Dalang Puppet Theatre
Literary Arts Workshop
Eligible for Tote Board Grant AEP 0520677
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 6 sessions x 1 hour each
- Cost per student: $84.00
- No. of students: Max. 25 per class
Objectives:
– To train and prepare students to put up a puppet theatre by learning drama techniques to manipulate rod puppets.
– To expose students to the tradition of oral storytelling and an introduction to traditional puppetry (Wayang).
– To spark curiosity and instill a love for the Malay language in a fun way.
This 6-hrs workshop will give students a chance to experience the world’s greatest oral storytelling tradition through the art of Wayang. Using texts from our Festive Tales collection; Capal Samsudin and Kisah Raya Ramdan, students will be introduced to the world of puppetry specifically Wayang Kulit and Wayang Orang against the backdrop of Malay cultural motifs and celebrations in Singapore.
Students will learn the basic techniques of puppet manipulation and will take on the role of a Dalang (puppet master) as they experiment and conceptualise a mini puppet performance
for their class.
Students will get a chance to story tell the festive tale using rod puppets inspired by Wayang Kulit and amalgamate live action drama as they take on the role of becoming human puppets as part of the Wayang Orang performance style. At the end of the programme, students will be able to take home their own rod puppets to continue the tradition of oral storytelling at home.
Malay Folktales Drama Workshop
A drama workshop for teens!
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 6 sessions x 1 hours each
- Cost per student: $75.00
- No. of students: Max. 25 per class
Objectives:
– To train and prepare students to perform for the staging of a production whilst learning about the basics of theatre.
– To expose students to the folktales that help to shape the Malay literary genre as well as to develop awareness of oral storytelling.
– To spark curiosity and instill a love for the Malay Language in a fun way.
This drama workshop is designed to take students though the process of creating their own staged performance of well-loved Malay folk stories from Mini Monsters Limited’s Cerita Kita collection.
Students will be introduced to the characters of a popular folklore such as ‘Bawang Putih Bawang Merah,’ ‘Sang Kancil’ or ‘Pak Pandir’ and get to work with a facilitator to bring the story come to life!
This drama workshop creates a sense of awareness of how oral storytelling was like in the past through the use of Malay Folktales. Students will be trained and will work with the facilitator to develop their artistic ability and creativity. They will learn voice projection techniques, facial expressions, characterization, speech and develop an awareness of the audience.
This is a structured drama course that allows students to be involved with the various processes that are needed to create a mini theatre production that can be staged for a school audience.
Learning Points:
At the end of this session children will:
- Have an understanding of theatre works and drama as an art form.
- Be able to love and appreciate the uniqueness of the Malay language and culture through a better understanding of Malay folktales.
Tika Aksara Menari Drama Workshop
Eligible for Tote Board Grant – AEP 0520681
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 8 sessions x 1 hour each
- Cost per student: $100.00 + $10.00 (book)
- No of students: Max. 25 students per class
Objectives:
– To teach students to express themselves creatively through drama using the Malay language.
– To create confident communicators.
– To instill a love of the Malay language using a locally made literary text as a reference for drama appreciation.
* Tika Aksara Menari is priced at $10.00 each (UP $15.00) and is not part of the workshop fee.
** Schools can opt for an additional hour for a meet-and-greet session with the author, Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman for an additional $350.00 on the last lesson.
This drama workshop is designed to develop language and communication skills through one of the short stories from Tika Aksara Menari – a compilation of winning short stories from local writer and educator, Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman.
Students will be introduced to a theatre script written based on of the short stories from the book and be guided through a 8-hour drama course that will incorporate role-playing, improvisation and language games that will sharpen and develop student’s ability to communicate effectively using the Malay language. This course ends with a drama presentation of the given script and will be acted out as a class.
Learning Points:
At the end of this session children will:
- Acquire basic knowledge on the process of developing a stage play.
- Be able to love and appreciate the uniqueness of the Malay language and culture through a better understanding of Malay folktales appreciate and love using the Malay language.
Wartawan Improvisation Workshop
Junior Reporter Workshop
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 8 sessions x 1 hour each
- Cost per student: $88.00
- No. of students: Max. 25 per class
Objectives:
– To improve the student’s confidence in using the Malay language.
– To use the Malay language in a formal and in-formal setting with confidence.
– To engage students to make an effective and creative presentation to the viewers.
This improvisation workshop aims to develop effective oral communication amongst the lower secondary students so as to inspire them to gain self-confidence and be motivated to speak in front of an audience. It uses role-playing and devising methods as a means of self-expression and communication to develop good public speaking skills.
Students will be immersed in various scenarios such as the National Day Parade, Prize Giving Ceremony, Asian Games and etc as they learn the basics of communication by role-playing as a news anchor, reporter and interviewees. From verbal to non-verbal cues, students will grasp the techniques that will shape them to become efficient communicators. They will be able to acquire competency of communication techniques such as choice of words, delivery styles, understanding of audience and other contributing factors. Students will develop critical thinking skills while being able to articulate personal viewpoints and consider multiple perspectives.
Students will not only get to learn but enjoy the opportunity to act out an identity and find the right approach to address the given audience. In doing so, students will get to explore the varying ways of
communication and learn how to adapt themselves in the different situations.
Learning Points:
At the end of this session children will:
- Develop confidence in articulating their ideas, views or simply reading aloud a text.
- Work as a group to present their scene effectively and creatively.
Tika Aksari Menari
Creative Writing Workshop
Eligible for Tote Board Grant – AEP 0420449
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 6 x 1 hour per session
- Cost Per Student: $75.00 + $10.00 (book)
- No. of students: Max. 25 per class
Objectives:
– To develop a love for the Malay language through short stories written by local authors.
– To inspire students to develop and expand their ideas in creative their very own short story.
– To teach students to express themselves creatively and confidently through literary arts.
* Tika Aksara Menari is priced at $10.00 each (UP $15.00) and is not part of the workshop fee.
** Schools can opt for an additional hour for a meet-and-greet session with the author, Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman for an additional $350.00 on the last lesson.
Student’s first step to becoming an author! This course aims to develop language and writing skills in students. Students will be given the opportunity to write their first short story.
Teachers can compile these stories and turn it into their first anthology written by their own students!
Using the short stories from Tika Aksara Menari – a compilation of winning short stories from local writer and educator, Mr Djohan Abdul Rahman, as the reference, students will be guided through a 6-hours creative writing course that will encourage them to use their imagination and explore their creativity to write their own short story. Students will learn to expand their idea, improvise a plot, explore varied themes and understand the elements of a story structure.
Learning Points:
At the end of this session children will:
- Be able to become authors of their own books.
- Learn to write creatively using the Malay language.
- Expand their vocabulary and language skills.
- Expand their creativity and imagination.
Capal Samsudin
A Picture Book Making Workshop
Eligible for Tote Board Grant – AEP 0420448
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 8 x 1 hour per session
- Cost per student: $100.00
- No. of students: Max. 25 per class
Objectives:
– To instill an interest in students to become authors of Malay picture books.
– To expose students to the world of children’s picture book making in Singapore.
– To develop good oratorical and performance skills through the art of storytelling.
* Schools can opt for an additional hour for a meet-and-greet session with the author, Ms Rilla Melati for an additional $350.00 on the last lesson.
This picture book making workshop will take students through the process of becoming an author, illustrator, as well as a storyteller. Students will learn to develop a love for creative writing for young readers using the existing children’s picture book – Capal Samsudin, written by Rilla Melati – as a catalyst.
The workshop begins with the imparting of necessary skills needed to write for young readers. Which Malay vocabulary are appropriate for young readers? How much text to write? What kind of visuals should accompany the text bearing in mind that this is a children’s picture book?
Students will then move on to becoming an illustrator – choice of colors, illustration style, page to page illustrations etc. And finally, once all the work has been compiled into a series of picture books from the whole class, students will then develop their artistic and performance skill through the art of storytelling.
Learning Points:
At the end of this session children will:
- Be able to become picture book authors of their own books.
- Understand the relationship between pictures and text.
- Learn to write creatively using the Malay language.
Kem Seni
A Performative Arts Camp
- Level: All Levels
- No. of sessions & duration: 1 session x 8 hours
- Cost per student: $60.00
- No. of students: Min. 50 per school
Objectives:
– To develop a love for the Malay language, culture and the arts.
– To improve student’s use of the Malay language in both everyday and formal situations.
– To teach students to express themselves creatively through culture and related dramatic terms.
– To instill confidence in students through performances for an audience.
– To provide students with a healthy outlet for their creative expressions.
– To allow students to learn cultural values and the Malay language in a fun and interactive way
Through an intensive 1-day camp, students will be taught to hone their skills in the art of traditional dance, acting, hosting and a cultural element – dikir barat by various professional arts practitioners and personalities who are recognized in the Malay Performing Arts industry.
Students will rotate from one station to another with each station focusing on a specific art form to impart. By the end of the day, students will be able to put up a live performance of their choice in front of a live audience, a la a mini concert.
Who knows your talented students may just be a star in the making!
- Teachers can request for a recording of the final performance at an additional of $200.00. It will be edited and a copy of the performance will be sent to the school via a link. Teachers can share it with their students.
