Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Certificate in Creative Arts all about?
2. Why was it introduced? What are its objectives?
3. Who is it for and what are the pre-requisites?
4. What is unique about this programme?
5. When does it begin and how long is the course?
6. What are the future plans for this school?
7. How many lessons are there per week?
8. What is the fee?
9. Where are payments made?
10. What are the admission requirements?
11. What is the average number of students per class?
12. Are scholarships available?

1. What is the Certificate in Creative Arts all about?

This is a one-year comprehensive programme that will lay a foundation for every participant in concepts and practices of Creative Arts in contemporary churches with a special emphasis in Worship and Drama.

It will fuse together theology, music, worship, drama, media and technology to flesh out the message of the gospel into a contemporary, relevant package for today. The gospel can be proclaimed in many different ways. Hence the programme strives to train artistes to be contributing partners in the church.

This programme will enable participants to translate God’s creativity into their creativity and turn their Passion, Talent and Creativity into Skills that will bear Fruit in Ministry.

This certificate programme is foundational for all regular programmes in Creative Arts at TCA College.

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2.Why was it introduced? What are its objectives?

This programme was introduced to train and equip Christians in the areas of creative arts. Worship is something that is very vital in the post-modern age and this programme will equip people from TCC, other churches and nations in these areas.

One thing to take note is that this is not a music school. The programme will not deal with the basics done in the many music schools that are in and around Singapore. Instead the focus is to equip people for ministry.

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3.Who is it for and what are the pre-requisites?

It is for anyone who has a passion to serve the Lord in any of these areas – Singing, Music, Drama, Dance, Video, RGB, Sound, and Lighting. It is also for people who just want to know about Creative Arts and why things are done in a certain manner. There are no pre-requisites for this course as in the level of musical skills or knowledge. All that is needed is a passion and desire to grow in this area. In the future, specialized tracks will be launched with pre-requisites.

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4.What is unique about this programme?

Every participant will…

• Clock up hands-on experience and exposure through actual productions
• Discover contemporary and relevant ways of presenting the gospel
• Learn from expert practitioners who are godly and committed to Kingdom values
• Grow through a holistic approach, which will enable them to become a Christian artiste who is theologically informed, passionate about his cause and his Lord, and committed to creative excellence

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5.When does it begin and how long is the course?

This is a one year programme (full-time) and begins from August 2006. TCA College firmly believes in continual education. Thus, participants can also take this course on a part time basis as and when the classes suit their schedules.

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6.What are the future plans for this school?

Plans are underway to launch a Diploma in Creative Arts (Specializations available) and Master of Creative Arts (Specializations available).

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7.How many lessons are there per week?

TCA College follows a trimester system with three trimesters per year. Classes are from Monday till Friday.

Regular Classes: - Conducted over 13 weeks

• Morning classes from 8:30 am till 12:40 pm (Tuesday till Thursday) / 9:50 am till 1:00 pm (Monday & Friday)
• Evening classes from 7:00 pm till 10:10 pm

Block Classes: -

• These are for a span of two weeks from 2:00 pm till 5:30 pm.

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8. What is the fee?

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9. Where are payments made?

A non-refundable registration fee of S$ 20.00 is payable upon registration. All other fees are to be paid by the 3rd week of the new term. Payments may be made at the TCA College office (2nd level) or at the TCA College library (3rd level). Cheques should be crossed and made payable to: TCA College.

All New Full-time students are required to enter into a Standard Student Contract (approved by CaseTrust) with TCA College.

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10. What are the admission requirements?

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11. What is the average number of students per class?

Classes vary anywhere from 10 to 30 students

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12. Are scholarships available?

Students will not be given scholarships for the Certificate programme.

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