Entry requirements
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
| Qualifications | Remarks |
|---|
The qualifications listed below are common entry qualifications submitted by applicants.
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level with minimum ‘Pass’ in two subjects at A-Level/H2 Level and General Paper
- Local Polytechnic Diploma
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- Other relevant equivalent qualifications
| Entry into | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | 6.0 | 80 | 50 | 105 |
PORTFOLIO / AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Prepare and go through an audition based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the audition requirements.
Audition
You will need to perform two contrasting speeches from memory. One of the speeches should be from a Shakespearean play and the other from a more contemporary play, in standard modern English. The combined duration of the speeches should be 5 minutes long.
In preparing for the auditions, do read the plays from which the speeches are taken beforehand and select speeches that are appropriate for your age and experience. You will be assessed based on your acting, vocal and movement abilities.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding your audition pieces. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
International applicants
If you cannot attend the audition at LASALLE, an online audition will be arranged for you.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
Your portfolio should contain 10–15 pieces of original work that demonstrate your creative development and process. It should include:
- Quick observational sketches, life-drawing, still life, storyboards or any works that demonstrate your observation and drawing skills.
- A variety of 2D rendering skills, e.g. painting, photography, digital imaging.
- Additional supporting work such as 3D work (e.g. ceramics, sculptures), or multimedia work (e.g. animation, website design).
Your portfolio should consist of recently completed works. Evidence of animation is not required. Emphasis will be placed on the originality of your work (copied and fan art should be avoided). You are required to submit your portfolio online.
Notes:
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films, and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit your statement of purpose based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the requirements.
Statement of purpose
In 300 words, you are required to describe your experience, exposure or involvement in the arts. You may tell us about an art exhibition that you have seen or about your favourite artist or artwork. You may also tell us your objective of applying to the programme, your expectations of the programme and your aspirations after finishing the programme.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your statement of purpose. You will be asked to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. You should articulate what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
Portfolio (optional)
If you have a practice-based project or a written essay that you would like to include in your application, you are invited (not required) to submit up to two files in PDF format to inform the two-step process specified above.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit your statement of purpose based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the requirements.
Statement of purpose
In 500–800 words, describe your experience or involvement in the arts through practice, studies or work in the past two years. Arts experience can include work done with arts organisations or arts events, such as performances, exhibitions, concerts, films or design projects. These can also be projects you were involved in as a student. You are required to submit your statement of purpose online.
Notes:
– All submitted materials (including statement of purpose) should be original works created by you and not assisted with AI tools.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your statement of purpose. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to submit a portfolio.
Your portfolio should contain 10 individually produced and carefully chosen images of creative work that reflect your interests in the programme discipline you have applied to. You may include 2D and 3D visualisations, photographs, ideation, sketches or written work that conveys your ability to demonstrate your interests, flair and development in design.
Each piece of work should be labelled to indicate if it is academic, professional or personal. If you present a team project, clearly identify your individual contribution. Keep any description to a minimum number of words. Upload your portfolio as a digital PDF file of not more than 120MB.
You are required to upload your portfolio online.
Notes:
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
– Examples of work might include designing a brand identity, packaging, fashion design, surface and textiles patterns, furniture, products, spatial design, posters, advertisements, storyboards and mood boards.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to submit a portfolio.
Your portfolio should contain 10 individually produced and carefully chosen images of creative work that reflect your interests in the programme discipline you have applied to. You may include 2D and 3D visualisations, photographs, ideation, sketches or written work that conveys your ability to demonstrate your interests, flair and development in design.
Each piece of work should be labelled to indicate if it is academic, professional or personal. If you present a team project, clearly identify your individual contribution. Keep any description to a minimum number of words. Upload your portfolio as a digital PDF file of not more than 120MB.
Notes:
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
– Examples of work might include designing a brand identity, packaging, fashion design, surface and textiles patterns, furniture, products, spatial design, posters, advertisements, storyboards and mood boards.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to submit a portfolio.
Your portfolio should contain 10 individually produced and carefully chosen images of creative work that reflect your interests in the programme discipline you have applied to. You may include 2D and 3D visualisations, photographs, ideation, sketches or written work that conveys your ability to demonstrate your interests, flair and development in design.
Each piece of work should be labelled to indicate if it is academic, professional or personal. If you present a team project, clearly identify your individual contribution. Keep any description to a minimum number of words. Upload your portfolio as a digital PDF file of not more than 120MB.
Notes:
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
– Examples of work might include designing a brand identity, packaging, fashion design, surface and textiles patterns, furniture, products, spatial design, posters, advertisements, storyboards and mood boards.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
Your portfolio should contain 10–15 pieces of original work that demonstrate your creative development and process. It should include:
- Five artworks derived from direct observation, i.e. drawings directly from a real object, environment, or person (not from photograph, a magazine or copied from a reproduction of another artist’s work). Possible examples include still life objects, self-portraits, figure drawings, landscapes and interior/exterior environments. These should be produced in a variety of wet and dry mediums such as pencil, charcoal, ink and watercolour. Photographs of the actual objects/landscapes/portraits are to be submitted along with the drawings.
- Three to four pieces of 2D work (e.g. paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media, collages and digital imaging), three to four pieces of 3D work (e.g. ceramics, sculpture and installation documentation) or two to three pieces of media work (photography, animation, video art in video format or as QuickTime files and web art).
- Five to eight pages from your sketchbook or visual research journal that allow us to see and experience your mode of creative ideas, whether resolved or unrealised.
The images in your portfolio should be your most recent works and produced during the past two years. Each image should be in PDF format and should not exceed 1MB. For each image, please include the title, a brief description of the artwork, dimensions, medium and year of production. You are required to upload your portfolio online.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to submit a portfolio.
Your portfolio should contain 10 individually produced and carefully chosen images of creative work that reflect your interests in the programme discipline you have applied to. You may include 2D and 3D visualisations, photographs, ideation, sketches or written work that conveys your ability to demonstrate your interests, flair and development in design.
Each piece of work should be labelled to indicate if it is academic, professional or personal. If you present a team project, clearly identify your individual contribution. Keep any description to a minimum number of words. Upload your portfolio as a digital PDF file of not more than 120MB.
Notes:
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
– Examples of work might include designing a brand identity, packaging, fashion design, surface and textiles patterns, furniture, products, spatial design, posters, advertisements, storyboards and mood boards.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Attend an admissions workshop based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an interview.
Admissions workshop and interview
Applicants will be invited to attend an admissions workshop on-site at London Contemporary Dance School in the UK or LASALLE in Singapore. The admissions workshop consists of a technique class that incorporates ballet, contemporary and/or street dance followed by an improvisation class.
An interview will be conducted at the end of the admissions workshop. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding your audition piece. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
International applicants
If you are unable to attend the admissions workshop and interview in person, an online session will be arranged for you.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
Your portfolio will need to include a one-page synopsis of a short story that you would like to make for the screen.
In addition, you may include the following original work in your portfolio that demonstrate your creative development and process:
- Samples of film treatments or short film screenplays.
- Moving images such as video clips, music videos, television commercials and corporate videos.
- Short films.
- Moodboards and storyboards.
- Photographs.
- Poems and prose.
You are required to upload your portfolio online.
Notes:
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films, and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit an audition recording based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the audition requirements.
Audition recording or portfolio
You will need to submit a video recording based on the following audition requirements and upload it online. Depending on your choice of the five specialisms we offer, you will need to present the following in your recording/submission:
- Classical performance
You are required to perform three pieces in their entirety and from memory: one Baroque, one Romantic and one 20th century work. You are required to upload your scores in a PDF file with your performance submissions.
Videos are to be performances of complete songs, pieces and movements without edits. Short form excerpts (such as TikTok videos) will not be considered. - Composition and arranging
Present a portfolio of three original compositions, preferably in contrasting styles, 10 to 12 minutes long. You are required to submit audio files in MP3 format and fully-notated scores in PDF. - Jazz performance
Perform three pieces: a Blues, Jazz Standard and an original composition complete with an improvised solo over each piece.
Videos are to be performances of complete songs, pieces and movements without edits. Short form excerpts (such as TikTok videos) will not be considered. - Electronic music
Submit three original recordings of contrasting electronic music styles (AIFF or WAV 16bit 44.1). - Popular music performance
Perform three pieces: two contrasting songs from different styles and one original composition.
Videos are to be performances of complete songs, pieces and movements without edits. Short form excerpts (such as TikTok videos) will not be considered. As you will be evaluated on instrument/vocal ability and stage presence, your audition video should emulate a live performance. Applicants are recommended to stand and not be seated (with the exception of keyboardists and drummers).
Note: Prerequisites for music training
Previous qualifications in music theory or practical exams are preferred but not a requirement for entry into the programme as you will be judged solely on your ability to perform in your video submission and/or the quality of your portfolio of compositions. You are required to upload your recorded audition online.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding your audition pieces. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
Additional requirements
You are required to complete an online music theory and aural test set by the School of Contemporary Music.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit your Statement of Purpose based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the requirements.
Statement of Purpose
In 500–800 words, describe your interest or involvement in the music industry. Experience can include paid or volunteer work with music organisations or events, such as performances, festivals, concerts, films or design projects. Tell us what you hope to achieve (your aspirations) in the music sector. Submit your Statement of Purpose online.
Note:
– All submitted materials (including statement of purpose) should be original works created by you and not assisted with AI tools.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your Statement of Purpose. Be prepared to talk about your related experiences, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Prepare and go through an audition based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the audition requirements.
Audition
You will need to prepare to demonstrate your aptitude for singing, acting and dancing based on the following:
- Singing
You must perform two songs from memory, in English. Each song should be from a musical theatre source in contrasting styles (e.g. one ballad and one uptempo song) which appropriately showcases your range and technique. The combined duration of the songs should not exceed five minutes. (i.e. around 2.5 minutes for each song).
All songs must be performed with live piano accompaniment, no backing tracks are allowed. You may bring your own accompanist or use the accompanist provided. You must bring the music of your songs in the key in which you will perform. Please ensure that the music is either taped to fold out or inserted in a folder.
- Acting
You are required to prepare and present one 2–3 minute dramatic ‘modern’ monologue either from the list provided, or one of your own choosing. You must be able to convey the character and journey in both singing and acting pieces.
Download male monologues
Download female monologues
- Dancing
You are required to work with a choreographer in the studio to perform a short choreography dance piece to demonstrate your ability to pick up dance movements and execute them in succession as a performance. You will be required to perform various dance combinations, inclusive of jumps and leaps that demonstrate your full physical mobility, range of physical movement and overall coordination. You will be assessed based on your ability to show a grounding in techniques, flexibility in taking directions as well as a desire to take risks as a performer. It is advisable that you wear loose fitting clothing that allows you to move easily.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding your audition pieces. Be prepared to talk about your work, what inspires you and your influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.
International applicants
If you cannot attend the audition at LASALLE, an online audition will be arranged for you.
A two-step process is put in place to determine your suitability for the programme:
- Submit a portfolio based on the requirements outlined below.
- Attend an online interview upon meeting the portfolio requirements.
Portfolio
To determine your suitability for the programme, you will need to submit a portfolio.
Your portfolio should contain 10 individually produced and carefully chosen images of creative work that reflect your interests in the programme discipline you have applied to. You may include 2D and 3D visualisations, photographs, ideation, sketches or written work that conveys your ability to demonstrate your interests, flair and development in design.
Each piece of work should be labelled to indicate if it is academic, professional or personal. If you present a team project, clearly identify your individual contribution. Keep any description to a minimum number of words. Upload your portfolio as a digital PDF file of not more than 120MB.
Notes:
– Although AI has revolutionised the world of art and design, we prefer to see work that has not been assisted with AI tools.
– All submitted materials should be original works created by you.
– Portfolios containing work copied from other sources, such as websites, magazines, films and the work of other artists/designers, will be rejected.
– Examples of work might include designing a brand identity, packaging, fashion design, surface and textiles patterns, furniture, products, spatial design, posters, advertisements, storyboards and mood boards.
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. During the interview, you are required to participate in a dialogue regarding the content of your portfolio. Be prepared to talk about your work, inspirations and influences. Tell us what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment in your areas of interest. You should also share how you think the programme will help you in your future career choices.