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STUDENT HANDBOOK & ORIENTATION
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
As of 29 Apr 2019
S C H O O L O F M U S I C A N D T H E A R T S
ABOUT OUR
SCHOOL
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
To be the premier choice for music education in Asia, developing and
nurturing individuals to excel in arts as a career
To educate and train students in a creative learning environment, with the
aim of developing individuals to enrich the music industry.
With curriculum centered on contemporary music performance and
relevant career skills, we strive to nurture each student’s capabilities and
talents, and prepare them to excel in careers in music and the arts.
OUR SCHOOL VALUES
SService: We provide the best customer service standards
OOpportunity: We believe in
creating equal opportunities for all students to shine
MMaximise Potential: We bring out the full capabilities of our
students
AAchievement: We achieve the
best in everything we do
SCHOOL FACILITIESW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e
o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y. E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r
s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y
RECORDING STUDIO
(CONTROL ROOM)
Area: 76.18 sqm
Capacity: 50 pax
RECORDING STUDIO
(LIVE STUDIO)
Area: 76.18 sqm
Capacity: 50 pax
KEYBOARD ROOM
Area: 18.67 sqm
Capacity: 12 pax
MAC COMPUTER LAB
Area: 29.54 sqm
Capacity:19 pax
VIOLIN ROOM
Area: 8.36 sqm
Capacity: 5 pax
VOCAL ROOM
Area: 12.91 sqm
Capacity: 8 pax
PIANO ROOM
Area: 10.96 sqm
Capacity: 7 pax
GUITAR ROOM
Area: 5.57 sqm
Capacity: 3 pax
RECEPTION
DANCE STUDIOArea: 45.99 sqm
Capacity: 30 pax
DIRECTIONS &CONTACT
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
BUS
Raff les Avenue (Esplanade Theater)
36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133
162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A , 857, 960, 961C
Raff les Boulevard (Pan Pacif ic Singapore)
36, 56, 75, 77, 97, 97E, 106, 107M, 171,
195, 700A , 857, 960, 961C
Temasek Boulevard (Suntec Convention
Center)
36, 70A , 70M, 97, 97E, 106, 111, 133,
162M, 502, 518, 531, 700A , 857, 868
MRT
City Hal l , Esplanade, Promenade
6 Raff les Boulevard
#03-142/143/144
Singapore 039594
[email protected] 3611
ORGANISATION CHARTW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e
o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y. E n t re p re n e u r i a l a c t i v i t i e s d i f fe r
s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e p e n d i n g o n t h e t y p e o f o rga n i za t i o n a n d c re a t i v i t y
- Bachelor of Bus iness
Administrat ion, S ingapore
Univers i ty
- Former lecturer, Bus iness
Studies Dept , Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
- Former Associate Lecturer,
UniSIM
D O R O T H Y K O H K E I T H K W O K R O S A L I N D K O H
- Bachelor of Music (F i r s t-c lass
Hons) , Berk lee Col lege of Music
- Execut ive Director of School of
Music and the Ar ts Pte Ltd
- Execut ive Director of SOMA
Enr ichment Pte l td
- Execut ive Director of SOMA
Publ ish ing Pte Ltd
- Bachelor of Ar ts , S ingapore
Univers i ty
- Bachelor of Socia l Sc iences
(F i r s t-c lass Hons) , S ingapore
Univers i ty
- Former Registrar, Director of
Academic Affa i r s , Ngee Ann
Polytechnic
ACADEMIC & EXAMINATION BOARD
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
S TA N D A R D S T U D E N T C O N T R A C T
S T U D E N T PA S S
F E E P R O T E C T I O N S C H E M E S U S P E N S I O N A N D E X P U L S I O N
A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E D U R EP R E - C O U R S E C O U N S E L L I N G
The CPE-approved Student Contract is a legal contract that binds both School of Music and the Arts
Pte Ltd and the student that embodies the following mandatory requirements:
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
1. Clear definition of course details – course title, pre-requisites, qualification awarded, course
duration
2. Full disclosure of all costs for course fees and miscellaneous fees
3. Commitment to Student Protection Scheme (School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd has adopted
the LONPAC Insurance BHD Insurance scheme for its students)
4. Clear definition of refund policies
Students may request for a copy of the PEI-Student Contract from School of Music and the Arts Pte
Ltd ([email protected]) or view it on the CPE website (www.ssg.gov.sg)
Each enrolled student of the School will sign a standard Student Contract, where one copy will be
given to the student.
Each Student Contract is meant for admission to one course only and individual student contracts
will be entered with each student admitted into the courses offered.
Any amendments made to the Student Contract must be accompanied with an acknowledgement
signatory by both the school staff and student.
If a student wishes to repeat a module, a new Student Contract (or addendum) has to be issued.
The execution of the Student Contract shall be in accordance with the Operation Manual on
Procedures for Executing Student Contract.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
The terms and conditions of the contract are to be explained to each student and it is the
responsibility of the school to ensure that each student fully understands them.
Both the student and the school should acknowledge any amendments made to the contract.
Students are given a 7-day cooling off period from date of signing the student contract, whereby
should they decide to withdraw from the course, maximum refund shall apply.
The College shall ensure that a template of the Student Contract is made available for prospective
students on the School Website.
The Student Contract Execution procedures will be reviewed on an annual basis for continual
improvement by the Independent Internal Process Auditor through the IPRAA.
Note: CPE’s Standard PEI-Student Contract should be adopted for all students recruited.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACT
School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd will provide the Student with a cooling-off period of 7 working
days after the date that the Contract has been signed by both parties. The student will be refunded
the highest percentage (stated in Schedule D) of the fees already paid if the Student submits a
written notice of withdrawal to the School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd within the cooling-off
period, regardless of whether the Student has started the course or not.
STANDARD STUDENT CONTRACTCooling-Off Period
STUDENT PASS
Fill in application forms (16,
V36, V36A if applicable)
Provide copies of:
• Highest qualification
certificates and transcripts
• Birth certificate
• Bank statement
• Passport-sized photograph
Registration Collection
To bring
• IPA letter
• Passport
• International-sized photography
• Medical report
• Printout of E-Forms 16 and V36
Students are prohibited from
attending classes in PEI before
obtaining ICA Approval of their
student passes.
Renewal
Students must inform PEI to
renew their student passes 1
month before the expiry.
There will be no renewal of
student passes after the expiry
date.
STUDENT PASS
Student must return their Student Passes to
ICA within 7 days after the end of their
courses.
PEI will inform ICA of foreign students’
departure dates from Singapore.
No foreign student may stay in Singapore
after his/her pass expires
Cancellation Online Application
Online Student Pass Applicationwww.ica.gov.sg
The School has the right to suspend a students from his/her course of study under the followingunsatisfactory conditions:
• Misconduct or unacceptable behaviours
• Repeated poor academic performance
• Violation of the School’s policies
• Financial Reasons
• Suspicion or confirmation of infectious or contagious disease
SUSPENSION OF STUDIES
Minor conduct
Frequent Lateness for Classes / Leaving Class Early / Absent From Class Without Valid Reasons • Warning letter and counselling shall be given to students who are frequent latecomers, leave classes early or absent from class without valid reasons.
Foul / Abusive Language / Rumours Mongering / Slanderous allegations directed at Fellow Students / Staff / Office Bearers / Business Associates with the School • All students are required to practice courtesy to all fellow students, staff, office bearers, or business associates at all times. • Students shall avoid arguments, use of foul or abusive language, threats, insults, defamation, slandering and etc.
Consumption Of Alcohol • Students shall not be allowed to consume alcohol in the School
MISCONDUCT
Minor conduct
Smoking on Campus Grounds • As this is a smoke-free campus, students are expected to adhere to the policy during their course of study. • Those who are caught smoking inside the campus will be subjected to disciplinary action.
Disruptive Behaviour / Mischief During Lessons • Students are expected to be attentive during class at all times. Should they create a nuisance or disturb students in class or disrupt lecturers from lecturing, the lecturers reserve the right to warn the students or send them home if the warning is not taken seriously. • Lecturers shall report the students to the PA. The Campus Manager shall determine if a counselling session is needed.
Inappropriate Dress Code • Students are expected to adhere to the dress code policies during their course of study. They should ensure appropriate dressing in order
MISCONDUCT
Major conduct
Criminal Offences / Theft Criminal offences include, but not limited to:-• Creating fights or injuries on another party in the School’s premises • Conduct which is likely to endanger the life or injure other classmates • Drugs possession / consumption • Any other serious offences, criminal or otherwise • International Students who work / moonlight illegally• Stealing of School properties or student valuables
Vandalism or Mishandling of Office Premises / Assets / Properties (Major) • In the event if the student has vandalized or mishandled the Institute’s premises, assets, music
instruments or properties for whatsoever reason, the student shall compensate the Institute or replace the damaged items.
MISCONDUCT
Major conduct
Falsification of Information • Information provided to the school for the purpose of course application procedures, attendance administration must be accurate, complete and truthful.
• Falsification of information is a serious offence which may result in expulsion.
Cheating • Any form of plagiarism or cheating in assignments, projects or examinations will result in a fail grade for the unit and administrative fee may apply.
Students caught signing / marking attendance for friends • Disciplinary actions shall be taken on students who are found to have cheated in their attendance taking. • Both students would be dealt with seriously and may be subjected to expulsion.
MISCONDUCT
Major conduct
Working while on Student Pass • Students on Student Pass that have been caught working will be immediately expelled and reported to ICA.
Students caught smoking • The School is a strictly non-smoking campus. Students caught smoking will be immediately expelled.
Unauthorised Use of School Venue • Students caught using the school venue for unauthorised purposes may be subjected to expulsion.
MISCONDUCT
Student will be informed that his/her study has been suspended and will be notified of the reason(s)for the suspension. Where appropriate, the student will be given a return-to-study date andinformed of any conditions that must be met before he/she can resume study.
Student identified with any of the above condition(s) will undergo investigation and counselling. Thestudent may appeal to the Institute within seven (7) days from the date of notification of thesuspension. The appeal will be reviewed by the panel that comprises of the Instructor-in-charge,Admissions & Student Services HOD and CEO.
SUSPENSION OF STUDIES
EXPULSION FROM THE SCHOOLA student found guilty of committing any of the following may be expelled from the School:
• Caught signing / marking attendance for friends• Caught smoking• Unauthorised Use of School Venue• Unrepentant behaviour after undergoing counselling • Student Pass being cancelled by ICA for whatever reason(s) • Student with repeated poor academic performance and unresponsive to academic assistance and
counselling offered by the School• No improvement or repeat occurrence of suspension of study condition • Action or behaviour which is threatening, abusive or likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress • Violation of Singapore law • Student is MIA/AWOL/not contactable for more than 7 days from final warning email.
Student will be notified of the reason(s) for expulsion. The student may appeal to the School within seven (7) days from the date of notification of the expulsion. The appeal will be reviewed by the panel that comprises of the Instructor-in-charge, Admissions and Student Services HOD and HOD. The decision of the panel shall be final. In the event that the student is expelled from the course by the School, there will be no refund of any course fees.
Students must certify through a Pre-Course Counseling Form that theAgent or Designated Staff of the PEI has performed counseling services inthe areas required by the PEI, which may include:
PRE-COURSE COUNSELLING
Proper matching of students’ needs and PEI’s courses
Providing professional guidance and advice regarding the suitability of PEI’s courses to the prospective students
Future career prospects upon completion of PEI’s courses
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Submit a completed registration form either via
post or in person at our Admissions office:
School of Music and the Arts
6 Raffles Boulevard #03-142/143/144
Singapore 039594
You may obtain a registration form at our
Admissions Office or Download Application Form
from our website.
Ensure that you fulfil the entry requirements and
have all necessary documents prepared:
• A colour passport-size photo
• Educational Certificates and Transcripts
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
D i p l o m a i n S o n g w r i t i n g & P r o d u c t i o nD i p l o m a i n M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n & E n g i n e e r i n g
S$300
Registration FeeProgramme
Register as a student in person at our Admissions Office. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee
is required for all new students
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Arrange a date with our Admissions Office for
your ‘Advance Placement Exam’ .
(For Diploma Course only, if you have prior
music training or qualifications e.g. ABRSM,
Trinity, Rockschool or others)
Confirm your place in the course by paying your
course fees* within the given deadline.
*For Diploma courses, only the first instalment 50% of
the course fee is required.
STUDENT
INFORMATION
STUDENT EVENTS
Things to notea. Term Schedule will be given to students on the day of orientationb. Orientation will be conducted before first day of classc. Examination are typically conducted on the last class of the moduled. Graduation Ceremony are typically held June period of each yeare. Examination Results are released within two weeks after the end of the examination
COURSE INFORMATIONW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
OVERVIEW OF DIPLOMA COURSES AVAILABLE
D I P LO M A I N M U S I C P R O D U C T I O N & E N G I N E E R I N G
D I P LO M A I N S O N G W R I T I N G & P R O D U C T I O N
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERINGExplore and learn about the production of music recordings in the music industry
today. Students will master a wide range of music software for MIDI arranging, audio
editing and multitrack recording. This 1-year programme will al low students to acquire
basic and advanced production skil ls and audio engineering principles such as
recording and mixing techniques, understanding acoustics and working effectively in a
Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) studio environment.
12 months
Lessons are conducted twice a week, every Mon and Wed, from 7 – 10 pm
Intake commences every April of the year.
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING12 modules with a total of 220 contact hours and 200 project/assignment hours.
Module synopsis are available on our website, www.soma.edu.sg
M u s i c i a n s h i p a n d E a r Tr a i n i n g
P r o To o l s 1 0 1
M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n
R e c o r d i n g Te c h n i q u e s
S t u d i o M a i n t e n a n c e
P r i n c i p l e s o f A c o u s t i c s
M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s
M i x i n g Te c h n i q u e s
Course Outline
A d v a n c e d P r o To o l s
A u d i o F u n d a m e n t a l s
L i v e S o u n d R e i n f o r c e m e n t
D i r e c t e d S t u d y i n A u d i o E n g i n e e r i n g
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
1 i n s t r u c t o r t o 1 0 s t u d e n t s
Fees
C o u r s e F e e - $ 9 , 6 0 0 F P S F e e - $ 2 7 9
Instructor to Student Ratio
DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTIONMaster each step of the songwriting process from music theory, ear training, keyboard
skil ls and harmony, to songwriting, arranging and production skil ls.
This 1-year programme aims to fully equip students with the creative approaches and
technical skil ls to excel in the local music industry as a songwriter and producer, all the
students will leave with studio-recorded albums of songs written, arranged and
produced by them.
12 months
Lessons are conducted twice a week, every Mon and Wed, from 7 – 10 pm
Intake commences every April of the year.
DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION 13 modules with a total of 220 contact hours and 200 project/assignment hours.
K e y b o a r d S k i l l s a n d E a r Tr a i n i n g
S t r u m a n d S i n g G u i t a r S k i l l s
S o n g w r i t i n g I : C r a f t i n g a S o n g
S o n g w r i t i n g I I : W r i t i n g P o p H i t s
M I D I S y s t e m s f o r M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n
S o n g w r i t i n g I I I : W r i t i n g f o r T V a n d F i l m
S o n g w r i t i n g I V : Vo c a l W r i t i n g
P o p M u s i c A r r a n g i n g
Course Outline
R e c o r d i n g Te c h n i q u e s f o r W r i t e r s
M u s i c F u n d a m e n t a l s a n d H a r m o n y
M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n Te c h n i q u e s
D i r e c t e d S t u d y i n S o n g w r i t i n g
Vo c a l Te c h n i q u e s f o r S i n g e r - S o n g w r i t e r s
DIPLOMA IN SONGWRITING AND PRODUCTION
1 i n s t r u c t o r t o 1 0 s t u d e n t s
FeesC o u r s e F e e - $ 9 , 6 0 0F P S F e e - $ 2 7 9
Instructor to Student Ratio
DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A t l e a s t 1 7 y e a r s o f a g e
P o s s e s s a m i n i m u m o f 3 G C E - O l e v e l c r e d i t s o r e q u i v a l e n t
O n l y o p e n t o S i n g a p o r e a n s a n d S i n g a p o r e P e r m a n e n t R e s i d e n t s
C a n d i d a t e s w h o h a v e a t t a i n e d a N I T E C o f H i g h e r N I T E C c e r t i f i c a t e w i l l
h a v e t o c o m p l e t e a n d p a s s o u r C e r t i f i c a t e c o u r s e i n e i t h e r ‘ S o n g w r i t i n g ’ ,
‘ A u d i o E n g i n e e r i n g ’ o r ‘ E l e c t r o n i c M u s i c P r o d u c t i o n ’ i n o r d e r t o b e e l i g i b l e
f o r a d m i s s i o n t o t h e D i p l o m a C o u r s e
DIPLOMA GRADING SYSTEMLetter Grade Marks Grade Point Average
A > 80 4.00
A- 75 – 80 3.50
B 70 – 74 3.00
B- 65-69 2.50
C 60-64 2.00
C- 55-59 1.50
D 50-54 1.00
F <50 0.00
IF (Incomplete / Failure) - -
CBX (Credit by Exam) - -
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTSW R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
For all Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident studentsMin imum a t tendance 80%
REQUIREMENTS
Min imum a t tendance 90%
For all International Students
COURSE PROMOTION &GRAUDATION REQUIREMENTS
W R I T E H E R E S O M E T H I N G
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
C o m p l e t e a n d p a s s e v e r y m o d u l e i n o r d e r t o g r a d u a t e
M i n i m u m o f 8 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o d u l e i n o r d e r
t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( L o c a l S t u d e n t s )
M i n i m u m o f 9 0 % a t t e n d a n c e f o r e a c h m o d u l e i n o r d e r
t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o u r s e ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t s )
STUDENT SERVICES
Ind iv idua l and persona l ised long d is tance ca l ls to parents / agents to in form them
on a r r iva l a r rangements
Ar rangement fo r Med ica l Screen ing
Accommodat ion Suppor t Serv ice
STUDENT SERVICESFor all new studentsThe School will provide the following services to ensure that students make a smooth transition to Singapore:
Arrangement fo r Bank Account Open ing
Visa / S tudent Pass App l ica t ion
Student Or ien ta t ion Programme
Students ’ Out ings and Ac t iv i t i es
For all Current & Enrolled studentsThe School aims to provide all students with an academic education of the highest standards through
the provision of these services:
For s tudents be low 18 years o ld , persona l ise updates to parents on admiss ion mat te rs /
S tudents ’ p rogress wh ich inc ludes :
b ) In forming parents on s tudent i ssues , inc lud ing a t tendance ra te , behav ior, academic
per formance e tc .
S tudent Progress Repor ts
CEO – Student d ia logue sess ions
STUDENT SERVICES
End o f Module rev iew o f s tudents ’ a t tendance
Feedback fo rms
Student Eva lua t ion Surveys (S tudent Sa t is fac t ion Survey / Modu le Eva lua t ion Survey /
Graduate Survey / P re -course Counse l ing and Or ien ta t ion Sa t is fac t ion Survey / End o f
Course Survey )
For enhancing overall Student ExperienceIn ensuring that the School provides for an exceptional student experience, it undertakes to provide
the following services:
Dispute reso lu t ion process
STUDENT SERVICES
Student In te rvent ion
FEES PAYABLE
Breakdown of all fees (including any non-refundable fees and discounts given) will be reflected on the
School’s marketing collaterals and the standard Student Contract.
Students will be notified of the payment modes accepted by the School during the Pre-Course
Counselling session.
Registration fees shall be collected upon receipt of the student application.
Any other fees shall only be collected upon execution of the standard Student Contract. The School
shall not collect any fees exceeding the fee collection cap stated in the Student Contract.
All payments received by the School shall be accompanied with a receipt, and records of each payment
must be continuously maintained.
FEES PAYABLE AND RECEIPT
MISCELLANEOUS FEE
MISCELLANEOUS FEE
MISCELLANEOUS FEE
LIVING IN
SINGAPORE
H O U S I N G
2-3 bedroom units
$1800 to $5000
Room Rental
Single Room - S$500 to S$1500
Shared Room –S$400 to S$800
Homestay
S$750 to S$2000
Internet | Property Agent | Newspaper
*All prices given are per month rates
Avenues to look for Housing
L I V I N G E X P E N S E S
Transport
S$3 / day
Bus, Train
Medical Expenses
Medical Providers:Polyclinics, Private Clinics (GPs), Hospitals)
Meals
S$5 / meal
Phone Bills
S$25 / month
L A W S & R E G U L AT I O N S
Relevant LawsAlcohol Abuse Any offences while being intoxicated (drunk) is punishable under the law. Drunk driving is a
serious offence.Driving All drivers must be in possession of a valid Singapore driving license and the vehicle must be
insuredDrugs Possession of controlled drugs is presumed to be for trafficking, an offence which can carry
death penalty.Littering Littering, spitting and vandalism (with graffiti) in public areas are serious offencesEmployment International students are not allowed to work in Singapore without a Work Pass Exemption
from MOM (Ministry of Manpower).Smoking Smoking in specific public places and indoor restaurants is prohibited.Traffic Jay-walking is an offence.Immigration All International students studying in Singapore must have a valid passport and a Student
Pass from ICA (Immigration and Checkpoint Authority)
L A W S & R E G U L AT I O N S
No Smoking in specific public areas
No Littering
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Traffic Rules
Immigration Rules
https://www.lta.gov.sg
https://www.ica.gov.sg/
https://www.cnb.gov.sg/
http://www.nea.gov.sg/public-health/smoking
U S E F U L G O V E R N M E N T W E B S I T E S
Committee for Private Education (CPE)
For more details on Fee Protection Scheme, Standard PEI - Student Contract and Dispute Resolution, please visitwww.ssg.gov.sg
CONTACT US
A D D R E S S6 Raff les Boulevard
#03-142/143/144Singapore 039594
O U R H O U R SWeekdays
12pm – 9pmWeekends
10am – 8pm
O U R C O N T A C T6884 3611 / 9856 0487
School of Music and the Arts Pte Ltd (199103776M)
