Art Elective Programme (AEP) and Music Elective Programme (MEP)

If your child/ward exhibit interest and passion for Art or Music, they can apply for Art Elective Programme (AEP) or Music Elective Programme (MEP) in the following Centres:

• AEP Centre (National Junior College)

• MEP Centres (Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) or Dunman High School)

All Art & Music Special Elective Programmes do not incur additional school fees.

What are the Art & Music Elective Programmes (AEP/MEP)?

• Special MOE programmes started since 1982 for students with passion and aptitude in art/music so that they can further deepen their knowledge, skills and appreciation in these areas

• Develops students to be well-rounded leaders who are advocates for the arts

• Provide an enriched art/music learning environment for students to pursue in-depth study into art/music

Application for Art Elective Programme (AEP) (2 – 15 Jan 2025)

AEP is a 4-year art programme offered at AEP Centre @ NJC which prepares students for GCE O-Level Higher Art.

Students will have opportunities to

• Develop creativity, conceptual and analytical thinking

• Learn through studio practice and art criticism

• Engage with a range of materials, media and creative processes

• Learn from art practitioners and peers from AEP schools

Selection Exercise for AEP

• Phase 1 Online Application (by 15 January)

Submit an e-Portfolio comprising of 3-5 artworks* you have done (may include artworks completed during Art lessons/ Art Club sessions) and a short paragraph to explain what art making and enrolling in AEP means to you.

• Phase 2 (21 - 28 February) – For Shortlisted Phase 1 Applicants

Interview to share your ideas and art making experiences, with reference to your e-Portfolio. You may also be invited to participate in a short art task during the interview.

The decision of the Selection Panel is final.

Application for Music Elective Programme (MEP) (2 – 15 Jan 2025)

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

MEP is a 4-year music programme offered at MEP centres @ Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) and Dunman High School which prepares students for GCE O-Level Higher Music.

Students will have opportunities to

• Develop creativity, conceptual and analytical thinking through active music learning

• Learn through analysing, creating and performing music

• Engage with a range of music across genres and traditions

• Learn from music practitioners and peers from MEP schools

Selection Exercise for MEP

• Phase 1A: Online Application (by 15 January) - Submit a 5 minute video-recording consisting of two contrasting solo pieces.

• Phase 1B: (3 February) - Attend an e-Listening Test. Listen to 8 – 10 short musical extracts, taken from a range of musical traditions, and respond to 25 MCQ questions.

• Phase 2: (21-28 February) - For Shortlisted Phase 1 Applicants - Share musical aspirations and interests with a panel of music teachers. The decision of the Selection Panel is final.

Successful applicants will attend weekly lessons in the afternoon at the AEP/ MEP Centres.

ARE THESE AEP and MEP PROGRAMMES FOR YOU?

Commitment and Time Management

• Commit to the scheduled lesson timings and enrichment activities, and cope with extended lessons, projects and assignments for 4 years.

• Travel to the centres for lessons one afternoon a week

Subject Choices

• Will need to offer Higher Art/ Music at GCE O Levels (This is considered a R1/R3 in the computation of L1R5 for JC/MI entrance)

• Will not be offered Design and Technology (D&T) and Food and Consumer Education (FCE) at the Lower Secondary Level (Therefore, students cannot take D&T and F&N at Upper Secondary level)

If you would like to have more information on AEP and MEP, you can visit the web links provided below.

Art:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/aep-sec

Music:
https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/mep-sec

INTERESTED TO APPLY FOR AEP/MEP?

1. Visit the MOE websites to find out more & submit your application

2. If you have any questions, approach Ms Sheena Seng (SH Aesthetics)

3. In the application you will need to fill in Ms Sheena Seng’s email address: seng_mei_hui_sheena@schools.gov.sg

4. Submit your application by 15 January 2025.