CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — Newly created Bataan High School for the Arts is now accepting applications for its inaugural School Year 2020-2021.
Created by virtue of Republic Act No. 11190, it aims to identify students who are artistically talented in dancing, singing, theater arts, visual arts and creative writing.
“Applicants must be residents of Central Luzon and must not be older than 14 years of age upon enrolment or on June 8, 2020,” Department of Education (DepEd) Regional Director Nicolas Capulong said.
“He or she must also be a graduating Grade VI student of any public or private school and must be able to submit the initial requirements for the specific discipline of interest he or she wishes to pursue,” Capulong added.
For those who are interested to apply for Theatre Arts, applicants must submit a three-minute acting performance or one three-minute creative musical presentation in a compatible video format.
For those wishing to apply under Music (Vocal/Instrumental), the requirements for Vocal (Female Only) include a music performance presentation in a compatible video format of at least two from the choices of Kundiman or Filipino song classic piece, an Italian song from the anthology of Italian songs of the 17th century or any foreign classical song, or a Broadway Musical Song.
For the Instrumental, the requirements include at least two from scales and arpeggios in at least two octaves; choice of classical music or kundiman, or any song choice.
For Dance (Folk Dance/Ballet), a dance performance in a compatible video format in the area of interest must be submitted.
Requirement for Visual Arts, on the other hand, is an artist portfolio or five samples of produced artwork in a digital format, PDF file.
And lastly for Creative Writing or Malikhaing Pagsulat, six samples of written works such as short story, poetry, play and essays in Filipino and/ or English in PDF file must be submitted.
All interested students must send all requirements on or before March 23, 2020, with a complete filled-up application form to [email protected].
Application forms may be downloaded from region3.deped.gov.ph through Regional Memorandum No. 65 s.2020.