Junior College (Direct School Admission) Selection Criteria

Film Society
(1) Techniques in film making and critique
(2) Creativity and artistic disposition
(3) Leadership qualities

To be submitted together with application:
Portfolio in PDF format in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Maximum of links to 3 videos created by applicant
2. All videos created should be completed within the past 2 years.
3. File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf

Photographic Society
(1) Technical proficiency in photography
(2) Creativity and artistic disposition
(3) Leadership qualities

To be submitted together with application:
Portfolio in PDF format in accordance with the following criteria:
1. Maximum of links to 10 photos created by applicant
2. Write-up about submitted photographic works
3. All photos created should be completed within the past 2 years.
4. File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf

Drama
(1) Ability to express oneself in an engaging manner
(2) Effective team player

(2) Curiosity

(3) Flexibility in thinking

(4) Perseverance

To be Submitted Together with Application:

1. A portfolio, to be submitted as a single document, that contains a minimum of 5 and maximum of 8 artworks, in accordance with the following criteria:
   • All works must have been completed in the last 2 years. The date of completion for each artwork should be indicated.
   • Works may be curated in a variety of 2D, 3D or time-based
   • Each 2D work is allowed a maximum of 2 photos.
   • Each 3D work is allowed a maximum of 4 photos.
   • Time-based works should be included via link indicated in the document
   • A title must be given to each work
   • File format: PDF
   • File size limit: 15mb
   • File naming convention: Secondary School_Full Name of Student.pdf
2. A Personal Statement (300 words) on: How do you think art would play a role in your future after JC?

Email to: njc_aep@moe.edu.sg

Shortlisted applicants will attend a face-to-face session to complete a Creative & Writing task

• Task will be based on a stimulus provided (Art materials will be provided)
• Duration of task: approximately 60 mins

To be submitted together with application cover page with personal statement of 250 – 300 words using this template:

Personal Statement of 250 – 300 words on: What do you enjoy about music, and which aspect(s) of music interests you the most? What area in music do you think needs the most improvement for your development, and how would you go about trying to work on this area yourself?

Applicants will attend an audition:

1. They should perform 2 stylistically contrasting pieces on their primary instrument (5-10 mins total). If the student plays more than 1 instrument, he/she is welcomed to perform on his/her second instrument, for a maximum of 5 mins. An accompanist is recommended, but not compulsory. The student may choose to use a backing track.
2. Performance will be followed by a short Q&A session on the piece(s) presented, and a theory & aural test.

As part of the shortlisting process, applicants need to submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing his/her involvement in STEM/research activities.

Relevant supporting documents (e.g. abstracts of research reports, photos of exhibits, prototypes, certificates etc.) should also be submitted.