DSA Portfolio Building Program
What is Direct School Admissions (DSA)?
Direct School Admission, otherwise known as DSA is a school admission exercise where students are provided with the opportunity
to demonstrate a diverse range of achievements and talents to seek admission to institutions, with a focus on audition and portfolio evaluation.
Our Program
At Artzillions, our DSA Portfolio Building Program is a 2 - 2.5 year course that
provides students with the platform to express their thinking process and create
artworks to demonstrate their artistic abilities. The program is crafted to support
students who desire to apply to an art school or school conducted elective.
Preparing an art portfolio mandates compliance with a set of requirements
announced by the respective schools.
Our Portfolio Building Course aims to encourage students to develop
observational skills (through drawing & shading, still life observations/ drawing)
At the same time, the students will learn to conceptualize their ideas through
research to achieve imaginative expression such as art movements like
surrealism and contemporary art.
What is the Direct School Admission (DSA) process like?
PROCESS FOR SOTA
Submit Art Task
SOTA will have an art task in March, to be submitted online. Create an application account on their portal to submit.
Portfolio Evaluation
Log into the portal to be notified if you are shortlisted for portfolio submission.
Audition/Interview
Check the SOTA portal to be notified if you are shortlisted for audition or interview process to assess your artistic talents and suitability for the program.
Notification
You will be notified of the outcome of your application before the release of PSLE results
Acceptance
If accepted, you will need to confirm their acceptance and complete the necessary enrollment process.
PROCESS FOR NON-SOTA SCHOOLS
Research
Look into schools that offer the DSA for Visual Art, and the programs they have available.
Application
Submit your interest to DSA via Visual Art on the MOE website. You can update, withdraw and re-submit your application during the application period
Portfolio Evaluation
Wait for the schools to contact you to submit your portfolio.
Audition/Interview
The schools will have an audition or interview process to assess your artistic talents and suitability for the program.
Notification
You will be notified of the outcome of your application before the release of PSLE results
Acceptance
If accepted, you will need to confirm their acceptance and complete the necessary enrollment process.
Our Lesson Process
At the end of the course, a portfolio will be prepared, along with a sketchbook that showcases the development of
their concepts, hypothesis, experiments, and day-to-day sketches and doodles.
FEATURED WORKS BY OUR STUDENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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DSA portfolio building program is for children age 10 years old and above or when the child is in Primary 4
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Your child can sign up for the program but may have to have more sessions of lessons during the school holiday or nearing
submission period. -
Yes, we will train your child in the different requirements
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This would be subject to the availability of our teachers.
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Admission into art programmes & institutions will require the following:
- Portfolio showcasing observational and imaginative artworks
- Technical skills of medium
- Display of wide exposure to different art medium and art forms
- 2D and 3D artworks -
Boon Lay Secondary (VA)
Deyi Secondary (VA)
Hua Yi Secondary (VA)
Jurong West Secondary (VA)
Meridian Secondary (VA)
Nan Chiau Secondary (VA)
Naval Base Secondary (VA)
New Town Secondary (VA)
Orchid Park Secondary (VA)
Tampines Secondary (VA)
Westwood Secondary (VA)
Yishun Town Secondary (VA)
Yio Chu Kang Secondary
Riverside Secondary
School of the Arts (SOTA)
National Junior College
Raffles Institution
Raffles Girls’ School
St Joseph’s Institution
Victoria School
St. Andrew Secondary
St. Margaret’s Secondary
CHIJ Katong Convent -
The duration of our program is not fixed as it varies depending on certain factors. Primarily, the program's length is determined by the time when a child enrolls in it and the progress they make throughout their learning. Additionally, the specific requirements of the DSA school may also influence the duration of the program. Therefore, the program's timeline will be tailored to suit each child's individual circumstances. Our teachers will discuss with parents and make necessary adjustment to ensure the best possible educational experience.
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The lesson packages offered for the DSA Portfolio Building Program do not serve as an estimate of the number of lessons a student will require. Instead, these packages are designed as a fee structure to outline the costs associated with the program. The actual number of lessons needed will be determined based on the child's progress and specific learning needs.
We understand that every student is unique, and our aim is to provide a personalized approach to support their development and help them create a strong portfolio for their DSA application.
