art/music
• Provide enriched art/music learning environment
• Provide in-depth study into art/music
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These are special Programmes that have started since 1983 for students with passion and abilities in art/music. The Programmes provide enriched art/music learning environment for students to pursue in-depth study into art/music making, performing, theory and history These programmes provide additional curriculum time for art/music, enrichment, additional art/music teachers, and specialised facilities and equipment for the learning of art/music.
Where are AEP & MEP offered? AEP • Bukit Panjang Government High • CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Secondary • Hwa Chong Institution (High
School & Junior College) • Nanyang Girls’ High School • Nanyang Junior College • National Junior College • Victoria School • Zhonghua Secondary School
MEP • Anglo-Chinese School
(Independent) • Catholic High School
(Secondary) • CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School
(Secondary) • Crescent Girls’ School • Dunman High School • Methodist Girls’ School
(Secondary) • Raffles Institution • Raffles Girls’ School • Tanjong Katong Girls’ School • Temasek Junior College
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Currently, AEP and MEP are offered in these select schools. Students in these schools will be able to opt for the Programme.
Where are AEP & MEP offered?
• New AEP/MEP Centres from 2016 • Weekly AEP/MEP lessons for Express students
in non-AEP/MEP schools Centres Lesson Timings AEP National Junior College
37 Hillcrest Road S 288913 Tuesdays 3 – 6 pm
MEP Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 121 Dover Road S 139650
Fridays 3 – 5pm
Dunman High School 10 Tanjong Rhu Road S 436895
Mondays 3 – 5pm
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The good news is that, from 2016, MOE will be opening up a few centres to offer AEP/MEP to students in non-AEP/MEP schools. All of you are the first batch of students to benefit from the setting up of the AEP/MEP centres. Students will be able to attend weekly AEP/MEP lessons at these centres.
What are the Requirements for AEP?
Qualify for express stream
Good in making &
presenting art
Keen interest and willingness
to commit to four years of in-
depth study in Art
Gain entry to AEP through
selection exercises
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To enrol in this programme, you need to meet these requirements : First, you must qualify for Express stream Then , you have to be in a school that offers the art or music elective programme ; OR If you did not manage to get a posting to the school, you can still apply to offer the programme at the centres that was mentioned earlier: NJC for Art, and ACSI and DHS for Music. You have to be good at making and presenting your art or good at performing and creating music. You also have to pass the selection test conducted by the school in 2016. Once you are successfully enrolled, you must also be prepared to stay on and complete the 4-year programme. I will show you the detailed steps in the later slides.
Selection Exercise (Art)
Phase 1 • Observational Drawing
– Draw from life • Creativity Challenge
– Create images / objects in response to given stimulus (e.g. visual, objects, materials, ideas or themes)
– 3 to 5 artworks of different media – Talk about the ideas and processes
behind the artworks
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Whether students (you) are enrolled in the school or as apply as an external student, students (you) will go through the same selection exercise. The selection exercise is designed based on various abilities or potential that talented students in art have. The selection also provides students (you) and (your) parents a brief sensing of how the students (you) will be able to handle the AEP curriculum. There’ll be 2 phases. In the first phase, student applicants will go through 2 activities: A drawing task where they need to draw what they see, such as objects or images. The focus here is not drawing skills per se but really on students’ ability to observe closely (e.g. see details, relationships). The creativity challenge will require students to create images or artworks according to certain ideas or themes, using images or material provided on the spot. The focus is on students’ creative thinking to think out of the box, to generate ideas and represent their ideas in drawings or materials. After this, shortlisted students will be invited to a short portfolio interview. At the interview, students will get to talk about Other artworks or art projects he/she had done or participated in (individually or collaboratively). If the actual artworks are not available, students can also bring good quality images of their works. why he/she is interested to be part of the AEP.
What are the Requirements for MEP?
Qualify for express stream
Good in performing and creating music
Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years
of in-depth study in Music
Gain entry to MEP: Obtain a pass in Grade 3 Practical and Theory or Practical
Musicianship examinations of the ABRSM or the equivalent
standard from other examination boards;
Pass selection exercises and practical audition conducted
by the selecting school
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To enrol in this programme, you need to meet these requirements : First, you must qualify for Express stream Then , you have to be in a school that offer the art or music elective programme ; OR If you did not manage to get a posting to the school, you can still apply to offer the programme at the centres that was mentioned earlier: NJC for Art, and ACSI and DHS for Music. You have to be good at making and presenting your art or good at performing and creating music. You also have to pass the selection test conducted by the school next year. Once you are successfully enrolled, you must also be prepared to stay on and complete the 4-year programme. I will show you the detailed steps in the later slides.
Selection Exercise (Music) Phase 1 (All applicants) • Music Theory • Music Perception Exercises
– Unprepared listening and analysis of Western and non-Western music
Phase 2 (for shortlisted applicants) • Audition
– 2 contrasting pieces on any instrument / voice in any style with a total duration of 5 min
• Interview
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The selection for external MEP students will be similar as that for students within the hosting schools. Similar to AEP, Whether students (you) are enrolled in the school or as apply as an external student, students (you) will go through the same selection exercise. The selection process is to ascertain that the students (you) have an aptitude for offering Music as an academic subject. The selection also provides (you) students and (your) parents a sensing how the students (you) will be able to handle the MEP curriculum. There’ll be 2 phases. In the first phase, student applicants will take a selection test which comprises a theory paper with musical perception components. Through the theory paper, students will be able to demonstrate how they can apply their theoretical knowledge to analysis, performing and composing. Shortlisted students will then be required to attend a live audition and interview. For the audition, applicants will perform 2 contrasting pieces on an instrument or voice with a total duration of approx. 5 min. The pieces should be of an intermediate standard for both western and non-Western instruments. At the interview, students will get to discuss about The music he/she had performed or composed (if any) And why the student would want to be in the MEP. Through the interview, we hope that students would be able to show passion and commitment to be in a 4-year programme.
Are these Programmes for Me? Consider the following:
How do you decide which programme is more suitable for you? Firstly, you look at the programme. [1] Duration. AEP and MEP starts from sec 1 and you are expected to stay in the programme and complete the four-year course. [2] Next, you have to think about what you would learn in the programme. AEP/MEP provides a more in-depth study into Art/Music making, performing, theory and history
1. AEP/MEP Curriculum • How long are the lessons? 3 hours (AEP), 2 hours
(MEP) each week
• What else? Exempted from Food and Consumer Education and Design & Technology due to extended time needed for AEP/MEP (possible implications on Upper Secondary options)
• Any examination? School-based exams each year and Higher Art/Music at GCE O-Level at the end of Secondary 4
Are these Programmes for Me? Consider the following:
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One other thing to note is that For AEP and MEP, due to the extended curriculum hours for AEP and MEP, you will not need to take subjects like i.e. Design & Technology and Food and Consumer Education that all your other friends will take. This will have implications on your subject options at the Upper Sec. For example, you may have to work at catching up if you take these subjects at the Upper Sec *. Also, for both programmes, you are expected to sit for exams at various stages and the GCE O level at secondary 4. * NOTE TO SCHOOLS: We note that currently, some schools do provide additional support to help students catch up on subjects like D&T and F&N after a prolonged leave of absence, e.g. sickness, return from overseas, etc.
2. Time Management and commitment • Need to ensure that AEP/MEP lessons do not
clash with other school programmes & commitments
• Coping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments
3. Distance • Travelling to and from AEP/MEP centres
Are these Programmes for Me? Consider the following:
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Other things to consider include the time. You need to ensure that the AEP/MEP lessons do not clash with other school programmes and commitments. As AEP/MEP is designed to stretch and challenge students’ abilities, you must be prepared to spend the time and efforts for the additional learning and the demand. You also need to think about the distance you need to travel from your home to the respective schools that offers the programme that you are interested. The time you need to travel, especially for students who are going to the AEP or MEP centre to take the programme as external students. These are on top of your own school work.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend the selection
Apply through the school
1 APPLICATION 2 SELECTION
EXERCISE
Successful applicants will be notified
3 RESULTS
I’m interested! What do I need to do next?
4 – 15 January 25 January – 23 February 21 March 4 March
Lessons start!
2016
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If you’re interested, you can get the application form from ____________ (schools to designate) Please ensure that in your selection of CCAs and other programmes, your other commitments do NOT clash with the AEP/MEP lessons. Please submit the form by 15 January to the teacher in charge. The form must be endorsed by your school. (Schools are to submit the applications by 18 Jan) Shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend the selection which will take place from 25 January to 23 February. The outcomes of the selection will be made know around 4 March. Successful applicants will attend lessons from the first week of Term 2, or the week starting from 21 March.
• Find out about the programmes from MOE websites :
Interested to find out more about these programmes?
• Get an application form from your school teacher-in-charge, XXXX (include name of tr)
If you’re interested to find out more, please get the application form from ____________ (schools to designate). On the forms, you can find MOE websites on the Programmes Some frequently asked questions MOE contact Thank you.
