IB PYP

Mode & Duration
24 Months of full-time study

48 Months of part-time study

Timetable
Mondays – Fridays:
08.30 – 15.30 hrs

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Diploma in Music

The Diploma in Music is a two years (full-time) course that helps students to develop their understandings, knowledge and skills on management, sound technology, recording and performance. Such a combination, by offering you diverse modules, aims at exploring the role and importance of a performance artist, recording engineer, music industry events and artist manager.

Basic Info

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to prepare students for the………………………

Course Title / Course Code Diploma in Music / DIM24
Course Content (Subjects) Compulsory subjects:
Popular Music Theory 1, Popular Music Theory 2, Aural Training & Sight Singing 1, Aural Training & Sight Singing 2, Keyboard Skills 1, Keyboard Skills 2, Music Recording 1 & 2, Harmony in Pop Music 1 & 2, Guitar 1 & 2, Pop Piano 1 & 2, Introduction to Contemporary Pop Music, Popular Music Appreciation, Music in 20th & 21st Century, Introduction to Music Business, Stage Performance Image, Body Works/Movement Training 1 & 2, Stage Acting Training, Dance 1 & 2, Pop Piano Improvisation, Ensemble, Performance 1 & 2 (Principal Studies), Music Producing and Arranging 1 & 2, Music Recording 3, Producing Music for Film, Introduction to Music Technology, Introduction to Music & Media Law, Multimedia Technology and Design, People Management and Negotiation Skills, Strategic Career Planning, Agents & Promoters

* There are no lessons on all public holidays scheduled by the government of Singapore.

Course Methodology

Learning is mainly in a classroom setting.

Teaching methods are varied including:
Interactive Tutorials (including use of IT)
Group work
Group discussion

Entry Requirements

Minimum Age: 16 years old
Academic Level : Local Students

  • Minimum completed Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘N’/’O’ Level
  • Singapore Integrated Programme: Successful completion of Year 4 or higher.
  • School of The Arts (SOTA): Successful completion of Year 4 or higher.
  • Institute of Technical Education (ITE): Full-time Higher Nitec or Nitec.

International Students

  • China
    • Minimum completed Year 10 China High School.
  • Indonesia
    • Minimum completed Year 10 of Sekolah Menengah Atas / Umum (SMA/SMU)
  • Malaysia
    • Minimum Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination.
    • Minimum completed Year 10 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Examination.
  • Others/International equivalents:
    • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).
    • Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
    • International Baccalaureate Middle Year Programme (IB MYP)
    • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP)
    • International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC).
    • International Baccalaureate Certificate.

 
Skills & Musicianship Test :
  • Pass AAIS’s Music Theory Placement Test
  • Pass AAIS’s Audition:
    1.  Instrumentalists: 3 to 6 minutes’ performance, TWO contrasting pieces
    2. Singers: 3 to 6 minutes’ performance, TWO contrasting songs
Language Proficiency :
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 4.5 administered by the British Council, or
  • GCE ‘N’ Level English Language – Pass, or
  • Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL score between 32 – 34, etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis

In case applicants who are unable to provide documentary, evidence showing the necessary the English Language proficiency, is required to sit for an English Placement Test.

Mode of Internal Assesments

  • Diagnostic Test
  • Music Theory Placement Test
  • Auditions – Instrumentalist or Singer
  • Written tests and examinations
  • Oral Exam
  • Assignments and projects

Course Completion

  • Students must pass the requirements of assessment for each module.
  • Student must attain a minimum of 90% attendance to complete the course.
  • A certificate will be awarded upon course completion
  • The grading scheme for the tests and examinations are as follows:
    Range of Marks Grades
      80 and above A
      70 – 79 B
      60 – 69 C
      50 – 59 D
      49 and below F

Course Fees

Fee Breakdown
[shows the full breakdown of total payable course fees]		 Total Payable (with GST, if any) (S$)
Fee Breakdown (Year1) (Year2)
Course Fee S$ 15,087.00 S$ 15,087.00
Equipment & Student Development Fee S$ 1,070.00 S$ 1,070.00
Teaching Material Fee — —
Internal Exam Fee — —
Medical Insurance Fee S$256.80 —
Total Fees Payable S$16,413.80 S$ 16,157.00

*The publication is intended as a general guide. The information is correct at the time of printing. Ascensia International School reserves the right to alter any information without prior notice. ( Effective 6 December 2019 Intake)

**Total Fee for International Student Included：Application fee, Tuition Fee，Material Fee，Assessment Fee，Medical Insurance，FPS Insurance.

** All payments made are non-transferable.

***Consultants shall not collect any fees under the name of Ascensia International School Pte Ltd.

**** The student’s pass processing fee will not be refundable irregardless of the approval/rejection/withdrawal/amendment of the application/renewal/transfer.

*****Fee non-payable to Ascensia International School may be subject to GST and/or changes required by external parties.

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